Dry Skin

[Guest Hi]

hi guys,

okay i have really bad dry skin on my face... i wash my face and then i cream it with johnsons lotion and i have to do it so many times... its just really fry

does anyone know any tyoes of creams that wont make my face itch and that wil stop the dryness, also i am very sensitive to chemicals, i usually use old remeides that help skin problems

any advice would be great

Thanks guys

[simran345]

Hi HI

Yes i know of a good cream, Cetraben emollient. If u have dry skin u need to use emollients to moisturise it. Ask your doctor for it, or if u can get without prescription which i think u can from the pharmacy.

All these store creams have so much junk in them, and irratate the skin. There are different types of emollients. so try whatever will suit you.

Also dont wash ur face with soap, and drink water, instead of coka colaa and all that junk...and alcohol no good either.

Some info., that may help you

http://www.nhs.uk/Co...troduction.aspx

Check with ur doc too before u try these, just in case some ingredient does not suit you.

[_singhni_]

the "grease" from degh works like magic on dry skin its worked for me

[Guest lushhhh]

Go to lush! Their products are natural and most of them are vegan too!! They will look at your skin and give you a full facial package.

Good luck!!

[PAL 07]

vaseline 1 ingredient used for centuries add a little lemon juice for anti bacterial properties

[Wicked Warrior]

I've found aveeno to be better for me. In the end, I'd normally advise experimentation. The greasier it is, the better it is at holding in moisture but the more messy/smelly it is and more likely to stain clothing. Creams tend to be userfriendly but less effective.

Also I'd recommend reducing sugar intake and using aqueous cream as a soap substitute.

[HardeepCov]

I've had eczema for years, not as bad as some people but it is quite horrible having it all the way through your childhood. But looking back at it I think I couldve dealt with it alot better had i been more conscious of what was going on. Its like my skin starts tickling. So I scratch it. Which causes skin to lose its moisture. So it tickles more and i scratch more. Eventually the skin breaks and opens. Which causes my skin to get irritated more so i scratch more. Before I know it its all over my neck.

Best advice I can give OP cut your nails so you cant scratch yourself and make your skin worse. Also mentally be aware of when you start scratching and stop yourself.

As far as creams go, I just stick with Nivea Creme now for moisturising. E-45 have some good ones aswell, like I think they have an itch relief cream for inflamed skin. Maybe just goto pharmacy and see what they can suggest. Best creams are the ones that feel cool when applied. With stuff like Vaseline, about 20mins after applying it i used to wanna tear my skin off but everyone reacts differently to things so might work for you.

Lastly try figure what is causing your skin to start itching in first place so you can stop it happening in future before gets bad/worse. goodluck.

[S4NGH]

Lol i remember when i was little, if ever i had an itch, mum would rub a blob of spit onto it haha desi alaaj!

[Guest Hi]

DESI ALAAJ??? whats that??

[SikhSeeker]

My wife uses this for her hands http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/hemp/hemp-hand-protector.aspx. I know you having an issue with dry skin on your face, but the hemp range here shoudl have something for the face as well