NBR: Lotion

SnShne322 · April 2014

What's your favorite, super hydrating lotion?

I admittedly am not that great at remember to put lotion on, but I think I'm also using the wrong things. I have dry hands, especially this time of year. Warm weather come already, please! Anything I put on them seems to not help or only help for a very short period of time. For those who have dry skin, what do you use?

SusieBW · April 2014

For lotion to work for me, it pretty much has to have shea butter in it.
I recently bought myself a tub of raw shea butter and it is amazing. It doesn't smell awesome, but once it dries, you really can't smell it anyway, and I think you could probably mix a few drops of essential oil into it to make it smell nice, I'm just too lazy for that.

I bought it from these guys at a flower show, but you can probably get it at lots of places.

MrsC7 · April 2014

When I get really dry skin in the winter, I use Eucerin Calming Creme.

packfan20 · April 2014

I use Trader Joe's Moisturizing Cream.

My mom swears my Shea Butter and Coconut Oil. I can't handle the smell.

sneetches · April 2014

I swear by two - for my hands, on a daily basis, Crabtree and Evelyn ultra moisturizing hand therapy ( I prefer the Summer Hill fragrance). For my body, in the winter, I use The Body Shop Shea Body Butter. It is the only product that keeps my skin from itching in the Minnesota winter.

SnShne322 · April 2014

@SusieBW I think I have something with shea butter somewhere. I'll pull that out and see what it is. Though it's probably pretty old at this point.

@MrsC7 I might have a ton of those samples from when we were battling Wes's eczema. I'll have to check it out tonight.

ETA: Nevermind. It's Aquaphor. Which would probably help, but would be awfully messy throughout the day.

I've been using Aveeno's Eczema Therapy that did not work for Wes. It's the best I've used so far, but I'm still not in love with it.

SnShne322 · April 2014

Sounds like Shea butter is a good place to start.

Also, I was wondering if coconut oil would make the list. How do you handle it with your clothes? Seems like it would be really messy.

MrsJenE · April 2014

When my skin is SUPER dry, I use this:

If it's just normal dryness, I use this:

krispy83 · April 2014

I use Vaseline Intensive Care Total Moisture on my body. On my hands, I use an Avon lotion called Silicone Glove. I absolutely loooooove that stuff, and it doesn't leave my hands feeling greasy or sticky.

What did you wind up using for Wes' eczema?

SnShne322 · April 2014

@KrsCrp83 We ended up needing a steroid, Triamcinalone to clear it up initially. We then went to Desonide (another prescription, but not as potent as the first) for flare ups and we used Hydrolatum (non prescription lotion) for daily use. We've finally stopped at 18 months needing twice daily soakings in hydrolatum!

And now I've just asked myself why I'm not using that! Wow, SnShne, you're brilliant. L-)

AshleyT121 · April 2014

I either use plain old coconut oil or something with calendula.

booneybear · April 2014

I hate HATE lotion. I always feel like I have to wash it off after putting it on (which defeats the purpose).

SnShne322 · April 2014

booneybear said:

I hate HATE lotion. I always feel like I have to wash it off after putting it on (which defeats the purpose).

That's exactly why I'm terrible at doing it. I hate the feeling. And then when you do wash your hands, they repel water. It's creepy.

GreenBride624 · April 2014

SnShne322 said:

booneybear said:

I hate HATE lotion. I always feel like I have to wash it off after putting it on (which defeats the purpose).

That's exactly why I'm terrible at doing it. I hate the feeling. And then when you do wash your hands, they repel water. It's creepy.

This is why I only do the heavy duty lotion right before bed. That way it soaks in while I'm sleeping & my hands don't feel slimey.

My daytime lotion is Advanced Therapy by suave. It works really well but doesn't feel greasy. Bonus, it's inexpensive!

RiverPlate · April 2014

SnShne322 said:

@SusieBW I think I have something with shea butter somewhere. I'll pull that out and see what it is. Though it's probably pretty old at this point.

@MrsC7 I might have a ton of those samples from when we were battling Wes's eczema. I'll have to check it out tonight.

ETA: Nevermind. It's Aquaphor. Which would probably help, but would be awfully messy throughout the day.

I've been using Aveeno's Eczema Therapy that did not work for Wes. It's the best I've used so far, but I'm still not in love with it.

I've got dry itchy spots that I should probably see a dermatologist about. I 'manage' it, but it never goes away. During the day I use the Aveeno Eczema but at night I do Aquaphor, esp. on my feet, elbows, lips, and eye creases. For a general all-body lotion I've been using a Philospohy almond butter, which is amazing, but I'm using the last container from a Christmas gift box, and probably wouldn't shell out that much for body lotion for myself once it's gone.

jkfranklin · April 2014

I use Vaseline Moisture Rescue (well the up and up version of it). I absolutely have to put it on after I wash my hands. That's all I use and it soaks in great for me.

SusieBW · April 2014

With using raw shea lately, I've found that it doesn't leave that yucky feeling when you wash your hands at all. And it doesn't wash off at all either. I can put it on literally right before washing my hands, and they still feel moisturized after I wash and dry them.

Menrandes · April 2014

I use coconut oil. I've never had any trouble with it being messy.

PhoenixRising11 · April 2014

http://www.bigelowchemists.com/c-o-bigelow-lemon-body-cream-no-005-8-oz-226-g-8871.html

CeeCeeSugaPie · April 2014

I like good ole' Palmer's Cocoa Butter, TBH. On my knees & elbows, I like to use this cream called Formula II. It is awesome for just about everything (chapped lipped, diaper rash, calluses).

84Lauren · April 2014

SnShne322 said:

booneybear said:

I hate HATE lotion. I always feel like I have to wash it off after putting it on (which defeats the purpose).

That's exactly why I'm terrible at doing it. I hate the feeling. And then when you do wash your hands, they repel water. It's creepy.

OMG, I am the exact opposite. I LOVE lotion, and I feel like a shriveled corpse without it. I'm sure I'd feel different if I lived somewhere humid, but I seriously feel like my skin is crunchy paper if I've gone 12 hours without putting lotion on.

I use Eucerin Intensive Repair Very Dry Skin Lotion, even on my face.

julie37619 · April 2014

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E. Also, I have terrible KP on my arms and legs, so I also use a generic amlactin lotion as much as I can.

kpow · April 2014

sneetches said:

Crabtree and Evelyn ultra moisturizing hand therapy ( I prefer the Summer Hill fragrance).

I LOVE this stuff.

pinkybooklover09 · April 2014

I have been battling eczema for the last year.

After showering I apply Cetaphil all over my body, rub it in, and then let it dry. Before I get dressed I put on Aveeno Eczema Therapy and throughout the day I apply Burt's Bees Milk and Honey to any dry patches. I also use Rosebud Salve on my lips and apply it to dry patches if they are irritated.

Once a week I exfoliate with Philosophy Gingerbread Man Scrub and then apply either Raw Shea Butter or Coconut Oil afterward. Both have a distinct scent so I don't like using them everyday.

I take my moisturization very seriously.

SnShne322 · April 2014

pinkybooklover09 said:

I have been battling eczema for the last year.

After showering I apply Cetaphil all over my body, rub it in, and then let it dry. Before I get dressed I put on Aveeno Eczema Therapy and throughout the day I apply Burt's Bees Milk and Honey to any dry patches. I also use Rosebud Salve on my lips and apply it to dry patches if they are irritated.

Once a week I exfoliate with Philosophy Gingerbread Man Scrub and then apply either Raw Shea Butter or Coconut Oil afterward. Both have a distinct scent so I don't like using them everyday.

I take my moisturization very seriously.

That's some dedication!

sassypants527 · April 2014

Have any of you ladies with eczema or with kids who have it seen this website? I keep meaning to try it, but the proof is in the photos: http://thetastyalternative.com/2011/10/homemade-jojoba-shea-butter-lotion-for-dry-skin-and-eczema/

ThisModernLove · May 2014

MrsC7 said:

When I get really dry skin in the winter, I use Eucerin Calming Creme.

This is what I use too. I have extremely dry skin and this works wonders. I also use Nivea for throughout the day moisturizer after dealing with a lot of paper.

sassypants527 · May 2014

ThisModernLove said:

MrsC7 said:

When I get really dry skin in the winter, I use Eucerin Calming Creme.

This is what I use too. I have extremely dry skin and this works wonders. I also use Nivea for throughout the day moisturizer after dealing with a lot of paper.

I'm allergic to this. Yeah, this. The non-irritating lotion. It gives me angry red bumps all over and it stings. Fun.

oliversbear · May 2014

booneybear said:

I hate HATE lotion. I always feel like I have to wash it off after putting it on (which defeats the purpose).

I hate the way liquidy lotions feel, but I've come to really like the creamy ones -- usually sold in pots not tubes/bottles. Aveeno Intense Relief is the only tube/bottle "lotion" I find I can use without having that icky, slimy feeling left. I also really like The Body Shop's Body Butters. I find that applying less cream more often works best for me to avoid that I-have-to-wash-this-slime-off-NOW! feeling. And I apply an ointment-style moisturising cream to my feet and legs overnight and then put on the fluffy stay-at-home style socks. In the morning, my feet & legs are soft and I don't have to suffer the icky feeling all day.

Menrandes · May 2014

sassypants527 said:

ThisModernLove said:

MrsC7 said:

When I get really dry skin in the winter, I use Eucerin Calming Creme.

This is what I use too. I have extremely dry skin and this works wonders. I also use Nivea for throughout the day moisturizer after dealing with a lot of paper.

I'm allergic to this. Yeah, this. The non-irritating lotion. It gives me angry red bumps all over and it stings. Fun.

I have the same problem.
I figure since I have Celiac, it might have something to do with the oatmeal, but honestly I have no idea. I have reactions like that to a lot of lotions.

oliversbear · May 2014

Menrandes said:

sassypants527 said:

ThisModernLove said:

MrsC7 said:

When I get really dry skin in the winter, I use Eucerin Calming Creme.

This is what I use too. I have extremely dry skin and this works wonders. I also use Nivea for throughout the day moisturizer after dealing with a lot of paper.

I'm allergic to this. Yeah, this. The non-irritating lotion. It gives me angry red bumps all over and it stings. Fun.

I have the same problem.
I figure since I have Celiac, it might have something to do with the oatmeal, but honestly I have no idea. I have reactions like that to a lot of lotions.

It may be something in the Eucerin. I break out in hives with every Eucerin cream/lotion I have every tried.

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