Dry Skin Solutions

Hello Ladies.....and Gents,

The cold weather is starting and already my skin is starting to feel dry and itchy. (pout) What are you favorite products or tricks for keeping your skin soft in the winter months?

One moisturizer I like, but it's for very dry skin, is called Amlactin. There's no pretty packaging or scent, but it works great for severe skin. There's also Lac-hydrin, which is similar, but not as strong.

 

i have to get hydrocortisone cream 0.5% apply thinly

 

Hi TJR!

If your skin is as dry as mine, you should give the Amlactin a try if it's available in the UK. I'm sure you could order it online. It's a heavy moisturizer with a mild acid (like alphahydrox) That helps eliminate the dry, rough skin.

Is the hydrocortisone to help with the itchiness?

 

hi tink
yes it helps with the itch aswell ,i will have a look around to see if i can get that cream

thanks

 

Hi Lynne.....I didn't see this message until now. Can't see the forrest for the trees! LOL

We have Neutrogena here and they have an entire line of products, but I've never been happy with them. I'm wondering if it's different than what you use.

 

i use a product called cyclax..i get dry skin on my face and i have eczema on one of my legs ...i love that it can be used on any part of your body and the price is great too.

 

I've never heard of that one. I'll have to look for it. Hopefully the weather will be warmer soon and everyone's skin will be softer and itch-free!:AnimatedOrangeSlice

 

i used to get itchy legs and feet in my old job with standing all day and found that any cream with peppermint in it took the itch away and cooled my skin very quickly

 

Good catch Troi, I used to sell Mary Kay cosmetics and they had a mint energizing foot and leg cream to not only soften, but to revigorate.