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[lisaf 0]

I was living in the tropics before coming here,(NY) with about a million percent humidity(asia)

My skin condition is DIRE. Nothing is helping, it actully hurts. Im talking face and body. Which products are the ladies using??? especially the Thai and other Asian gals...

I've bought some really expensive cosmetics which are utterly useless. The only thing that gives about an hours relief is body shop olive oil cream.

[Ephesia 0]

Hi lisaf,

I came from Singapore, so I totally hear you on the million percent humidity. lol.

I have sensitive skin, too, so I use non-scented or very mildly scented products.

Facial cleanser - Simple (which I brought tubes of with me when I moved here) or Neutrogena.

Body wash - I am using Alveeno now but may stop soon because my legs have started to itch lately. I will most probably revert back to Johnson's Baby Bath or try Neutrogena's Rainbath.

Body moisturizer - Jergen's (for ultra-dry and sensitive skin)

Facial moisturizer - Johnson & Johnson's Clean and Clear by day, Neutrogena Light Night Cream at bedtime.

I cannot use deodorant unless it's alcohol-free but I've never liked deodorant anyway. I use Johnson's Baby Powder.

Hope this helps. If your skin continues to hurt, maybe seeing a dermatologist will help.

[Mags 112]

I suffer from really dry skin. I use Booths Honey and Almond Body Butter. Keeps my skin really well moisturised. Shea Butter is also excellent. Body Shop does one as do many other shops.

If you wish to soften your bath water you can use oatmeal. Fill an old pair of pantyhose with oats, tie a knot in it and place it under the tap. It softens the water and keeps your skin from getting so dry.

You could also try this:

Morning Skin Cleanser/Rejuvenator

Every morning 15 minutes before taking your bath

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon orange juice

1 teaspoon olive oil and

few drops of rose water

few drops of lime juice

Mix the above ingredients together and apply on your skin.

In general, these points below can help:

Moisturise your skin after cleansing to keep it from drying out. Use a liquid moisturiser or facial oil that contains nutrients and other natural ingredients. Avoid solid, waxy moisturising creams.

Use a humidifier (or even a pan of water placed near a radiator) to humidify your environment, especially in winter. This helps to reduce the amount of moisture lost from the skin through evaporation.

If your skin is chapped or cracked, increase your consumption of water and essential fatty acids. Keep any chapped areas well lubricated and protected from the elements.

For cracked, dry skin on the fingers, use calendula cream or oil with comfrey, vitamin E oil, and aloe vera. Apply the mixture to hands at bedtime, then wear plastic gloves overnight.

Aloe Vera: Aloe vera is soothing, healing, and moisturising. It also helps to remove dead skin cells. Apply aloe vera gel topically on affected areas.

Calendula and comfrey have skin-softening properties. They can be used in a facial sauna or to make herbal or floral waters. Comfrey also reduces redness and soothes irritated skin.

Add 5 drops of lavender oil or oat extract to bath water. After the bath, apply diluted evening primrose oil or aloe vera cream.

Drink teas of camomile, dandelion or peppermint.

Borage, fennel, coltsfoot or calendula tea also helps improve the skin. Add 1 tsp. of herbs to 1 cup of boiling water and drink daily.

Tea tree oil has been known to penetrate into the skin's cellular level. Add 1 drop of oil to your favourite day or night cream to help moisturise and smooth skin.

Hope that helps.

[lisaf 0]

thanks mags,

Hi Ephesia, you must miss Singapore, I love it there! Yep this weather thing is the only downside of this move....how i miss it!

keep em coming!

[tom&tata 2]

I uses SK-2 for face. I used it for the last 2 years now, it did not make my face oily back in Indonesia and it does not make my face feel dry during the winter here. For night cream, I use Oil of Olay. For bath, I use Dove. It helps with the itch from dry skin.

At home, I always put a glass of water in living room or in bed room so that the air would not be so dry.

[Cali Gal CPA 0]

During the day:

Drink plenty of water

Baby oil after shower

Neutrogena sunblock for the face

Petroleum jelly for the lips

Before bedtime, after a quick shower:

Lubriderm lotion (I use the one with shea and coco butter)

Nutra-E facial moisturizer

Petroleum jelly for the lips

[mawilson 2,133]

Hope that helps.

It does! I'm going to add "Morning Skin Cleanser/Rejuvenator" to my daily routine

Gotta stay "28" for the next 5 years, right? :wink wink:

[mybackpages 0]

Few things as luxurious as shea butter for dry skin. a little goes a long way.