Is moisturizing bad?

[nickelsig229]

I have diabetes which takes its toll on skin. After using Vaseline intensive care, jergens and cheap crappy moisturizers for about 6 months I wasn't getting results. My skin was not as bad but it wasn't anything worth bragging about.

My doctor told me to try Cerave skin lotion. He gave me a sampler and told me to come see him if it didn't improve my situation. I went to purchase some more and walmart had one left for 13 dollars (it cant be more then an 10 oz container). Every time I go to walmart I have to keep an eye on it, because there have been at least 2 times that I needed more and it was sold out.

As far as I'm concerned its too expensive, but I buy it anyway because it does the job and less goes much further. I use it on my body after every shower and after I splash with rubbing alcohol and witch hazel. I keep wanting to try some ASB's but I just don't think they can compete with this stuff.

My skiin feels like a buttery soft leather bag as opposed to 220 grit sanding disks, and that's not an exaggeration.

 

[RaisingTheBar]

Do you use it as a general skin moisturizer or for your face?

 

[mook]

My lass uses l'occitane hand cream with shea butter its great i use it from time to time if the weathers been a bit savage. Its a bit pricey but lasts for ages (last 150ml tube lasted around 9 months) I pick it up from my local store its around £16.00. I also use the Burts Bees hand salve in a big tin which is also great based on sweet almond oil i think and its cheap at £8.00 a tin lasts me over a year with quite heavy use.

 

[nickelsig229]

Do you use it as a general skin moisturizer or for your face?

I use the cerave on my entire body. I use it as an ASB after I shave my head and face.

I splash rubbing alcohol, splash thayers astringent, rub in cerave. I shave daily with no irritation and I attribute it to this combo.

 

[Troggie]

My wife and I use Medline Remedy which you can get online through Walgreens site. It is what they use at the hospital she works at and have not found anything better. It has a nice citrus smell to it as well and a little goes a long way. I normally get the 32 oz bottles but they have smaller tubes as well.

 

[kingfisher]

I ended up picking up the aveeno for now. hopefully my hands can go back to normal soon.

You'll like this.

If your hands are really dry, slather them up at night before bed and then put socks over your hands while you sleep. It sounds weird, but for some reason it really intensifies the moisturizing.

 

[RaisingTheBar]

You'll like this.

If your hands are really dry, slather them up at night before bed and then put socks over your hands while you sleep. It sounds weird, but for some reason it really intensifies the moisturizing.

My SWMBO is already having a hard enough time with all the stuff I've suddenly been buying(I think the shock is more that I'm actually taking care of my skin as she has been calling it all cosmetics to bug me) that the socks thing might throw her over the edge

 

[bluemantra]

As far as I'm concerned its too expensive, but I buy it anyway because it does the job and less goes much further. I use it on my body after every shower and after I splash with rubbing alcohol and witch hazel.

Using that rubbing alcohol is unnecessary and could be what is causing you problems. Isopropyl is EXTREMLY drying and not to be used as an aftershave or on the skin on a daily basis. It is a antiseptic without any healing properties. You could see great results I believe by eliminating that from your routine.

 

[craigxt22]

Thanks for the replys...

If your skin is dry, you want to moisturize it to help it along, but in principle you want to promote your skin making its own oils. Best way is to judge what skin type you have. I do the following regimen:
Every night, I wash my face with warm water for 2-3 minutes. Hot towel treatment is also good. It "opens" pores and allows for the crud to get out. it's this crud buildup that over time, prevents skin from "breathing". Once washed, don't put anything on. Go to sleep.

In the AM, shower, shave and use a moisturizer. I like Trumper's or Dr. Hauschka's line of cremes. The latter is a little pricey, but well worth it.

At night, repeat process. keep doing this for a little while, and in a few weeks, you'll notice a difference. The less on your face, the better...you allow your skin to do what it is supposed to do, naturally.

Using humectant like glycerin by themselves is not recommended, especially if you have dry skin. It loves moisture and will draw it from anywhere in the environment...including your skin/cells. Glycerin is best used when mixed with water. A lot of AS have it.

Now, this is if you don't have skin issues/problems. If not, consult a physician before doing anything

I suffer light acne, and have used your face washing routine for the last 2 nights before bed.

It is certainly working well for me, as the few acne spots have cleared up pretty much over night .

I did also apply witch hazel.

 

[BladeRunner001]

Thanks for the replys...



I suffer light acne, and have used your face washing routine for the last 2 nights before bed.

It is certainly working well for me, as the few acne spots have cleared up pretty much over night .

I did also apply witch hazel.

Excellent. Glad to hear it . WH is a toner and good to use. Keep doing this, paying particular attention to your acne prone areas and see how your skin reacts.

One thing I do (almost) every night is slice a fresh lemon (a thin slice) and rub it on your face ...Don't do this when you have freshly shaved (you will be heating life). Especially around the acne areas. Do this a few nights and watch your skin transform. Nothing like natural ingredients.

Don't get your face used to "products" is my philosophy. The more stuff you use on it, the more it will depend on it....even though initially it feels great.