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What's a good lotion for dry skin?
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I've tried many lotions to help my dry skin. Everything from prescriptions to OTCs. The last lotion I tried was a name brand(Don't remember the name.) and it did a good job. But it had a big problem. It hard a really big smaell. It was a good smell, but it was too loud to wear to work and it filled my small house. Any suggestions? I can't afford some of the high priced things. Anything on the cheap?
Posted on 11/24/08, 06:11 am |
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The best advice I was given by various dermatologists for dry skin and the eczema was to apply the Cetaphil or Vanicream immediately upon getting out of the shower. Barely pat yourself dry and put on your moisturizing cream. They say you have about three minutes after getting out of the tub or shower where your pores stay open and the cream is absorbed. Otherwise, it just floats on top of the skin. 
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What works for me? Look for lotions/creams with dimethicone as one of the main ingredients. It's a silicone-based ingredient that acts as a barrier. It's not greasy, it doesn't trap heat (like petroleum), and it doesn't smell. I like GoldBond brand creams. The Shea Butter (gold label) and Aloe (blue) varieties are best. Some of the other types are less creamy.
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DO NOT USE ANYTHING COMING OUT OF A PUMP. It only dries the skin more. Aquaphor is the best thing to get :)
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