dry skin

squirrly · November 2009

The really delicate area under my right eye has decided to be evil & dry & flaky looking for the last week or so. I can't seem to find any moisturizer that helps. They all make my eye water, which exacerbates the issue. Any suggestions?

kate51485 · November 2009

do you have dry skin in general? Taking vitamin E supplements can help. There are a few brands that are considered to be pretty gentle, like cetaphil, eucerin, and aveeno...what are you using?

ootmother2 · November 2009

Aquaphor

squirrly · November 2009

I have Neutrogena, something from Aveeno, Bath & Body works, something sephora branded, and some Clinique stuff. I just hate to go buy MORE and waste more money. Anything specific so I know what to look for?Oh, and I wear Bare Minerals, but I don't have their cleanser/moisturizer. I'd be open to that if it were the very thing.

ootmother2 · November 2009

Aquaphor speed the healing of anything on the skin. It's also used for babies butts

squirrly · November 2009

Normal to slightly dry all over. Always a bit drier in the winter, so I usually step up to something slightly heavier after Thanksgiving.

squirrly · November 2009

oot, I've never heard of that stuff.

ootmother2 · November 2009

CVS, Duane Reade, any drugstore has it.Dark blue and white jar, get small because it lasts forever.

squirrly · November 2009

Walgreens & CVS here. I swear, they must auction off every street corner to one of those two, or a gas station. They're EVERYWHERE. I'll try Walgreens tomorrow. Thanks!

J&K10910 · November 2009

My derm told me )when I was having the same problem with my eyelids) that Aquaphor is the ONLY thing that is safe to use that close to your eyes. Plus it works. It's heavy and greasy, so using it at night is a must.

squirrly · November 2009

I just found it on the web & I've totally seen that before, but never would have thought of it on my own. I'll try to pick some up at lunch & give it a whirl. FI absolutely has to have a fan on at night - I think that's contributing.

J&K10910 · November 2009

Also make sure you're drinking plenty of water!

squirrly · November 2009

Also make sure you're drinking plenty of water!I really, truly hate plain water. Bottled, fountain, tap, whatever. It needs flavor. But, I do get plenty of liquids. Most of it is juice/gatorade/lemonade/soda. I'm trying to back off the soda. I just wish water tasted better to me.

J&K10910 · November 2009

As long as you're staying well hydrated. I like to put lemon in my water (seriously, we always have about 10 lemons in the fridge), and lots of ice. It has to be COLD cold.

therickson · November 2009

I just wanted to agree with oot! I use that all winter... I also love its sister product , Eucerin Creme for my super dry winter skin! Also if you are tearing a bunch with the fan at night try putting artificial tears in every night before bed... Dry eyes will tear a lot!

missy68 · November 2009

I put Propel packs in my water - that helps a lot (for the taste....).

squirrly · November 2009

update: FI turned off the ceiling fan and got out a tabletop fan aimed just at him. I *think* it might have helped my eye, but it sounded like a tornado was in the room all night. Going to get Aquaphor at lunch & shop Amazon for a quieter fan.

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