In the quest for skin that does not itch, I have gone on a lotion hunt. It hasn't been entirely fruitless. I just got the "Tummy Butter" yesterday and am fairly happy with it thus far. Not really believing it will help reverse stretch marks, but the itching has lessened. Inkling suggested Aquaphor by Eucerine...I may have to pick up a bottle of that as well. Both bottles of Johnson & Johnson's are nearly empty, as is the Gold Bond. I really liked the Gold Bond, but do not use it on a cold night. You will think you're freezing to death. The Vaseline Healthy Glow is left over from last summer. I broke it out last night to use on my legs and arms. Did is getting married in April, so I figure if I start using it now, by April I might not be quite as pasty as I am now. Then there are the hand creams...my hands routinely look like sand paper. I use creams, lotions, salves, you name it...I wear "moisture gloves"...I buy moisturizing soaps...it's all useless. So I set and itch and wait for spring.
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Spring is the only cure! My legs and ankles are the only thing affected, so I can't figure that out, but I keep the moisturizer companies in business.
I just bought some Aquaphor today for my poor hands. I like that there is no water in it, only good stuff like glycerin, lanolin alcohol, and mineral oil, with a hearty petrolatum base.
I'll let you know my take on it.
Try Booths...If you cant find it e-mail Ang and I will send you a bottle..My hands and feet take a beating around here and this has worked better then all those..I've tried eveything in your photo..I know your quest...Hope your wonderful...hugs...
Both of my kids have a horrible time with dry, itchy skin out here in the desert. We use Aquaphor/Eucerine too. They have different levels of richness and it works really well. It's a little thick for me, but it really does work.
You know, I am in the same boat. Moisturizing bath wash, moisturizing when I get out of the shower. Moisturizing before I go to bed.
My only in put is that for feet: nothing beats Vasoline and your least favorite pair of socks. Good luck.
My favorite one lately is Honey and Calendula moisturizer by Kiss My Face. I don't know if it's available near you, but if you want I'll send you some. Plus, it helps if you don't dry off completely when you get out of the tub/shower; apply moisturizer immediately (and liberally), leaving a little water on your skin - the moisturizer will trap the water that your skin wants and help it re-hydrate.
I'm reading a great book right now - I could send you some moisturizer recipes too....
Various and sundry things that have worked for me...
Ditto on Aquaphor. Wal-Mart has an Equate version that is just as good, too..
For the shower, try Aveeno shower gel. Their lotions are also very good and moisturizing.
For you hands and feet, another good one is "No Crack." I don't know where they sell it these days, try google.
One more for the cracked skin... Bag Balm. My grandmother swears by it.
Moisturize within 3 minutes of getting out of the bath or shower. It will help lock in the moisture. Also, you could try the old trick we used to use... Rub on baby oil (LIGHTLY!) before you dry off.
Good luck. I have super-dry, cracked skin, too.
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