I have really dry skin, help?????

Question

Lately my skin has been really dry mainly on my face and i have tried so many different moisturizers and hydrating serums and nothing seems to work, anyone have any ideas as to what i can use?

Answer 1

Many beauty products on the market have harmful chemicals in them; do your favorite beauty products contain any of these things?:

* Mineral Oil, Paraffin & Petrolatum – Petroleum products coat the skin like plastic, clogging pores and creating a build-up of toxins, which in turn accumulate and can lead to dermatological issues, like slowing cellular development, which can cause you to show earlier signs of aging. Suspected cause of cancer & Disruptive of hormonal activity. By the way, when there’s an oil spill in the ocean, don’t they rush to clean it up – fast? Why put that stuff on your skin?

* Parabens – Widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic industry (including moisturizers). An estimated 13,200 cosmetic and skin care products contain parabens. Studies implicate their connection with cancer. They have hormone-disrupting qualities – mimicking estrogen – and interfere with the body’s endocrine system.

* Phenol carbolic acid– Found in many lotions and skin creams. Can cause circulatory collapse, paralysis, convulsions, coma and even death from respiratory failure.

* Propylene glycol – Used as a moisturizer in cosmetics and as a carrier in fragrance oils. Shown to cause dermatitis, kidney or liver abnormalities, and may inhibit skin cell growth or cause skin irritation.

* Acrylamide– Found in many hand and face creams. Linked to mammary tumors in lab research.

* Sodium laurel or lauryl sulfate (SLS), also known as sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)– Found in car washes, engine degreasers, garage floor cleaners… and in over 90% of personal care products! SLS breaks down the skin’s moisture barrier, easily penetrates the skin, and allows other chemicals to easily penetrate. Combined with other chemicals, SLS becomes a “nitrosamine”, a potent class of carcinogen. It can also cause hair loss. SLES is sometimes disguised with the labeling “comes from coconut” or “coconut-derived

* Toluene – Poison! Danger! Harmful or fatal if swallowed! Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Made from petroleum or coal tar, and found in most synthetic fragrances. Chronic exposure linked to anemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage, and may affect a developing fetus. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) contains toluene. Other names may include benzoic and benzyl.

* Dioxane– Found in compounds known as PEG, Polysorbates, Laureth, ethoxylated alcohols. Common in a wide range of personal care products. The compounds are usually contaminated with high concentrations of highly volatile 1,4-dioxane, easily absorbed through the skin. Dioxane’s carcinogenicity was first reported in 1965 and later confirmed in studies including one from the National Cancer Institute in 1978. Nasal passages and liver are the most vulnerable. Dioxane is easily removed during the manufacturing process by “vacuum stripping”.

Warning: It is a synthetic derivative of coconut. Watch for hidden language on labels, such as “comes from coconut”.

IF SO, you should throw them away IMMEDIATELY and you can substitute virgin/extra virgin olive oil or a natural coconut oil to moisturize in the meantime until you find a better, natural alternative!!! Tell ALL your friends and family!!!

Answer 2

A face mask made out of just honey!

leave it on for 15-30 minutes

=)

Answer 3

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer.

I honestly wouldn't use anything else.

Also!

When I had dry patches on my skin..

I used aloe vera gel...THEN applied moisturizer.

It works wonders!

If you are also battling flaking..

try St.Ives Apricot Scrub (I use the sensitive skin type..but the only difference between regular and sensitive and that the regular just has more beads!)

It works really great.

Hope I helped!

Answer 4

This is a really good exfoliate for dry skin.

Mix lemon juice, sugar and a little bit of olive oil. And wash your face with warm water (this will open pores) and gently exfoliate with this. Then wash it off with cold water (this will close the pores).And a good moisturizer is from the Body Shop. Vitamin E Moisture Cream. (only for face) http://www.thebodyshop.com/bodyshop/brow...

I have used it for years, it's brilliant. It is excellent for dry skin.

Another good moisturizer for dry skin is QV. http://www.egopharm.com/Products.asp?Ran...

I hope I've helped!

Good Luck

Answer 5

apply milk cream mixed with almond oil or olive oil it works wonders for dry skin leave it over an hour also try these home remedies for diff skin types here are some best face masks which u can try they are great and works wonders for the skin and gives a healthy glow and smooth and clear skin and with tips for blackheads

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Answer 6

PRINT OUT PENNY PROUD'S ANSWER!!!

SHe is right on the money.  The European Union has outlawed over 1,300 ingredients in cosmetics that they feel are harmful that are allowed in products sold in the US.  

You should look for products that state that they are EU compliant.

I use organic coconut oil.  You can usually buy a small jar for around 3 bucks at kmart but it is hard to find.  You can also use vitamin e oil, almond oil, or extra virgin olive oil.

If you are interested in good products  I use DERMA E.  They are organic and really work.  I have very dry skin and have found Derma e and Avalon Organics products to be excellent.  You can buy them for

1/2 the health foood store price at Vitacost.com  They also sell the organic cocoa nut oil.

Answer 7

i have really dry skin too!

try aquaphor

whenever i feel extremely dry on my face i put just a tiny but of it rubbed onto my face and it really helps

you could probably get it at any drugstore like walgreens or cvs

it looks like this:

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Answer 8

Try total turnaround cream by Clinique it will help get rid of the flakes and help your moisturizer penetrate better. Then try a good creamy moisturizer ask the chick at the counter to help or use one of the one's mentioned here.  

Answer 9

try olay active hydrating beauty fluid.

I use it and it works really well !

you can get it at a lot of places!

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&rlz...

Answer 10

I have really dry skin too and some moistorisers are too harsh because I have sensitive skin. I love using Vaseline Intensive Care the yellow one on my face :) Its light and absorbs quickly and leaves your skin really fresh. Its meant for your body but it has never made me break out on my face or anything I love it :D oh and its reallly cheap its avaiable in about 3 sizes the cheapest is about $4 i think! (austrlaian dollarS)