Lotion suggestions?
I'm looking for some suggestions for body lotions. My skin has been so dry and itchy that it's driving me crazy!
So far the only thing that works is to apply oil (olive or coconut) to damp skin, then apply lotion over that. The lotion I'm currently using (Bodycology Body Cream) is fine for this purpose, but it's close to running out and I want to find something better. I'm also looking for something that isn't loaded with mineral oil (other oil is fine) or fragrance (too much and I get a headache), yet something rich to help retain moisture throughout the day.
I was thinking of trying Eucerin, since their products work so well for my face, but does anyone have other suggestions? I'll try anything at this point!
So far the only thing that works is to apply oil (olive or coconut) to damp skin, then apply lotion over that. The lotion I'm currently using (Bodycology Body Cream) is fine for this purpose, but it's close to running out and I want to find something better. I'm also looking for something that isn't loaded with mineral oil (other oil is fine) or fragrance (too much and I get a headache), yet something rich to help retain moisture throughout the day.
I was thinking of trying Eucerin, since their products work so well for my face, but does anyone have other suggestions? I'll try anything at this point!
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3B that is no longer CG, but still endeavors to have healthy hair by not using sulfates.
3B that is no longer CG, but still endeavors to have healthy hair by not using sulfates.
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I'm planning on going a lotion buying spree, so keep the suggestions coming please!
3B that is no longer CG, but still endeavors to have healthy hair by not using sulfates.
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Wonderful scent, perfect for blemishes, etc.
Palmers also has olive butter abd shea butter. But I prefer the original COCOA BUTTER.
Favorite Detangler - Any conditioner with high amount of behentrimonium mehtosulfate
Favorite Leave-in Conditioners - Suave Coconut, Giovanni Smooth and Silk and Giovanni Direct Leave-in, Pantene Relaxed and Natural
Favorite Hair Moisturizers - Silk Elements Hairdress
Favorite Detangler - Any conditioner with high amount of behentrimonium mehtosulfate
Favorite Leave-in Conditioners - Suave Coconut, Giovanni Smooth and Silk and Giovanni Direct Leave-in, Pantene Relaxed and Natural
Favorite Hair Moisturizers - Silk Elements Hairdress
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fine, med porosity, normal elasticity
Currently using the following 2 - 3 x/week:
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day suphate-free Poo, cone-free CO and styling treatment, plus KCCC
SE PA
HGs: Anything Sevi; Curly Kinks Satin Roots, Curlycue ReNew and Coil Jam; homemade FSG and okra gel; soap bars; UFD Curly Magic; Botanical Spirits Jellies, CJ Repair Me, Aloe Fix
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I also really like O.P.I. for a thinner (summer) treat. There's no mineral oil/petroleum in theirs either.
And Target, WalMart & Whole Foods carry a wonderful petro-free brand; J.R. Watkins Aromatherapy.
http://www.jrwatkins.com/jrwatkins/store.cfm?Store=E4C33ACF-2542-3708-4D6BFDC7F0F83A31&Country=Usa
And when straight out of the shower for my driest areas (i.e., shins, after shaving) I use a natural oil such as Africa's Ultimate Herbal Oil Blend with Ginseng. http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100235&id=prod11827
Wash: CJ Daily Fix, KM shampoo bars, Giovanni 50:50 Clarifying
Co-wash/Condish: Curls Coconut Sublime Moisturizing Conditioner
LI & Styling: KBB milk, CJ Beauticurls LI, CJ Coffee-Coco Curl Lite cream, CJ CIAB
DT: CJ Hibiscus & Banana Deep Fix, Shea Butter
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Really? Never heard that. Interesting...
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I've also heard that, and I almost never soap up my extremities (except for my feet). I am a bit oily on my torso, so I do cleanse there, but I have switched entirely away from cleansers with sodium sulfates. Those are too drying and rash-inducing for me.
Instead of soaping up my arms and legs, I often will use a non-foaming but moisturizing sugar scrub to get rid of the dead skin. Feels great!
I've done it for years. "The Doctors," just had something on in the last two weeks where they interviewed a dermatologist about dry, winter skin--that was his most prominent suggestion.
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HGs: Anything Sevi; Curly Kinks Satin Roots, Curlycue ReNew and Coil Jam; homemade FSG and okra gel; soap bars; UFD Curly Magic; Botanical Spirits Jellies, CJ Repair Me, Aloe Fix
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Current products: GVP conditioning balm for co-wash and leave in, Curl Junkie Curls in a Bottle, Pattern Pusha and Garnier Anti-humidity hairspray
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Hair idol: Kimberly Schlapman from Little Big Town
HG's~Plopping and Homemade FSG!! Thank you BB :toothy10:
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About my showering...I use Chagrin Valley soaps. I try really hard not to put the water too hot, but it's something I have to train myself to do.
I've never even heard of many of these! I've been buying Ulta brand and Bodycology lotion lately for the different scents, but it was over the summer, so I didn't need the moisture.
maebytonight, the Burt's Bees oil sounds great! I've found their lotions to be too light but I didn't know they made a body oil.
Kindred and sharon, I love Palmer's! Over the summer I used the cocoa butter lotion with spf 15 and it was awesome. I always smelled like chocolate
I think I'm going to have a lot of fun trying all these out, and my skin will be happy too! Thanks everyone!
3B that is no longer CG, but still endeavors to have healthy hair by not using sulfates.
Coarse to medium textured, porous, dry, and lots of it.
Shampoo--HSH Pumpkin, Abba Pure Moisture
LVPNG, HSH Pumpkin, Walgreen's Knockoffs--Condish/Cowash
AOHR, Nexxus, EO--LI
CK & ReCoil--Activator
Suave Max Hold, Alagio Curl-Gel
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I have to give a vote for this lotion. My DH and I usually have cracked dry hands in the winter (I am a nurse, so constant handwashing, my DH works out in the cold everyday) So far our hands are nice and soft, and not a single crack in the skin.
I use Vaseline Cocoa Butter for everywhere else on my body.
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Which brands do you use and what's your shea butter/coconut oil recipe?
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