Hey guys. Quick question here. My skin is naturally a very dry type and I usually use Vaseline or any other moisturizer that just happens to be lying around and I hate it. To be more specific I hate the icky bitty sticky feeling these creams give me. Do you guys know of any moisturizers that don't do that and aren't really wet and sloppy? :confused:

Hey guys. Quick question here. My skin is naturally a very dry type and I usually use Vaseline or any other moisturizer that just happens to be lying around and I hate it. To be more specific I hate the icky bitty sticky feeling these creams give me. Do you guys know of any moisturizers that don't do that and aren't really wet and sloppy? :confused:

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Ah shit. I just realized what this sounds like and NO its not. :rolleyes:

Hey guys. Quick question here. My skin is naturally a very dry type and I usually use Vaseline or any other moisturizer that just happens to be lying around and I hate it. To be more specific I hate the icky bitty sticky feeling these creams give me. Do you guys know of any moisturizers that don't do that and aren't really wet and sloppy? :confused:

Yeah -- I actually have a genetic skin condition that causes my skin to be chronically dry....so, finding decent moisturizer is a must for me. Personally, a fairly cheap brand that works really well is Keri oil free. It gets rid of the dryness and doesn't leave a nasty film. However, make sure you get the "oil free" version, because regular Keri leaves a slimy coating that actually makes me break out in acne. Plus it just feels gross.

I have psoriasis also. I'll look for Keri Oil free today. Thanks. :tucool:

Ocean Potion makes an aloe lotion that's really good. It's not very fragrant but has a pleasant scent to it. I hate most lotions because they're too fragrant, oily or leave you feeling slippery, but this one doesn't leave much of a residue at all.

On top of sunblocks, I use OP aloe religiously down here because I spend so much time in the sun and have family history of skin cancer. They make Ocean Potion locally around here, but you can order it on the Internet. Just Google it.

-R

Ahhh, the yearly pilgrimage to the dermatologist. Thank god for glucocorticoids. My skin tends to be fine until I get lazy and "abuse" it with sanitizers and forget to use moisturizers, and of course outbreaks tend to be more common in the upcoming winter months, even in sunny SoCal.

Out of curiosity, which form of psoriasis do you have? Mention the dry skin the next time you visit your dermatologist to see if they have any specific recommendations.

Moving quickly in and out of water dries your skin out, hence showering, washing your hands, doing the dishes, cooking, etc., tend to be the big culprits. My dermatologist suggested that I use sanitizers sparingly, staying away from antibacterial and foam-based sanitizers and in general anything scented, and to specifically use unscented Dove soap whenever possible.

I use the fragrance-free version of Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula "Daily Therapeutic Lotion" moisturizer after showers. I can't remember the exact figure, but you have something like 3-5 minutes after a shower before your skin begins to dry out. I wear rubber gloves when I wash dishes, and food preparation gloves when I cook. Yes, it's a pain in the ass when you're not used to it, but it beats an eczema outbreak. Three months ago I started trying to put *some* type of lotion on immediately after washing my hands, whether I'm at work, or after lunch or whatnot. I even keep a bottle in my car.

Let's see, I have Eucerin's "PLUS Intensive Repair Hand Creme", which is pretty decent... has a sort of chemical smell but it isn't too bad and dries relatively quickly. I also have Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula "Fast Absorbing Hand Cream" which has a relatively strong smell but dries faster than the other one. I'll even use the moisturizer I mentioned above as a hand lotion if I'm at home and have time for it to dry.

I might try this Ocean Potion and Keri. Everything above was recommended by the derm and I haven't explored other products very much.

I'm sure as to what exact form I have but I'm thankful that its pretty mild and its only on my hands. Overall though my skin tends to get really dry especially in the winter (Canadian winter :(). I'm going to be out hunting tonight for OP aloe and keri.

Which kind of Vaseline do you not like? The petroleum jelly?

I really, really like the Vaseline Instensive Care Cocoa Butter (http://www.amazon.com/Vaseline-Intensive-Cocoa-Butter-Bottle/dp/B000HTUXE2). Not only is it good for moisture, but it is the best smelling lotion I've ever come across.

I also really like Vaseline Creamy Problem Skin Therapy (http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ID=45331/Problem_Skin_Therapy/Vaseline/Lotions/_Creams/) and Udderly SMOOth (http://www.amazon.com/Udderly-Smooth-Udder-Cream-Moisturizer/dp/B0000AS54S)(which is actually an udder cream for cows, but it works very well on humans too).

My skin produces a huge amount of sebum. If I were to do the usual things and wash with soap several times a day and apply lotions to dry out the sebum, I'd then have dry skin instead - which, despite now needing a moisturiser, would nevertheless respond by increasing sebum production.

Moisturise for me, then, would be problematic because that dry skin it's going on is soon going to be clogged with new sebum, and the moisturiser overstays its welcome.

To completely avoid the need for moisturiser, I absolutely limit soap use to twice per day (even if I have worked out). And during the day, I rinse my skin several times in plain warm/hot water just to wash away surface dirt and reduce the sebum without completely eliminating it and setting the skin into panic.

I think i might have something like that everytime i run like about 4-5 mins after my legs start itching real bad.. what should I try to put on my legs so they won't itch that much

Which kind of Vaseline do you not like? The petroleum jelly?


Yep, I usually use the petroleum jelly but I've also tried Vaseline intensive care. I couldn't find Keri or any products from OP so I got the non stick, fast absorbing Vaseline with aloe and cucumber extracts. Works perfect :tucool: