Dry Skin

[g g g unit]

I got reely bad dry skin on my face and i have to use moisteriser twice a day to get rid of it lol. But does anyone know if there are any good face wash/creams to help improve it???

 

[Scrumtulescence]

I have the same problem with my hands. I get it from my mom. During this time of the year on some days they're dry and crusty as all hell, and moisturizer only works for about 20 minutes until they dry up again. It's annoying as fvck.

 

[Bible_Belt]

Nivea's moisturizing face wash is ok. Try to always use moisturizing soaps. The best lotion that I have found is the plain and cheap Suave unscented. The "manly" moisturizers that I have tried like Nivea and Adidas have been pricier and less effective.

 

[g g g unit]

yeah i use nivea moisteriser. But il try there face wash too now thanks for the info!

 

[h2o]

i used to have very dry skin on my face, especially on my eyebrows, and cheeks.

i recently stopped washing my face with soap or cleansers...which is something i used to do every night.

now, of course everyone's face and skin are different, but i used to have moderate blemishes, acne whatnot. now, i just watch myself and do not eat very fatty foods etc, and only wash my face with soap when i take a shower.

what i do is, take one of those small towels and in the shower, soak it with hot water, and lather it with that really soft green ivory soap bar (http://www.ivory.com/YourIvoryProducts_ClassicIvoryBarSoap_Aloe.htm), it has aloe. then i take that lathered towel, and put it on my face and just let the hot shower water seep through, for about a minute, and then just rinse.

another thing i would suggest, is do not touch your face at all during the day. i have noticed that when i've touched my face, or made out with a girl and she puts her hands on my face, the next few days i notice pimples forming in those areas. well, inevitably girls will put their hands on my face, so i can't help that, but i as long as you don't touch your face yourself, it definitely minimizes the dirt that gets under your pores, etc.

not only is my skin moist/soft and not dry, but i've never had cleaner skin since. i still get a pimple every once a month maybe, but a lot less than ever.

and when i do get something, i dab a little tiny bit of toothpaste on it at night (only once every other night depending on how long it's there...again, you don't want to dry out your skin or leave scars). this helps a lot, and they usually clear up fast.

i know your question wasn't directly about clean skin, but i think it's relevant. oh, and i also use an electric shaver, and literally cover my face in aloe vera moisterizing lotion when i get out of the shower. then i wipe my face dry of any lotion residue and it stays nice and non-dry until the next morning. btw, another tip is, instead of using aftershave, using dry skin lotion. it's funny that nivea has just started a similar idea, but it's been a home-remedy for years, and actually i think any guy who wants to keep their skin looking young should do this. my dad is around 60, he's done this, and people think he's like in his late 30s.

Scr: the dry hand thing i also have sometimes during the winter, but that, as i've heard is something completely different, and actually caused by a bacteria. you need a special lotion to get rid of that...see a skin doctor.

 

[diablo]

H&F...

 

[Jariel]

A couple of things I can suggest is applying coconut oil or body moisturiser to your face (body moisturiser is a little thicker).

Heating is a major cause of dry skin as it sucks the moisture out of the air, so try putting a bowl of water under any fires or on radiators at home. It will evaporate and keep the moisture in the air.

 

[g g g unit]

i noticed that it usually goes dry after i towel dry it after i have a shower. Is there anything i could do about that or is that normal? thanks 4 the help so far

 

[penkitten]

oil of olay makes great stuff

 

[sinner]

My skin is a bit try, more in the winters. I use the calvin klein moisturizer (eternity, for men) for my face and hands and it works fine http://www.ulta.com/control/product/~product_id=2011352;jsessionid=67nk9g6o92l8.uprod1 Apply a moisturizer everytime you wash your face with a face wash. Never apply the usual soap to your face

 

[wheelin&dealin]

Originally posted by Scrumtulescence
I have the same problem with my hands. I get it from my mom. During this time of the year on some days they're dry and crusty as all hell, and moisturizer only works for about 20 minutes until they dry up again. It's annoying as fvck.

Moisturizers are a scam. They have alcohol in them which will make your skin dryer than before using it. Get some Jojoba oil and mix a few drops of it with water and then put it on your face.

 

[piterx]

i use dove for body and face (cream)~ happy with it

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

Have you guys thought about drinking more water and stop drinking/eating things that dehydrates your body?

 

[picard]

I might just order nivea moisturizer for men product. I can't find it in eaton center , Toronto.

 

[OfficeSpace]

Drink a whole glass of water before bed, and take a multi-vitamin. Keep this up for a couple days. You will see a difference!

 

[reyalp]

gallon of water a day
up your omega-3 intake (via flaxseed oil or fish oil caps)
cut out junk food

my skin looks 100% better since i did the 3 above

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

gallon of water a day
up your omega-3 intake (via flaxseed oil or fish oil caps)
cut out junk food

my skin looks 100% better since i did the 3 above

I'll just add that although the common advice is to drink eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day, more and more physicians are saying that many isn't necessary especially if you eat the daily requirements of water rich fruits such as melons. Also, drinking more water than your body can absorb can cause a nasty condition called hyponeutremia. Again a balanced diet prevents this.

 

[reyalp]

i generally assume that people are working out, so the 1 gallon requirement might not be accurate for everyone.

i know after a long run, i might drop a pound of water weight alone. so 1 gallon a day for me is acceptable due to my hydration requirements.

however, for a more sedentary person, you might just drink until your urine is clear.