Terrible Dry Skin (body)

murphydog999

Within a week my skin has changed from winter dry, flaky and bumpy to soft and smooth. I thought I would try Dr Bronners liquid soap after reading loads of reviews and am amazed what a difference it's made so quickly.

There are no chemicals, it's all completely natural ingredients and it's very economical as you only need a few drops, it also has many uses. I don't need moisturiser any more and would def. recommend it

runningwoman

I've found diet to be the main thing in terms of sorting out dry skin.

Oily fish (think sardines on toast for brekkers, four times a week. Or rollmops. Or pilchard curry) and lots of water. Cut down or cut out alcohol.

gatita

murphydog999 wrote: »

Within a week my skin has changed from winter dry, flaky and bumpy to soft and smooth. I thought I would try Dr Bronners liquid soap after reading loads of reviews and am amazed what a difference it's made so quickly.

There are no chemicals, it's all completely natural ingredients and it's very economical as you only need a few drops, it also has many uses. I don't need moisturiser any more and would def. recommend it

That sounds VERY interesting murphydog, there seem to be so many different Dr Bronners soaps, which one exactly would you recommend and where is the best place to buy it please?

Hovel_lady

"Sympathy for the skin" from L*sh is very good on my dry skin.

Armchair23

For what it's worth aqueous cream is supposed to be used as a cleanser not as a moisturiser. In fact aqueous cream used as a moisturiser can cause a lot of problems. This isn't a personal opinion but a fact you can check, that said if it works for you teriffic.
The worst problem is that something that works a dream for someone else can be a nightmare for you. I find Dove products incredibly highly scented and a real irritant, but an earlier poster has had a great success with it, go figure....

Dollypop_2

I had a patch of dry skin that wouldn't clear up no matter what I tried, eventually someone recommended 'double base' it's only available from chemists but it cleared up my patch of 'scaly skin!'

HTH

VfM4meplse

Simple remedies are the best: slather yourself with olive oil (light if you can't stand the smell) or vaseline (sold cheaply in pharmacies as white soft paraffin) last thing at night, and then wear cotton pjs. It'll do it's magic whilst you are asleep. Aqueous cream is fine too but I personally don't like the smell.

Bio-oil is great for scars, but far too much of a luxury to use for dry skin. Forget anything else cosmetic, it's time to raid the 99p shop for a bottle of olive oil.

madvixen

I have eczema and I really struggle to find things that don't lead to a flare up. I discovered Elemis Milk bath a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. I use it as a bubble bath and a moisturiser. It IS pricey (£30 for 500ml) but it does last me for ages (normally 3 months) and really does keep my skin nice and soft.

VfM4meplse

madvixen wrote: »

I have eczema and I really struggle to find things that don't lead to a flare up. I discovered Elemis Milk bath a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. I use it as a bubble bath and a moisturiser. It IS pricey (£30 for 500ml) but it does last me for ages (normally 3 months) and really does keep my skin nice and soft.

A capful of olive oil in the bath would do the same thing!

pandora205

I've been trialling coconut oil on my face at night (massaged in then wiped off with a tissue) with very good results. I've not used it daily on the body but do use occasionally after showering... It does have a strong smell though!

I bought the huge tub from iherb and have used it for ages and ages (after reading the Ted Hutchison thread ages ago).