(Part 2) Best body creams according to redditors
We found 628 Reddit comments discussing the best body creams. We ranked the 206 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Its! The! Urea! I bring this up every single time anybody ever mentions using urine topically for anything. Besides water, urine is mostly urea. Urea has plenty of topical uses, because it's keratolytic, which means it helps your skin slough off dead skin cells and retain water.
It is sometimes used to promote healing on open/infected wounds, for the same reason maggots are sometimes used. (Actually the urea in the maggot's waste is part of why maggots work so well.) The dead skin tissue goes away faster, and the healthy skin tissue is healthier, and therefore heals faster and is more resistant to spreading infections. It's also commonly used in beauty/skincare and dermatology to soften skin, fight acne, reduce eczema and psoriasis flare-ups, and stuff like that.
Research on the subject, more research, technically a blog post but super detailed assessment of the research with explanations in simple language.
You do not have to pee on yourself or drink urine to get these benefits! Smear it on your whole body with something like this. Use something gentler on your face, like this. I can't find any urea-containing products that are designed to go on open wounds, but urine isn't really supposed to go on open wounds either, so by all means, use the lotion if the only other option is peeing on yourself.
By the way, probably not a great call to pee on the hands of gymnasts. Urea cream is promoted as a callus remover, and IIRC, gymnasts really need those calluses.
I tried it once. My skin did not respond well after the first few days.
I generally avoid face creams that contain petrolatum as a major constituent part of the formulation. Which isn't to say that it can't be a good/appropriate ingredient for some people! It works by forming an occlusive barrier; it literally seals in a layer over the skin so that water can't evaporate. For a lot of people with a compromised moisture barrier, this can be just what they need for their skin to recover. But for people prone to fungal folliculitis, acne, or just clogged pores generally, it can drive breakouts or other inflammation. It's also waterproof, so washing it off properly might require a more intense cleanser. According to this article, "petrolatum jelly can reduce SC water loss by more than 98 percent, whereas other occlusive oils can create a 20 to 30-percent reduction of SC water loss."
When I'm assessing a skin cream, I look for one with a proportionally smaller amount of an occlusive oil (such as ceatyl alcohol), and that has a larger proportion of humectants, which hydrate the skin by attracting and holding onto water (ingredients like glycerin and hylauronic acid), and emollients that condition the skin (like sunflower oil.) There are certain ingredients that do double duty, and I love to see those on an ingredient label. Shea butter, for example, is an occlusive, humectant, and an emollient all in one. On top of looking at the proportions of these three ingredients, I look for other "power" ingredients that may help to reduce inflammation and support the moisture barrier. Think, aloe vera, raw manuka honey, or ceramides.
So, looking at the ingredients of the Aveeno moisturizing lotion (Dimethicone 1.2% (skin protectant), water, glycerin, distearyldimonium chloride, petrolatum, isopropyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, benzyl alcohol, sodium chloride), I'm seeing a very occlusive formula, relatively speaking, although the additional of oatmeal might be very beneficial for your skin. Colloidal oatmeal, in addition to working very effectively as a moisturizing agent, also has anti-inflammatory properties, and can work as a topical antifungal. More on that here.
The reason I go into all this detail is that formulas (and prices) are constantly changing, and as I've gotten better at knowing what ingredients and formulations work best for my skin, it's become much easier to find products that work for me on the first try.
You might just go ahead and try it for a few days, and see how your skin reacts. If it doesn't work for you, you could try a moisturizer that has similar properties, but a less occlusive formulation. For example, this one from cetaphil, or this one from la roche posay. They both also have colloidal oatmeal, and they're also stacked with other beneficial ingredients (ceramides, niacinamide, etc.) Neither are terribly expensive.
For myself, I use this one. It's a simple formulation without petrolatum or silicone, which my skin doesn't respond well to, but it's still enough for me in the coldest months of the year. I layer it on top of two alternating serums that I'm trying out. It's also super affordable, which is a big help to me. Rosacea is expensive. :(
Don't buy a $800 cream, that's insane! Urea is a common moisturizer ingredient, and there are many reputable brands of urea on Amazon:
You likely won't see much difference between 30% and 40%, in my opinion.
There are some combination creams. Topix sells a product called Glycolix that's 15% urea and 15% glycolic acid. Studies have shown that urea works even better when combined with salicylic acid, and glycolic acid should be similar. It's also sold under the brand name Replenix, for some reason. It's a bit expensive, and I've not tried it, but it should be good.
See our descaling guide for more.
I use Cetaphil cream (not the stuff in the pump bottle). I ran an experiment where I moisturized half my face with Cetaphil and the other half with some expensive organic hypo-allergenic stuff for a month and then had my gf decide which side look and felt better. She chose the Cetaphil. Not terribly scientific, I know, but it was enough to convince me that the cheap stuff is okay.
I've been using a tub like the one in that Amazon link for right at one year now and it's still 90% full. In other words, I will probably get bored and try something else before my first tub runs out. Also, it cost a lot less than the Amazon price at my local Target.
No ideas for nicknames, but I do have a gift suggestion.
Well for anyone who likes/uses Stridex red, that's a good price.
For anyone looking for a petroleum free alternative to Vaseline, this product is great
When I ran out of Cerave a few weeks ago, I bought some Derma E at Kroger on a whim. It's actually been amazing for my skin, it's so thick and moisturizing. The tub I bought was $10, think it was in sale.
I tend to go for Tom's for deodorant and toothpaste, they're only slightly more expensive than what I used to buy.
I buy this crazy good coconut conditioner, I just can't remember the brand.. Will update with it later, promise. Oh, and Queen Helene mint julep mask!
Edit: Here's the coconut conditioner I love, and this is what I bought last time because there wasn't any of the coconut one on the shelf.
> Hydrolyzed silk proteins, humectants, anything thats powdered, if I have no water, will it still mix?
They won't dissolve in anhydrous formulas.
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It's cheaper to buy lotions than making your own.
> Snowfire Ointment Stick
Ooh, that looks interesting. Thanks for the recommendation. I get eczema on my hands but I'm sensitive to lanolin and other common additives in moisturisers. It's a delicate balancing act - if my hands get too dry they crack up, but if I put the wrong kind of moisturiser on then they end up covered in blisters (dishydrotic eczema) which then dry out, crack, etc.
Another product I recently discovered that has worked very well for me is the the Aveeno Oatmeal Emolient. This is the one I've been using.
Thanks! I use the one in the tub, but to be completely honest I highly prefer Vanicream moisturizure and the Vanicream cleansing bar to my current CeraVe/Cetaphil regiment. I find the Vanicream products to have a more moisturizing and lighter feel on my skin, but it's only a small improvement over the good thing I've got going currently.
I think this has been down to $7 in the past, but still not a bad price. Sold by KOMICOS and Fulfilled by Amazon.
There is also a deal on Guerisson 9 Complex Cream for $9.98. Sold by CLAIRE'S KOREA_Official and Fulfilled by Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OFQADUW
I had a badass skincare routine going before pregnancy that is totally not pregnancy friendly; I’m talking BHA/AHAs, special face washes, and rags, everything...
I got some pretty bad acne when I had to stop my routine, probably just because my skin was oily and I hadn’t looked into how to handle it while gestating just yet. But I’m getting MUCH better in the 2nd trimester, and now it’s just healing the scars left from the hell trimester. Here we go:
Face:
• Garnier Clean+ Clarifying Cleansing Gel Sensitive Skin - Takes off my makeup easily. Mostly used in the shower because washing faces in sinks is brutal in the bad way.
• Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water for Oily Skin - Takes off eye makeup easily if your having trouble with your thick black eyeliner smearing down your face because you “insist on doing your makeup like a ‘vam-per’” according to your parents.
• MISSHA Time Revolution Clear Toner - Expensive as shit toner that I paid over $18 for and is now listed at $15, WTF Amazon. But it’s good stuff, pregnancy safe, toner is good stuff anyway, and it’s helping with evening my skin tone back out from the acne scars.
• Triple Vitamin C Serum L-Ascorbic Acid - Vit C oil to help you fake that “pregnant glow” that we were all promised...
• Bio-Oil Liquid Purcellin Oil - I use an off brand that I got on clearance but omg...like...I know this stuff is expensive but it’s a miracle. You just dab some on your scarred places, like the acne marks, or where your stupid fucking cat decided your hand was a snack and ripped a hole on your hand, or dark spots on your legs because you’re still bad at shaving leg hair and not leg skin, and I swear it fades SO FAST. Also rub it all over your boobs and belly. Like pretty much I would bathe in this from the neck down if it wouldn’t bankrupt my family.
• Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream for Dry/Sensitive Skin - Old faithful, the moisturizer. A tiny bit goes a long way. Also tends to make its way to my boobs when I’m tired and dont feel like using other lotions.
Body:
• NIVEA Q10 Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion - Bought pre-pregnancy. I used to use it every single morning and night on my thighs and it totally does reduce the appearance of cellulite. Now I use it lazily but it’s there and smells ok so it’s my go-to body lotion.
• Lansinoh Hpa Lanolin Nipple Soothing Cream - my nipples are pierced and those things get dry in the winter. Baby may not be here yet but I went ahead and decided to try this stuff out. Seems legit. It’s super thick, moreso than Vaseline but I dig it.
I also use special toothpaste (not because pregnant, because shit teeth), a special washcloth (because I developed keratosis pilaris (sp?) and I wasn’t having it. The special rag put a stop to it FAST), lady-bits wash (because I get self conscious about sweating and smelling funky), special “sensitive skin” lube, and well I guess that’s about it. I sound like an amazon ad for many products. I’m not. Just a researcher/lover of my husband describing me as “so soft” when he touches me. 🤗
Preventive moisturizing with this:
Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Repair Cream, 11 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067H6G26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DB4JAbMW3R9HS
And for my lips this:
Dr. Dans Cortibalm Lip Balm for Chapped Lips, 3 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EXPRM7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rC4JAbZT3KYZN
The skin lotion is lasting literally forever. It’ll probably last the whole six months. I also doubled down on water. Idk if it’s because my skin was SO oily before though. After a few hours my makeup and skin oil looked like oil and water separating. My glasses had oil. It was disgusting. The slow healing does suck since I cracked a tooth and it got pulled. Healing took forever, it’s no joke.
I recently switched from Vaseline to un-petroleum from Alba with a bit of CBD and Tamanu oil mixed into it. The un-petroleum is just beeswax mixed with a few oils, but I feel like it locks in hydration longer than Vaseline.
La Roche Posay Iso Urea
Excipial Urea 20% Intensive Healing Cream
Before you read my response, try and understand (and research) the difference between water-based (glycerine, usually) moisturizers, parrafin, and petrolatum. That's essentially how I classify all creams, lotions, etc. They fall under one of the three classes, and it goes from most watery to most oily/heavy.
Aveeno Eczema Therapy is the water-based one that most people recommend, but depending on where you live, you might have trouble sourcing it for cheap. I live in the UK and it's much more difficult to source it here for cheap compared to the US. Basically you want to have a moisturizer that doesn't redden the area, and you have to experiment with this. You can also try something like Cetaphil cream. Within the water-based moisturizers, they also are dividied into lotions and creams. Lotions are lighter (more watery) and creams are heavier (more oily). Go for cream if your skin can support it without breaking out.
Parrafin products are slightly different from products like Aveeno, which are more water-based. They (parrafin) moisturize less, but are less likely to redden. I've tried paraffin products in the past, like E45. They're incredibly cheap, but I just don't find that they moisturize at all and so I'd rather go for something water-based.
Finally petrolatum is the heaviest kind. It doesn't moisturize at all but forms a protective layer that keeps the moisture in. That's why I advise to moisturize first. Aquaphor is a 'lighter' petrolatum than say, Vaseline. The problem with applying petrolatum to your face is that a lot of people will break out (into pimples) because it locks in oil. They're also extremely oily and you don't really want to be slathering this over your body. However, I discovered that it's really nice for the under-eye areas.
I'm a guy with heavy eye bags, but what I do is moisturize my face in the morning, put Aquaphor under my eyes, and then use a tinted moisturizer like Nivea. I don't have the best complexion, but it does help to even things out.
Again, be careful if you have eczema on the face. If you do, then try not to use any products. Here, my advice is for people who have managed to keep the flares down, but want to keep their face moisturized.
I LOVE AZELAIC ACID. So I pretty well thought I would live with a red face forever along with a severely damaged moisture barrier. The biggest thing that helped me was azelaic acid. I use Melazepam from Amazon. Cheap and works! It's thick at first but smoothes into my skin leaving it kinda matte. At first it itched like crazy and I wasn't using it consistently enough. Then after more research, I decided to use it up and give it a chance. Along with anything high in ceramide, my skin got used to the 20% AzA. Maybe around the 10th day of twice daily use, my skin finally started to look normal. I also switch my oil cleanser to an olive oil based one and saw even more improvement in my redness. I've just added in Vit C to my under eye area and continuing to use Melazepam around the rest of my face and neck and my ENTIRE COMPLEXION is EVEN NOW! Would never have believed that was possible. Melazepam has also minimized my SFs on my nose, has finally stopped this ingrown hair on my neck from forming (I've had it for years!!!), and has cleared all the CCs on my forehead. I repeat: I loooooove azelaic acid, specifically Melazepam!
Current routine:
AM
Garnier Micellar Water - pink cap or Cerave Foaming cleanser
Cosrx Aha/bha Clarifying Treatment Toner
BELITAE Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to my under eye area and upper cheeks
Melazepam to the rest of my face and neck, especially my nose. Sometimes I wait after the Vit C but not usually since I don't use them in the same spots.
I do wait 15-20 minutes after my actives step.
SCINIC First Treatment Essence 3 skin method. My face loves this more than the Missha FTE.
SCINIC Snail All In One Ampoule or SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule depending on the day.
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
A'PIEU PURE BLOCK Natural Sun Cream SPF45/PA+++ I don't see much sunlight at all but when I do, this one keeps me from turning beet red imediately upon application.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Derma Green-Cure Solution Recover Cream This is the best thing I've found for redness and skin barrier repair! My skin loves ceramides so much and this soothes like nothing I've found yet.
Medela Tender Care Lanolin Tube on my lips. Yes it's nip cream. I couldn't use it all up while nursing and it causes my skin to redden so it's perfect for a little lip color.
PM
ROHTO Hada Labo Gokujun Cleansing Oil My skin reacted to Holika Holika Soda Pore B.b Deep Cleansing Oil so this is my second one to try and I'm really enjoying it.
Cerave Foaming cleanser with a konjac sponge but waiting on
Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam in the mail.
Cosrx Aha/bha Clarifying Treatment Toner
BELITAE Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to my under eye area and upper cheeks
Melazepam to the rest of my face and neck, especially my nose like the AM.
SCINIC First Treatment Essence 3 skin method.
All depending on how I'm feeling that evening:
LJH TeaTree 90 Essence
SCINIC Snail All In One Ampoule
SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule
Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
MIZON Snail Repair Eye Cream
Petitfee Black Pearl and Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch Not sure if I like these or not honestly...
Some or all of these layers followed by CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion and
Guerisson 9 Complex Horse Oil Cream
Pretty sure my shower filter, Mermosis, has also helped my skin and hair.
I also use sometimes REVITABOOST PEEL Anti-Aging Peel Pads or Cosrx Bha Blackhead Power Liquid but I skip my AzA on those days and just go back to my regular routine the following day. These are rare for me though because they make me ridiculously red again.
Things I'm waiting on in the mail:
ROSETTE Aqua Ceramide Gel
Rumase BIFIDA Snail Toner
Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
It's Skin Power 10 Formula - PO Effector
Hoping the all work well for me too!
There are different types of moisturizers and they perform differently. CeraVe is fine as a sensitive skin moisturizer, but may not be accomplishing what you need it to do.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/15ya22/classes_of_moisturizers_explained/
Typically I pair a humectant/hydrator with an occlusive (occlusive goes on top to 'trap' moisture in). However, lots of people with eczema have lipid barriers that don't perform properly, so I use Mustela Stelatopia which claims to help rebuild the barrier. Whether it does or not, I can't prove, but damn did it help me.
When my eczema was at its worst. I would shower, then immediately apply any steroid cream I was using, then humectant/hydrator moisturizer, then occlusive to trap it all in. Aquaphor was usually my occlusive goop of choice, but a lot of people like Vaseline for this.
Best of luck in finding a combo that works for you! It can be so hard.
The gold bond moisturizing sanitizer is great! The pharmacy techs at my pharmacy use it (one guy in particular highly recommends it). Got some for my brother who works at a homeless shelter, he recommends it as well. I, as a former preschool teacher for many years, also highly recommend it. I also recommend washing your hands with soap and water whenever possible too. Then slathering on some good lotion. I really like a few lotions and potions for my hands too:
-kiehl's ultimate strength hand salve, http://www.kiehls.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-kiehls_us-Site/default/mProduct-Show?pid=522
-eucerin intensive repair hand cream, http://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Intensive-Repair-Extra-Enriched-Creme/dp/B001699TI8
-lubriderm intensive care (or repair?...something along those lines), https://www.lubriderm.com/products/advanced-therapy-lotion
-Neutrogena Norwegian formula, http://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Norwegian-Formula-Cream-Fragrance-Free/dp/B000052YP6 (this is thick so you only need a little. You can also put it on just the tops of your hands if need be).
-o'keefe's working hand cream. http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/o%27keeffe%27s-working-hands-hand-cream/ID=prod6105622-product
The Neutrogena and working hands seem to put a pretty good barrier on so when you wash your hands, you aren't washing it all off. Helps to hold in moisture as well.
Good luck and have fun teaching!! :)
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula super affordable and works amazingly well! (That's a pack of 4 linked)
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula is fragrance-free, non-greasy, and very moisturizing.
I highly recommend it.
As someone who was a groomer for 6+ years, and thus had my hands in water A LOT, I highly recommend udder cream. I think you can buy it at wal mart also but this stuff has always worked amazingly for me. Plus it won't break your bank ;)
Yup! They'll probably develop thicker skin that can deal with all that rough polyurethane.
Also, neutrogena hand cream is good for when my hands are feeling particularly beat up: http://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Cream-Norwegian-Formula-Fragrance/dp/B004AIAVYS/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1395294568&sr=8-3&keywords=neutrogena+hand
What moisturiser do you recommend? I have nearly every brand and oil in the market. The worst brand so far has been Lubriderm, although it feels nice and thin, there's a burning feeling I think from the alcohol and it gets worse from there. On the other hand, there is one that worked extremely well for my hands but not my other body parts.
https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Norwegian-Formula-Cream-Fragrance/dp/B004AIAVYS/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1510953167&sr=1-5&keywords=neutrogena+hand+cream
But the problem with this one is that if I apply it the dry area, it becomes itchy as well. It only worked well for my hands within a couple days but on other body parts it has no effect. Very strange...
The slugging thing sounds interesting too I will try that.
For most of my life I've just used lotion as needed, usually after shaving/washing my hands (which I do a lot for work)/daily on my face. When I started chemo I was given a jar of Udderly Smooth and holy crap that stuff is magic. I've tried dozens of lotions over the years and that jar is by far the best. My skin is super soft, the exzema-like rash I get on my hands in the winter never showed, and those red bumps that develop on my upper arms have almost vanished too. I wound up ordering more on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Udderly-Smooth-Cream-Moisturizer-12-Ounce/dp/B001ET78L0/ref=lp_2602872011_1_4_a_it?srs=2602872011&ie=UTF8&qid=1462166130&sr=8-4
What material are your shirts made out of? If it's cotton you could consider a synthetic blend if it's raining out. As far as products go, Udderly Smooth.
Reinforcing what /u/josh1189 said, it's really about finding what works best for you.
It's going to be a combination of finding a smell you like, plus getting the reaction you want. I get comments about my cologne a lot. I think it smells pretty fantastic, plus I think it somewhat embodies the kind of person I am.
As far as recommendations go, can you be a little more specific as to what you mean by "generic store brands"? Because I wear Polo Black, and I'm wondering if you consider that a generic store brand as well.
Also, couldn't hurt to go somewhere like Macy's and just test what they've got. It'll give you the opportunity to sample a pretty wide variety.
With things like lotion, I go 100% unscented. I don't really enjoy having four different smells on my body at once.
I use Eucerin Skin Calming lotion. I think they may have changed their packaging recently to this but you can find it at any store CVS, Target ect. I works really fast and provide instant itch relief for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Norwegian-Moisturizing-Formulated-Fragrance-Free/dp/B00JKQE8JO
If you talked about this product, you can find it in any pharm store here (out of the USA) I used to work in a pharm store and we always had those.
This is my favorite body lotion, it makes my skin noticeably softer: https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Bond-Ultimate-Eczema-Protectant/dp/B00GIHMOGW?th=1
edit: oops, I posted the wrong link. I actually haven't used the Gold Bond Cream, although I suspect it's good. Here's the link to the lotion.
Alpha Hydrox has a good body lotion that's exfoliating and softens the skin well: https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Skin-Care-Fragrance-Free-Paraben-Free/dp/B01FX1FAH8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=alpha+hydrox+body+lotion&qid=1558292306&s=hpc&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1
Layering over the lotion with a thick cream can help too: Any cream will do, but I've seen great reviews for this Aveeno Cream: https://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Emollients-Fragrance-Free-Moisturizing-Extra-Dry/dp/B0067H6G26/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=aveeno+cream&qid=1558292270&s=hpc&sr=1-1
Oils can help too, but they're messy. I've used Coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and jojoba oil.
user onceiwaskingofspaing brings up a good point, there are several body washes and soaps that are drying. Long showers/hot water will dry out your skin too. It's also important to put on lotion as soon as you get out of the shower, to prevent trans-epidermal water loss (water evaporates, leaving your skin drier).
Try getting your coach to speak with your mom.
Talk with your coach and ensure there are preventive measures in place to clean and sanitize the mats prior to every use. If there is no program in place, help your coach develop one. It may mean that you personally mop the mats before practice.
Shower with Selsum Blue Medicated shampoo, using it as a body wash. The active ingredient is a strong anti-fungal. Protect yourself. Use this after every practice, after every meet.
Get yourself a can of this and apply to your exposed skin before practice and before meets.
https://www.amazon.com/Kennedy-Industries-Creme-Original-Wrestlers/dp/B000KZOI9O/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1485954335&sr=8-1&keywords=wrestling+foam+antibacterial
doing these things will show your mom you are willing to do what is necessary in order to wrestle. It will show you have a plan to protect yourself from skin infections that are completely avoidable.
I'm sorry this isn't indie, but when I worked a Starbucks (where my hands were constantly wet/being washed), the only thing that worked for me was Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream. I love indie lotions, don't get me wrong, but the Neutrogena stuff is super intensive and you only need the tiniest bit.
Putting KenSheild on before class can really help prevent ringworm
https://www.amazon.com/Kennedy-Industries-Creme-Original-Wrestlers/dp/B000KZOI9O
This. https://www.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-Petroleum-Multi-Purpose-Jelly/dp/B000OO7546?th=1
I had really bad, constantly cracked and split sores in the corners of my mouth and this "un-petroleum" jelly cleared it up in a few days. Any time my lips are getting really dry, I skip the lip balm and just put a nice thick coat of this on before bed.
**Before getting this stuff I had tried coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, tea tree +coconut oil, and grapeseed oil. I'm all about the oils, but none of it was helping my lips. I think the thick "jelly" consistency just does a better job of trapping in the moisture and keeping it constantly moist. Its why petroleum jelly is recommended after surgeries for on your incisions/wounds, it helps it heal faster and prevents scaring.
https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Aging-Daily-Mens-Face-Cleanser/dp/B072N9M71S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
https://www.amazon.com/Mustela-Stelatopia-Emollient-Extremely-Eczema-Prone/dp/B00095LIP2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1
How do you feel about this cleanser and moisturizer for a 25yo man beginning to care about his (dry) skin?
Sounds like having ezcema. My husband uses Eucerin for his dry skin.
Eucerin Skin Calming Cream - Full Body Lotion for Dry, Itchy Skin, Natural Oatmeal Enriched - 14 oz. Tube https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000YGDRIW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rS2PCbC94Y4DT
There's one specifically for ezcema, but it's just dry skin, this works quite well.
I'm currently trying Udderly Smooth for everything but my face. I saw it at the bike shop as a chamois cream to prevent chafing, and my boyfriend told me about how it's supposed to make your skin super smooth. I'm not particularly prone to chafing, but I am interested in super soft skin.
It was originally formulated so that cow udders wouldn't chafe when milked, but it made milker's hands super soft.
Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E96OE2
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I've had a friend try this out for awhile and they seem to think it helps/accelerates the healing overnight... After class + shower they apply this.
Boots:
It would help to know what kind of boot is required by his job, I don't really know what "roofing friendly" means. If he just needs a vibram sole, that's one thing, but his workplace might require more. Steeltoe? 12" Ankle height?
All weather is a given, so you should focus on what kind of weather is dominant in your area. Buying water proof boots when it rains 15 times a year is a huge waste and going to be hard on your feet, especially if you live in a hot area. Gortex is great if he is working in Seattle, but it would be fucking awful in Arizona.
As for fit, he's going to need to go and try on some boots. Find a boot store in your area. For heavy duty work boots. most of the standard brands are fine, it really depends on what fits: Danner, Wesco, Redwing, etc. However, a lot of guys/gals are wearing more comfortable hiking boots on the grade and that tends to work just fine as well. Again, it depends on his job requirements.
Foot care:
What's going on with his feet is not "normal." Well, it is normal insofar as most people develop these sorts of problems at some point, but I don't care what he's doing: Your feet should not be a bloody mess after work. He could have some sort of fungus or athletes foot that is causing problems. He should probably go to a doctor and they can tell him what to do.
If is feet are really dry, the foot soak is just going to dry them out even more, which will cause more cracking and bleeding. My feet used to crack pretty badly, and this stuff helped a lot:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET78L0/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000HHHEHI&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1JY02RR85V9KW2DT9G9Y
The most important thing for super dry feet, I've found, is to make sure your feet are CLEAN before you go to bed. Any dirt/grit will dry them out overnight and cause more cracking. I get a wet rag before bed and scrub my feet really well, and then apply udder butter. It prevents cracking. However: This wont be enough if he has some other issue, which sounds 100% likely.
My old cheap sunscreen did that!
I'm going to guess that this sunscreen will not do that to you. It's extremely high quality, as I've come to realize most neutragena products are. I never thought I would actually like using lotion for my dry hands because I hated the greasy lotion feeling. Then my GFs parents recommended this, it's unreal. Just a little bit goes a long way.
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excavatetidy my cube, but among the things I actuality use are:edit: addition, formatting
Use your skin creme and if your school doesn't supply their own buy some. Shower after every practice/meet religiously. Not much else you can do.
I've found that moisturizer creams do very little for me, I put them on and 10 minutes later the skin is just as dry as before. Here is what I have found helps, although my rashes are not on my face but it's still what you can do. After I shower and my pores are opened up, while my skin is still soaking wet I apply Aquaphor Healing Ointment and rub it in quite well. This is somewhat similar to Vaseline, but not the equivalent Then, I just dab dry with a towel so as not to wipe off the ointment. My skin can be very, very itchy and on a scale of 1-10 I may be at an 8 heading into the shower. After applying the Aquaphor ointment, the level of itch falls to a 2-3, and stays that way for a good number of hours.
You may have developed a sensitivity/allergy to petroleum jelly over time. If that's the case, you could try Un-petroleum jelly
I urge you to try this method. It really has helped me, and little else has aside from steroid creams which have those nasty side effects.
Used to use the below product at locations notorious for hygiene issues. I've never gotten ring worm while using that stuff.
Kennedy Industries KS Skin Creme-The Original Skin Creme for Wrestlers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KZOI9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HeeLAbD2FRCJW
If your skin hasn't responded to antibiotics, it's possible you're dealing with Malassezia Folliculitis (fungal "acne"). This guide https://simpleskincarescience.com/pityrosporum-folliculitis-treatment-malassezia-cure/ helped me clear my skin in about two months after spending five years dealing with pimples that wouldn't respond to typical acne treatments.
Of course, YMMV, but my current routine is nothing in the AM, PM shower using Head and Shoulders on hair/body (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXLFQGB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1), Pantene on hair (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTNOJ2Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1), and sulfur soap on my face (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CST4AS4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Right after shower, I slap on some aloe vera gel (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IRAFRQW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) followed by MSM gel (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O379PC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and then Cerave Baby Cream (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WH31P7A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1). Twice a week I put Nizoral (https://www.amazon.com/Nizoral-Anti-Dandruff-Shampoo-Ketoconazole-Dandruff/dp/B00AINMFAC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=nizoral&qid=1566134798&s=gateway&sr=8-3) on my face and let it sit for 3-5 minutes and then wash it off. I've run this full routine by a licensed dermatologist who told me the sulfur and Nizoral would do the heavy lifting to keep the Malassezia at bay, and as far as I can tell those two items are the keystones of this routine. Everything else I use because the sulfur and Nizoral can be very drying. All of those products I pulled from that skincare blog, so I would read through it and see if the skin condition addressed there matches what you're experiencing.
Good luck. This is the routine that made my skin do a complete 180 in February after I saw no improvement from derm prescribed antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide.
Aw man autoimmune is brutal :( im sorry. lupus has been getting better ever since I went off the steroids that made me gain literally 53 pounds in 8 months.. not cool. It's AB but not the same as Klairs, so confusing! Search Amazon, but make sure it's with a "c"laires. I do use it on my face at night usually, or just on rash if I have one.
Edit: added E to "claires" Claires korea (Guerisson) 9 Complex Cream Korean Beauty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OFQADUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ddLeAbAAQXFKQ
I’ve been into anything from Anthony. The first product I bought was for anti-chafing, works wonders for your downstairs gentlemen.
Their facial scrub and moisturizers are amazing as well.
Anthony No Sweat Body Defense 3 Fl. Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VAS9MT6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aElqDb529G05A
Posted at the end is the data on the life-threating serious rash that can occur with this AED. It can be serious and if she's hypersensitive she might need to try a different medication.
It stands to reason the Lamictal and the itchiness are related. I have heard that some people are allergic to some of the ingredients in the generic medication but not in the brand name or visa versa.
We found using a chorine filter on the shower was helpful. Look Here You can buy at Lowes / Home Depot today! I would add that Yolo uses this Calming Cream religiously after her shower. Itchy skin can drive a person crazy and I hope you get to the bottom of it. If her doctors aren't listening make them or find someone who does...
Warning
Oral route (Tablet; Tablet, Chewable; Tablet, Disintegrating; Tablet, Extended Release)
Cases of life-threatening serious rashes, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, or rash-related death have been caused by lamotrigine. The rate of serious rash is greater in pediatric patients than in adults. Additional factors that may increase the risk of rash include: (1) coadministration with valproate; (2) exceeding recommended initial dose of lamotrigine, or (3) exceeding recommended dose escalation for lamotrigine. Benign rashes are also caused by lamotrigine; however, it is not possible to predict which rashes will prove to be serious or life-threatening. Lamotrigine should be discontinued at the first sign of rash unless the rash is clearly not drug-related.
Dermatologic
In adult patients (n=3348), serious rash associated with hospitalization and discontinuation was reported in 0.3% of patients in premarketing epilepsy trials. In bipolar trials, serious rash occurred in 0.08% of patients receiving this drug as initial monotherapy and 0.13% of patients receiving this drug as adjunctive therapy. In worldwide postmarketing experience, rash-related death has been reported, but the numbers are too few to permit a precise estimate of the rate.
In a prospectively followed cohort of pediatric patients 2 to 17 years old, the incidence of serious rash was approximately 0.3% to 0.8%. In a prospectively followed cohort of patients 2 to 16 years old (n=1983), 1 rash-related death occurred in a patient with epilepsy taking this drug as adjunctive therapy.
Evidence has shown the inclusion of valproate in a multidrug regimen increases the risk of serious, potentially life-threatening rash in both adult and pediatric patients. In pediatric patients who used valproate concomitantly for epilepsy, 1.2% (6 of 482) experienced a serious rash (placebo=0.6%). In adults, 1% of patients receiving this drug in combination with valproate (n=584) experienced a rash (placebo=0.16%).[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Rash (14%)
Common (1% to 10%): Contact dermatitis, dry skin, sweating, eczema, pruritus
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Acne, alopecia, hirsutism, maculopapular rash, skin discoloration, urticaria, ecchymosis, leukopenia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Angioedema, erythema, exfoliative dermatitis, fungal dermatitis, herpes zoster, leukoderma, multiforme erythema, petechial rash, pustular rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, vesiculobullous rash, anemia, eosinophilia, fibrin decrease, fibrinogen decrease, iron deficiency anemia, leukocytosis, lymphocytosis, macrocytic anemia, thrombocytopenia[Ref]
For more info read here
https://www.amazon.com/E45-Dermatological-Cream-Treatment-Conditions/dp/B001RYUCQ0/
MSM is short for Methylsulfonylmethane, a form of sulfur. You can find more info on google, but basically sulfur is great for your skin but stinky. MSM doesn’t smell like sulfur, and you can find it in many different skincare products. I use this version with aloe on my body (also great for sunburns), and sometimes on my face. It really helped clear the FA I had on my neck and chest.
I have had really great success with this cream. It can be really slow to soak in, but I put it on right after a shower or right after washing my hands and it really helps. It has also helped with eczema issues on my face and lips.
Hey there!
I think this may be the closet thing I can find to the lotion you linked that is in a tub...
Anyone try this before? Looks like good reviews and I saw it mentioned in gq as providing the coverage of Gold Bond without leaving the nether regions looking like a whitewalker (my words not theirs)
This cream was all that worked for us at that age. We used Mustela wash as well. As she has gotten older her eczema has gotten better for the most part and we can use some more affordable creams. If you breastfeed, breast milk baths are amazing!
https://www.amazon.com/Mustela-Stelatopia-Moisturizing-Cream-6-7/dp/B00095LIP2/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1500081625&sr=8-8&keywords=mustela&th=1
No, not at all
http://www.amazon.com/Udderly-Smooth-Extra-Cream-Replenishing/dp/B00D86VL1U/ref=sr_1_5?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1418345118&sr=1-5&keywords=urea+cream
It does amazing things for really bad lesions in the patients we used to get for radiation
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22849762
If you use it promise to update in 21 days?
You should try Udder Cream. I used to work with books and money all day and and my hands would look like much wussier versions of your's . You can get it at Wal-Mart too
[anthony sweat defense](Anthony No Sweat Body Defense, 3 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VAS9MT6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QncUAbHANQYXT) rub a little on in the morning, good all day.
PSA: I've used "un-petroleum jelly" from Alba for a while and really like it.
Both my kids have eczema and the lotion that has always worked for us is Mustela Stelatopia Moisturizing Cream. I love it so much that I have even used it as a facial moisturizer. It's a bit pricey but works every time.
If you want something preventative, try Kenshield. I used to use it for wrestling, haven't thought about it since I started BJJ but I might pick up a bottle of that.
Sometimes I just rub coconut oil on my dry body parts that can handle the grease, like my feet and hands, when they are super dry.
It's not as good as other creams, but it's an easy thing to do that helps when I'm cooking (when my hands get extra dry, from all the extra hand washing).
This thread reminded me to moisturize my hands before they crack, to which I am grateful. The best stuff I have right now is a some cheap, but effective stuff my friend bought me some when we camped in Arizona last winter and the hand dryness situation became critical.
I'll keep an eye out for some Handshit. It seems it's mostly unavailable online presently. I'd also love to smell some before I buy it, ideally.* Are there any stores that carry it, or do I need to start asking my friends if they have any I can smell?
*Yeah, I know I'm weird. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
There are a lot of smells I don't like on my hands; I'm very picky when it comes to scented hand soaps and lotions.
Thanks so much for the write up.
>Dupes are Clinique moisturizing gel and Nuetrogena oil-free lotion sensitive skin. Apply a little and rub in circular motions to damp skin so cells can soften and desquamate/shed.
I moisturize first thing after washing my face and I do wash my face in the shower quite often. Thanks for the recommendations/tips.
>If you have oily skin, other options are Cerave in a huge lotion bottle, NOT the pm one.
Do you know what the difference is between Cerave and Cetaphil? I'm having a hard time finding cerave AM without spf. Can I use a cream or face and body lotion without it feeling too heavy?
I don't think I'm stripping my skin, I don't use much on my face in regards to toners or exfoliating. I don't wear make up, only eye shadow primer and gel liner. The eye primer is so important bc without it, my eyeliner starts to smudge from oiliness (it is also from having monolids). I've been planning on getting back into make up this year but that's another thing I'm a noob at right now.
I go back and forth between 2 face cleansers, [Neutrogena Neutrogena Oil-Free] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ECVMWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wtoRDbEQVGMPT) and garnier Mercier water Foaming Face Wash - it says foaming on the bottle but it does not foam at all. I wash my face with either of these in morning and before bed. I even bought a silk pillowcase last year to protect my hair and skin bc cotton was drying my face out and messing with my baby hairs.
My main moisturizer is the Neutrogena hydro boost. Before this I used the plain oil free Neutrogena. I stopped using moisturizer with spf (Aveeno) bc it felt too heavy for me and made me oiler. My boyfriend uses aveeno with spf 15 and he's never oily. once in awhile I'll use Derma E Tea Tree and Vitamin E Relief Cream.
I've started using a small amount of Paula's Choice bha for blackheads on my nose, in between my brows, and inner cheek area (next to my nose) once or twice a week for blackheads.
I get a few sporadic pimples here and there. I get small bumps on my jawline that get really itchy but it never gets red. It happens so often I think it might be hormonal.
The main problem that I need help with is how oily my nose is. Like an hour after I wash my face, my nose will have small bumps of oil. I feel like it's never clean. By night time if I don't touch my face, you can see oil on my forehead, nose, and in between my brows. My forehead somehow looks dry and oily though.
I have been itching so much during the 3rd trimester! I scratched my legs hard enough that my thighs were bruising. They checked my liver and bile via blood work twice, and there were no issues. Definitely bring it up at your appointment but it also just happens! I also recommend warm oatmeal baths and Eucerin cream and constantly reminding yourself that it won’t last forever 😂
I worked as an MA in derm for 2 years before medical school and we always recommended [Neutrogenia Norwegian Hand Formula](Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Moisturizing Hand Cream Formulated with Glycerin for Dry, Rough Hands, Fragrance-Free Intensive Hand Cream, 2 oz (Pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKQE8JO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FoCPCb9A4M3YT) to medical professionals with DE! The stuff is expensive but works really nice. If you wanna save some cash you can just pick ip some glycerine and use a drop or 2 instead.
I am going to tell you now, I am still sore but no where near as sore. I can pee again with almost complete ease; it still nips. I can sit down for the first time but I am still sore; again no where near as sore. Keep using the lidocaine, put a couple of teaspoons of salt into a bath and sit in it for as long as you need and as many times a day as you need.
Also take Acyclovir tablets(I'm on 400mg, 3x per day for 10 days) from your doctor and try 'Derma E Tea Tree and Vitamin E Relief Cream (Derma E Tea Tree and Vitamin E... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NIOKABO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share). I found that it has been healing up the sores very quickly. Taking paracetamol along with ibuprofen will help too! (Just be careful on your intake for each day)
This has been my routine for the past few days and they are healing slowly. I was in the depths of the outbreak when I was diagnosed, hence why it's taking me longer to heal.
When it comes to peeing, to ease it, pee in the bath of shower with water running on to the sores as you do and it removes almost all of the pain. (Sounds disgusting but it HELPS)
Emotionally, I've became slightly more balanced - I still get upset as hell but I realised that stress isn't helping it. I told my mum and 3 female friends that I am closest too. I referred to it as a 'cold sore down there' and that it's a skin virus which made it easier to explain and for them to understand.
I know exactly how you feel right now and I scowered the internet for days on end trying to find advice on relief so I hope everything I have given you help because I know the position you're in. There are also Herpes Support Groups on Facebook which do provide emotional comfort; it's insane how many people actually have the virus. The groups are private and none of your friends can see that you're in the group or what you post/comment in it.
The virus feeds on a low immune system too so look at vitamins to boost your immune system to take as well. I've started taking Aloe Vera tablets; I'm not sure if they'll help clear the outbreak but anything is worth a shot, eh?
I'm thinking about you and I hope you heal up soon. It's most definitely not the end of the world x
I'm 22 and almost clear from the black marks. I tried almost EVERYTHING. Try these three steps.
Step one: Sulfur Soap
Step two: Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Redness
Step Three: Cetaphil Fragrance Free Moisturizing Cream
Step Four optional*: Clearasil Acne Treatment Cream, Tinted
Now try not to eat chocolate, eggs, and sour cream.
It may sound a lot but it works.
Good Luck.
So this?
Clear? No.
Honeyskin or Era Organics both have a moisturizer with MSM in it. Unfortunately the list of ingredients is long but I have used the Honeyskin with no problems.
Here is something, I've never tried it. https://www.amazon.com/Kala-Health-Soothing-Improving-Condition/dp/B000O379PC
I googled for "msm moisturizer clear" to find it.
I know this is an old thread, but you should definitely use a new treatment consistently for at least 6 weeks before deciding that it doesn't work for you. The skin cycle takes about 30 days to turn over, and you may also experience a purge phase, so I tend to try to stick to a regimen for at least that long before I give up.
I landed in this thread looking for options for my boyfriend. Even if I'm late to the game, I've struggled with acne for nearly 20 years (mostly localized to my face), but let me share some advice.
If you gave it a good shot, and benzoyl peroxide wasn't that effective for you, another option to consider is sulfur. Yes, sulfur. There are body washes that contain sulfur or alternatively, there are creams or gels (like this gel that supposedly doesn't smell).
I saw that you mentioned that your dermatologist recommended Accutane, but you're worried about side effects. I did a round of Accutane in high school (I'm in my 30s now). Personally, aside from dry skin and maybe some minor depressive swings, I didn't experience any of the other side effects that you might have been warned about. Discuss your concerns with your doctor further, particularly if you are more inclined to experience these side effects or how common they actually are, because I will say- it kept me clear for about 7 years, and I'm convinced my acne now is hormonal.
Lastly, this blog is my favorite resource. It's well-researched and offers lots of product options. Highly recommend.
https://www.amazon.com/E45-Dermatological-Cream-Treatment-Conditions/product-reviews/B001RYUCQ0/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&sortBy=recent#R13XOS37L9OWYU if you're in the us you have to get it from amazon/an online retailer. i'd check out the ingredients.
at any drug store, i recommend nipple cream for nursing mothers, which is often 100% lanolin and really nice. if you've used aquaphor before and it hasn't bothered you, it should be okay.
Udderly Smooth seems to work miracles for me. I tried Vaseline/Aquaphor and gloves, Curel Ultra Healing and countless others. This is cheap, works great and isn't greasy. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00027CGWQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1397007096&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NIOKABO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522989792&sr=8-1&keywords=derma+e+tea+tree+%26+e+antiseptic+creme&dpPl=1&dpID=41F2alh4MvL&ref=plSrch
But don’t sleep on fungasoap. that’s step 1. Step 2 is to blow dry your junk after the shower. Derma-e is step 3.
Looks like exfoliative keratolysis. I use this to treat it.
We were really struggling with not only eczema, but a nasty viral rash that my son had on the backs of his legs. My stepdad, who is a heart surgeon and washes his hands dozens of times daily, recommended Neutrogena hand lotion.
We started using it a couple of weeks ago and my son's skin looks 100% better.
Used this scar cream once the incisions closed up and it started to fade pretty quickly. However, I stopped using it after a bit since I still wanted some of my scar. Hope this helps!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M3Y1ZLT/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This stuff heals my hands overnight if I apply it thoroughly before bed. If I use it throughout the day after washing my hands, it also seems to help keep irritation to a minimum. I work in a license store, so I'm not sure if the sanitizer is the same, but the stuff wmy gives me a terrible rash and cracks my skin like crazy if I'm not vigilant enough with the lotion.
I should also mention that the only other skin products I carry (besides sun screen) are Neutrogena hand cream (can also be used on your face if it's really dry out) stored in one of these, DEET, lip balm, and first aid stuff (Neosporin and hydrocortisone).