SOS
Um, that would be Save Our SKIN, in this case.
My face is peeling off.
I've had trouble with my skin being dry since we moved from Austin to Long Island. I'm not sure why since it's probably equally humid in both places but whatever. Maybe it's something in the water--my hair doesn't want to curl as much either. Maybe it's the dry, heated air of winter--which begins a lot earlier and lasts a lot longer than the three days of winter that we have in Texas. But whatever the reason, my face is flaking right off.
I'm not the most vain woman. As you all know, I feel appropriately dressed if my shoes match and there are no (visible) stains on my shirt. So, y'all, the fact that I have even NOTICED how badly my skin is flaking tells you something.
And the fact that I noticed it's been getting worse should tell you something further.
And the fact that, today, I realized that I had to DO SOMETHING or my whole dang face was going be in pieces in the sink should tell you even more.
As should the fact that THIS is what I chose to put on it in my desperation.
(Click to enlarge.)
My face is peeling off.
I've had trouble with my skin being dry since we moved from Austin to Long Island. I'm not sure why since it's probably equally humid in both places but whatever. Maybe it's something in the water--my hair doesn't want to curl as much either. Maybe it's the dry, heated air of winter--which begins a lot earlier and lasts a lot longer than the three days of winter that we have in Texas. But whatever the reason, my face is flaking right off.
I'm not the most vain woman. As you all know, I feel appropriately dressed if my shoes match and there are no (visible) stains on my shirt. So, y'all, the fact that I have even NOTICED how badly my skin is flaking tells you something.
And the fact that I noticed it's been getting worse should tell you something further.
And the fact that, today, I realized that I had to DO SOMETHING or my whole dang face was going be in pieces in the sink should tell you even more.
As should the fact that THIS is what I chose to put on it in my desperation.
(Click to enlarge.)
Comments
As for facial moisturizers, the best that I've found is Clinique.
I can't vouch for face but the Shea it Ain't So foot lotion is amazing. I use it on my elbows and knees and legs in the winter a lot. Also love the Burt's Bees coconut/peppermint lotion--it's oily but put it on before bed (feet), wear socks, and voila. It's like a mini-magical pedi!
Aquaphor also works really well and unscented...and the jar doesn't have udders on it.
Please tell me that this is one of those instances where someone's mother always used this and you heard about it from them. Please tell me you did not already have this stuff in your house, unless you did, then just tell me what you used it for.
I hope it helps!
Bag balm is supposed to be great stuff. I'm currently trying a hemp oil handcream from Body Shop (yes, it smells, but not like that). So far so good, because regular hand cream just isn't enough. I do know people who swear by Crisco or Vaseline, so Bag Balm doesn't sound so bad!
My father in law suggested Bag Balm for sore nipples after nursing... he is from a dairy farming family... but still. Still.
Lansinoh works on my incredibly dry skin and has just one ingredient. Added benefit: no trace of the word "bag" in the label.
http://www.manentailequine.com/shampoo.shtml
I actually use Oil of Olay's extra high test moisturizing skin cream (in the purple bottle) on my son;s face and it works like a charm
My hair was straighter on LI and my skin was flaky the entire winter. Not as much of a problem in Orlando, but my heels are bad and what works great for me is Eucerin lotion, NOT the cream. The cream is too thick and doesn't soak in. The lotion soaks in and stays in. I'm not sure abt your face, Oil of Olay might be ok. If you use enough of it anyway....
Go get some CeraVe from the Walgreens.
It's light enough to be used on your face and SHOULD be hypoallergenic. Best of all it's not greasy either.
And exfoliate. :-)