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hiogirl

PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:32 pm


I'm one of the lucky girls who don't get acne, blackheads, or even chapped lips.
Buut... I have a dry skin problem.
It just got out of winter and I was so relieved. But a cold front just swept through where I live and it's back to 30°. I live in southeast US, so it doesn't snow; just gets really dry, cold air.
Around my nose, space between my eyes, and the space above my cheeks/below my eyes get very chapped skin. It kinda leaves flaky, dead skin there.

I've been using the Clarisonic, which does help, but sometimes I don't have time to use it every morning before school, and I have a nasty habit of leaving it off the charger. It only lasts 1 day with clear skin, so if I can't use it a day, my face will dry out again.
I occasionally use the Proactive Make-up Remover Wipes, even though I don't wear make-up, because it has moisterizer in the little wipes that helps it, but it lasts like a half-day so during after school Band rehearsal, extra-carricular activites, or 4-H meetings it starts to dry up.

Are there any good remedies out there to moisterize skin?
I have a 4-H banquet on Thursday where I have to be in a gown with stilletos and everything, and I wouldn't like to show up with flaking skin. If people could help before Thursday, that would be nice ^_^

(Also, my skin is very annoyingly sensitive. Most straight-out moisterizers burn my skin and leave it feeling like my face is lit on fire...)
PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:04 pm


Oatmeal bath.

Take 1 cup of oats, throw them in a food processor/blender and whirl it till it's powdery/fine. Then draw a hot bath, throw in the oat powder while it's running and then hop in. This also helps with rashes.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:10 pm


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I have that problem too, it's particularly annoying when I try to glam up for a photoshoot.
I've yet to come up with a solution.

Wouldn't the oatmeal bath be a little more difficult for the face area?
I suppose if you have a big enough tub you can dunk under for periods of time?


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PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:12 pm


Use lotion. If there are places you don't want it to get into, say your eyes, put on a thin layer on your hands and rub them on the flaky parts. If you get to much on, use something like a towel to wipe it off.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:22 pm


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I have that problem too, it's particularly annoying when I try to glam up for a photoshoot.
I've yet to come up with a solution.

Wouldn't the oatmeal bath be a little more difficult for the face area?
I suppose if you have a big enough tub you can dunk under for periods of time?


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No, you just use a face cloth, that is slightly wet (preferably after you've had a hot towel on your face for a few minutes) and you use a more coarser oatmeal powder and gently rub it into your face using tiny circles. Or you can make an avocado & oatmeal face mask to wear for 5 minutes.
PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:30 pm


@broken_bleeding_angel: Ahh, I get it now. If it's long lasting, I'm all for it! ^_^ As long as it's not a daily thing... it seems like a bit of work. But I'll try it before Thursday and hopefully it'll work out

@SilentFantasies: I'm with ya, girl. It's very annoying, and hard to come up with a solution...

@coolkirby8: I'll try the lotion thing. My only problem with that, is my sensitive skin. Some lotions leave my face like it's on fire. Though, my friend says she has a good lotion for that, so I'll borrow hers, and see how it goes ^_^

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:32 pm


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I'm allergic to avocado but I'll try the oatmeal sometime whee
I've never tried the oatmeal. I have an acne scrub that makes my face smooth for liek 3hrs


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PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:11 pm


Drink water

Dry skin is a sign of dehydration. Drink at least 4-5 bottles worth of water a day!

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hiogirl

PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:37 pm


@xena91388: That's probably a reason for it... I'm sad to say I don't think I'm up to average on my water drinking.
I'll make a goal to drink more waters and bring some water bottles to school everyday.
Though I kinda need to be picture perfect for Thursday, it is a pain everyday to do these processes just to be good to go for a day.
I'll be sure to drink a lot more water ^_^
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