Re: very very very dry......

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on 1/1/04 1:25 AM, Ásta Hafþórsdóttir at astahaf@... wrote:

> I did try the vita oil aswell some days ago and I´m sorry to say but I´m

> suspecting that was the product which caused the itching .

> Does any one recognize these symptoms and does anyone have advice how I can

> reverse this terrible dryness.

Hi Asta,

I do recognize these symptoms, including the rash. In my experience it is an

" allergic " reaction to a product. Unfortunately when I used the vita-oil and

her cover-up powder I also had a bad reaction. (very bad...I also got red

welts on my cheeks which had never happened to me!) Many use and love her

products but I've heard quite a few posts here from people that have not

reacted well to them.

If it were me I would stop the other products too because extreme dryness

seems to open the door for further inflammation and irritation to begin.

Somehow you need to protect the outer layer with a little oil or moisture at

least.

Is there something you used prior that you could go back too? Have you ever

tried another oil? Sy's vita-oil contains other ingredients besides jojoba.

You might try sweet almond oil, safflower, olive, or jojoba in it's pure

state.

Hope this helps,

[Guest guest]

Hi Asta,

I am sorry to hear that you have such problems with your dry skin. I cannot

comment on that and I have no experience with either of the products you

mentioned. The only thing that I would like to say that I personally would

avoid trying more than just one new product at a time. Otherwise, it is

really hard to determine which product caused what problem, or was it

perhaps the combination of all three? Long time ago, when I was learning

about computer hardware, I learned the golden rule that you always change

only one thing at a time, and you write down what change you made (that was

in the era of jumpers and other gizmos, long before plug and play). I think

it applies to us as well, both in skin care and also in nutrition. If you

are changing your skin care regime, don't change the cleanser and the

moisturizer at the same time. If you are on avoidance diet, introduce a new

component, again one at a time.

I have just completed two weeks on HerbaCort and am still quite happy with

it (though I am NOT saying that I could not be happier. ) I am thinking

of giving Gold Bond a try, but it won't be until much later. Now I will test

a sunscreen and I will make a desision about a potential change later on.

Good luck,

Alena

[Guest guest]

Hi Asta,

I am sorry to hear that you have such problems with your dry skin. I cannot

comment on that and I have no experience with either of the products you

mentioned. The only thing that I would like to say that I personally would

avoid trying more than just one new product at a time. Otherwise, it is

really hard to determine which product caused what problem, or was it

perhaps the combination of all three? Long time ago, when I was learning

about computer hardware, I learned the golden rule that you always change

only one thing at a time, and you write down what change you made (that was

in the era of jumpers and other gizmos, long before plug and play). I think

it applies to us as well, both in skin care and also in nutrition. If you

are changing your skin care regime, don't change the cleanser and the

moisturizer at the same time. If you are on avoidance diet, introduce a new

component, again one at a time.

I have just completed two weeks on HerbaCort and am still quite happy with

it (though I am NOT saying that I could not be happier. ) I am thinking

of giving Gold Bond a try, but it won't be until much later. Now I will test

a sunscreen and I will make a desision about a potential change later on.

Good luck,

Alena

[Guest guest]

Hi Asta,

I am sorry to hear that you have such problems with your dry skin. I cannot

comment on that and I have no experience with either of the products you

mentioned. The only thing that I would like to say that I personally would

avoid trying more than just one new product at a time. Otherwise, it is

really hard to determine which product caused what problem, or was it

perhaps the combination of all three? Long time ago, when I was learning

about computer hardware, I learned the golden rule that you always change

only one thing at a time, and you write down what change you made (that was

in the era of jumpers and other gizmos, long before plug and play). I think

it applies to us as well, both in skin care and also in nutrition. If you

are changing your skin care regime, don't change the cleanser and the

moisturizer at the same time. If you are on avoidance diet, introduce a new

component, again one at a time.

I have just completed two weeks on HerbaCort and am still quite happy with

it (though I am NOT saying that I could not be happier. ) I am thinking

of giving Gold Bond a try, but it won't be until much later. Now I will test

a sunscreen and I will make a desision about a potential change later on.

Good luck,

Alena

[Guest guest]

on 4/27/02 2:53 PM, Alena Coufalova at alena@... wrote:

>The only thing that I would like to say that I personally would

> avoid trying more than just one new product at a time. Otherwise, it is

> really hard to determine which product caused what problem, or was it

> perhaps the combination of all three? Long time ago, when I was learning

> about computer hardware, I learned the golden rule that you always change

> only one thing at a time, and you write down what change you made (that was

> in the era of jumpers and other gizmos, long before plug and play). I think

> it applies to us as well, both in skin care and also in nutrition. If you

> are changing your skin care regime, don't change the cleanser and the

> moisturizer at the same time. If you are on avoidance diet, introduce a new

> component, again one at a time.

Such great advice, Alena! ...I just had to comment. I " know " this and don't

always follow it myself!

> I have just completed two weeks on HerbaCort and am still quite happy with

> it (though I am NOT saying that I could not be happier. ) I am thinking

> of giving Gold Bond a try, but it won't be until much later. Now I will test

> a sunscreen and I will make a desision about a potential change later on.

I am still eagerly awaiting my Herbacort!!!! where oh where is it!!?? : )

My skin has calmed way down but I'm still looking forward to trying it!

[Guest guest]

on 4/27/02 2:53 PM, Alena Coufalova at alena@... wrote:

>The only thing that I would like to say that I personally would

> avoid trying more than just one new product at a time. Otherwise, it is

> really hard to determine which product caused what problem, or was it

> perhaps the combination of all three? Long time ago, when I was learning

> about computer hardware, I learned the golden rule that you always change

> only one thing at a time, and you write down what change you made (that was

> in the era of jumpers and other gizmos, long before plug and play). I think

> it applies to us as well, both in skin care and also in nutrition. If you

> are changing your skin care regime, don't change the cleanser and the

> moisturizer at the same time. If you are on avoidance diet, introduce a new

> component, again one at a time.

Such great advice, Alena! ...I just had to comment. I " know " this and don't

always follow it myself!

> I have just completed two weeks on HerbaCort and am still quite happy with

> it (though I am NOT saying that I could not be happier. ) I am thinking

> of giving Gold Bond a try, but it won't be until much later. Now I will test

> a sunscreen and I will make a desision about a potential change later on.

I am still eagerly awaiting my Herbacort!!!! where oh where is it!!?? : )

My skin has calmed way down but I'm still looking forward to trying it!

[Guest guest]

Fancl also makes a product called " Pure Oil " . It is olive oil and squalane.

www.fancl.com

carrie