Re: Dry skin on face

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Perhaps switch to sugaring instead of waxing? It's less harsh. I am

assuming that the dry skin comes from the fact that the body doesn't absorb

fat (no fat = no oil to moisturize skin.) Origins makes some really great

stuff for dry sensitive skin.

> I was wondering if anyone has found a real good cream for the face. My

skin

> gets dry at times and I am not benefiting from what I am using. Any good

> ideas out there? I have my facew waxed everey 2 to 3 weeks. Since the

> surgery a year ago my face hurts and burns with waxing. This nevedr

> happened

> before. Anyone else experiencing this? Thanks Ellen(Pam

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Thanks - Appreciate the input. Ellen(Pam

[Guest guest]

Ellen,

My skin is peeling its so dry. This is my third hospital trip in as

many months and I think that the surgeries I've had have really taken

a toll on me. I have allergic reactions to most facial soaps and

creams which further complicates things. I tend to only wash my face

with water and even my shampoo will give me a rash when it gets on my

face!

I have been using some Cetaphil lotion...it's hypoallergenic and it

doesn't make me break out with bumpies. I wet my face and put the

lotion on with more water and my face has stopped peeling. I also

would like other suggestions from anyone who has them.

Thanks for raising the question!

Hugs,

Theresa

Surgery date: DS Nov. 19, 2001

Dr. Gregg Jossart

Highest weight: 293

Surgery weight: 251

Current weight: 225

Height: 5' 7.5 "

> I was wondering if anyone has found a real good cream for the

face. My skin

> gets dry at times and I am not benefiting from what I am using.

Any good

> ideas out there? I have my facew waxed everey 2 to 3 weeks. Since

the

> surgery a year ago my face hurts and burns with waxing. This

nevedr happened

> before. Anyone else experiencing this? Thanks Ellen(Pam

[Guest guest]

Ellen,

I know you might think this is crazy but Ponds moisturinzing creme works

wonderful! Use Ponds cleansing cream to wash your face with then put on the

moisturizer.......take it from this old lady!! <g>

Hugs, Judie

[Guest guest]

What has really worked for my dry hands and legs is " Aveeno " .....wonderful

stuff.....but what works best on the face is good ole Ponds moisturizer!!

Judie

[Guest guest]

I haven't used any moisturizers on my face for years. Seem to have an

allergic reaction to all of them. I wash my face with a gentle gel face

wash. Blot and while still warm and moist, apply a very thin layer of

vaseline. Works great. If it seems a bit shiny, I just dust on a little

face powder.

KathleenF

Open DGB/DS

Dr. Rabkin/Dr. Jossart

01/02/01: 374#

12/06/01: 228#

http://www.webniche.com/wls

[Guest guest]

There's a really good book called " Don't Go to the

Cosmetics Counter Without Me " by a Begoin (or

something like that). She also has a website called

www.cosmeticscop.com

She rates all kinds of makeup, etc. She finally came

out with a reasonably priced line of cosmetics

herself. (I know that sounds like a line or something

but she's been doing the cosmetic research for many

years before having her own line.)

dee

--- kfetner2000 wrote:

> I haven't used any moisturizers on my face for

> years. Seem to have an

> allergic reaction to all of them. I wash my face

> with a gentle gel face

> wash. Blot and while still warm and moist, apply a

> very thin layer of

> vaseline. Works great. If it seems a bit shiny, I

> just dust on a little

> face powder.

>

> KathleenF

> Open DGB/DS

> Dr. Rabkin/Dr. Jossart

> 01/02/01: 374#

> 12/06/01: 228#

> http://www.webniche.com/wls

>

>

>

>

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My skin was feeling kind of dry and I bought some " flax seed oil " at GNC its

something something " fatty acids " that our bodies needs my skin feels better

now...and my face is back to being a grease pit...ahhh the joys of oily skin

Lisbeth

Beauby1022050943@... wrote: I was wondering if anyone has found a real

good cream for the face. My skin

gets dry at times and I am not benefiting from what I am using. Any good

ideas out there? I have my facew waxed everey 2 to 3 weeks. Since the

surgery a year ago my face hurts and burns with waxing. This nevedr happened

before. Anyone else experiencing this? Thanks Ellen(Pam

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/12/01 6:54:04 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Beauby1022050943@... writes:

<< I was wondering if anyone has found a real good cream for the face. >>

Ellen,

I have some dry spots on my face, middle of my forehead and under my chin.

I use Oil of Olay moisture renewal creme. I am at work and can't remember

the exact name, but it is a nice thick creme and I put it on at night and by

morning it is so soft.

Sheri

9/28/01

Dr Herron/NYC

Highest Weight - 400

Surgery Weight - 380

12/12/01 - 338.5

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My 9 yr old has really sensitive skin. The dermotolgist has her

using Eucerne cream (not the lotion). We get it at Walmart & it has

done wonders for her.

Janet

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I have extremely dry skin on my face, and entire body, but I had this since

I was 15 years old. My face get gets so tight when I come out of the

shower, it hurts to open my mouth wide. I have been using Kay Advanced

Moisture Treatment Cream, and their gentle cleansing cream Formula one. I

use to use the beeswax moisturizer that was out before the newest cream,

which also worked great. I use this this in the am, and pm as I have such

dry skin. It works great, leaving my skin very soft. I do get a lot of

compliments on my so called porcelain skin, so it must have done something

for me in the last 28 years. I do not sell, or have any interest in

Kay, but it really does a good job for me.

Patti

P.S. I do have Sjogrens syndrome also which causes my skin to dry out, so

it is not all from the lack of fat.

[Guest guest]

I use oil of Olay, but I am just 5 days postop.

Ruth

12/12/2001

Dr

394 --highest weight

373--pro-op