https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:51:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1759679 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:10:33 +0000 Momo 1759679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just started slathering myself in coconut oil before I shower. Wow . What a difference it makes . My skin is sooo soft. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1759651 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 08:09:15 +0000 rachylou 1759651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey! Thanks for the full out recipe. I like to make things. </p> <p>My mum had some CeraVe... I tried that. My hands don't look all hag like. That worked. I want to try all y'alls other suggestions too tho. Soap maybe next on my next drugstore run... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1759625 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 04:49:53 +0000 Britney 1759625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I support those girls who advise you not to use creams with petroleum products. I have very gentle dry skin. And I'm allergic to some products. So I must prepare all creams for myself. Here is the recipe for DIY hand cream. You need: <br />1/8 cup of grated beeswax<br />1/3 cup of organic coconut oil<br />1/4 cup of organic sweet almond oil or avocado oil<br />1 cup of organic, unrefined shea butter or organic cocoa butter<br />(I bought these products in the pharmacy)<br />1 tablespoon of organic honey<br />(bought in the market)<br />1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel<br />(I have this plant at home, so use fresh aloe leaves)<br />1 glass jar<br />(I make creams for myself, so I bought a dozen jars here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://allinpackaging.co.uk/">http://allinpackaging.co.uk/</a> but if you're going to prepare only one jar of cream, you can find an empty jar at home)<br />Add all the ingredients except honey and aloe vera in a double boiler on the stove over medium heat until the beeswax, coconut oil and shea butter (or cocoa butter) melt. Add honey and aloe vera and heat until completely dissolved in the mixture. Be sure to stir while heating so the ingredients are well-dispersed throughout the mixture.<br />You spend half an hour for this but receive an&nbsp;absolutely natural product.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1759558 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 22:03:10 +0000 jill58 1759558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely swear by Aveeno. I used to get all kinds of dermatitis between my fingers as well as cracked, red and very dry hands in the winter. Since I started using Aveeno several years ago all of this has cleared up. I try to use it as much as possible, particularly after washing my hands. It's available in a variety of sizes. I always carry a tube in my purse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1759373 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 20:49:44 +0000 cheryl 1759373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have terrible eczema on my hands and one of the products that really feels good when my hands are extra dry is Burt's Bee's Coconut Foot Cream. It smells great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1759208 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 02:38:17 +0000 Carla 1759208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I've got the horribulous dry skin that I further aggravate by being a gym rat (frequent showers, swimming pool.). Most winters I have band aids on half of the fingers of my hands due to cracked exema fingers. I've used everything, and still do. Currently I've got Johnson's baby lotion and baby oil, Aveno Baby FF daily lotion, Bio Oil, Cereva, and Eucerin on the go. (And that is just for my body!) </p> <p>Honestly, though, the very best thing when I am at my most miserably dry is Criso shortening. Been using it since I was 14 and read about in some make-up myth buster book. Doesn't sting or hurt in any way. No scent or other things to be off putting. Slather tip to toe before bed. Near instant relief and supple soft skin the next day. Unfortunately no glamourous pots or presentation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1759199 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 02:01:59 +0000 gradfashionista 1759199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Paula's Choice has body cream with AHA or glycolic acid IIRC--that might be what you're looking for. Applying moisturizer before and after bathing helps, as does using cooler water temperatures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1759198 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 01:58:51 +0000 bj1111 1759198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Urea = good. Excellent humectant. Draws/holds water. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1759189 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 01:31:55 +0000 Kate 1759189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have very dry skin, but cannot use anything with a fragrance (have chronic migraines and fragranced lotions, potions, and powders can be a huge trigger). Therefore I use fragrance-free Aveeno mixed with a slug of castor oil. Nirvana for dry, cracked skin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1758781 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:57:39 +0000 BrieN 1758781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From time to time in the winter I get kind of scale-y on my forehead and no amount of moisturizers seemed to help. I found glycolic acid really helped to exfoliate that spot so that my moisturizers could get to work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1/page/2#post-1758772 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:37:28 +0000 carter 1758772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an all-natural product girl these days. I use and love the African Black soap mentioned above. As long as I'm using that, I don't generally need moisturizer. If I were feeling dry and crackly though, I would finish my shower with a coffee and coconut oil scrub and wash off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758760 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:02:21 +0000 Sara L. 1758760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for Aquaphor - I use it on my knuckles when they crack in the winter.&nbsp; I also slather my kids faces with it at night&nbsp;- their cheeks, lips, and chins get chapped in the winter.&nbsp;I've never tried it on my face though.&nbsp;&nbsp;My MIL swears by Bag Balm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758748 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:19:41 +0000 Style Fan 1758748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have very dry hands in the winter and chronic eczema on my face.&nbsp; I use a good hand cream (lots recommended here) and a face cream by Avene for eczema.&nbsp; I also drink lots of water.&nbsp; All of this was advice from my Derm.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758682 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:20:54 +0000 rebekahphoto 1758682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use calendula olive oil healing balms which are awesome, and super on my sensitive skin. 2 different ones:</p> <p><b>Mama's Healing Salve. </b>Amazing on my skin. I have used it for years. It is from a small business in Sebastpol, you might be able to find it locally.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://leslieainsworth.wixsite.com/mamashealingsalve">http://leslieainsworth.wixsite.....alingsalve</a></p> <p><b>MJ Herbals:</b><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/MJs-Herbals-Calendula-Salve-Concentrate/dp/B0033MG6UK/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1481220534&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=calendula+balm">https://www.amazon.com/MJs-Her.....it?ie=UTF8</a></p> <p>Another tried and true...dont laugh, farmer's swear by it:&nbsp; "<b>Bag Balm</b>" originally used to treat chapped udders. It is fantastic for winter hands and feet at night. may be a little too camphor smelling for day..lol</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-Ointment-8-Ounce/dp/B0014CI4X8">https://www.amazon.com/Bag-Bal.....B0014CI4X8</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758635 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:10:12 +0000 rachylou 1758635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is that good or bad, bj? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758572 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:49:39 +0000 bj1111 1758572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One. Last...look for urea in the ingredients list </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758535 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:40:05 +0000 rachylou 1758535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh whoa! Lots of the things to try!! Maybe travel size testers...</p> <p>Thanks bunches! It is sooo cold now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758491 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 02:21:14 +0000 Jaime 1758491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coconut oil helps some of my dry skin patches (a completely new experience since menopause), but for truly cracked dry skin on my fingers Flexitol heel balm - smelly as it is - makes the most difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758489 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 02:14:11 +0000 lpr200 1758489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I make a coconut and brown sugar mix (sometimes I add honey) keep it in a plastic (learned this the hard way) tub in the shower. After I soap, I use this as a "scrub" (its extremely gentle) and rinse off. I rarely need moisturizer after. It smells good on its own, but I add essential oils or even spray a generous amount of my perfume into it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758481 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 01:49:14 +0000 binkle 1758481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A dermatologist recommended Lubriderm to me many years ago. The Sensitive formula does not have any lanolin, dyes, or perfumes. I always use it after dish-washing, hand washing, showering, before bed. Aquaphor advanced therapy is good for the super rough spots like elbows and heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758433 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 23:02:41 +0000 lady 1758433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For standard commercial products we use CeraVe cream as recommended by our dermatologist. We are a family of crispy eczema prone individuals. The ceramides are the key. If you're getting a drugstore cream look for ceramides. </p> <p>Otherwise, I'll vouch for shea butter. Excellent stuff. Once you heal the "claw" (have you checked to see if it's eczema? My "claw" hand is), you can maintain the health of your skin with the shea. </p> <p>Drink more water. Yes, more than that! Get thee a humidifier. Omega 3 oils are also excellent. I take a fish oil supplement and add flax to my smoothies.<br /> Hope that helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758424 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 22:46:54 +0000 bj1111 1758424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i got a giant bottle of skII dupe that i paint on my extremities by the handful then coat with eucerin moisturizer which contains shea butter. &nbsp;this two-step has really really softened my crocodile skin.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758389 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 21:33:15 +0000 cindysmith 1758389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use an argan oil product on my hair, never thought about looking for a skin care version! I far prefer the natural products for so many reasons. LaPedestrienne, thanks for the heads up on the etsy shop. I'm an etsy junkie LOL</p> <p>Also, Angie, I'm gonna have to try the Vick's trick, AND suggest DH try it on his feet when they get all cracked from working outside in the cold weather. He has diabetes and we have to take extra good care of his feet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758387 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 21:25:55 +0000 Anonymous 1758387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for Shea Body Butter. &nbsp;I buy mine on Amazon.com. &nbsp;NOT GREASY. &nbsp;REALLY WORKS. &nbsp;I would never put it on my face though. &nbsp;I use something from eucerine (spelling?) on my face. &nbsp;It is pretty amazing too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758377 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:53:05 +0000 Anonymous 1758377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another recommendation, this one for Weleda Skin Food.&nbsp; It comes in a tube, and is rather thick, almost a paste.&nbsp; I use it at bedtime on hands and feet, and it works its magic overnight.&nbsp; It has a sort of medicinal smell, but not unpleasantly so.&nbsp; It's a lifesaver in the winter!&nbsp; It's available at Target and on-line.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758370 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:39:33 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1758370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aquafor is the only thing I've found that really does it for my chapped winter hands. I even carry a little tube in my purse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758366 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:36:38 +0000 Ledonna N. 1758366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the coconut oil also and the black soap.&nbsp; So lovely year round. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758365 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:34:18 +0000 LaPed 1758365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chronic dry skin over here (and hair too...). Yep, 100% shea butter is great. I like pure coconut oil too, and cocoa butter. Avoid any products that contain alcohol (a surprising number of lotions do), and honestly I avoid petroleum-derived products altogether as well; they seem to do more harm than good on my sensitive skin. Also -- search for the shop "Just the Goods" on Etsy; they make awesome body products at a really affordable price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758356 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:21:05 +0000 carter 1758356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seconding Ledonna. Don't cover yourself in petroleum products. Yuck. Shea butter is great. However, I find that since I switched from drug store soap to African Black Soap, I rarely need additional moisturizer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-skin-care-1#post-1758354 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:10:11 +0000 Anonymous 1758354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My secret weapon is Argon oil from Whole Foods. It is absorbed and not expensive. LOL @ claw knees! I also fight claw heels and ankles. </p>