What's the best lotion to keep my skin from drying out during the colder months?
My skin gets extremely dry during fall and winter, as many people's do! I have yet to find a lotion and skincare routine that has worked for me. What are some suggestions of moisturizing body lotion that works? Also, how often and when during the day is the best time to apply it?
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Two things to try:
1) Use a lotion without a lot of scent- often added scents can actually dry your skin- and put it on after bathing or showering before skin is totally dry
2) After you lotion, use a bit of Vaseline to 'seal the deal' and keep your skin from drying out, anyway
One other thing: You may want to see your health care provider. Both thyroid problems and low Vitamin D can be a part of dry skin. Now, you can just go get OTC Vitamin D; usual dose would be about 2,000 units a week (you don't have to take it every day as it is fat soluble and so is not simply urinated out like, oh, Vitamin C is), but the thyroid thing is health care provider only, so get your D checked at the same time.
I use a simple routine that may work for you - I keep a bottle of filtered water next to the sink, to avoid using straight tap water and to moisturize after face cleansing I splash a bit of water on my face and then use a few drops of organic canola oil with drops of vitamins A & E added over the wetted skin. The water covered by the bit of oil and nutrients keeps my skin relatively moist, with the light use of oil sealing the water underneath. It's worked for me for a number of years after a moisturizing product I'd used for ages changed their formula and I had to improvise.