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Sat May 20, 2006 4:51 am  |
As I mentioned in another thread, I'm on microderm #4 of a 6-microderm set. In addition, I use Retin A .025 almost nightly. But after this 4th microderm, my skin has been SERIOUSLY robbed of moisture.
I've cut the Retin A out for the time being, and I'm just trying to do everything I can to moisturize. I've been using mainly oxygen cream and aloe...but so far no good! My skin feels leathery when I touch it, where it used to feel soft.
Does anyone know of any surefire ways to infuse my skin with a TON of moisture? I'm thinking some sort of mask or...I don't know!
Conditions:
1. I need to purchase this at a drugstore
2. It can't promote acne (I'm acne prone) |
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Sat May 20, 2006 6:17 am |
There's a mask by Got2Be called Mo'Moisture. It's a honey/milk mask. It's tacky and doesn't dry, and is easy to wash off. It makes my skin pretty plump.
The only drugstore moisturizers worth anything, I think, are by Dove. I'm acne prone and I've used both the day lotion with green tea and the sensitive skin formula.
My mom swears by St. Ives collagen elastin-- it's almost like a cold cream but she says it does wonders for her skin. |
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Sat May 20, 2006 7:17 am |
| Aveeno is extremely good for skin in need of moisture and available at most drugstores and supermarkets. |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Sat May 20, 2006 7:48 am |
| Many people like Olays regular moisturizer. It got top reviews on Makeup alley. |
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Sat May 20, 2006 8:27 am |
Yoghurt mask + rinse off with warm water = moisture... shouldn't get acne from this I believe?  |
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31, Combination normal-dry skin, loves CSRx, PSF, A'kin, Decleor, ACV, Jojoba oil! |
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Sat May 20, 2006 10:39 am |
Hi! I've been in the same situation before! I have very sensitive, acne-prone skin, and if I over-do it my skin will get really dry, scaly, etc. Unfortunately, none of the products I've found that really work can be found in the drugstore, but I figured I'd list em here just in case:
Beauty Without Cruelty Hydrating Facial Mask
Beauty Without Cruelty Maximum Moisture Cream
Beauty Without Cruelty Herbal Cream Cleanser
Camellia Oil (I use the one from chidoriyaworld.com, but you can get it other places too.)
The Body Shop Vitamin E face mist (This one is nice because you can use it thorough the day)
Badger Balm
HTH!! Sorry I couldn't name things that are easier to get ahold of! |
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27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Sat May 20, 2006 7:37 pm |
In the Band Aid aisle of your drug store is a product called, "Spenco Second Skin Quick Heal" it's a clear gel about $9. This product has a high amount of Hyalauranic (sp?) Acid, the best moisturizer out there and I doubt there's anything else in it that would bother your now delicate skin. Get a jar of Vaseline petroleum jelly.
In a sink or large bowl of water (with just a wee drop of liquid dish soap) soak a wash cloth then apply it to your face. Do this several times. Pat your face dry. (but only pat)
Mix the Vaseline and Spenco in the palm of your hand (a little goes a long way) and apply it to your face.
You can sleep with this on your face or clean the house. I don't go outside  If you do this during the day, you may want to repeat it several times. |
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Sat May 20, 2006 7:45 pm |
| Yes Bridgit, try Elizabeth Grant serums. SUPER hydration 24 hrs a day. Its just 2 bottles of serum, am, pm and an eye serum. Fantasic products! |
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Sun May 21, 2006 3:34 pm |
| I always go to Cetephil when my skin gets really dry. It wont break me out either...I'm acne prone. |
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Sun May 21, 2006 4:29 pm |
| The Cetaphil lotion in the big pump jar. It feels like thick water when you put it on but give it a sec and your skin will be so moist you'll think you're sweating. Fragrance free and has never made me break out. |
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25, very fair, dry/sensitive, mild rosacea, otherwise good skin!  |
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Sun May 21, 2006 4:34 pm |
Bridget, I do not know of anything in a drugstore that can help.
Have you checked out the DIY (Do It Yourself) thread? |
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Sun May 21, 2006 4:37 pm |
| Oh, also check and see if your drug store has Squalane... Maybe more likely to find it at a health food store, if you can find it locally. |
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Mon May 22, 2006 9:19 am |
| I like Derma-E hyaluronic acid cream at night and Astara anti-oxidant infusion, day and night (it helps product penetrate better and has a host of botanical ingredients). |
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Mon May 22, 2006 4:30 pm |
| Chanel Hydramax+ serum and Olay Masks |
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Tue May 23, 2006 6:32 am |
| I'm really loving PSF's Hyaluronic Acid Serum. You put it over moisturiser and sunscreen and it plumps and firms. |
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