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Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:47 am  |
| I live in climate that's generally hot and humid all year long so I've never had the need to use a body moisturiser. But I'll soon be spending a couple of months in a cold climate (0 deg Celcius and below) and I know for sure I'm going to get cold rashes all over my body from the dry climate. I would really appreciate it if someone could recommend me a good body moisturiser that's not sticky and not too expensive. I've tried L'Occitane's Lavender Body Milk but it's too mild, and I still get rashes. |
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Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:45 am |
If you are really pushed, vaseline intensive care is pretty good for the price. You couls also try body brushing before showering  |
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Mon Nov 22, 2004 11:22 am |
| Aveeno has a good body lotion. Don't recall the exact name. |
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Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:23 pm |
| I'm quite biased with Jergens Lotion for as long as I can remember! I like the scent and as always it's makes a great body lotion as far as I'm concerned hth |
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Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:48 pm |
Two product lines I can highly recommend are:
The Body Deli (US only)
Homemade Suds
I am new to the Body Deli's products. But, I am hooked on their luxury bath products and body moisturizers. The scents are heavenly!
Homemade Suds is another great line. This woman from Washington makes her own Emu oil lotions and soaps. They are very nice. The prices from Homemade Suds are extremely reasonable. |
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Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:00 pm |
As for my body, I usually try to use a mild, natural soap. Then I use a heavy duty mositurizer like Eucerin. But what really does the trick is BODY OIL. You can really use any kind of oil: baby oil, olive, grapessed, sesame, etc. Smooth it on while your skin is still damp and then put on your jammies or clothes. It will absorb in and leave you so soft.
Adding a few drops to your tub also helps. |
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Mabsy
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Tue Nov 23, 2004 4:05 am |
I agree with the body oil trick. I've got some Dermalogica Stress Relief Body Oil and I often apply that first (on damp skin) and then follow with a thick moisturiser (in winter anyway). Dr Hauschka also has some lovely body oils that I have had my eye on for a while  |
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Thu Nov 25, 2004 4:38 am |
| Hi Mabsy, Which Dr H body oils are you eyeing? They all sound so sensuous, I can already imagine the fragrance! I'm so tempted to get the lavendar or rose oil but I'm hesitant about paying that much for body oil which I'll use only for 2 months or even less. Do you think cheaper alternatives like Johnson's Baby Oil will do the trick? |
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Thu Nov 25, 2004 5:18 am |
Don't use baby oil!!! It's just full of mineral oil, which only sits on top of your skin and isn't really moisturizing. Unless it's from Weleda or Burt's Bees, where all oils used are natural.
I will recommend the body oils from Weleda, smell great and moisturize really well. |
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Mabsy
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Thu Nov 25, 2004 5:24 am |
Hi Evelyn,
Well I had a few samples before and I think they were the Birch-Arnica ones. I wasn't too excited about trying them because looking on the website I would have picked Rose or Blackthorn (this is supposed to improve circulation - something I NEED), however, once I tried it I really liked it. My choice if I was to get one would be the Blackthorn though.
I think Baby Oil will do the trick in terms of moisturisation (remember to put in on DAMP skin, not dry skin though) but essential oils have their benefits and also (often) smell nice so I'd rather go with the Dr H if I was to use one daily. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:21 am |
I love Simply Basic avialable at Walmart. It's very cheap but good. It contains good amount of shea butter.  |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:44 am |
| I like l'Occitane Shea Butter (25%)Original (there's also a lavender one). But it's pricy. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:40 am |
| From the rave of someone on here, can't remember I went and bought the Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Healing Therapy lotion and I really like it. It doesn't leave a greasy feel and tends to my dry patches like the elbows, knees and around my feet very well. I don't feel like I have to wash my hands afterwards because I won't be able to grab a door handle or anything. It also has a light smell and isn't too strong. I alternate this with my Nivea lotion which I also like alot, but it's a bit less moisturizing but like the smell of this one. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:51 am |
| ariesxtreme wrote: |
| From the rave of someone on here, can't remember I went and bought the Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Healing Therapy lotion and I really like it. It doesn't leave a greasy feel and tends to my dry patches like the elbows, knees and around my feet very well. I don't feel like I have to wash my hands afterwards because I won't be able to grab a door handle or anything. It also has a light smell and isn't too strong. I alternate this with my Nivea lotion which I also like alot, but it's a bit less moisturizing but like the smell of this one. |
I bought this too, after reading about it on eds! It was on sale AND I had a coupon!  I use it as a hand creme-- once the weather turns colder my hands dry up and can get rashy. This is a penetrating moisturizer but it's not greasy and doesn't leave my hands slippery. Like ariesextreme said, it has a light scent. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:49 pm |
I also recommend olive oil. Add a few drops of lavender oil or another scent you enjoy to a couple of ounces of olive oil. After you bath or before bed on dry skin massage it in and it will sink in within a few minutes.
I've stopped using body lotions (mostly mineral oils and a lot are too expensive) in favor of this and my skin has improved a lot. No more flaky patches or itchy areas. Plus I can choose organic olive oil and know that I'm not harming my body in the process. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:54 pm |
| Well.. olive oil? I am reluctant to use olive oil onto my skin. Won't it make one like "food"? I usually use Baby oil ( mineral oil), less than 5 dollar per bottle. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:56 pm |
| I lived all my life in a hot and humid climate (Malaysia), never used body lotion because did not need to, and get bad rashes whenever i travel to cold climates. When I came to Canada a few years ago, I knew I would be in big trouble if i didn't moisturize enough. A lot of drugstore brands weren't rich enough for me, so what really helped was Dermalogica Ultrarich Body Cream. It's rich, but not in a greasy way, sinks in fast to leave me with well hydrated, supple skin. I like the ingredients too- Hyaluronic Acid, Evening Primrose Oil, vitamins, etc. It definitely kept those rashes at bay. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:01 pm |
| Hm... dollbird, that makes me thinking. I am from Indonesia, too... Maybe I should try your way too... |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:05 pm |
| Ladies, would stay clear of drug store brands except for pure shea butter. They are full of petrochemicals, fillers, and preservative. The best moisturizer is Phyt's Cosmetics Nourishing Body Cream called Crème Corps Nourrissante. It's formulated with 96% of organic plant ingredients and it works beautifully. It's your skin so be sure to only put the best stuff on it. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:16 pm |
I second (third? fourth?) the body oil recommendation. Right now I am using Jurlique Rose body oil. It's lovely but it is horribly overpriced, I paid $47 US for 100ml in Manila duty free. I think I had too many drinks in the airport lounge then went shopping I like plain sweet almond oil from the health food store just fine.
Don't forget to exfoliate as well, whether by dry brushing or scrubbing in the shower. I like Jan Marini bioglycolic for a shower scrub. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 4:13 pm |
| Gold Bond Ultimate Moisturizing Skin Therapy Lotion. It's so hydrating for the body and the hands. |
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Sun Nov 05, 2006 1:26 pm |
| Garnier body tonic with fruit essence would be great for you. it has a very fresh smell, keeps your skin moisturised all day and its not expensive at all! |
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Sun Nov 05, 2006 2:07 pm |
Hi Evelyn!
I really like Weleda Sea Buckthorn body lotion, light but delivers alot of moisture. No nasty chemicals either! |
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Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:15 pm |
| I like either an oil like Alba's Hawaiian line (smells soooo good), or when my skin gets rough,I use Skin Milk body cream -- it's got lactic acid in it so it exfoliates (which is good if you find the oil isn't penetrating because your skin is so rough). Also about $5. |
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Sun Nov 05, 2006 7:53 pm |
| If you want to moisturise your whole body I think it is a good idea to avoid anything containing parabens (preservatives), as there is evidence that small amounts are absorbed into your body and are quite toxic. fine for just the face, but I would be wary of a whole body thing. This narrows your options considerably. I can't help much, do you get Living Nature where you live, no parabens? Or you can make something from a base oil like almond and an essential oil like rose or lavender. |
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