goldlion

I've got quite sensitive skin, so when winter comes around it gets very dry and itchy. It's driving me mad! My entire body is completely dryed out and itchy beyond belief. I've tried loading myself up with lotion, but it doesn't seem to work. Do you ladies have any recommendations? Any nice bath soaks that may soften my skin, or good lotions? Helpppp.

Stef

I dont really have any personal recomendations but my OH suffers with quite severe Exema (how ever you spell it) and his doctor has given him some stuff that you put a few cap fulls in the bath, Perhaps your GP may be able to offer something similar. X

Holldoll

Aveeno has an oatmeal soak that works really well. They also have a really great lotion that really does last 24 hours. I have really dry skin as well and it's the only lotion that works for me. On the bottle it says 24 hours on it.

Linzi

Ive suffered from really bad excema all my life (and I still dont know how to spell it!) but its got worse since I got pregnant, and like you, it was usually worse in the winter. I can't use anything in the bath.. in fact I cant even have baths that often, I usually stick to showers. I used to use betnovate but its got steroids in so Im off to the doctors in about 20 minutes to find out what I can actually use.

Ill let you know when I get back!

xxx

Deise

I highly recommend cocoa butter. Great for stretch marks too (I literally bathe myself in it as a prophylactic measure! )

seattlemama

I have had really dry skin too, all over my back and shoulders, face, hands, nipples even everything! I have found that the cocoa butter works really well too. It helps to do an exfoliating scrub in the shower and then when you get out just dowse yourself in lotion, it will feel much better Also, Gold Bond lotion is something that all my friends swear by.

AquaDementia

i found this amazing body butter at loblaws, not sure if you have it up north.
it is called: opulent cocoa body butter.
or if you cannot get that, try nivea body milk. perfect for very dry skin and very nice smelling.

Mango

Add a few capfuls of castor oil to your lotion! It will thicken it and allow it to moisturise your skin better/longer.

You can also try using Jojoba oil on your skin too.

Samantha675

I love dream cream from Lush. Its wonderful. And the oatmeal baths are helpful as well.

Jenny

Hey hon

Cocoa butter is the way to go, I picked some up this weekend because it was finally getting down to the -30s here and it dries out my skin too and its just AWESOME. I'd give that a try