New products! Hooray for commercialism!

[Ahhlee]

Some new products I've tried because.....I like to try new sh!t and I'm a glutton for commercialism:

 

 

Dial "Spring Renewal" scented soap with exfoliating beads - Thumbs up! I like how it smells plus the exfoliators feel good and leave my skin feeling nice and soft.

 

I'm a fan!

 

Cover Girl "Outlast" lipstain - Thumbs down! It was super drying, like I was using a Sharpie on my lips and even though I picked a color that matched my skin tone it still made me look like a strung out clown with a dirty whore mouth.

 

I'm NOT a fan.

 

.......

 

Have you tried any new products lately that you really like or dislike?

[emkay64]

There are many who find strung out clowns with whore mouths quite enticing....and I've used a sharpie before...talk about lasting lip color...just don't use yellow.

[Chi]

Some new products I've tried because.....I like to try new sh!t and I'm a glutton for commercialism:

 

 

Dial "Spring Renewal" scented soap with exfoliating beads - Thumbs up! I like how it smells plus the exfoliators feel good and leave my skin feeling nice and soft.

 

I'm a fan!

 

Cover Girl "Outlast" lipstain - Thumbs down! It was super drying, like I was using a Sharpie on my lips and even though I picked a color that matched my skin tone it still made me look like a strung out clown with a dirty whore mouth.

 

I'm NOT a fan.

 

.......

 

Have you tried any new products lately that you really like or dislike?

 

I don't shower with soap because it's too drying for me and feels like it leaves residue on my skin (even Dove and Caress.) I use creamy, moisturizing shampoo because I can buy it for less than body wash and it works the same.

 

And I have yet to find a long lasting lipstick that doesn't dry and flake up.

 

Speaking of products and reviews, has anyone tried the In Styler rotating hot iron? It seems to work quickly and efficiently on tv, but then again, everything does there and can be crap once you do buy it. I would like to straighten and smooth out my fro without it taking forever and not having to be an expert at it.

[Ahhlee]

I don't shower with soap because it's too drying for me and feels like it leaves residue on my skin (even Dove and Caress.) I use creamy, moisturizing shampoo because I can buy it for less than body wash and it works the same.

 

And I have yet to find a long lasting lipstick that doesn't dry and flake up.

 

I have to put lotion on after I shower, especially in the winter months. I hate dry skin.

 

"It rubs the lotion on it's skin...."

 

Speaking of products and reviews, has anyone tried the In Styler rotating hot iron? It seems to work quickly and efficiently on tv, but then again, everything does there and can be crap once you do buy it. I would like to straighten and smooth out my fro without it taking forever and not having to be an expert at it.

 

I haven't, but if I hear any feedback I will let you know!

[emkay64]

"It rubs the lotion on it's skin...."

 

...or else it gets the hose again...lol

[Chi]

I have to put lotion on after I shower, especially in the winter months. I hate dry skin.

 

"It rubs the lotion on it's skin...."

 

 

 

I haven't, but if I hear any feedback I will let you know!

 

Oh, I MUST put lotion on after I shower, too. I don't know what I would do without lotion. I love and must have my lotion. St Ives Collagen Elastin or Vitamin E is what I use.

[timesjoke]

My youngest son has Eczema, this I have learned is just a generic term to describe skin irritations that they do not know how to treat........

 

He has had issues from day one where he would suck on his hands and cause them to crack open so we had to keep gloves or socks on his hands almost all the time as a baby.

 

He is turning ten now and still has almost ash looking skin. Any lotion aplied either causes him pain or is gone in just a few minutes as if you didn't put anything on him. We have done the steroid lotions as well as non-steriod lotions. Oatmeal baths, even things like shea butter and nothing seems to help.

 

Of course he has an almost uncontrollable itch problem that is so bad sometimes you have to sit him in your lap and hold his hands for awile till it eases up. I have to check on him during the night because sometimes he will scratch in his sleep and wake up bleeding. We have tried all the anti-itch medicines as well and they work for a little while but within a few days, the medicine no longer works.

 

 

If you ladies have something new I can try I would be greatful........

[Ahhlee]

My youngest son has Eczema, this I have learned is just a generic term to describe skin irritations that they do not know how to treat........

 

He has had issues from day one where he would suck on his hands and cause them to crack open so we had to keep gloves or socks on his hands almost all the time as a baby.

 

He is turning ten now and still has almost ash looking skin. Any lotion aplied either causes him pain or is gone in just a few minutes as if you didn't put anything on him. We have done the steroid lotions as well as non-steriod lotions. Oatmeal baths, even things like shea butter and nothing seems to help.

 

Of course he has an almost uncontrollable itch problem that is so bad sometimes you have to sit him in your lap and hold his hands for awile till it eases up. I have to check on him during the night because sometimes he will scratch in his sleep and wake up bleeding. We have tried all the anti-itch medicines as well and they work for a little while but within a few days, the medicine no longer works.

 

 

If you ladies have something new I can try I would be greatful........

 

Have you tried Emu oil? Supposedly it's great at curing eczema but I've never tried it myself.

[timesjoke]

Have you tried Emu oil? Supposedly it's great at curing eczema but I've never tried it myself.

 

Emu oil? I didn't know Emu's excreted an oil, no we have not tried that, I will go look it up.

[Ahhlee]

Emu oil? I didn't know Emu's excreted an oil, no we have not tried that, I will go look it up.

 

They are always selling it at Pride of Dakota shows here because there are quite a few Emu ranchers in the area. It's quite the miracle skin cure, it seems.

 

I'm sure you can get some online fairly easily. It's kind of pricey, but I'm sure your little boy's comfort is worth the cost.

 

Good luck.

[timesjoke]

They are always selling it at Pride of Dakota shows here because there are quite a few Emu ranchers in the area. It's quite the miracle skin cure, it seems.

 

I'm sure you can get some online fairly easily. It's kind of pricey, but I'm sure your little boy's comfort is worth the cost.

 

Good luck.

 

I looked around a little and there seems to be no regulatory standards on this product. I found massive swings in prices for what seems to be similar products.

 

Do you think health stores or beauty stores would have it? In this case I would rather pay more and be sure I am getting the real stuff, not some knockoff product.

[Ahhlee]

I looked around a little and there seems to be no regulatory standards on this product. I found massive swings in prices for what seems to be similar products.

 

Do you think health stores or beauty stores would have it? In this case I would rather pay more and be sure I am getting the real stuff, not some knockoff product.

 

I know they'll have it at the big craft show at the end of October, and if I recall they also carry it at a store I like to go to that has other Dakota made items. If you have problems locating it, let me know and I will pick some up for you....especially if your kid is suffering. I'm a mean bitch for sure, but I'm not heartless where children and animals are concerned.

[timesjoke]

I know they'll have it at the big craft show at the end of October, and if I recall they also carry it at a store I like to go to that has other Dakota made items. If you have problems locating it, let me know and I will pick some up for you....especially if your kid is suffering. I'm a mean bitch for sure, but I'm not heartless where children and animals are concerned.

 

I ordered a small amount online to get the ball rolling but I would still like to find a local supply if it seems to help. Thaks for your offer but my biggest concern is not wanting to get ripped off by someone selling something that is "fake" or a lesser quality.

[Ahhlee]

I ordered a small amount online to get the ball rolling but I would still like to find a local supply if it seems to help. Thaks for your offer but my biggest concern is not wanting to get ripped off by someone selling something that is "fake" or a lesser quality.

 

I'm glad you found some and I hope it works for him.

[emkay64]

I had eczema all my life from birth to 25 years. When I was 25 in lieu of another cortisone prescription, I opted to try something unconventional. I had heard that traditional chinese medicine worked wonders for a friend of mine. I had no other options so I thought why not?

 

I went for my consult and he prescribed a tea which he blended himself. I'm sure it was bear gall bladders, eye of newt and witches warts. I had to stir the glunk to keep it from settling. I drank it for 2 weeks...and seriously I've never had eczema ever again.

 

I have since sent others who have had eczema to the same guy and they've all been prescribed something different. One little boy was 3 and his mom used some sort of meridian massage???(weird) and lo and behold...gone. Now please keep in mind I'm a huge skeptic and thought I wasn't expecting anything...but it seems to have worked.

 

In the past i have used a red clover salve, another with a bees wax base, broken vitamin e capsules (they are more potent than commercial vitamin e oil) and they've all provided some measure of relief, but not a cure. Eliminate any scented products, double rinse laundry, and eliminate dairy...they all provide a measure of relief too. However if you can...check out someone who is a registered traditional chinese medical doctor...it's quite enlightening and a really in depth diagnostic process. It's really interesting.

 

My eczema was bad enough the cortisone has thinned the skin in the crooks of my arms...so I am really familiar with the discomfort.

 

Good Luck!

[timesjoke]

chinese medical doctor?

 

Well I will ask around, but I have a feeling that maybe difficult to find around here.

 

I have an open mind, I tend to be a tad sceptical as well, but I do not believe modern medicine has all the answers either.

[Ahhlee]

I had eczema all my life from birth to 25 years. When I was 25 in lieu of another cortisone prescription, I opted to try something unconventional. I had heard that traditional chinese medicine worked wonders for a friend of mine. I had no other options so I thought why not?

 

I went for my consult and he prescribed a tea which he blended himself. I'm sure it was bear gall bladders, eye of newt and witches warts. I had to stir the glunk to keep it from settling. I drank it for 2 weeks...and seriously I've never had eczema ever again.

 

I have since sent others who have had eczema to the same guy and they've all been prescribed something different. One little boy was 3 and his mom used some sort of meridian massage???(weird) and lo and behold...gone. Now please keep in mind I'm a huge skeptic and thought I wasn't expecting anything...but it seems to have worked.

 

In the past i have used a red clover salve, another with a bees wax base, broken vitamin e capsules (they are more potent than commercial vitamin e oil) and they've all provided some measure of relief, but not a cure. Eliminate any scented products, double rinse laundry, and eliminate dairy...they all provide a measure of relief too. However if you can...check out someone who is a registered traditional chinese medical doctor...it's quite enlightening and a really in depth diagnostic process. It's really interesting.

 

My eczema was bad enough the cortisone has thinned the skin in the crooks of my arms...so I am really familiar with the discomfort.

 

Good Luck!

 

That's amazing! I think there's something to be said for Eastern medicine.

 

I haven't officially decided which school I'm going to yet, but if I do the massage therapy course it combines Eastern and Western techniques and is considered one of the best in the country! I definitely believe in the power of touch to help the healing process.

 

Not that I'll be healing anything other than a sore back, but if it helps someone in need then I'll be happy.

[emkay64]

Oh I know...it sounds so hokey, but they knew so much about my health that they would have no way of knowing. I didn't expect it to work so I was delighted when it did.

 

However...please make sure they are an accredited TCM (traditional chinese medical doctor)...this does not mean they must be chinese lol.

 

In the mean time vitamin e capsules work great on broken skin that's bleeding and sore...with absolutely no stinging.

[mercury]

Try finding a lotion by Shikai called Dry Skin Therapy, TJ... you should be able to pick some up at Publix. I have psoriosis and have found it's the only thing that doesn't sting me bad and actually does something productive. It's also developed specifically for exzcema, psoriosis & dermatitis. Stay away from mineral oils & petroleum jellies, they don't do any thing to introduce moisture into your skin, they just seal in what you already have there. They also tend to cause a rebound effect when I stop using them.

 

Olive oil, coconut oil & grape seed Oil are all good right out of the bath, too... make sure you don't get them on clothing, and use a dedicated towel after applying it, or you'll soon smell like a rancid salad.

[Ahhlee]

Wow, you gals know a lot about this stuff!

 

I had one weird patch of slightly red, dry skin that developed on my neck once when I was in my mid 20's. I got teased mercilessly about my "hickey" and that SUCKED!

 

Other than that, I've gotten that stupid dermatitis on my hands but it tends to be seasonal and goes away rather quickly on its own.

[emkay64]

Eczema is a bitch, and cortisone collects in the liver. It's sooooo fukking bad for you. The TCM was a last resort. I had scars etc...and cortisone was the only thing that cleared it up completely in a couple days...especially when it was raw and bleeding.

[Ahhlee]

Eczema is a bitch, and cortisone collects in the liver. It's sooooo fukking bad for you. The TCM was a last resort. I had scars etc...and cortisone was the only thing that cleared it up completely in a couple days...especially when it was raw and bleeding.

 

Damn that sounds painful!!!!

[timesjoke]

Thanks ladies for trying to help me, I am takinf notes and sent an email to my family doctor asking about a chinese doctor doctor. I will look for the "Dry Skin Therapy" lotion as well.

 

The strange thing is everything we have tried worked very well for the first couple months then slowly stopped working.

[mercury]

That's pretty much par for the course, unfortunately. Skin has a tendancy to adjust to it's environment, and when it adjusts to having extra moisture from the outisde, it stops/slows down on making it's own.

 

My worst times are fall into winter, and winter into spring. in the fall, I get really dry all over and in the spring my face gets crazy oily.

 

When I was a kid, the only treatments available for psoriosis were tar based... and I had lesions from head to toe. I had to sleep wrapped in plastic wrap so I didn't get tar all over the sheets... it was horrible. By the time I was about 12 or so, they started coming out with some clear gels and cortisone based ointments, but I never really used them.... the worst of it was over by that time. Now I only get a small patch of red and flaky on my right shin, and an occasional spot on my scalp. The best thing for it is actually sunlight.

 

Does he use a regular bar soap? Most make me really dry & really, really itchy... I can only use Aqua Zest and recently discovered that the Cetaphil bar is excellent. Experiment with different washes... I always found Irish Spring, Coast, Tone, Ivory, Caress & Dove to be the most drying.

[emkay64]

Good Luck TJ, but you'll need to research yourself for a TCM. Very few doctors will support a different philosophy, they'd prefer to prescribe pills or cortisone. I'd be shocked if they recommended one.

 

They are usually found under acupuncture in the yellow pages or Alternative medicine....it's different. Very few westernized doctors have an open mind to eastern medical practices.