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I need help from someone on this! I have fairly normal skin but I've been experiencing weird dry/flaky patches on my cheeks and forehead recently. This occurred in the winter too and I thought it was mostly because of the dry weather but now it's getting warmer and coming back. My skin doesn't feel tight and it looks fine after a shower but by the afternoon starts to get flaky.
Written on: 04/16/2008 (02:26pm) |
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Maybe try a gentle nonabrasive exfoliant, like a fruit enzyme mask--I really like one by Murad that has papaya and pineapple extracts in it to exfoliate. The acids help to dissolve flakiness without irritation.
Written on: 04/17/2008 (09:47pm) |
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I actually didn't know this until recently, but flaking skin isn't dry, it needs to be exfoliated. Like pippiolotta77 suggested, try some sort of exfoliant...then moisturize.
Written on: 04/18/2008 (06:52am) |
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Thanks! I'm going to Sephora today so I'm going to look into the Philosophy stuff....I've always wanted to try their kits. They look great!
Written on: 04/20/2008 (10:57am) |
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I found this works the best for me: Before bed after washing my face I apply a night moisterizer and to seal it in I apply a thin film of plain petroleum jelly on top. It really works well and in the morning - No Dry patches!
Written on: 04/22/2008 (09:38am) |
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Ceciled wrote: I found this works the best for me: Before bed after washing my face I apply a night moisterizer and to seal it in I apply a thin film of plain petroleum jelly on top. It really works well and in the morning - No Dry patches! That is such a great tip! Thanks!
Written on: 04/22/2008 (10:34am) |
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Check out Oave Inside - it's a natural gelcap and it rebuilds cells and softens skin from the inside out. My 9 yr old had really chapped hands (on the top part and near the wrist). Last week we were going to an all day outdoor concert (and it was going to be over 100). I gave him one of the gelcaps because of the natural UV protection in it. The next morning, not only was he not sunburned, but he woke up and said 'mom, my hands are all soft again!' They were! I wanted to see how long it lasted so I told him not to take any more pills - and over a week later they are still soft. Check it out at http://www.OceanBodyshop.com
Written on: 05/26/2008 (08:34am) |
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The gentle exfoliant is a great idea. Don't use a granular scrub though, that will only make it worse. A fruit enzyme mask would be perfect.
Written on: 05/31/2008 (05:16am) |
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I have dry, flaky skin that gets oily as the day goes by. I ADORE Aveda's Tourmaline Exfoliating Cleanser. Goodbye! flaky patches. So long! ashy skin. I am left with soft, radiant skin. I also use it on my chest area and it's never looked nicer.
Written on: 08/07/2008 (12:48am) |
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This may sound crazy but the girls at MakeupAlley are obsessed! Yogurt mask! Go to the store and pick up all natural pain yogurt. Apply this to the face every week (more then once a week if you want) for about 15 to 20 mins. And I promise you skin will be so smooth and flake free.
Written on: 08/14/2008 (08:07am) |
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