Any tips. Dry skin

[Nostalgic]

Every winter it's the same issue, between the cold and crap in the water my hands and legs get so dry.
Winter hasn't even set in yet and it's already BAD.

My legs get so dry I scratch and sometimes cause bleeding in my sleep. My hands are red and cracked above my thumb and between my fingers. It gets painful.
I've tried every hand cream and even my lip cream that works well on my lips. I rubbed oil in my hands and they were greasy but in those areas it was still dry, like I missed those spots.

Don't know what to do next. I could deal with it if it didn't irritate or hurt.

I guess this is a rant unless you have some home remedy tips??

[CeciliaMystic]

I drink alot of water everyday so i would say drink at least 8 cups a day and i also when i get out the shower before going to bed i also moisturize my skin with a specific lotion so when you wake up you will feel soft and smell like a baby...just to keep your skin from getting dry

[Nostalgic]

Thx for the tips.
I drink loads of water though and my creams don't work

[CeciliaMystic]

Try changing your cream that says specifically that it will"moisturizes for soft skin" im sure there are tons of other better lotions

[Nostalgic]

I'm going to try changing my body wash also.
I was at the gyno tonight and she recommended one that helps.
She said its not just cream but body wash.

Hope it works???

[CeciliaMystic]

Yeah maybe that'll work too good luck...if you need any more tips i'll be glad to tell...

[Nostalgic]

Thx
Got medical cream also for my hands and a healing cream for my leg that I scratched in the night.
Hoping it will get better

[happydreamer]

Two words--baking soda.....it really helps me (and is very cheap too). I dump between a half or full 1lb. box of baking soda into my bath water. When you get out of the tub your skin may initially feel dry but wihin a couple of hours it will be amazingly soft. Sometimes i make a paste of it with some water and use it for more specific body parts (hands, scalp, face, etc.) Be warned, If you have cuts or open sores it will sting. It works by removing acids on your skin and stimulates your natural moisturizing ability to work on its own. Friends who have very sensitive skin love this remedy too. Give it a try!

[jojo]

Maybe you have winter eczema? can get a cream for it over the counter to rub on hands and fingers.

My mom uses a humidifier in the winter, they are cheap to buy and run. Puts moisture back into the dry air, so skin doesn't dry out as bad.

[amstevens23]

agreed with the first reponse to your post. the reason people deal with dry skin in the winter is because they aren't hydrated enough as they are in the summer when its hot and were drinking gallons of water. drink tons of water even if it is cold out. use lotion 5 minutes after your take a shower so the lotion has time to moisturize your skin, anytime after that your dry and the lotion just sits at the top of your skin, i don't know if you have ever put lotion on and it just feels sticky and just like you put too much on, its just because it's all at the top because it did not penetrate into your skin.

[KRSTYSTLCLR]

I have a new favorite.....
1/4 cup ground coffee, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp. your favorite liquid shower soap, 2 crushed vitamin c tablets, 2 tbsp of your favorite body lotion and a tbsp of an alpha hydroxy cream. Mix it all in a bowl together...add a spoon of water if it is too thick. When you shower, get your body wet first, then use this scrub. Leave it on your skin for 1 to 3 minutes and then rinse. Don't use soap after. Your skin we be baby soft for 3 to 5 days after. I use avon's foot works for the alpha hydroxy in it.

[Raymond456]

Drink more water and fresh fruits juices.
Take more water foods such as fruits juices, vegetables soups and green tea in your diet.
Moisturize your skin daily with a good quality lotion.

[Nostalgic]

I still have this issue and nothing works

[Dngr1]

Eat some broccolli! ZOMG! BROCOLLI!

[Dngr1]

Every winter it's the same issue, between the cold and crap in the water my hands and legs get so dry.
Winter hasn't even set in yet and it's already BAD.

My legs get so dry I scratch and sometimes cause bleeding in my sleep. My hands are red and cracked above my thumb and between my fingers. It gets painful.
I've tried every hand cream and even my lip cream that works well on my lips. I rubbed oil in my hands and they were greasy but in those areas it was still dry, like I missed those spots.

Don't know what to do next. I could deal with it if it didn't irritate or hurt.

I guess this is a rant unless you have some home remedy tips??

I hear that alot of people lose alot of their skin problems when they cut out milk and cheese in their diet, if you are consuming these, consider it.

[Raymond456]

Drink more water and fresh fruits juices.
Take more water foods such as fruits juices, vegetables soups and green tea in your diet.
Moisturize your skin daily with a good quality lotion.

Any comment?

[Nostalgic]

Tried everything minus the baking soda (will try that one) and the humidifier as we don't have one.
It's still the same. This year is worse and maybe the pregnancy has something to do with that?
It's summer but still cold so I. Still suffering

[starreborn]

one thing i was told was this - before going to bed, generously apply petroleum jelly on your hands, cover them with cotton gloves, and leave them on overnight. this is something you may have to repeat a few times. i have been curious about trying it, but never got around to doing it, so i can't say if this works or not.

[Nostalgic]

It sounds uncomfortable. I will try this one after baby is born.
If you try it before me, let me know

[Tal]

Sounds like contact dermatitis, Egglet. I'd suggest just a plain old sorbolene, unscented, uncoloured, and then use cotton gloves like Starry said. Sorbolene with a 10% glycerin content may help as well. Or, Girl from the Land of Many Sheep...LANOLIN. If you can't get it in France, your mum or someone could send you some from home. I used it when I was breast feeding to treat hurty nipples. It's pure and the midwives here recommend it so I'm pretty sure they'd be doing the same in NZ. The best thing is to just experiment with different things but I really do urge you to stay away from anything that's scented and/or coloured as these are the worst types of skin irritants.
Internally, lots of water and Evening Primrose Oil in capsule form, which is also good for lady problems.

[Nostalgic]

I will def look into lanolin thx.
The cotton gloves ill leave till after any is born. I'm having such restless sleeps as it is.