Dry Skin, Be Gone
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My dry skin has plagued me for I don't even know how long. Ha, I remember once offering a friend who needed lotion the Neosporin that I would put on my cracked hands. She politely declined. Now Ryan will point at my dry spots that appear if I don't get to put lotion on after a hurried shower (which is often) and announce, "Wiz-zard! Wiz-zard!" I wonder who taught him that.
Now that I'm responsible for three people's very different and somewhat picky skins (Chris never even has to use lotion ... I know!), here are my five moisturizing items that I currently use on our family:
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Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Moisture Cream, Fragrance Free, 8 Ounce
I use this baby lotion on ... me! We have been buying it since Ryan was a very wee one, and Chris' aunt recommended it to us. One day when I was out of lotion for myself, I put this on. It lasted on my skin better than my other lotion so now it's my go to.
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Nature's Way Coconut Oil, 32-Ounce
Last year before we went skiing in Utah, I ran out of the same Olay facial moisturizer I had been using since the fifth grade. I read that coconut oil had a lot of benefits for skin so I purchased a small jar during my last-minute shopping trip the night before we left.
That whole week in dry, dry Utah, my face was perfectly moisturized, and I was the only one who didn't get sun burned or wind burned. I've been using it ever since. Now, I also use it for diaper rash since it is cloth diaper friendly, and spoiled second-child Conor gets a massage with it after every bath (but he only gets a bath every few days so I guess he isn't that spoiled).
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Aquaphor Healing Ointment Dry, Cracked and Irritated Skin Protectant, 1.75 oz Tube, (Pack Of 6)
During the summer, I don't even have to put lotion on Ryan. The winter is a whole different story. His skin gets dryer than mine, which is saying a lot. Aquaphor is the only thing that I have found that has worked on him. I do have to work it into his skin more than regular lotion.
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Heel Tastic Intensive Heel Therapy, 2 ounces
I have gotten three pedicures in my life, and each time I have been so embarrassed. Only once was I embarrassed because I didn't realize pedicures include a lower leg massage and it was the dead of winter and well, I didn't know where my razor was. I've learned since then. But every time I have been embarrassed by how cracked and rough my feet are. I know, maybe that is a clue that more pedicures would help, but that's realistically just not going to happen. Last month during the first round of negative degree house-bounding weather, I utilized my Amazon Prime and ordered this infomercial wonder. It really is fantastic.
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Water. This is a no-brainer, but my skin does feel much better if I am not dehydrated as I often am as a nursing mother. My goal every day is to drink more water and to make Ryan drink more, but easier than done.
I use this baby lotion on ... me! We have been buying it since Ryan was a very wee one, and Chris' aunt recommended it to us. One day when I was out of lotion for myself, I put this on. It lasted on my skin better than my other lotion so now it's my go to.
2.
Nature's Way Coconut Oil, 32-Ounce
Last year before we went skiing in Utah, I ran out of the same Olay facial moisturizer I had been using since the fifth grade. I read that coconut oil had a lot of benefits for skin so I purchased a small jar during my last-minute shopping trip the night before we left.
That whole week in dry, dry Utah, my face was perfectly moisturized, and I was the only one who didn't get sun burned or wind burned. I've been using it ever since. Now, I also use it for diaper rash since it is cloth diaper friendly, and spoiled second-child Conor gets a massage with it after every bath (but he only gets a bath every few days so I guess he isn't that spoiled).
3.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Dry, Cracked and Irritated Skin Protectant, 1.75 oz Tube, (Pack Of 6)
During the summer, I don't even have to put lotion on Ryan. The winter is a whole different story. His skin gets dryer than mine, which is saying a lot. Aquaphor is the only thing that I have found that has worked on him. I do have to work it into his skin more than regular lotion.
4.
Heel Tastic Intensive Heel Therapy, 2 ounces
I have gotten three pedicures in my life, and each time I have been so embarrassed. Only once was I embarrassed because I didn't realize pedicures include a lower leg massage and it was the dead of winter and well, I didn't know where my razor was. I've learned since then. But every time I have been embarrassed by how cracked and rough my feet are. I know, maybe that is a clue that more pedicures would help, but that's realistically just not going to happen. Last month during the first round of negative degree house-bounding weather, I utilized my Amazon Prime and ordered this infomercial wonder. It really is fantastic. 5.
Water. This is a no-brainer, but my skin does feel much better if I am not dehydrated as I often am as a nursing mother. My goal every day is to drink more water and to make Ryan drink more, but easier than done.
Now, I'm no expert so if you have a miracle, dry-skin-be-gone item that I do not about ... please type and tell!
And what is favorite toddler that will keep them occupied for maybe 30 minutes at a time? Is it dream I'm chasing that will never be reached, or do they exist? Thank you mucho in advance.
And what is favorite toddler that will keep them occupied for maybe 30 minutes at a time? Is it dream I'm chasing that will never be reached, or do they exist? Thank you mucho in advance.
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