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Dermatologist offers skin care tips, says winter months cause dry skin
Natalie Saeger
Issue date: 3/10/08 Section: Money/Health
Winter, however, isn't the only reason for dry skin.
Soaps strip oils out of the skin and using a less harsh soap can really help, Scherrer said.
"Using hand sanitizers are actually better than soap because the alcohol evaporates and doesn't remove anything, unlike soaps," he said.
When choosing facial cleansers, Scherrer said he recommends finding one with a more neutral pH level, such as Dove, Olay, Cetaphil and Aveeno.
"I look for anything that's oil free," Bachinski said. "You really have to experiment with them."
Looking at the different qualities of moisturizers, such as thickness and fragrance, can make a difference, Scherrer said. He said he recommends the thicker cream or ointment moisturizers, like Vaseline.
"Lotions won't do nearly as much good when it's the winter and gets dry out," he said.
Bachinski and McGahan both agreed the thicker moisturizers were more helpful.
"I look for a thicker kind and look for a waterproof type like Vaseline because it'll stick to your skin longer," Bachinski said.
"I guess (I like) creamy because I'll get more out of it and it stays with you," McGahan said.
Fragrances used in moisturizers generally aren't harmful, Scherrer said, adding, "if you can tolerate it, they're fine."
"I usually don't (buy fragrant moisturizers) because I don't want different fragrances all over my body," McGahan said.
Bachinski said she likes to keep with the natural scents if she buys fragrant moisturizers.
"I use the ones by Suave … the coca butter and the wheat ones," she said. "I think the lotions by Bath and Body Works can give people problems."
Fortunately, one problem moisturizers won't cause is a large dent in one's wallet.
"I like Curél," McGahan said. "Originally I got it for my tattoo, but then I used it all over my body and thought it worked well ... I think it costs around $5."
Bachinski said she liked the Suave body lotion the most because it smelled good and was long-lasting.
Soaps strip oils out of the skin and using a less harsh soap can really help, Scherrer said.
"Using hand sanitizers are actually better than soap because the alcohol evaporates and doesn't remove anything, unlike soaps," he said.
When choosing facial cleansers, Scherrer said he recommends finding one with a more neutral pH level, such as Dove, Olay, Cetaphil and Aveeno.
"I look for anything that's oil free," Bachinski said. "You really have to experiment with them."
Looking at the different qualities of moisturizers, such as thickness and fragrance, can make a difference, Scherrer said. He said he recommends the thicker cream or ointment moisturizers, like Vaseline.
"Lotions won't do nearly as much good when it's the winter and gets dry out," he said.
Bachinski and McGahan both agreed the thicker moisturizers were more helpful.
"I look for a thicker kind and look for a waterproof type like Vaseline because it'll stick to your skin longer," Bachinski said.
"I guess (I like) creamy because I'll get more out of it and it stays with you," McGahan said.
Fragrances used in moisturizers generally aren't harmful, Scherrer said, adding, "if you can tolerate it, they're fine."
"I usually don't (buy fragrant moisturizers) because I don't want different fragrances all over my body," McGahan said.
Bachinski said she likes to keep with the natural scents if she buys fragrant moisturizers.
"I use the ones by Suave … the coca butter and the wheat ones," she said. "I think the lotions by Bath and Body Works can give people problems."
Fortunately, one problem moisturizers won't cause is a large dent in one's wallet.
"I like Curél," McGahan said. "Originally I got it for my tattoo, but then I used it all over my body and thought it worked well ... I think it costs around $5."
Bachinski said she liked the Suave body lotion the most because it smelled good and was long-lasting.
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hotynskga
Life's great when you exfoliate
posted 3/09/08 @ 11:44 PM CST
Old-person lotion or not, I swear by Keri lotion in the winter.
Also, a good moisturizing sugar scrub does wonders.
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