If you have really dry skin...

[JaniceSW]

If you have really dry skin it is best to use products that have good humectants.  Shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil, and for your face, hyaluronic acid is very good. I tend to try and buy a "high end" product once a year for my face.  i tend toward hyaluronic acid for moisturization and retinol for wrinkles and fine lines.

[de3ik]

We used to use Vaseline years ago and off brand petroleum jellies from the dollar store or cvs that cost less than $5. Now my mother swears by the moisturizing affects of Aquaphor. It's far more expensive at $12.99 a jar, but has some healing properties that the reviews on amazon have stated are very effective. I know it 's not a traditional lotion but it might be worth the cost if you need something to heal and not just purely moisturize your dry skin.

[mrisha]

I have extremely oily hair.  I can't really wear makeup because my skin really shines-hate it.

[debidoo]

This post gave me some ideas of lotions to try that I haven't previously tried - having a lot of trouble with my skin lately and keep buying lotion but so far nothing much is helping.

[vickysue]

Thanks  guys,  I have tried so many lotions, but a couple were mentioned  that I have not tried. I am going to try those, I wish  there was a way of  getting samples to try instead of having to buy a whole bottle and the it doesn't work.  I have a couple of nieces who take  any lotion that I don't like. They don't  have a problem with dry skin. Or their kids. I have relaly dry skin on my feet and a  nurse suggest I put  Vicks on them and they a  pair of socks and  yes it  works. So id  that  about 3  times a week.

[dsosnowski06]

Aveeno has always been my go to but for my feet I use something that has tea oil in it.  I purchase it at Ultra or Sephora as I cannot find it anywhere else.

[jkhanson]

My husband has been using soap made from goats milk.  He no longer has skin that itches "unbearingly".

[clewisf]

Thanks  guys,  I have tried so many lotions, but a couple were mentioned  that I have not tried. I am going to try those, I wish  there was a way of  getting samples to try instead of having to buy a whole bottle and the it doesn't work.  I have a couple of nieces who take  any lotion that I don't like. They don't  have a problem with dry skin. Or their kids. I have relaly dry skin on my feet and a  nurse suggest I put  Vicks on them and they a  pair of socks and  yes it  works. So id  that  about 3  times a week.

I easily lose most of the moisture.


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[nannycoe1]

I use Gold bond for dry skin, I take a lot of medication that drys my skin out and I am a diabetic

[ghunter]

I use Avon SSS lotion and gel.  I don't have really dry skin, but they work very well.

[tjshorty]

I use what ever I can find.  Some times one lotion works really good and then next thing ya know I have to switch to another.    Just depends on my skin.