Need body lotion recommendations

[ShawnaLeigh]

I know I have read it here someplace but I can not seem to find it now.

I am getting close to wearing through all my "male" body/hand lotions and looking to buy something for a female body that is again in pre-HRT but still experiencing dryness on my lower legs from self medicated HRT.  (That I have stopped)

My face has gotten oily again since I had stopped "my" HRT.  Hairs have gotten thicker on my body/face and body shaving is a nightmare lately with the pickiness a day or so later.  My Bariatric vitamins are causing this to be even worse. (Though my nails are loving it.)

So I am looking for something that will help soften the hairs and keep my skin moist for longer then a few hours.

I also realize there are 1000 different choices and you have to find one that fits you.  This I get.

Just looking for what you ladies are using and why.

Thanks in advance.

Lots of Love,

Shawna

 

[Jackie C.]

Personally, I'm about to go bathe in Cetaphil. Specifically Cetaphil restoraderm body wash for my eczema (it's over the counter and marketed for dry skin). It's got a good moisturizer in it though. No real odor and I use it instead of soap. Soap dries me out and I turn into a giant rash.

Afterwards, I use a facial moisturizer version of Cetaphil with SPF 20 in it for my face. It's pretty mild, you're supposed to be able to use it every couple of hours, but I generally just apply after I get out of the shower and again before I go to bed.

 

If my breasts are particularly sore, I'll apply some "Best Nest Mama Body Butter." I had to get this from Amazon and it's intended to reduce stretch marks in expectant mothers. It's a very intensive moisturizer and it has honey in it so as a bonus you smell like dessert.

 

Hugs!

[ShawnaLeigh]

3 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

it has honey in it so as a bonus you smell like dessert.

You would think that could mean something good in the right company.  But I have four dogs.  I already get enough "kisses" from them.  LOL

 

[NB Adult]

I use Vanicream from Walgreens on lower legs and forearms which are always quite dry due to HRT.

[ShawnaLeigh]

I took some time to look up things on Amazon and there are so many its overwelming trying to figure out what one works best for you.  And they all "work so good" so I do not know what I should be looking for.  Ingredients like "Shay butter, Coconut oil, Aloe, etc."  Which is better then the other?  I do not know.  I can only assume each does something slightly different from the other.  But mostly all do the same thing.  

Then there are the stop hair growth formulas that I do not trust.  

I just want my skin to be healthy and the hair to be not so picky after shaving.  

 

Not a lot to ask for right.  LOL

 

[Madelyn]

My wife used Motherlove pregnant belly salve while pregnant with our son. She found it so helpful in general, not just for stretch marks. Hope this helps.

Hugs,

Madelyn

[SaraAW]

Start by looking for a moisturizer for your skin type. I use a couple different ones depending on where I’m putting it and what my skin is doing. 
 

I use a lot of Aveeno products. I use the original for my body. I use one with salicylic acid for my nose, prone to blackheads and trying to reduce my pores. I use one with sunscreen on the rest of my face. At night, I use a night cream on my face, avoiding my nose.  I’ve been told by lots of people, even men, that I’m looking younger. I can’t wait to see what hrt will bring. 
 

oh the other moisturizer and most important imo is drink enough water. 
 

lots of hugs!

[ShawnaLeigh]

1 hour ago, SaraAW said:

Start by looking for a moisturizer for your skin type. I use a couple different ones depending on where I’m putting it and what my skin is doing. 
 

I use a lot of Aveeno products. I use the original for my body. I use one with salicylic acid for my nose, prone to blackheads and trying to reduce my pores. I use one with sunscreen on the rest of my face. At night, I use a night cream on my face, avoiding my nose.  I’ve been told by lots of people, even men, that I’m looking younger. I can’t wait to see what hrt will bring. 
 

oh the other moisturizer and most important imo is drink enough water. 
 

lots of hugs!

Thank you hon.

It helps to see what others do so I can try and find a system that works for me.  I realize we are all different and have different skin types and needs.  I'm not trying to copy somebody  Just get some insight on what they use and why.  More the why as there are so many products out there.

Your post helps.  I did not know about Salicylic acid either so I will research this too.

 

[TommieAnne]

I don't know that I qualify as advice source for this subject, but I have been using coconut oil. Makes my skin silky.