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post #1 of 19
1/19/12 at 3:47am
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Looking for recommendations on body lotions, I recently discover that I have dry skin that needs to be moisturized once or twice a week, any recommendations....

Many thanks in advance.

GF
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post #2 of 19
1/20/12 at 11:17am
Nivea lotion for dry skin works fine for me. Don't buy the normal, blue one, it's crap if you have dry skin.
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post #3 of 19
1/20/12 at 11:47am
I like Nivea too, the Nivea Body Lotion Essentially Enriched Daily, don't know if it's the same as Russell. Shea butter even better (like l'occitane), though it takes longer to apply.

I also have some Le Labo's cream, excellent creaminess, though of course they are very expensive. The Oud 27 one gives out a skanky muskiness - good or bad depending on taste. The Iris one smells excellent, but has a funny reaction if I apply it after the swimming pool.

In addition, for dry skin, it's also important to shower with an appropriately mild product - I like Eucerin oil.

cacio
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post #4 of 19
2/4/12 at 1:04pm
I use the standard/cheapest/supermarket one in the white bottle for dry skin. Used to purchase expensive lotion from the chemist but this works just fine. For the face I still use something expensive from the chemist that I have to import from abroad, just to be on the safe side. I used to have trouble with dry/sensitive skin when younger but the milder weather in the UK helps quite a bit, and not drinking and other precautions.
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post #5 of 19
2/8/12 at 11:23pm
From the lightest to the very heavy cream type

- Kiehl's ultra deluxe hand and body lotion (grapefruit)
- Santa Maria Novella Latte per il corpo ( my personal fave very light yet super moisturizing )
- La roche Posay Lipikar body milk
- Kiehl's Creme de Corps
- Egyptian Magic Creme ( for super duper dry skin and it is quite greasy )
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post #6 of 19
2/9/12 at 5:37am
Cetaphil. I use their facial soap as well. It works great, leaves you feeling clean but doesnt dry your skin.
They have a facial lotion as well with UV protection
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post #7 of 19
2/11/12 at 1:26am
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Many thanks for all your sugestions!!

I use to have the Santa Maria Novella Latte per il Corpo Uomo - Body Milk for Men, but I have problems with the medicine aroma, I don't know if it was a vintage bottle but stinks for me.

I decided to try the low cost ones and actually I am using the nivea (withe bottle) hidratation express: http://www.nivea.fr/Les-Produits/Soi...tation-express

It is a bit sticky on me and smell weird but it is not bad. Wondering if it worth expending on expensive products....
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post #8 of 19
2/11/12 at 8:42am
I like this one, and it is unscented, affordable and available in large size bottles:

http://www.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-...8978193&sr=8-1

IMO body is too large of an area to use expensive product; I will buy good stuff for my face and hair though.

What makes more of a difference than which lotion you use, is applying the lotion DIRECTLY after toweling off after a shower, while your skin is still just slightly damp. This way it can lock in moisture that is already in the skin (moisture is actually water, not the oils - oils just help your skin to hold onto its water); and, as cacio wrote, also be careful not to use soaps that are too drying.

Hope this helps.
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post #9 of 19
2/11/12 at 8:45am
I personally like Aveeno naturals daily moisturizing lotion. Seems to do the trick for my dry skin.
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post #10 of 19
2/11/12 at 10:56am
I second the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing. Keeps skin hydrated all day, non-greasy, and light. One of the only body lotions I feel comfortable putting on my face.
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post #11 of 19
2/13/12 at 7:57am
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Originally Posted by GentlemanFarmer View Post


I use to have the Santa Maria Novella Latte per il Corpo Uomo - Body Milk for Men, but I have problems with the medicine aroma, I don't know if it was a vintage bottle but stinks for me.

I dislike the scent for the Men's body milk too and i do get the medicinal aroma as well. On the other hand, the Body milk for women smell good and not too loud.

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Originally Posted by Robin-in-FL View Post

IMO body is too large of an area to use expensive product; I will buy good stuff for my face and hair though.

What makes more of a difference than which lotion you use, is applying the lotion DIRECTLY after toweling off after a shower, while your skin is still just slightly damp. This way it can lock in moisture that is already in the skin (moisture is actually water, not the oils - oils just help your skin to hold onto its water); and, as cacio wrote, also be careful not to use soaps that are too drying.

Hope this helps.

Totally agree with what robin said. Some cheaper product like jergen is even good enough for the body. The trick is to use the lotion consistently as well as immediately after shower.

Though i said it that way, truth is, i still like buying expensive stuff too...sometimes it's just nice to indulge hahahaha
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post #12 of 19
2/13/12 at 8:46am
As far as high end stuff goes, the Malin + Goetz bergamont lotion was really amazing to own, lasted several months with regular use, had a great light texture that absorbed effortlessly, and smelled fantastic. It's pretty expensive though, around 40 bucks for the medium sized bottle if I remember correctly.

Has anyone had experience with the lotions from Aesop? I've always loved their packaging and have wanted to try some of their products.
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post #13 of 19
2/14/12 at 3:27pm
Vaseline for Men
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post #14 of 19
2/19/12 at 7:33pm
Aveeno
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post #15 of 19
2/21/12 at 11:35pm
Believe it or not, I use the lotion used in hospitals called Convatec Aloe Vesta Lotion:

This is unscented and I use it before applying fragrance.

http://www.amazon.com/Aloe-Vesta-2-n...9896163&sr=8-1
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post #16 of 19
3/11/12 at 8:32am
Avoid the ones that contain mineral oil, liquid paraffin and synthetic silicones. They will dry the skin even more. You will be surprised how most of what is available for you to buy contains the above materials.
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post #17 of 19
3/24/12 at 7:43pm
Hempz body butter. Incredible. Very thick but non greasy.

Lasts a long time. Try it out and let me know!
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post #18 of 19
3/24/12 at 7:51pm
Hempz body butter. Incredible. Very thick but non greasy.

Lasts a long time. Try it out and let me know!
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post #19 of 19
5/10/12 at 9:24am
I've been using Neutrogena Moisture Wrap Daily Repair Lotion for over a year now and its hands down the best lotion I've used in long long time. I've been a pretty hardcore lotion user on my arms since I turned 18 and started getting my colorful sleeve tattoos. I use lotion everyday pretty much year round. Ive tried most anything you can get your hands on. Aveeno does make a really good lotion. Malibu Hemp Lotion is another really good one that I would use more often if it just dried a little quicker.
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