Dry Skin
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Skin Condition or Just Dry Skin?
Asked by L.Z. from Chicago
on July 9, 2008
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Hi moms! My 21 month old daughter has patches of rough skin on her arms and legs. It's barely visible (sometimes slightly red), but you can definitely feel it when y...
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- Is this you L. (CIP)? :)My daughter has the same problem,she has eczema & it sounds like your daughter has the same thing. Her dermatologist recommended Cetaphil soap...
- It is most likely keratosis pilaris. It is hereditary. You can't get it to completely go away but you can treat it with special lotions that have a kind of acid in t...
- I've had dry skin all my life and my son was born with it. There are a number of possibilities. I would talk to a pediatrician or dermatologist before putting any ki...
Dry, Cracked Feet - HELP!
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on March 5, 2010
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I don't know what's going on. The bottom of ONE foot is so dry, cracked and ocassionally gets "cut". It started last summer when I was pregnant. I bought better sho...
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- I have the same issue and for years I have been embarrased to even wear sandals. I bought one of those pedi-eggs. They are little cheese graters for your feet. I ...
- this sounds crazy, but when mine get really bad like that, i actually shave them. just with my normal razor, but i shave them down so the cracks arent so deep and the...
- you may need lotrimin AF......drugstore item
Dry Cracked Hands/knucles
Asked by T.P. from Rockford
on December 9, 2008
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I have tried just about all I know to get my hands/knuckles to stop cracking. My pinky knuckles and my index fingers are the worst. I put lotion on all day, try to mak...
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- I feel your pain! My knuckles get so cracked and dry that they bleed. I FINALLY found something that works!! My mother-in-law gave it to me and it's called "herbalind ...
- I use Burt Bees beeswax and banana hand cream (kids love the smell) and Avon Skin So Soft Age Defying Overnight Corrective Hand Treatment. After 23 years in childcare ...
- BAG BALM. You will have to ask the pharmacist for it, they usually keep it behind the counter, no prescription is required. It was originally inteded for use on cows...
Skin Care
Asked by V.W. from Washington DC
on January 14, 2008
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Can anyone suggest some good skin care products for african american women?
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- I am not a woman of Color but my best friend (who is Afro-American) swears by the "Planet Spa" series:African Shea Butter by Avon. Unfortunately it is only availa...
- This skincare is for every type of skin.Beauticontrol goes by age . Please take a look at the webpage. I have been in the beauty business for 20 years . You will be pl...
- Hello V.. I'm a 60 year old black woman who for most of my life never used much makeup, except for lipstick and eyeliner. The few times, I do use makeup; I use Mary ...
Skin Care
Asked by E.A. from Amarillo
on February 21, 2010
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Can anyone out there help me find a good skin care line. I am tempted to try Meaningful Beauty, but I would like some advices on products other moms have used. I am 36...
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- Hi Sally My name is E. Turner and I sell Avon. They have a wonderful product line called ANEW. They actually have a 4-piece starter kit on sale that I think you woul...
- I use Paula's Choice. She is the author of the book, Don't go to the Cosmetics Counter without me. I got this book from the library and it rates all the skin care pr...
- I can teach you about the proper formula for your skin type and you can use my Mary Kay products to target your issues. As I teach you about skin care I'll show you w...
Cracked Heels
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on September 20, 2007
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Looking for some cracked heel relief! Can anyone suggest a cream for cracked heel releif?
Has anyone tried Avon or School products?
Thanks
G.
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- Hi G., 100% pure shea butter formula works wonders for dry cracked skin! I moved from Oak Park and I always get it from whole foods in Oak Park. I know that there is...
- Hi G.: I had the same problem too, even bleeding in the winter time! I found some amazing cream that is loaded with vitamins and cell replacing ingredients that will...
- Hi G.! I have the perfect solution for you...its called extra care cream by Jafra. This is for cracked heels, dry elbows, anywhere on your face or body that needs e...
Sick of My Skin!
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on August 28, 2010
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Anyone has any ideas or products that work well for acne? I had a lot of skin trouble after my first child and ended up having to spend a fortune to see a dermatologi...
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- I've dealt w/ acne on and off for over two decades and I've tried it ALL -- oral prescriptions, topical prescriptions, over-the-counter... I did some online researc...
- I have been using Acne Free for years and have had great luck with it. I only had moderate acne, though, before I used the product. I would assume these are safe wit...
- I have been on everything, Proactive, Murad, retin-a, even on Accutane when I was a teen! Prescribed oral pills work best for me, but can't take those while pregnant o...
Skin Tags
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on January 27, 2012
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I have at least seven skin tags on my neck, back, shoulders & chest. I accidentally got one stuck on a lace cami last year and pulled it off (ow!) and it grew back. ...
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- Okay so I guess I am the only one that just cuts them off. Granted I only get this one but it only hurts for a second.
- My husband had several skin tags removed last year - it's a minor surgery so of course it does hurt for a few days, but it's out-patient.
- If they're small, I have just pulled them off. Yes it hurts, and it bleeds a little bit, but it's over fairly quickly. I have some large ones on the back of my neck an...
Lighten My Skin
Asked by T.B. from Dallas
on November 3, 2008
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Ok I have tried ALOT of stuff and my husband has been very pateint but this is getting exspensive.. While I was pregnant my skin looked great then a week after she cam...
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- sorry so late in getting back, but mary kay has a spot solutions that might work great for you. look at web site and email me if want more info www.marykay.com/lbrow...
- Hi T.. I work for a dermatologist at Huguley- Dr Chaker. There are a lot of differnt things we could do for you! I noticed a few people mentioned TriLuma. It is a grea...
- I highly suggest you look into the Obagi product line. The first 3 weeks remove the old skin layers, but after that, you skin will be amazing. My dermatologist put...
Oily Skin
Asked by D.M. from Boston
on January 5, 2009
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Any suggestions or ideas for dealing with extremely oily skin and increased acne? I've got tons of blackheads on my chin and nose area and there's always at least one...
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- Hi D., If you have clogging in your pores, try using a quality exfoliating product that will shed the dead skin and help clean the follicle (pore). I like the Phyto...
- Pore strips are great to get rid of the blackheads on your nose and chin. Maybe you're cleansing too much? The more you wash, the more oil you skin produces to compens...
- Be careful how you are washing - too much scrubbing or stimulation can increase the oil production. You could consider a facial from a really reputable esthetician - ...
