Sensitive Skin: Toddler, Aveeno
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Hypoallergenic Hair Products
Asked by A.S. from Kansas City
on October 14, 2010
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I am very sensitive to dyes and fragrances and have to use lotions, soaps, and detergents that are hypoallergenic. I have tried several different shampoos and conditio...
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- my family uses Aveeno for a lot of our personal products. I really like it! My niece has a degree in biology & is searching for ways to live chemical-free. For th...
- I, too, have a similar problem. Shampoos and conditioners make me itch !! I have found shampoo and conditioner at Sally's beauty supply called "Hemp". Since I have be...
- You'll probably need to visit a health food store for shampoos and conditioners that are fragrance free; there are at least two labels, Earth Science and Jason (which ...
Skin irritation/Rash
Asked by P.E. from Tampa
on August 16, 2006
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My 22 month old son has a rash that is on the fold of his leg where his diaper attaches and it is spreading up on his stomach. It is also on his bottom and on the back...
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- it sounds to me that your son has a yeast infection. my son had the same type of rash for about a week and when it wouldn't clear up with diaper cream or powder i fina...
- Hi, my daughter had something similiar she gets it when she eats something acidy, and she also got it when I was giving her orajel for her teeth. If it is red at first...
- Hi P., Sounds like what my daughter had last Summer while she was still in a diaper. If so, it's fungal and can be treated w/ athlete's foot cream. I showed the rash...
Skin Care Problems for Mom
Asked by D.S. from Asheville
on July 27, 2010
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Before I had my daughter I had great skin that needed very little work done to it. Now that I've had her I swear the total chemistry of my skin has changed! I'm havi...
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- D., I was just like you - before kids, great skin - never really prone to acne...hello hormones and chemistry changes....I have more skin issues now than I did in hig...
- HI D., I use Sei Bella skincare that is primarily natural. It has worked for me through many different stages of my life. One thing I will say is that when you have...
- Try Aveeno. Very gentle. Pregnancy sure messes with hair & skin--not always for the better!
Suggestions for Dry Skin
Asked by T.S. from Philadelphia
on March 5, 2010
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I have really bad dry winter skin... my hands are always dry and what's worse is my face is very dry and flaky. I put lotion on it all the time but I have that dry fla...
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- I don't know what you are using to wash your face, but try a very mild make-up remover where you don't need to rinse with water. I used one by L'oreal that I bought a ...
- All of the responses sound great, but don't overlook the obvious: Make sure you are drinking plenty of water every day!! A good water intake guide is your weight d...
- First of all, make sure you use a moisturizing soap, such as Dove. As for an exfoliant, you can make your own. Just mix some sugar with a little olive oil or almond ...
Help My Bad Skin!!!
Asked by K.P. from Lawton
on February 1, 2007
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I can never get clear skin. I have to admit that I slough off on my skin routines when they dont seem to work overnight, but I am ready to stick with anything if it wi...
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- proactive worked for me and inexpensive, u can order online proactive.com and also well here at my mall they have a stand that sells proactive $20.00 for the case. It...
- I have been using the RE9 line from Arbonne and it is wonderful. One of my girlfriends is a consultant for it. You can reach her at ____@____.com or ###-###-#### He...
- After many years at the Dermatologist and lots of money spent on scripts, I gave biore a try and have had better luck than the script stuff. I like the ice face wash a...
Toddler's Dry Skin After Swimming
Asked by P.C. from Portland
on February 22, 2011
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My son (3) complains of dry skin after we go swimming (once every two weeks) in a local community pool.
Does anyone recommend a particular lotion or creme that I ca...
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- If he won't shower, then you need to wipe him down with a washcloth after swimming. The pool water has either chlorine or saline in it, both of which are essentially ...
- I'm sure he's reacting to the chlorine, many people do, the shower would eliminate that problem and then rub him down with some aloe lotion -- a pure one. He's 3. I'...
- If he won't take a shower, have him take a bath when he gets home afterward to get the chlorine and pool chemicals off his skin and hair. When ever we get home from s...
Skin Problem with My Toddler
Asked by R.M. from Fresno
on March 17, 2009
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I read a similar question today, but wanted to ask my own.
my 14-month-old daughter has had what appears to be some sort of rash on her arms and legs for the past f...
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- Hi R., I agree with the other mom who said it sounds like Keratosis Pilaris. My 18 month old was diagnosed with it over the summer. She has it on her arms and legs ...
- could be exzyma. my son has it and flares up when its hot. we use derma smooth which the dr prescribed for us and also aveeno. seems to work just fine. i have used tha...
- Hi R., That sounds exactly like what my son had, it turned out to be excema. I use all Melaleuca products in my home. They are safe for newborns and up and great fo...
30 Something Looking for Skin Care Products to Fight Wrinkles & Dry/oily Skin
Asked by S.L. from Champaign
on October 31, 2011
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Hi Moms,
I'm starting to notice a little more lines around my eyes and I'm looking for a good over the counter eye cream, wash and moisturizer. I'm currently using ...
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- I am an avid Clinique lover and have been since I was about 11 yrs old. My 16 yr old daughter uses it faithfully as well. We both have great skin.... partly thanks t...
- My mom is an Avon lady and she swears by their products. Their product is Anew. They have a link for 30s, 40s, and 50+
- Egg whites! I swear by it! make a mask with egg whites, a few drops of olive oil and some lemon juice. Leave it on for 10 minutes or longer. You will LOVE it.
Karatosis Polaris - Skin Condition - 5Yr. Old
Asked by S.C. from New York
on May 29, 2011
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Can anyone recommend a good sunblock that won't irritate the skin. My daughter has the above condition and nothing helps but salt water. Any suggetions? Thanks.
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- My son had/has KP -- je's now 8 and it's now very minimal, but we've always like Aveeno or Nuetrogena sunscreens.
- you probably need to check the ingredients, mydaughter gets a rash from aveobenzone but is ok with dioxide stuff. the thick white kind
- Hi My son and I both suffer from this. Salt water is the best solution, and salt scrubs work well too. Also, a lot of moisturizing. I like sunscreens that are dye ...
Skin Care
Asked by E.E. from Greensboro
on March 31, 2012
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I have a 12 year old girl and she is worried because she has a super oily face and it is causing acne but we have no idea how to treat it or prevent it. Have any sujes...
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- Years ago, when in early 20s, I liked Proactive.. It was good in the sense that it seemed to clear my skin while at the same time and despite having oily skin, it didn...
- I never found a dermatologist to be helpful. Maybe it's the one I went to but all he did was prescribe antibiotics and cream that made my skin irritated and then want...
- My suggestion is not inexpensive, but I promise it will work better than anything else, with far fewer chemicals. Go buy her a Clairsonic (you can get them at Sephora,...
