2/24/10

I'm sensitive and I'd like to stay that way

Okay, on this point, and most, I disagree with Jewel. I do NOT want to stay sensitive, at least in terms of my skin. I also do not want to stay dry and uncomfortable. Recently, I've had to get rid of numerous body washes, lotions, face washes and moisturizers to keep my skin from flaring up. And so, I'm stuck with these beauties:

1. Tom's of Maine Moisturizing Body Wash. I'm in love with the lavendar scent, and it has yet to break my skin out at all.

2. Tom's of Maine Toothpaste. Do you know what happens when you become allergic to a toothpaste? I'm going to spare you the details, actually. This toothpaste is saving my life right now. And I love the Cinnamon-clove flavor!

3. Tom's of Maine Deodorant. Once again, allergic reactions to deodorant are not pleasant. At all. BUT I love this stuff, and I get to avoid to aluminum which might (or might not) cause cancer. Again, the lavendar scent is lovely.

4. Weleda Lavender Body Oil and Nivea Body Creme. I mix five drops of the oil with a handful of the creme to make a super emollient body moisturizer. I've thought about buying several smaller jars to mix it up in a bigger size.

5. Avene Cleansing Milk. Super gentle, I picked it up first in Taiwan and have continued to order it for the winter months.

6. Avene Cold Cream Moisturizer. Cold cream does good things for dry skin, but if you have even the slightest bit of oil or issues with blackheads or acne flare-ups, avoid it. This incarnation is great because it doesn't stink at all.

7. Avene Thermal Spring Water. I have five of the tiny bottles and two of the huge bottles. I bought them all in Taiwan and I know it sounds like a gimmick but this stuff really does calm down my skin when it gets red and blotchy. I spray it on every morning before I apply makeup and every night before I put on moisturizer. I've  heard it also helps set mineral makeup, which I've never tried because I don't want or need another step in my makeup day!

What have we learned? Having sensitive skin that is also dry becomes expensive and frustrating. So, when you find a combo of products that works, stick with it.

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