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Question #4 What kind/brand of lotion do you suggest for dry skin? What kinds moisturize best and keep your skin hydrated? - Brittney
Britt great question especially during this winter season a lot of people suffer from dry itchy skin.

Depending on how dry your skin is here are a couple of great moisturizers-
Eucerin Cream
Cetaphil Cream
Aveeno daily lotion ( Aveeno has a bunch of great lotions that are made with natural ingredients like oatmeal to help with dry skin.)

If you suffer from extreme dryness try using a moisturizing oil like this one form aveeno. Some people might freak out by the whole oil thing but really it works great for trapping the moisture. Look for these ingredients- grapeseed oil avocado oil or almond oil
Olive oil is also a great home remedy for dry skin (similar to our bodies own oils)

Tips to help with dry skin
*avoid hot hot showers turn the temp down
*take shorter showers
*apply lotions right after shower for best affect
*use the heavy creams at night
*don't use harsh soaps in the shower- recommended olay or dove
*if you get dry scabs from extreme dryness use Vaseline (not on face) at night if they get itchy red or infected see a doctor.

Here are some fun home made skin care products that are great for adding moisture!

Honey Moisturizer
3 tsp honey
4 tsp milk
mix together apply to face rinse with warm water after 10 mins

Honey and Egg Facial
1 egg yolk
1 tsp honey
1 tsp almond oil
mix together until smooth. Let stand for 15 mins rinse with warm water

Yogurt Mask
apply some natural plain yogurt to the face let set for 20 mins rinse with warm water

and at last my favorite-

Chocolate Mask
*use is for people with normal skin types that don't break out or have excessive oil
1/3 cocoa
3 tbsp heavy cream
2 tsp cottage cheese
1/4 cup honey
3 tsp oatmeal powder
mix all ingredients together relax for 10 minutes was with warm water.

* if your skin starts to burn after putting one of these on take off immediately you might be having an allergic reaction