Guest guest Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Others may have some additional help...so feel free to chime in... I would eliminate lye based soaps in my bathing practices... Also please be aware that very hot showers / bathing can strip oils from the skin... Getting enough essential fatty acids is important so a good fish oil w/ several capsules several times a day can also be helpful... And for the mucous membranes - I love to use my netti pot w/ 'bottle (baby's) temp' water and salt - about 1/2 t salt / non iodized is preferred by many...a few drops of sesame oil can also help...this may be done several times a day...also look at some way to humidify your environment... don --- On Sun, 1/31/10, karink <inge2 wrote: karink <inge2 << >> Dry skin Sunday, January 31, 2010, 10:40 AM  Hello, I'am new on this group. I will introduce myself. I am a 48 year old woman who lives in the Netherlands. I study orthomolecular medicine. I am very interested in everything about alternative medicins. My English is not very good so I am sorry for it. I have a question. I have a very dry skin. Also mine mucosa membrane in my mouth are dry. Do you know a solution? Greet, Inge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 31, 2010 I am using olive oil or coconut oil after bath. Far better than any skin lotion. jane --- On Sun, 1/31/10, karink <inge2 wrote: karink <inge2 << >> Dry skin Sunday, 31 January, 2010, 6:40 PM Hello, I'am new on this group. I will introduce myself. I am a 48 year old woman who lives in the Netherlands. I study orthomolecular medicine. I am very interested in everything about alternative medicins. My English is not very good so I am sorry for it. I have a question. I have a very dry skin. Also mine mucosa membrane in my mouth are dry. Do you know a solution? Greet, Inge --- ALTERNATIVE-MEDICINE-FORUM RECOMMENDS: Laughing at least 4 times a day for better health. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Make sure you drink half your weight in ounces in a day. Make sure you are getting enough fish oil. Also make sure you have enough magnesium. The topical kind is best (magnesium chloride). To relieve my dry skin in the winter (because I take too hot of showers) I take a warm bath and put about a tablespoon of macadamia nut or almond oil in the water and soak it up before bed. This is the only way I can sleep. karink <inge2 Sun, Jan 31, 2010 10:40 am << >> Dry skin Hello, I'am new on this group. I will introduce myself. I am a 48 year old woman who lives in the Netherlands. I study orthomolecular medicine. I am very interested in everything about alternative medicins. My English is not very good so I am sorry for it. I have a question. I have a very dry skin. Also mine mucosa membrane in my mouth are dry. Do you know a solution? Greet, Inge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Is your mouth constantly dry, do you have any other areas dry. There is something called Sjogren's Syndrome. I have a mild case, my nose, ears and eyes are a little dry. Sjogren's Syndrome is an autoimmune disease, it creates a abnormal production of extra antibodies in the blood that are directed against various tissues of the body. It can cause inflammation in certain glands of the body. Inflammation of the glands can produce decreased water production, like eye, ear, mouth and lip dryness. It can also lead to dryness in other places that need moisture, such as your nose, throat and skin. The eye dryness can lead to eye irritation, decreased tear production, " gritty " sensation, and itchy eyes. Many women over 40 get this. As for dry Skin I use on my face cold pressed olive oil mixed with organic honey. On my body I use a natural Coconut oil or Avocado oil. Sometimes I do a facial, I smear a fresh avocado on my face, leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water. My face skin comes out so smooth and glowing. Diane .. In a message dated 2/3/2010 9:21:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mslayagan writes: Hello, I'am new on this group. I will introduce myself. I am a 48 year old woman who lives in the Netherlands. I study orthomolecular medicine. I am very interested in everything about alternative medicins. My English is not very good so I am sorry for it. I have a question. I have a very dry skin. Also mine mucosa membrane in my mouth are dry. Do you know a solution? Greet, Inge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 6, 2010 I too am plagued with dry skin. So far I am treating it successfully my making my own skin care products. Some of the most important external things I do is to avoid vigorously drying my skin after a bath or shower and applying my skin preparations while my skin is still moist or wet. Also, during the cold, skin drying winter months, I apply my skin oils before I get out of the shower. Some other external things I do is to avoid harsh soaps, anything with alcohol as an ingredient, and I do what is called dry brushing to my skin about once a week before I take a warm shower and then I moisturize well after the bath. Dry brushing removes the dead skin that accumulates thus preparing the skin to accept the moisturization. If you decide to try some of these simple things I hope they help. brejean Never make someone a priority in your life When you are an option in theirs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
