FabSwingers.com forum: Dry skin advice

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ive never suffered with dry skin.. But recently started going swimming as much as 5 times a week.. and add to that a few hours in hot tubs some weeks too I have noticed that my skin on my face has a few dry patches, it only two places on my face that have gone like it.

Never had to use any creams or anything previously..

Does anyone have one they would recommend or even better something I could put on that would help protect while in the water..

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

E45 is good and sudocream.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep,e45 or good old Vaseline's even better as water can't get through

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By *smCouple
over a year ago

Liskeard

I'm currently using organic Virgin coconut oil on my dry skin. I've been using it for a couple of weeks and so far ,Feels amazing . Not greasy .

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By *eforfuncplCouple
over a year ago

Morecambe

"Ive never suffered with dry skin.. But recently started going swimming as much as 5 times a week.. and add to that a few hours in hot tubs some weeks too I have noticed that my skin on my face has a few dry patches, it only two places on my face that have gone like it.

Never had to use any creams or anything previously..

Does anyone have one they would recommend or even better something I could put on that would help protect while in the water.. "

E45 the one with the red top very good xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe too much chlorine. Drink water and moisturize

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Palmers cocoa butter lotion for body.

Get samples of moisturisers from beauty counters for your face..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aveeno moisture cream or lotion its available from the chemists. Works wonders. You csn also get an oil based aveeno and that one can be used in the shower as a body wash. Google it. Works good for eczema too.

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By *ikki ShooterTV/TS
over a year ago

Epsom

"Aveeno moisture cream or lotion its available from the chemists. Works wonders. You csn also get an oil based aveeno and that one can be used in the shower as a body wash. Google it. Works good for eczema too. "

This stuff is great.can't use E45 cream makes things worse

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By *ove bi guysWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

Also remember a good wash n rinse after. Chlorine is a bugger for lingering on your skin .... I wash, rinse and wash again then E45 plus occasionally 50/50 cream ... I have V dry skin

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By *anchestercubMan
over a year ago

manchester & NI

Raw coconut oil - you can get a 500g jar on Amazon by Lucy Bee for about £10, and it's Fair Trade. It lasts a long time.

Add 1% vegetable glycerin for a little extra boost.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

bio oil? you only need a few drops and it smells really nice too

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By *randMrsHorny24Couple
over a year ago

South wales

Too much chlorine can affect the skin try cleansing, toning and moisturising twice a day then using cocoa butter or herbal oils hope this helps x

Mrs h

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You might need a hydrocortisone cream. See your doctor if it doesn't clear up with E45.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't dry myself off but apply baby oil to trap moisture in...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

for your face,maybe try waitrose baby bottom butter, very cheap, and all thats in it is olive oil and vanilla oil...its so mild its fine on facial skin...

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By *lirtyjjWoman
over a year ago

Meath

You need to use a barrier cream like silcox base before you swim and after. I would also invest in a body suit for swimming. Over exposure to the chemicals in the water is drying out ur skin. I wouldnt recommend any steroid creams unless you have a serious flare up. Only for acute conditions.

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By *jandjbCouple
over a year ago

Nr Manchester

I use Nivea in shower cream for dry skin. I have suffered from dry skin for years and this has solved it.

As for my face, I use Loreal Age Perfect with calcium. No dry patches... Ever!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks. It's only two places.. I.drink loads of water but got loads to try now.

I've never bothered with creams or anything in the past but guess she is starting to creep up lol x

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

Good OLD Baby oil.. just don't use too much and apply thinly..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

try being a guy who exercises every day + shaves. Then you will know dry skin.

So I stopped washing my face, years ago- just water+ moisturizer. Yeah, cream sounds gay, but better than ending up a prune face.

Nivea rules

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Raw coconut oil - you can get a 500g jar on Amazon by Lucy Bee for about £10, and it's Fair Trade. It lasts a long time.

Add 1% vegetable glycerin for a little extra boost. "

You can get this in certain parts of London for £1.99 for a very large jar. Don't know if its 'fair trade'.

I would also recommend e45 or or the much cheaper but does the same job aqua max

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By *ueenandworkerbeeCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

Remember to wash after your chlorine filled water sessions! Use some aveeno or e45 shower gel stuff and get used to moisturising straight after you've dried yourself (pat towel dry, don't rub). Don't let yourself air/drip dry as it worsen cracks in your skin. If it gets bad then get the chemist/doctor to talk through hydrocortisone creams.

E is eczema suffer x

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By *edallionMan
over a year ago

manchester

"E45 is good and sudocream.

Exactly same thing I was about to say. I've had dry skin for a year or so especially when am out of the shower and E45 has been my cream since then. Highly recommended.

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