Now that you're most likely confused, allow me to explain.
I have really dry skin. I mean REALLY dry skin. If my skin weren't so pale, I would probably be ashy. I'm not trying to be offensive, that is just how dry my skin gets. Face, arms, elbows, legs, feet - you name it!
This usually isn't too much of a problem in the summer. Come to think of it, the SPF I practically bathe in to keep from turning into a lobster probably helps more than I realize, but come winter time, drastic measures have to be taken.
There are several 'remedies' in my arsenal:
Gold Bond Ultimate Restoring with CoQ10
Vitamin E Oil (found in the vitamin and supplement aisle)
Arbonne FC5 Ultra-Hydrating Hand Creme
These are my ultimate favorites, but I have also used other products.
I have shocked many people when I apply the Gold Bond or Vitamin E Oil not only to my arms, shoulders, legs, etc, but also directly to my face. (Yes, my face really does get that dry. No, I don't break out from it.) There are weeks where I feel like I bathe in it. The Vitamin E oil is particularly effective on my face . If I apply is before bed, my skin looks and feels AMAZING in the morning!
Between the above remedies, drinking as much water as I can, having a moisturizing and gentle shower gel, and having a humidifier, this is how my skin survives the winter weather.
In case you haven't figured out why this blog entry has this particular title: Spackle is white and fills in drywall cracks and seams and lotion is white (usually) and keeps my face from cracking and falling off, thus making me official nickname for winter "Spackle Season". :-)
How do you get your skin through winter?
