Post menopausal icky dry skin

[flex]

Can any of you recommend skin moisturizer for alligator-ish dry skin.  My poor legs are so dry and icky these days.  Halp!

[pitta12]

When my skin gets really bad I use this Neutrogena body oil for a few days:

www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Body-Light-Sesame-Formula/dp/B00008BK7H

Oil sounds like it would be gross but it soaks in really quickly if you use it after a shower. Once it's back under control I revert to my usual lotion.

[Mrs.Rad888]

I use this body oil. It's a little expensive, but it's awesome. It's mostly Almond oil, which is very light and sinks in quickly. It also has the sweet smell that often accompanies Almond oil, which I know some people may not care for. But honestly, you could just go to a Health Food store and get some Almond or Jojoba oil. Jojoba is awesomer than Almond, but is also more expensive. I know coconut oil is really popular right now, and I'm sure someone will recommend that, but I like being contrary, so I haven't tried it for anything.

[Linie]

Neutrogena, either as bath oil or as milk after the bath.

[mrsukyankee]

I use coconut oil. It's fabulous and works well.

[drloretta]

Cerave

[TBM]

I use an argan oil serum for my face. For my body, I use coconut oil combined with a nice body cream that I slather on after my shower, but before I step out of there and finish drying off. I really need to remember to use lotion/oil after I wash my hands though...I wash my hands a lot and my hands and nails are not nearly as hydrated as the rest of my skin.

[flex]

Aug 31, 2016 19:29:39 GMT -5 Mrs.Rad888 said:

I use this body oil. It's a little expensive, but it's awesome. It's mostly Almond oil, which is very light and sinks in quickly. It also has the sweet smell that often accompanies Almond oil, which I know some people may not care for. But honestly, you could just go to a Health Food store and get some Almond or Jojoba oil. Jojoba is awesomer than Almond, but is also more expensive. I know coconut oil is really popular right now, and I'm sure someone will recommend that, but I like being contrary, so I haven't tried it for anything.

I'd like to thank you for suggesting this oil.  It came in the mail yesterday and I'm already seeing results.  I think if I keep applying it every day, my skin will be less alligator-sih.  lol  Oh, and the scent is heavenly!  

[treedimensional]

Any kind of greasy or oily moisture barrier, after a bath or shower, will work. I use something like petroleum jelly (I add essential oil to make it smell nice) or Nivea, and apply it all over while I'm still damp. Works like a CHARM and very cheap.

[Deleted]

Vanicream. Good moisturizer but not grossly thick.