Skin Lotion
Skin Lotion

What is a good lotion to use after pregnancy for skin firming and dryness?
I had my son 6 weeks ago and my skin is seriously dry. I've tried using Dove and Oil of Olay body wash and I use Jergens Skin Firming lotion and Palmer's Cocoa Butter firming cream. It seems to work at first then a couple of hours later, my skin is dry again.Also, I haven't noticed any firmness happening. Help!
So called firming lotions are not miracle workers, they can only do so much, and they generally take a long time. If your skin is very dry then you could try using a cream rather than a lotion (the heavier textured creams are more moisturising than the lotions) or you could go to your GP if it is really problematic and they will probably suggest something more effective than the cosmetic creams you can buy. Skin moisture levels are also due to diet, so make sure yours is as healthy as possible, and remember that it does need to include some fats. Fats and oils are a vital part of any diet, and can make a big difference to the condition of your skin and hair.
The Hidden Dangers in Dry Skin Lotion
I personally was enraged after reading about this. It seems that dry skin lotion might be bad for a woman's health. Recent studies have shown that many of them contain estrogens, which can penetrate the skin, enter the blood stream and stimulate the growth of "estrogen-sensitive" breast cancer cells. This is not really news to some of us, but it might be to you.
The reporter that I watched seemed genuinely surprised by the whole thing. So, I thought that maybe a lot of women never thought about where lotions, and the ingredients that they contain, end up.
The skin is a living organ. Oils, waste products, air and water (in the form of perspiration) pass out of it, through the pores. Chemical substances pass through it and enter the blood stream.
You have probably seen dermal patches for delivering a regular dosage of a drug. It was difficult, at first, for drug companies to come up with a system that would allow the drugs to pass through the epidermis, in large enough doses to be effective. Some of them are combined with alcohol, which makes the skin more permeable. Some molecules, such as insulin, are too large to pass through, but estrogen molecules are not.
Almost every dry skin lotion on the market contains one or more types of alcohol, which makes the epidermis more permeable. They are meant to be applied and left on, which gives them plenty of time to penetrate. So, you really don't want your lotions to contain anything that you would be afraid to eat.
You probably will not see estrogen listed as an ingredient, unless it is a cream that is specifically designed to relieve menopausal symptoms, but you will see placenta and amniotic fluid listed. Both of those contain estrogen and other hormones. In some cases, you will see estradiol listed, which is simply a different form of estrogen. But, there's another problem.
There are many ingredients in dry skin lotion that "act" like hormones, when they get inside the human body. Parabens, for example, are artificial preservatives that have been shown to have estrogenic effects and they have been found in breast cancer tumors.
The safest choice is to shop for all-natural skincare products that are free of artificial preservatives and added fragrances. Fragrance ingredients are a relative mind field. There are thousands of different chemicals used to create them and many of them are carcinogens.
If you want the most effective dry skin lotion, look for an ingredient called SYNERGY TK. It contains proteins extracted from sheep's wool that are very similar to the skin's own protein complexes. In studies, using human volunteers, it has been shown to improve moisture by over 20% and improve the skin's ability to retain that moisture. There's nothing else quite like it.
Bottom line, other ingredients are also beneficial including grape seed oil and passion fruit extract. You see, there are safe and effective natural alternatives. You don't have to buy a dry skin lotion that is hazardous to your health. You have choices.
For more insight into safe and proven ingredients in natural skin care, visit my website today.
About the Author
Laurel is a long time user and passionate advocate of natural skin care products. Visit her site now to discover cutting edge, anti-aging skin care products she recommends after extensive research: http://www.beautiful-skin-site.com.
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