Dryness in Santa Fe, Dry Skin and Dry Eyes (allergies, stores)
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Apply lotions, ointments, salves, balms. Then reapply. I find I don't have much problem in summer, just winter.
One local company you might consider is Clear Light - the Cedar Company out of Placitas, they have natural cedar lotions which I really like, one of the few scents I can tolerate. Don't think I can make a link to a commercial site though, but they do have a website you can check out.
Staying properly hydrated is as important as protection from harsh sun, wind and pollution. As has been said already, acclimation takes time and each person reacts differently to changes in environment - some take longer than others to be comfortable.
One easy test of whether or not you're drinking enough water is to simply look a the color of your urine. The more yellow it is the more water you need to drink to "get the yellow out."
Going around shirtless and hatless is asking for trouble. The higher the altitude at which you live, the more dangerous sun exposure becomes. Buy the highest SPF number you can find when purchasing sun screen and use it on exposed neck, ears, face and hands if planning to be outdoors very long at one time.
How true about elevation. Our place is at 8000 ft & that sun is close in the summer!
Aloe vera juice is the natural moisturizer used in MANY cosmetic products. You can buy it in gel form in most drug/cosmetic sections. It is non-oily/greasy, has no odor, and works well (for me) when my dry skin actually becomes itchy. The brand I buy has a dispenser pump so it's handy to use and I keep it on the side of my bathroom sink for easy access. A little goes a long way.
I moved from a high humidity area and what worked for me was putting olive oil (no chemicals) on liberally after a morning shower or bath. Since skin is oily for a while, I wear work out clothes that I don't mind getting oily and by 30 minutes to an hour all oil has sunk into skin and put on regular clothes. Do this everyday for a week or so and then you only need it 1 or 2 days a week.
Good feedback everyone. I tried something different today that helped. I'm addicted to hot showers, which is a BIG problem for my skin. So, I took a bath. I know, alert the media. What I found was that it was easier for me to make it warm instead of hot. You know, the water was what it was and I just MADE myself be satisfied. When I'm in the shower and all it takes is a little tap on the faucet, I can't resist. I couldn't believe how much it helped. I've always read to take warm, not hot showers but since I'm a junkie I never tried out the warm.
OK, I know this sounds like minutae, but it REALLY made a big difference.
Thanks for the tips everyone. Love this website - such nice people.
I too have dry skin problems and I've learned one thing that has helped me. Natural skin oils protect your skin from losing moisture and drying out. Soap washes off oils including natural skin oils. One way to keep more of your natural skin oils is to wash with soap less frequently. I'm not saying don't wash, just don't use as much soap and don't use soap every time you wash. I use soap and shampoo about twice a week in my shower and other days just water only. It has helped turn my major skin dryness problem into a minor problem.
An additional benefit: I'm amazed at how clean my shower stays. No soap scum build-up! Also, since soap bars contain some fats and oils (but maybe not "detbars" -- detergent bars which are your usual Dial etc.) and since mold eats those fats and oils, minimizing soap use in shower also cuts way back on mold build-up by denying mold the nutrients it needs to grow. End result: shower needs far less cleaning.
So just remember, over use of soap can cause dry, itchy skin.
LH, interesting timing. For the first time, last week I took several baths without soap, and my skin was much better. And, as you mentioned, the times I used soap I used much less. Great results.
One way to keep more of your natural skin oils is to wash with soap less frequently.
Another suggestion: don't use bar soap. I buy the liquid anti-bacterial soap sold in large bottles and refill my small squeeze bottle I use in the shower with a 50/50 soap/water mix. I have far less soap scum than I used to get using bar soaps and still get a good lather using one of those cloth mesh balls instead of wash cloths.
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What I found was that it was easier for me to make it warm instead of hot. You know, the water was what it was and I just MADE myself be satisfied. When I'm in the shower and all it takes is a little tap on the faucet, I can't resist. I couldn't believe how much it helped. I've always read to take warm, not hot showers but since I'm a junkie I never tried out the warm.
