Health and Related Issues

[Neferti]

I am starting this thread for articles and discussion about Health Issues.

This attracted my eye.

Moisturiser and dry skin: What works and what you need to know

Finding a decent moisturiser should be a simple task.

But step into the skin care section of any chemist, supermarket or department store and you can see that skin care is a complicated and lucrative business.

There are creams, lotions and serums that come in all shapes and sizes, and prices.

Why moisturise?

For our skin to feel smooth and supple, the top layer needs to be at least 10 per cent water. This moisture helps to repair and maintain the barrier function of the skin, and to keep it healthy.

"The top of layer of the skin is very important in terms of protection and the immune system," says dermatologist Dr John Frew, a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, and an expert on tonight's Catalyst Skin Special.

While dry skin for most people is nothing more than a minor irritation or discomfort, it can in some cases be a significant medical issue, which can be very painful and make people more vulnerable to serious, systemic infection.

"A child with severe eczema can get very unwell from an uncontrolled infection if the eczema isn't treated properly, and dry skin is a major component of eczema," Dr Frew says.

For those with chronic skin conditions, regular moisturising is an important part of treatment.
Do we all need to moisturise?

Daily moisturising isn't "absolutely necessary", but it's often a good idea, says Dr Frew.

"It's very dependent on your type of skin. So, for people with eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions, it's vital. But for people with very oily skin, not necessarily," Dr Frew says.

As we age, so too does our skin. It becomes drier and loses its ability to function as an effective barrier, so older people often find they need to moisturise more often.

"We also know things like chronic sun exposure can be damaging for the barrier function of the skin, so people with a lot of sun damage need to moisturise more too," Dr Frew says.

More here

[Neferti]

I haven't sun baked since I was a teenager. I tan easily but couldn't be bothered lying out in the sun and I definitely would not do the other thing and become ORANGE. I have never used a sun-screen product, ever.

I do use an Estee Lauder moisturiser on my face and have done forever. It is an expensive produce but it really works ... or perhaps it is my genes?

I stopped wearing "makeup" many years ago. As you age "less is more" is the way to go. I did an Elly Lukas Beauty Course, way back in Melbourne. I remember being told that Almond Oil was great for avoiding lines around the eyes. Almond Oil is like hen's teeth, so I have always just worn SUNGLASSES even when it isn't sunny ... squinting causes wrinkles around the eyes. Oh and I have never, ever worn lipstick!

So ... there's my Beauty Tips.

PS My Mother never wore "makeup" she was a Ponds and Powder-the-nose lady.

[Gordon]

Did you watch Catylist last night? It was a special on skin conditions.

My daughter had terrible eczema until she was 4 and now just gets a few patches, so I'm kind of an expert on moisturizers.

The main thing is little or no fragrance is best. The cheapest sorbolene is as good as the moisturiser as the most expensive ones, however you have to buy something you like the feel of. We settled on Cetaphil cream as it's light and non greasy and reasonably priced. I use it daily as I also have dry skin on my face.

[sprintcyclist]

Did you watch Catylist last night? It was a special on skin conditions.

My daughter had terrible eczema until she was 4 and now just gets a few patches, so I'm kind of an expert on moisturizers.

The main thing is little or no fragrance is best. The cheapest sorbolene is as good as the moisturiser as the most expensive ones, however you have to buy something you like the feel of. We settled on Cetaphil cream as it's light and non greasy and reasonably priced. I use it daily as I also have dry skin on my face.

I use a plain moisturiser too.

Have had cold showers for over a month now.
That helps my skin a lot .
The hot water must dry it out badly.

[Neferti]

Did you watch Catylist last night? It was a special on skin conditions.

My daughter had terrible eczema until she was 4 and now just gets a few patches, so I'm kind of an expert on moisturizers.

The main thing is little or no fragrance is best. The cheapest sorbolene is as good as the moisturiser as the most expensive ones, however you have to buy something you like the feel of. We settled on Cetaphil cream as it's light and non greasy and reasonably priced. I use it daily as I also have dry skin on my face.

What is "Catylist"?

I was lucky that my skin was never "oily" so I didn't suffer acne or "pimples" as a teenager, my daughter was the same. I have used Nivea (body lotion) but really never bother with it. Don't use hand cream either, but the Estee Lauder stuff ($150 a jar) I have used for eons on my face works, I don't look a day over 25!

[sprintcyclist]

I don't look a day over 64

[Neferti]

I don't look a day over 64

Beatles did it.

[Gordon]

Nef,

http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/4810268.htm

[Neferti]

Nef,

http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/4810268.htm

Thank you. Will check it out.

[sprintcyclist]

I have had cold showers for over a month.
Pretty good, don't know how I will go in winter.