Dry Skin

[styersky]

My skin has always been very oily. Now that I have made this drastic change in diet, my skin is dry and very uncomfortable.

I am considering consuming maybe a tablespoon of coconut oil daily, but I am trying to lose weight.

Any comments or advice, please?

[lafsalot]

Sounding like a broken record now, but what about sugar scrubbing? My skin has never been so soft! ~ Cathy

[styersky]

Never heard of sugar scrubbing. Tell me about it.

[lafsalot]

It exfolitates the skin and allows moisturizer to penetrate more easily. No need to go to an expensive salon because they are so easy to make at home.

Basic recipe:

*1/2 cup sugar (white cane), no need to buy organic
*1/4 cup (or less) oil of choice (sesame, jojoba, whatever)
*remnants of any natural bar soap you may be using (or just get vegetable glycerin from the hfs)
*and essential oils

You can tweak it up a bit by adding honey, lemon juice, essential oils, vitamin E oil, dried herbs from your own garden, and so on...

I apply all over my body in much the same way I would when dry brushing; leave on for a few minutes (btw, I recommend that you do this in a dry tub - it can get quite messy); then turn on shower to rinse off: and voila, you feel tingly and baby soft!

Think we have some more recipes in the Abundance thread ~ Cathy

[styersky]

Thanks, Cathy. Sounds interesting.

[solarliving]

I have heard that dry skin is a sign of detox as the skin is one of the largest organs. I remember having dry skin in the beginning so.. could be. A lot of people like Coconut oil as a moisturizer. I'm rather fond of sesame oil and shea butter.

[juliebove]

Coconut oil aid in weight loss.

[crystalmoon]

It is really important to consume loads & loads of water during detox. Dry skin often means dehydrated body. Also up your intake of omega 3 oils to help keep skin supple. HTH

[luckitri]

Raw foods, increasing water, and eating and drinking coconut oil got rid of my dry skin.

I like this sugar brushing thing. How interesting!

[styersky]

Thank all of you so much. I appreciate every suggestion.

I try to be careful what I put on my skin because it is my understanding whatever we put on our skin is absorbed into the body. Oils such as coconut oil and/or sesame should be a good suggestion. I will try this today.

I itch all over! It is normal for me to itch some around the waistline, where my clothes fit, in the winter, but this past week has been over most of my upper body and very miserable. Last night I could not sleep for the itching so finally got up and "bathed" in magnesium gel from International Health and finally got a bit of sleep. Today I will also bathe in coconut oil since that is what I have in the house.

Appreciate any and all suggestions. I am very open to ideas to try!

[oceanee]

I have used a sugar scrub and it's wonderful but if you live in a warm climate watch out for the little sugar ants . My shower was full of them the next day...
Oceanee

[styersky]

Thanks for the tip! I will be on the lookout for those critters.

[samariah]

not eating enough fat can lead to dry skin. eating fat doesn't necessarily make you gain weight. that's SAD dieter's mentality imo.

[styersky]

not eating enough fat can lead to dry skin. eating fat doesn't necessarily make you gain weight. that's SAD dieter's mentality imo.

I think today I will begin "eating" a tablespoon of coconut oil per day. Will post if I feel a response. THANKS. Since I do have a weight problem, that has been a difficult decision to come to.

[samariah]

in fact, in many people (myself included) eating more fat can help me to lose. it keeps me a lot more satisfied and energized and coconut oil helps increase the metabolism and provide energy. don't be afraid of coconut oil! many people use it solely for weight loss benefits. its absolutely amazing for the skin. i eat sizeable amounts of coconut oil/coconut meat on a daily basis.