What do you use?

Since I have started all sorts of medicines (especially the Neurontin) my hair, skin and nails have not been in the best shape.  I don't know about ya'll, but my skin is pretty sensitive (rashes, redness etc).  Luckily my hair has always been pretty thick but now its kind of limp.  So I was wondering what some of your favorite products are?  The ones that feel great or work really well on your hair, skin and nails?  I take supplements but for lotions, shampoos, cleansers or anything else that just makes you go aaahhh!  Or makes you feel pretty.  Any suggestions cause I love to try new things that might help my skin everywhere (especially my face) and my nails and hair (which I have never really had to work at until now)!   I am excited to hear from ya'll and try anything you think is good!

That IS a good topic!! Since starting meds, including neurontin, I have noticed changes in my hair, skin and nails and have had to switch to some new products because I was drying out and toughening up. I have washed my face with Noxzema for 30+ years so I'm never going to change that; it's treated me really well, is refreshing and moisturizing, and I have (knock wood) fewer wrinkles than I probably should. But I had to change my facial moisturizer to "25,000 I.U. Organic VitaminE Cream" by Jason. It's 70% organic and greaseless on me and, so far in our dry cold climate, it's serving me really well. On my hair I shampoo with Kiehl's Amino Acid and Coconut Oil shampoo, which is a bit expensive but economical because just a little bit does a great job, also brings the shine back. To help my hair I take a prenatal multi-vitamin every day, too. I condition (like a hot-oil treatment) twice a week with Monoi pure coconut oil scented with tipanie, or plumeria, from Tahiti. A small bottle goes a long way, and I also use this for moisturizer right out of the shower while still wet. The fragrance is all natural and not strong, so doesn't give me migraines. The shine and the very delicate scent are out of this world. I highly recommend. I try and find my products on EBay, with discount companies that have free shipping, or directly from manufacturers' websites because I can't go to department stores any more due to the scent/smells. (I buy makeup online too! I would buy groceries online if I could!) Other oils that are really good for your hair are jojoba, sweet almond, and avocado. I used to use other products but they all started irritating my skin and giving me headaches. I can't even use Johnson's lotion any more. I love coconut oil in general and also cook with it. I started using it last winter, and my skin has thanked me ever since. And I just keep my nails trimmed short, because the smell of polish and remover is too tough on me, and so I can type fast!

I'm about to start neurontin, what does it do to your hair and skin??? My hair, skin and nails are all in bad shape.

 

I'm constantly changing shampoos and conditioners and usually have a couple in the shower. You know what is weird is I can't stand any styling products in my hair anymore. I use to do my hair in the morning and not one hair could move all day but now I hate even using hair spray on it. Another weird fibro thing for Marlee.

 

I use Dove Creamoil soap. I make my own lotion using Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion unscented, Dove lotion with oil and a tube of creamy Vaseline and whip them together and put it in a pretty glass jar.

 

I have to use very light scents, can't stand heavy scents. The groomer forgot and put perfume on the girls last week and oh boy did they smell and I thought I was going to gag before I got them home, doggie Channel.

 

Another thing is I can't stand the feel of the nets for shower gels and I have a basket full of them.

 

Chutzie, I think someone recommended the Cetophil to me.

 

I don't spend the time I use to on myself. Now when I get in the shower it is more about having a great massage showerhead than the products I use. By the way, I'm now on showerhead # 5 trying to replace the one that broke and it still isn't the same. How dare Peerless stop making my showerhead, if they only knew how much I depended on that pounding water on my sore body.

 

luv and hugs

Marlee

 

 

 

 

One thing I have trouble with, because of arthritis in my hands, is rubbing lotion on my body. I use Skin So Soft bath oil spray right out of the shower while I'm still wet and it gets rubbed around easily. I also love Olay's Quench mousse, because it doesn't have to be rubbed in, just rubbed around. Diane

Wow!  Such great ideas!!!  I already use the Clinique 3 step, Estee Lauder night time serum, Finacea (RX) for Rosacea and a corticosteroid for rashes (I get them ALL the time- stress, weather, allergies, sun, etc) all over my body.  I use Victoria's Secret lip balm (its the best I have found and its a cheap product price wise- I get 3 for $15).  I love FAST shampoo and conditioner from Nissum.  But I logged on to Avon and am ordering some of the SSS products because I found the sprays soooo convenient!  I'm a single girl so those hard to reach lotion and bottle tan places are all on me to cover!  I am going to work my way through the list and try the suggestions.  Like I always say "you'll never know if it works for you until- you get a friend who tried it to dish!"  Thanks to everyone who has posted already and to those that may post after!

Littleneck, thank you for thinking of me. I am in the US, grands and greats were from Ireland and UK.     I assume the products you mentioned aren't too easy to come by stateside. I can't even used deodorant and such, the rash under the arms is nasty!. I wonder if any like products here would be of help?

I drink a lot of water every day. 20 oz w/ breakfast and dinner, then I have my water bottle w/ me all day. I have herbal tea at least 1x a day, if not several times.

I am so disgusted w/ my hands, between the arthritis and sensitive skin. I used to do modeling, print ads, now I am lucky they work. I can barely recognize my own hands. Oh, well. It could be worse.

Thank you again, I appreciate it.

God bless.  Alice.