Reddit reviews AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion | Instantly Hydrates, Relieves Roughness | Powerful Alpha-Hydroxy Therapy Gently Exfoliates | Smooths Rough, Dry Skin | 14.1 oz. with Pump
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Relieves rough, dry skinGently exfoliates, intensely hydratesLong-lasting moistureIdeal for broad body applicationFragrance free and non-greasy
Using a throwaway for this. OP, if I can be of more help, send a message to this account and I'll give you my regular username so we can message back and forth.
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I've dealt with minor to severe body acne since I first developed acne as a teenager (I'm 25 now). I am also a compulsive skin picker. At times I went several days to a week without picking at all (my skin improved immensely those first few days) but when I was feeling particularly stressed or depressed I would have a meltdown. I could spend 30 minutes to an hour picking at my skin nonstop at my worst. I knew it was awful while I was doing it but I simply couldn't get myself to stop. I have no rational explanation for it other than I simply lost control.
Within the past year or two I have more or less gotten it under control. I did essentially what you are attempting to do: "If I could only get rid of the spots, then I wouldn't have anything to pick". I was able to get it under control enough so that I didn't have anything to pick at.
The first part is the hardest. Be mindful of food that can help control inflammation. The antioxidants in green tea are very helpful. I try to drink 2-3 cups a day and apply the teabag directly to the skin on my worst spots (this gets the inflammation under control as well as anything I've found). I also each a small bowl of baby carrots once a day and try to eat pumpkin seeds (zinc) and walnuts (omega 3 fatty acid) as often as I can.
As my diet was supplying my body with the nutrients to help fight the acne from the inside, I was also using topical products to continue to fight it from the outside. I started using Amlactin to try to help unclog my pores. I now believe that my main problem was keratosis pilaris that was only becoming inflamed acne after I picked at it. This lotion goes deep down to gradually unclog the pore (be patient, it takes some time). However, Amlactin doesn't do a particularly good job of taming active acne so it may be best to use it in tandem with another product (these work fairly well for me and they really easy to use). Amlactin is sticky (I only use it at night for this reason) and makes more skin more sensitive to sunlight so be sure to wear a sunscreen if you go this route.
Also, I've recently begun using a derma roller to help with the old scars. But I wouldn't suggest that until you have your acne more under control.
Lastly, something that is very important to me is to keep my skin feeling comfortable. If it's earlier dry or too greasy I'm prone to start picking. Cocoa butter lotion is my preference. I know some don't like cocoa butter because it is comedogenic but it is very soothing. I had problems with cocoa butter creams clogging my skin, but not the lotions. I usually use Vaseline Cocoa Butter Lotion (soothing and moisturizing) or Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Lotion (more soothing and absorbs better, but not very moisturizing).
I hope that helps. Again send me a message if you have any questions.
Hey ScA! Found a few products that I wanted to add to my routine through reccs here and research so I thought I'd share them. I have combination skin, Fitzpatrick type IV, and my daily struggles are mainly with hyperpigmentation, a wonky texture on my forehead, and hydration. If you have any friendly advice, warnings, criticisms, I'm all ears. :)
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Also picked up some cod liver oil. Will it do anything for my skin? Uh, maybe! Mom's been getting on me about my omega-3s so I humored her. :)
All that rubbing might be kinda irritating, especially if he has eczema. And more especially if you're saying it's painful 馃槱
OP, maybe you have Keratosis pilaris?? A lot of people on this sub have had success with AmLactin Lotion for their KP.
This could be keratosis pilaris (KP), which I also get on my legs, although not nearly as noticeable as in the Wikipedia photo. If you search on reddit, you will find lots of comments. Most people use a combination of exfoliation and moisturizing. I exfoliate with exfoliating gloves in the shower and use AmLactin lotion with great results.
I鈥檝e only ever used this one, so I鈥檓 not sure how the ingredients compare. The bottle I got last night at costco was $13.79 for 20 oz so it鈥檚 waaay cheaper there if you have access.
It might be Keratosis Pilaris. Gold Bond makes a cream for it and people in /r/SkincareAddiction have also had success with AmLactin lotion. I used the Gold Bond to clear up a breakout on my thighs and butt last year.
I use a body lotion that contains lactic acid. I've had eczema since I was 8 (30 now) and it is the only thing that's ever worked for me. I discovered it three winters ago and my symptoms have been super manageable. I was using Disrobe by Sunday Riley but it's been discontinued. I'm hoping when my bottle runs out that I can find another one with the same effect. This one has a lot of positive reviews on Amazon for helping with eczema and I think it will be the first one I try. Hope this helps!