Reddit reviews Queen Helene Hand + Body Lotion, Cocoa Butter, 32 Ounce [Packaging May Vary]
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Replenishing Cocoa Butter with Lanolin to soothe and soften dry, irritated skinHelps reduce the appearance of dry skin wrinkles, lines and crow's feetRestores and maintains skin's moisture balance and is excellent for overexposed skinAfter just a few uses your skin will feel softer, smoother and more comfortableCruelty-free
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.
Do it.
Had a high hairline naturally, then started receding about 17 or so. Said screw it, started shaving at 20, been doing it over a decade now. Best decision ever.
Few words of advice, you will burn through razors very quickly, buy from amazon in bulk. You will also cut yourself a lot in the first few weeks, you skin will toughen up and smooth out. Also I have found that cocoa butter makes a great shave gel. Moisturizes the skin, lubes the blades, doesn't dry out like shaving cream or soap, also cheap. Here's the type I use, available in most stores or amazon.
I have really bad eczema so I know about moisturizing. I use Vaseline Intensive Care but if my skin is hella dry then I’ll use it as a base layer and then apply Queen Helene Coco Butter.
Edit: If your skin gets hella dry, look at your soap as well. I use Cetaphil body wash when my skin is feeling especially sensitive.
At Walgreens there is this cocoa butter lotion that comes in a massive bottle for about $8. It's not fragrance-free, but I've never had any complaints about it.
I think just about any hand and body lotion would do the trick.