New favorite lotion!

I found a new lotion to love!  Since I can't be fragranced at work, I stick with unscented lotion during the week (and because I am very sensitive to scents).  I ran out of the lotion in my gym bag and when I went shopping for a replacement I decided to try Aveeno's oatmeal lotion.  I was amazed!  For one thing, a little goes a long way so it will last awhile.  And even without using gobs I ended up with super soft skin.  I am just about out of the Nature's Gate lotion at home and I will be replacing it with the Aveeno.  I had tried their products in the past and wasn't impressed but now I am!

New find for soft skin

I have recently discovered a new option for topical skin-softening.  I have been using the oatmeal lotion forever and it works very well, but it gets boring.  I took the plunge and tried a new product and I LOVE it for non-workdays!  I have to be unscented for my job but on the weekends I like a little fragrance.  I have begun using Body Dew from Pure Romance (yes, that Pure Romance).  It is a sprayable oil that is fairly light and absorbs quickly.  It softens really well and the fragrance is light but noticeable.  I am using the Pearberry version and love both the smell and feel.  I have learned 2 things about it, though.  1) Spray it before putting clothes on or it will leave greasy spots on your clothes.  2) Use it OR lotion but not both.  I put on lotion the other day and then decided to use the Body Dew and I ended up being a bit gooey all day.

Keepin' on keepin' on...

Well, I'm still trying to stay off the dairy, though I'm learning how much I can handle here and there without repercussions.  My skin is still staying fairly clear, with a few minor bumps here and there (usually when I cross the "too much dairy" line).  I can't believe that it's been 2 years since I've had an acne cyst!  I didn't think I'd ever find a "cure" and now I can barely remember what it was like to be covered in the painful lumps!

I still swear by the Barlean's Essential Woman supplement.  I recommend it to ladies all the time, for both skin and hormone issues.  The feedback I am getting is amazing!  I have had so many positive experiences related to me.  I know it sounds odd that an oil supplement can do so much but it really does!

My facial products are:
Shea Terra Organics Rose Hips black soap face wash
Aubrey Organics Sea Buckthorn moisturizing toner
Alba Botanics Hawaiian Aloe & Green Tea oil-free moisturizer

I still use the black soap bar on my body. And Nature's Gate Oatmeal lotion.

I also have to give a shout-out to Zija Oil.  The stuff is pretty amazing.  It is great for soothing and healing eczema spots, as well as boo-boos.

I am still drinking my glass of red wine each night and I can definitely tell a difference when I miss it.  I have also discovered that beer makes things flare up worse, and liquor is almost as bad.

Sometimes I see a new product that I want to try but I hate to mess with success.  After much trial and error I have figured out how to get the kind of skin I always dreamed of so I am not about to mess with it!