My doctor told me today not to use lotion
12-18-2011, 07:05 AM
#31
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Im sorry this isnt about feet or legs, but thought some of you might like to know. My sister had a mild stroke at age 58 Her Dr. told her no more Perms. That your body absorbs those chemicals. Hope you dont mind the change of subject. I apologize if I have upset anyone.
12-18-2011, 07:08 AM
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Please try this. I am a diabetic also and I have really soft feet. 1 large jar vaseline, 1 large baby lotion, 2 jars of vitamine E save lotion. You can get the cheap stuff at Dollar General, but I do buy the good Baby lotion. This stuff smells great and works wonders. I have been making this for years. You just empty all the jars in a big bowl and mix really good. You can use the empty bottles to put the mixture back in and even put it in pretty jars. I hope you try this. Let me know.
I got everything at the Dollar General Store
12-18-2011, 10:05 AM
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That's what I was thinking too. I try very hard not to use anything made from petroleum since everything is absorbed through the skin. Olive oil, Vitamin E oil, cocoa butter, etc for me. I cannot use lanolin darn it Best thing there is just about.
12-18-2011, 10:32 AM
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I would think that this is because the Vaseline keeps your natural body moisture in your skin and does not allow it to evaporate, thus keeping your skin naturally softer. Personally, I am a barefoot gal -- no shoes and never any socks, but lots of lotion.
12-18-2011, 11:41 AM
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Quench made by Oil of Olay is the best for anywhere on your body, especially feet. It soaks right in and doesn't leave a greasy feel. Once or twice a week on my feet is all I need in our dry MN winters.
12-18-2011, 12:10 PM
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Bert's Bees Footcare. a tube of it lasts a long time, can be purchased at WalMart, and does wonders for my diabetic feet. Vaseline is a petroleum product, the idea of rubbing oil like that on my skin....ewww.
12-18-2011, 12:25 PM
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Thanks for this great insight. I'm passing it along to my DH who suffers from dry feet also. I don't have that problem, but I moisturize in the shower. What I do is save those little bottles of hair conditioner you get from hotels and use them as a last rinse in my shower. Makes my skin soft and smooth all over. Be careful though, it can get slippery in the shower.
12-18-2011, 12:29 PM
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Thanks for the info. I too am diabetic and have neuropathy. I just about always wear socks and good athletic shoes..or some type of crocs on my feet. What a time I had learning how to sew with shoes on. I ALWAYS sewed barefoot!!!
12-18-2011, 12:37 PM
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I use TriDerma, foot healing creme, (diabetic safe) on my heels daily and haven't had a crack in a year. I use to mix vaseline intensive care lotion and castor oil together and wear socks. The TriDerma works much better. I got it at the grocery store pharmacy. They have several lines, like for bruises etc. I love this stuff.
But I like sweetpea's idea as well.
But I like sweetpea's idea as well.
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