Fish Man Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 hey guys just a little question i have about a skin moisturizing lotion I've been using. i searched the Internet and haven't been able to find anything so i hope someone on here has an answer. but i have really dry skin so every morning and night i put on cetaphil lotion but when i put it on it actually burns unless i have my face wet. i know it isn't supposed to do this and looked an saw that i has alcohol as an ingredient. anyone have any idea as to what is causing this? thanks any help would be appreciated Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted May 13, 2009 Super User Posted May 13, 2009 The alcohol is burning your skin and will dry it out even more. Try Jergens. Quote
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted May 13, 2009 Super User Posted May 13, 2009 The alcohol is burning your skin and will dry it out even more. Try Jergens. Yup. The words 'moisturizer' and 'alcohol' should never appear together. Quote
Super User Raul Posted May 13, 2009 Super User Posted May 13, 2009 Don 't know what kind of monolithic idiot would ever add alcohol to a moisturizing lotion. : Alcohol is a dessicant ! Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 The alcohol is there so that you only get very temporary relief before you become dry again, then apply more cream, so you go through the bottle faster, so you buy more. Maybe? Quote
slomoe Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 I have always had dry skin after I wash my face, especially during the winter. All of the lotions I used left my face either greasy or even more dry until I used this stuff. Its great. No girly smell either. Check it out. Quote
dave Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 A thread I didn't think I would ever see here... : Quote
atx_newbie Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 Yeah, I was waiting for the obligatory "you know how I know you're gay" picture, but it hasn't come yet. Anyway, shaving always leaves my face really dry and irritated, so my girlfriend got me to start using her face stuff from Clinique (see picture). I think it's expensive, but she's buys it so I'm not sure. No weird smell or anything, and the bottle lasts a while. Quote
bass wrangler569 Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 A thread I didn't think I would ever see here... : X2 I mean... skincare guys... whats next? Are we going to compare loufa brands... ;D ;D ;D Quote
Super User Dan: Posted May 13, 2009 Super User Posted May 13, 2009 The only skin care products I use are Dial soap and: They also make a moisturizer. As a barbershop classic since the 1930s, using it won't make you girly. It's kind of pricey though. Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted May 13, 2009 Super User Posted May 13, 2009 Skincare question on a bass fishing forum. You have no marbles Quote
Super User Muddy Posted May 13, 2009 Super User Posted May 13, 2009 What next? Glenn gonna post some pedicure coupons for members only? Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted May 14, 2009 Super User Posted May 14, 2009 Do these pants make my bass look fat ? Quote
slomoe Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Just tryin to help a brother out ;D Don't hate.. Quote
fatmanslim247 Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 I have had the same problem with cetaphil, thats what my dermatologist told me to use... it works really well. You know if you deal with really dry skin then this isn't a girly question. IF I don't you any moisturizer then my exema (I don't know how to spell it, I just have it) will go hay wire. Quote
Super User Raul Posted May 14, 2009 Super User Posted May 14, 2009 IF I don't you any moisturizer then my exema (I don't know how to spell it, I just have it) will go hay wire. Eczema. Quote
Super User flechero Posted May 14, 2009 Super User Posted May 14, 2009 An earlier post got me thinking... after a quick google of a few of the name brands (cetaphil, jergens and lubriderm), ALL of them contain one or more of the following: Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol or Benzyl Alcohol Couldn't find the purpose of the alcohol, but I wasn't willing to read very much either. ...lol Quote
bassdocktor Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Those 3 alcohols are all really fatty acids. Cetyl alcohol is used as an emulsifier to thicken everything up. Makes it that creamy texture. Benzyl alcohol can be used to help keep the bacteria out of the products. Cetearyl alcohol pretty much serves the same purpose as the cetyl alcohol. These 2 are basically used in the formulation of these products. Also, unlike rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) these shouldn't dry out the skin. Quote
Fisher of Men Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 Don 't know what kind of monolithic idiot would ever add alcohol to a moisturizing lotion. : Alcohol is a dessicant ! The same one who made a cough suppressent/expectorant! Why would they want you to get over the dry skin? You might quit buying their product. Quote
-FisherGal- Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 This is funny.... hearing a bunch of guys talk about skin care!!!! Good luck with that. Quote
Super User Micro Posted May 15, 2009 Super User Posted May 15, 2009 Do these pants make my bass look fat ? No, your bass make those pants look phat. Quote
1inStripes Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 The only skin care products I use are Dial soap and: They also make a moisturizer. As a barbershop classic since the 1930s, using it won't make you girly. It's kind of pricey though. What is that used for? Anyone have a good remedy for psoriasis that doesn't cost 20k or that insurance will cover without basically taking chemo pills? Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted May 15, 2009 Super User Posted May 15, 2009 You people are in violation of the Official Male Code Of Conduct 9. Discussing hygiene products and lotions with other men is off limits Further discussion will give all an automatic membership into the Log Cabin Republicans......... ;D Quote
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