Gentle Moisturizing Lotion

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Gentle Moisturizing Lotion

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Hi,

This is my first winter and throughout the season, I've been suffering from extremely dry skin. I've been using Lubriderm for my body, but I've been worried about using it on my labia and perineum... yep, dry skin there too... Not only have I been itching like crazy from dry skin, but when they crack and split... ouch! Which also means it's a bad idea to just start lathering on any random lotion so close to such a sensitive area (heck, lubes burn me!). I want to avoid infections on top of all that splitting dry skin.

Today was the last straw, my nipple started itching as if I was 10yo again with my boobs growing and stretching. I'm pretty much dry skin ALL OVER :x Grrrr!

So what I wanna know is: Is there a moisturizing lotion that you guys would recommend to be safe to apply on sensitive areas? I'd prefer a lotion that doesn't leave a slimy film, it's bad enough I hate feeling wet and slimy 'down below'. I know Cetaphil's gentle wash is safe to use on my menstrual cup, which means it's gentle enough to go in me. What about their lotion? Is that as gentle as the wash? Does it leave a slimy film?
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Re: Gentle Moisturizing Lotion

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Plain coconut oil is excellent for hydrating your skin AND healthy and safe for your genitals as well. If you put it on lightly (a little really does go a long way), after you bathe, it sinks in pretty fast. It can even be used as a lubricant (though not with latex). You can generally find it in the same place you find olive and other oils at the grocery store.

If you want another natural addition you could make to that to help retain moisture, adding shea butter on top -- also safe for all your bits -- is something you can do.
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Re: Gentle Moisturizing Lotion

Unread post by TheConfusedOne »

Oh, I didn't think of using natural oils! Good idea! Where can I find shea butter though?
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Re: Gentle Moisturizing Lotion

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Usually where you find things like essential oils and lotions.
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