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Tip: Dry Skin Woes and How I Cured Mine

April 26, 2011 Paris B 53 Comments

Whenever people ask if I have sensitive skin, it always gives me pause. Do I say yes if my facial skin can tolerate quite a lot but the skin on some other parts of my body can’t?

dry skin on my hands and how I cure it

You see, I don’t have sensitive skin anywhere else on my body except for my hands. Its something I noticed and paid attention to in the last few years and I’ve traced my “allergy/sensitivity” to:-

  • harsh detergents – no washing up for me without gloves
  • certain chemicals – yet unknown which but usually in body washes, shampoos or face cleansing gels
  • certain organic products – depending on concentration of ingredients
  • prolonged contact with paper – work hazard

What happens in my case is nothing very serious from a health standpoint. However, its terribly serious from a aesthetics and comfort standpoint.

For me, if I come into contact with any of the above, within 2 days max (except for paper), the skin on my hands start to harden, dry out and peel. And its serious chronic continuous peeling. As long as I’m exposed to the item, it will continue. its so bad my hands look like that of a burn victim. And it does not recover as quickly even after I stop contact with the offending product.

I recently had a very bad bout – I have not yet been able to trace it to the particular product – where I had one of the worst ever reactions. I really should have taken a picture but I was spending too much time trying to cure it so all you have is a picture of my finger as shown above. Multiply that by 5 and include the palm and you get the general idea. Better this way. I don’t spoil your breakfast/lunch 😉

Using hand creams don’t help in my case. They alleviate the discomfort for a short while but then it comes back. That leads me to believe that many hand creams out there only work on the surface. They do not help “cure” a dry skin problem, no matter what they claim. Didn’t stop me however, and I did find a combination that helped me cure my problem! I’ve shared below some of those I tried and what eventually helped me.

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New in August: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream, Revlon Photo Ready Foundation, Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Serum, Crabtree & Evelyn Rose Essence skincare and Gerard Butler for L’Oreal Men

August 7, 2010 Paris B 33 Comments

Hello Ladies!

Here we are at the start of another brand new month and can anyone believe its August already? Its at this point we go “Where has the year gone?!” On a happy note, it takes me just that bit closer to my birthday hehe… So let’s check out what’s new in August 2010.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream reformulated

Probably the only eye cream I ever liked enough to repurchase – twice! Now comes in a reformulated version. Still RM190 a bottle that will last you a long long time. I haven’t used ANR eye cream for a while. Might this be my return?

Go down to MidValley Megamall from August 8-16 2010 and get a free skin consultation and learn how to get beautiful eyes in 3 simple steps. Psst! See if they have samples of the Advanced Night Repair Serum too. I love that too!

Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream – RM190/15ml

Revlon PhotoReady liquid foundation

Revlon Photoready liquid foundation

You might have seen this around the internet already, but its here! The new Revlon PhotoReady liquid foundation that promises poreless airbrushed skin in any lighting. Comes with photochromatic pigments that diffuse light to hide your flaws and is full coverage yet lightweight with SPF20 and an oil free formula.

Interesting wot? Comes in 5 Asian friendly shades. Check it out at the Revlon promo booth at KLCC Park Mall (outside Guardian at concourse level). Then come back and let me know what you think 🙂 Haven’t seen this yet myself.

Revlon PhotoReady liquid foundation – RM65
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Crabtree & Evelyn Citron Honey and Coriander Range

April 11, 2010 Paris B 7 Comments

You might already have seen this around – the  new Crabtree & Evelyn Citron Honey and Coriander range.

Crabtreee citron citrus range

I sneaked this picture from the store in MidValley Megamall as I was strolling past one evening. I’d been waiting for its debut really, ever since I got the mailer about it. I love the scent of citrus and lemons so I thought I’d really like this one.

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Crabtree & Evelyn Pomegranate Citron & Mistletoe Body Wash for Christmas in the Shower

November 26, 2009 Paris B 11 Comments

To all readers from the USA – Happy Thanksgiving Day! 😀 Enjoy your turkey and feasting but I should mention that this product here is no turkey 😉

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I usually don’t fall for limited edition Christmas stuff but when I do fall, I fall hard. One sniff of the limited edition Crabtree & Evelyn Pomegranate Citron & Mistletoe Body Wash at the store and into my shopping basket it went.

Nevermind that it cost a whopping RM65 a 200ml tube (I got it at 30% off during the sale but still!) or that the label is but a stick on sticker that will likely peel off in the shower. I was captivated by the scent.

The new Pomegranate Citron & Mistletoe body wash smells like Christmas! Here’s what it smells like to me:-

  • Cinnamon
  • Oranges
  • Apples
  • Spices
  • Sugar
  • Warmth

Now take all that, mix in a large bowl and take a hearty sniff. Here’s one I made earlier 😉 <- if you get the joke raise your hand. Otherwise nevermind 😛

The body wash is a thick cream that does not lather up very much but I’m glad because the creamy texture allows it to “stick” to your skin more, rather like a lotion that you wash off. My skin does not feel dried out after my shower and my shower smells of Christmas every single time I use it. I love it!

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Welcome to My Women Stuff, a beauty blog based in Malaysia, written by veteran blogger, Paris B. What you can expect is honesty, critical views & a healthy dose of shared life lessons sprinkled amongst beauty product reviews. What you shouldn't expect is a page filled with unnecessary narcissistic photos. MWS is a blog for those who love to read, because we love to write! Read More about MWS and Paris B

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For sufferers of dry skin on hands and feet like m For sufferers of dry skin on hands and feet like me, repair and soothe in just 30 minutes with Rosken Dry Skin Cream. 
Go read 3 ways I use it on the blog www.mywomenstuff.com and why I’m no stranger to the brand 😉
Made with active ingredients of dimethicone and olive oil extract, the cream replenishes moisture and seals in moisture so your hands feel softer almost immediately. Perfect for after doing the dishes and on feet before bed 😁
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