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A1aGypsy

A1aGypsy

Miserable AF
Aug 2, 2017
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#1
So, I’m a klutz and a twelve year old boy in a middle aged woman’s body and my legs have suffered for it.

They are dry and marked, the skin is sallow and I have scaring and bruising from recent bug bites and generally make me look like a five year old.

I was admiring my friend’s legs yesterday. Glowy and beautiful without a mark. I know I can’t undo years of damage but, is there anything I can do to clean them up a bit? I don’t tend to use creams and the like but, if there is a miracle one I will try!

Thank you!
 
#2
:biggrin: I remember my mother once telling me that when I grew up I’d be still having scabbed knees - I was always a tomboy! Im not shimmying up trees any longer but regular moisturising really makes a difference to my legs and feet. If I’ve neglected the poor things over winter whilst they’ve been hidden under jeans or opaques, I can see they need help and go back to moisturising after every shower or bath. Give it a try for a few weeks and I’m sure you’ll see a big improvement.
 
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Lol, mine said EXACTLY the same thing! I still chase my nephews up trees. So that’s part of the problem.

Okay. Moisturizer. I’ll try. Any particular brands that are genius?
 
#4
No miracles, sadly, but something like Amlactin that has lactic acid in it will help with the scarring and is really useful in the winter, though it kind of stinks (to me anyways). 1-2 minutes of dry brushing the skin before showering will help with exfoliation and circulation year round and make your skin weirdly smooth over time.

During the summer I just use a few drops of oil after i get out of the shower -- I'm currently using Bio-Oil -- and then it dries down in a few minutes without feeling gross and is great for your nails and elbows too. You don't need to use very much, a few drops will cover both legs but using more will make them oily. I had been using it on stretch marks but then started using it as my primary moisturizer.

Otherwise, sunless tanners can hide a multitude of sins if your legs will be on display, but they can stain if you're not careful. I like the one by Alba Botanica, though there are tons of options out there.
 
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A1aGypsy said:
Lol, mine said EXACTLY the same thing! I still chase my nephews up trees. So that’s part of the problem.

Okay. Moisturizer. I’ll try. Any particular brands that are genius?
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I’m in the UK, I find Garnier dry skin body lotions and E40 moisturisers really good for my skin. I don’t know if you have those? Not sure it matters too much, I think it’s just keeping at it on a daily basis that really does the trick ;)
 
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I changed up my lotion routine about 2 years ago and it has been a miracle for my dry/scaly skin. Every day when I am done with my shower before I reach for the towel I put Cerave lotion all over my wet skin (not my face of course) . I do not wipe it off and just allow it to dry while I put on my makeup and do my hair. I use the Cerave moisturizing cream that comes in the tub and am very generous with the application. Been a huge game changer for me and I use it year round.
 
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Exfoliate a couple days/week and moisturize every single day.
I use CeraVe EVERY morning and night, and on days when I didn't exfoliate I use AMlactin lotion. Once your skin is hydrated and looks a bit clearer you could use a slow self tanner like Jergens every other day. Slow is good for those who aren't super savvy with self tanners and don't want the upkeep.
 
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Twice a day?? Argh. I don’t have the time for this. Okay. I’m going to get some of these creams to try, thanks all. I have ordered a couple Italian towels for physical exfoliation and I also have a salt lemon exfoliate to try as well.

I also read a post somewhere else that said Lactic acid is good. I have some from The Ordinary so, rather than buying another cream with it in it, I’m just going to add some to the creams recommended here.
 
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Thanks for checking in! I’m using CereVe each morning and Brazilian Bum cream (because I had it) each night. I was adding Lactic Acid for a while but it really made me peely so I stopped.

My skin doesn’t seem to generate much oil and I don’t SEE a huge difference. But my husband commented on my skin being soft yesterday so it much be working.

But I am super cranky about it lol.
 
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A1aGypsy said:
Thanks for checking in! I’m using CereVe each morning and Brazilian Bum cream (because I had it) each night. I was adding Lactic Acid for a while but it really made me peely so I stopped.

My skin doesn’t seem to generate much oil and I don’t SEE a huge difference. But my husband commented on my skin being soft yesterday so it much be working.

But I am super cranky about it lol.
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Hehehe :biggrin: well something’s happening, he’s noticed! The super cranky comment cracked me up :lol:
I’ve noticed my skin’s got much drier as I get older, I moisturise much more than I used to. If I didn’t I think I’d literally crack up ;)
 
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