Flaking Skin?

[Sassiesmiles 8]

Morning! Ive noticed in the last few weeks that my skin is very flaky, more so than I ever remember. Its everything from my hands, to my feet, to my ears to my nose... Anyone else experience this?

[CrazyCatLady 130]

Absolutely....it's flaking everywhere! I just started using coconut oil after I shower, which has had a vast improvement....except for my poor calloused feet. My friend the RD says that this will continue until liquid and fat intake is increased.....just swell >.<

[Nadz 74]

Don't know if this will help, but my dad, not a sleever, had an allergic reaction to artificial sweeteners, that caused his skin to become flaky. When he stopped taking it in his coffee, his skin got better.

[Sassygirl06 962]

most likely dehydration.....you gotta up that Water intake! my skin has never been softer and more radiant then now...and I know it is all attributed to drinking my weight in water (not really that much..lol) I love it!!! especially since at my heaviest i had these little pimple like bumps all over my arms, legs and butt. I am sooo thankful to report that all of those nasty bumps are gone!! good luck.....and drink drink drink!

[mynewbegining2 31]

I had dry/flakey skin, all over. Went to the ER,not for dry skin and was told I was dehydrated. As soon as I was able to get my fluids in,the dry skin went away.

[CAsleeve 56]

Water, water, water and more water. Don't use artificial anything! It's just not good for you or your health. If you need a sweetener use agave Syrup or a natural source of sweetener. A couple more calories is better than putting anything artificial or 'poison' in your body. Also, you just might need a little oil in your diet. Try some hummus with olive oil in it. Or, even better eat an avocado a day!

That's my two cents.

[Sassiesmiles 8]

Thank you! I went from drinking nearly a gallon of Water a day pre-op to sipping, sipping and sipping. Its a hard transition. Luckily, I've never been one to drink anything other than water and tea so my choices are pretty good for hydration. I will try the oil and I've just started to add avocado to my diet. This is one of those things that no one ever really says anything about.