Dry skin? Leathery feeling? Skin not as supple as before?

[Alikiinz 17]

So it’s only been a little while out with my surgery. My date was on March 11th and I don’t think I’ve been getting enough Water.< br />
At work I used to take breaks to fill up my water bottle and get in at least 2 kms of walking a day. Now that I’m not at work, I’ve been lazy and I’ve noticed that I haven’t been drinking enough water.

My skin feels itchy and rash like to day, so I decided to try a mud mask.

That tended to try my skin out even more.

If anyone has been having this issue what have you found to be helpful for you?

[toodlerue 457]

I had dry skin also in the 1st 8 months after my surgery. Lotion, lotion, lotion! Don’t take a shower or bath every day if you can. Don’t use soap on your whole body either. Just your underarms & private parts. Soap washes away your skins oil & you need that oil right now!

[S@ssen@ch 745]

Dehydration can cause dry, leathery, itchy skin. So, if you feel like you're not getting enough Water, you probably aren't. Start tracking so that you know for sure.

Possibility of dehydration aside, I agree with toodlerue above. Not uncommon to have dry skin in the first few months post op. Nothing wrong with showering every other day. I used BioOil after showers. I still do. It keeps my skin baby-soft. It also helped my surgical scars fade. *It's not a scar miracle cure, but honestly I can barely see them anymore. Good luck!

[GradyCat 3,696]

You really need to stay hydrated. You don't want to end up in the hospital. Try sipping every 15 minutes. And use lotion.

[Avery's Mom 315]

lotion lotion lotion. I use a firming lotion, nivea is the one I like best. it has also helped with the loose skin issues some too

[JessLess 1,163]

If I have the heat on I sleep with a humidifier in the room. It helps with dry skin, dry throat, etc. Eucerin Skin Calming Body Lotion works well for me. I take baths but I use body oil like Neutrogena Body Oil after. And I drink at least 64 oz. a day. I use a 16 oz. Water bottle and make sure I drink at least 4.

[Avery's Mom 315]

5 minutes ago, JessLess said:

If I have the heat on I sleep with a humidifier in the room. It helps with dry skin, dry throat, etc. Eucerin Skin Calming Body Lotion works well for me. I take baths but I use body oil like Neutrogena Body Oil after. And I drink at least 64 oz. a day. I use a 16 oz. Water bottle and make sure I drink at least 4.

I love the Neutrogena oil too