Clorox bought Burt's Bee's

[OakLeaf]

Bouncy, my skin is very oily (combination) and very sensitive. I don't have much acne per se, but almost all skin care products (and most greasy hair care products) make me break out. Better Botanicals cleanser and moisturizer do really well for me. I've thrown away the boxes and they don't put a complete ingredient list on the actual tubes, but they're pretty clean (cleaner than you might think from reading the list on the website of every ingredient they use in any products).

[Brandi]

Bouncy, my skin is very oily (combination) and very sensitive. I don't have much acne per se, but almost all skin care products (and most greasy hair care products) make me break out. Better Botanicals cleanser and moisturizer do really well for me. I've thrown away the boxes and they don't put a complete ingredient list on the actual tubes, but they're pretty clean (cleaner than you might think from reading the list on the website of every ingredient they use in any products).

I use the face cream and love it! I am super sensitive to stuff too! My healthfood store doesn't stock it though. I got mine when I was in South Carolina. Don't know what I will do when I run out. Maybe oreder online.

[Brandi]

In light of this news I am searching for a new skin care line...I have slight issues with acne and Burt's was the first line that kept it somewhat under control and an affordable price. An absolute must is simplicity!!! I want to wash and moisturize...that is it! I don't want to have to dab this on here and that on there...wait 5 minutes rinse and apply this...bla bla bla! (I do however take the time for a bi-monthly mask treatment)

Let's hear what y'all use...

any reviews about Zia???

http://www.zianatural.com/index.jsp

Yes i love zia's face wash! I have been using them for years! And i break out from time to time. I need something to really clean my face when i am working so the citruse face wash is wonderful as well the green one (not sure what that one is called) and just the cream face wash. I have had not one problem with any of them. They sell little bottles of the washes too so you cam try them out without having to pay for a large amount and then find out you don't like it.
Highly recommend thier stuff!!!!!

[tulip]

Well, it's pricey, but I use so little of it that I think it evens out in the end. I use Dr. Haushka stuff from Germany. I use their toner and moisturizer (only during the day). I use Jason soap (liquid). It's the only thing that has evened out my skin and cleared up my breakouts and soothed my wrinkles (not supposed to have all those at once, but somehow I got lucky).

[OakLeaf]

I'll second Dr. Hauschka's being very gentle. I don't use it because it's a little heavy for my oily skin, but it doesn't break me out.

[KnottedYet]

I use Dr. Bronner's soap, and pure grape seed oil for a moisturizer. Tried all kinds of stuff, but this seems to be the best combination for my goofy skin.

[Brandi]

I use Dr. Bronner's soap, and pure grape seed oil for a moisturizer. Tried all kinds of stuff, but this seems to be the best combination for my goofy skin.

Oh Dr bronners is to dry for my face. Love the stuff though! Where do you get your grape seed oil?

[bouncybouncy]

Funny you mention Dr. Hauschka's stuff...I bought a sample moisturizer for dry, windburned face after a couple of winter rides. I really like the feel but even with the smallest amount I used I was still a greasy mess! BUT...that is not to say I wouldn't use it at night. Still have plenty in the tube...
Pricey yes...but goes a looong way...yes!!!

Grapeseed oil...hmmmm...interesting!!!!

I may try some Dr Bronners next.

Thanks for the input gals...keep 'em coming!

[KnottedYet]

Oh Dr bronners is to dry for my face. Love the stuff though! Where do you get your grape seed oil?

My grocery store has a really big "natural" section, and I can get a nice 4oz bottle for about $4. (It lasts a long time.) Very light, absorbs quickly, unscented. Light enough to use around the eyes. Works nicely as a massage oil, too.

The brand I use is Aura Cacia. www.auracacia.com
This is the stuff: http://www.auracacia.com/dspCmnPrd.p...r=Aura%20Cacia

[tulip]

Funny you mention Dr. Hauschka's stuff...I bought a sample moisturizer for dry, windburned face after a couple of winter rides. I really like the feel but even with the smallest amount I used I was still a greasy mess! BUT...that is not to say I wouldn't use it at night. Still have plenty in the tube...
Pricey yes...but goes a looong way...yes!!!

Dr. H recommends NOT using moisturizer at night, only toner (and the way too pricey skin conditioner if you can afford it, which I cannot at the moment (well, it's because of the new bike I've got my eye on--gotta stick with priorities, right!)).

Dr. H has several moisturizers. I like the quince day cream the best for me--it's not greasy at all--and the clarifying toner. It's all I use and I actually spend less then when I was buying other products that were more complicated. There's a discount cosmetics company online that sells Dr H stuff *relatively* inexpensively. It's called essentialdayspa.com (I think).

Grape seed oil has been good for me, too. I used to get it in a health food store--Whole Foods and the like.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Dr. H recommends NOT using moisturizer at night, only toner (and the way too pricey skin conditioner if you can afford it, which I cannot at the moment (well, it's because of the new bike I've got my eye on--gotta stick with priorities, right!)).

Dr. H has several moisturizers. I like the quince day cream the best for me--it's not greasy at all--and the clarifying toner. It's all I use and I actually spend less then when I was buying other products that were more complicated. There's a discount cosmetics company online that sells Dr H stuff *relatively* inexpensively. It's called essentialdayspa.com (I think).

I use Dr. Hauschka's too. It is expensive, so thanks for that link, I will check it out.
Tulip is right- they make various moisturizers with different formulas for different skin types. If one is too oily then another will be just right. Also don't use too much- a little goes a very long way.
For my 53 year old face skin with no oiliness/blemish problems, I use the "Moisturizing Day Cream". Very silky and light. I think it adds more moisture for "mature skin" than the quince day cream.
My other fave Dr.H product is the (also expensive) Birch Arnica body oil. Once every 2 or 3 weeks I loofah my whole body in the shower and then massage in the oil all over- it is so light it never feels "oily", just silky and warming. A few drops here and there can get worked in nicely. Smells like wood and the wonderful silky effect lasts for many days afterwards. It amazes me that I don't "feel" it there 5 days later, but water will still bead up on my skin a bit and I don't feel dry skin issues. Needless to say, I don't suds my whole body up with soap every day in the shower- I don't like removing all my good natural skin oils excessively. I just do the hot water shower all over and soap up the strategic spots.

[Brandi]

I use Dr. Hauschka's too. It is expensive, so thanks for that link, I will check it out.
Tulip is right- they make various moisturizers with different formulas for different skin types. If one is too oily then another will be just right. Also don't use too much- a little goes a very long way.
For my 53 year old face skin with no oiliness/blemish problems, I use the "Moisturizing Day Cream". Very silky and light. I think it adds more moisture for "mature skin" than the quince day cream.
My other fave Dr.H product is the (also expensive) Birch Arnica body oil. Once every 2 or 3 weeks I loofah my whole body in the shower and then massage in the oil all over- it is so light it never feels "oily", just silky and warming. A few drops here and there can get worked in nicely. Smells like wood and the wonderful silky effect lasts for many days afterwards. It amazes me that I don't "feel" it there 5 days later, but water will still bead up on my skin a bit and I don't feel dry skin issues. Needless to say, I don't suds my whole body up with soap every day in the shower- I don't like removing all my good natural skin oils excessively. I just do the hot water shower all over and soap up the strategic spots.

I really feel like I need to try this stuff. I am suffering from really dry skin right now. Winter is not my friend at the moment. My scalp is really suffering. Like you I use a very natural olve oil and goats milk soap when I shower or just water except for the private area's. they always get washed.

[tulip]

I really feel like I need to try this stuff. I am suffering from really dry skin right now. Winter is not my friend at the moment. My scalp is really suffering. Like you I use a very natural olve oil and goats milk soap when I shower or just water except for the private area's. they always get washed.

Try some vitamin e, too (take it internally). If everything is dry and your scalp is suffering, it could be a nutritional issue in addition to the usual dry skin in the winter. Eat avocados and olive oil! Yum.

[onimity]

I love MyChelle Dermaceuticals ... fantastic products, no artificial fragrances, colors, parabens, etc. & my skin has never been happier. Her sampler pack has a little bit of everything: http://www.mychelleusa.com/index.php...ct_detail&p=53

[OakLeaf]

I really feel like I need to try this stuff. I am suffering from really dry skin right now. Winter is not my friend at the moment. My scalp is really suffering. Like you I use a very natural olve oil and goats milk soap when I shower or just water except for the private area's. they always get washed.

And are you being sure to drink plenty of water? It's easy for me to get dehydrated when it's cold out, because I just don't feel like drinking a lot of water.