Hi I'm New and need help

[chitown girl]

Hello! I'm so happy I found this forum! I have been on the HCG diet for one week and I have lost 11.2 pounds! I'm very excited! I just hope I can keep it up. Just wondering how you all are doing as far as dry skin? My skin is soooo dry. I did read where you can use baby oil, so I'm wondering if it's ok to put it on every day?

[poofsgirl]

Sorry I don't have an anwer for your question...just wanted to say GREAT JOB!

[wmac]

My skin is very dry too! I have been using baby oil and it seems to be ok.

[LaraSuzz]

I use Vasoline on hands elbows and feet and Twin Labs Napca for the face.

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by chitown girl

Hello! I'm so happy I found this forum! I have been on the HCG diet for one week and I have lost 11.2 pounds! I'm very excited! I just hope I can keep it up. Just wondering how you all are doing as far as dry skin? My skin is soooo dry. I did read where you can use baby oil, so I'm wondering if it's ok to put it on every day?

Yes, baby oil is fine. Also mineral oil, Aquaphor, and as mentioned, Vasaline. There are some lotions that have a mineral oil base that some folks do ok with--Lubriderm Sensitive Skin. Also Neutrogena has a good oil-free facial moisturizer. HTH

Welcome!

[chitown girl]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions and well wishes!

[jujewbee]

Originally Posted by chitown girl

I have been on the HCG diet for one week and I have lost 11.2 pounds!

That is awesome! Congratulations. It feels great, doesn't it! Keep up the good work!

[2bfitb440]

I'm not an HCG'er yet as I'm considering it but I was thinking skin brushing would probably help a whole lot.

[HCG girl]

Your doing great!! I have trouble with dry skin too. I have aloe vera gel that I've used and any mineral oil based lotion. I have some Eucerine and I've used that and been ok

[SueQ]

I do skin brushing, more to stimulate the lymphatic system and to help with potential loose skin after weight loss. I don't know if it helps with moisturizing, but I don't have too much of a problem with it. I have some aveeno lotion and have used coconut oil about once every 10 days after skin brushing/magnesium bath. My doctor said that lotions were ok, but to avoid any with Vitamin E oil and to not use them every day, only when needed. My dr has me on a modified protocol though so I think the coconut oil is not protocol. I am just willing to do it every 10 days or so even if that means I don't lose as much weight the next day.

I have heard that mineral oil can actually be drying to to your skin, so I avoid the baby oil.

Just my 2 cents.

[shirleychef]

Originally Posted by chitown girl

Hello! I'm so happy I found this forum! I have been on the HCG diet for one week and I have lost 11.2 pounds! I'm very excited! I just hope I can keep it up. Just wondering how you all are doing as far as dry skin? My skin is soooo dry. I did read where you can use baby oil, so I'm wondering if it's ok to put it on every day?

I'm on round 3 down over 80 pounds and have always used regular lotions. I just read the label and if I don't see any nutritional oils like coconut, almond, avacado, olive, sesame, etc. then I buy it and use it in phase 2. :-) There really are many options out there unless you are a person who prefers "natural" lotion. If you do, then you'll want to look for "oil free" formulas. That is what I prefer when I'm not on phase 2. I use coconut oil and shea butter and tea tree oil when I'm NOT on phase 2. But during phase 2... I use just a little of what I consider to be yucky lotions. Thankfully our rounds are short enough that it is bearable!