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Post by mandalion on Jun 9, 2006 9:57:54 GMT -5
i have ridiculously sensitive skin. everytime i shave my legs i get an awful rash.  same with waxing, creams and everything. i find the aloe vera gel to be really soothing and i was thinking about mixing it with some essential oils? does anyone have any suggestions? i was thinking tea tree oil... summer is here and my legs go from looking like gorilla legs to like they bn shredded! its drivin me crazy! anyone have any tips r suggestions i would b v gratetful!  Thanks! mandalion |
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Post by tammyrita on Jun 9, 2006 15:28:28 GMT -5
Hi mandalion,
I break out in rashes from razors, I'm allergic to nickel. I know that shea butter helps me, but I'm not too familiar with essential oils.
Tammy
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Post by twilightsrose on Jun 10, 2006 23:41:03 GMT -5
If you haven't already tried, I'd be careful with Tea Tree oil. If you have already sensitive skin, you could be sensitive to it as well. I use Tea tree oil for acne on my face (diluted), but I once used alot in a bath to help soothe my muscles, and I ended with a rash on most of my back. Have you thought about trying Camomile? Other skin herbs which are known to soothe the skin are Arnica, Calendula, Comfrey or even Evening Primerose (its mentioned as good for rashes).
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Post by mandalion on Jun 13, 2006 11:21:53 GMT -5
Hi,
i hav used tea tree before but very diluted so il be careful! i think il try calmomile, my mam used to use it on me when i was small, but i had forgotten! i have some shea butter and its great for the rest of my body.
Thanks a million for both of ur replies:)
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Post by snowqueen67 on Jun 15, 2006 1:12:08 GMT -5
I have found a nappy cream called Bepanthenon (sp?) cream amazing for rashes etc. Will get rid of most o/night.
Oh yeah - best (and most expensive) advice - get them lasered - soooooo worthwhile.
rebecca
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Post by fawnmarie on Jun 24, 2006 19:31:37 GMT -5
comfrey is very soothing, and if you add fennel and apply this every day you won't have to shave as often.
Fawn
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Post by twilightsrose on Jun 24, 2006 23:29:53 GMT -5
so fennel slows hairgrowth topically? I think I will have to try that ASAP... I assume that you don't actually need the comfrey for it to work? thats some very useful info  |
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Post by fawnmarie on Jun 25, 2006 12:39:23 GMT -5
The comfrey is for the rash - any abrasions, scrapes, whatever. It's powerful for healing skin.
The fennel will reduce hair growth. Hair grows slower and finer if you apply fennel every day. You don't need a whole lot though.
Fawn
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Post by Novelia on Jun 25, 2006 14:50:28 GMT -5
The fennel will reduce hair growth. Hair grows slower and finer if you apply fennel every day. You don't need a whole lot though. Fawn Roughly how much is needed, what should it be mixed with, and how often should it be used? Also, I wonder if over time this would encourage fat storage on the parts of the body it's applied to. Is that a danger? |
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Post by fawnmarie on Jun 25, 2006 17:46:49 GMT -5
Not that I've noticed - no. But I've mostly applied it to my lower legs, where it's fuzziest.
Should be mixed with aloe vera. What kind of fennel have you got? If you've got commercially prepared extract, mixed a full dropper into 1/2 cup aloe and apply sparingly.
Fawn
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Post by Novelia on Jun 25, 2006 19:11:32 GMT -5
Not that I've noticed - no. But I've mostly applied it to my lower legs, where it's fuzziest. Should be mixed with aloe vera. What kind of fennel have you got? If you've got commercially prepared extract, mixed a full dropper into 1/2 cup aloe and apply sparingly. Fawn Thanks for the information! I would get MRH fennel extract for this or something similar, I imagine. Shel |
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Post by fawnmarie on Jun 27, 2006 11:31:14 GMT -5
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