Question 1

which is better to hydrate the skin aloe vera gel or lanolin?

Accepted Answer

Likely Lanolin.: Although side effects are not common with aloe ; it is used to treat some skin conditions, it has the potential to cause skin irritation.

Question 2

is lanolin good for eczema?

Accepted Answer

Probably: As long as you are not allergic to it it may be helpful. If you are allergic to wool, then you are allergic to lanolin.

Question 3

does sulfur soap with lanolin work good with removing acne?

Accepted Answer

No: Benzoyl peroxide is much more effective. Acne is not a hygiene problem. If the benzoyl peroxide isn't sufficient, please get with your personal physician. All acne can be managed nowadays.

Question 4

is the pool good for your skin?

Accepted Answer

WATER dries out skin: Dry, itchy skin is caused by being in the water too long. This washes away the natural oils that coat the outer layer of the skin drying it out.
Tiny fissures (cracks) can form, which leads to itchy skin. You should rinse off your skin after pool use and use plenty of moisturizer.

Question 5

i would like to know what is good for the skin?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the sun: The worse thing for the skin is prolonged sun exposure.  Avoid that and/or use sunscreens and that is the best thing you can do to protect your skin.

Question 6

what foods are good for your skin and immunity?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and veggies: To support skin and immune function drink plenty of filtered water, and a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables. Limit dairy and salt intake.

Question 7

is almond is good for skin?

Accepted Answer

Food Myths: There is no health benefit or consequence for skin from eating almonds or using almond products topically. Medicine would be neutral on this question.

Question 8

is butter good for dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Butter: While butter has some moisturizing properties there are  less sticky,  inexpensive fragrance free moisturizers that are far better for dry skin.

Question 9

is stretchy skin good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Stretchy skin could be a sign of ehlers danlos disease. I would see a rheumatologist regarding this possibility.

Question 10

wasabi peas good for your skin?

Accepted Answer

No: Wasabi peas are a food grown in japan that pack a punch but do not effect your skin.  In the usa we substitute horseradish with starch and green food coloring rather than pay for the expensive import.  It can affect your nose and even wake people out of sleep but the skin isnot an organ it helps.

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