Severly Dry Skin

[V8inDamma]

Instead of using face creams maybe you may want to try rose water with VG. It can be found in most health food stores. This is the one I love. I use it for a lot of things like after shaving my legs or if I have dry spots anywhere. It works great for me. YMMV Heritage Products Rosewater & Glycerin, Rose, 4 fl oz Spray. vape HARDY!!!!!

 

[JeremyR]

Just vg/ pg ratio.. Sorry was late at night. 50% pg gets me, maybe it gets you dried out.

 

[AgentAnia]

Still138, if Mrs. S uses clinique and it works for her, great. But you don't need to spend the big bucks to get good results. Try any drugstore face or body lotion (just because the label says "body" doesn't mean you can't use it on your face...).

 

[Prof. \/ape]

I guess I'm really out of luck then. I have noticed that recently my mouth, lips, and nasal cavities are exceptionally dry. Interestingly enough, even the moisture in my eyes has diminished to the point of making my contacts feel scratchy. I know that I don't drink enough water, and have upped the game in that area, but where it really gets me is here----I am an EXTREME coffeeholic, and my other drink of choice is Mountain Dew, both of which are loaded with caffeine. The problem is that I have to have the caffeine because I go through severe withdrawals without it. What is a guy to do???

 

[JeremyR]

Do you vape pg or vg.. Go 100% vg or close as possible. It really is the opposite of pg for me. Usually mine ends up 95vg/5pg
w/ the flavoring.

But regardless a day of only coffee to drink is a rough day even vaping vg. But pg I would be like dying.

 

[thinkingaboutit]

All these posts and the obvious was missed.

It's time to start DIY. VG is a skin mousturizer externally also

 

[wonner]

...I have been using my wife's face lotion and it seems to help, but I'm kind of a burly guy... Face lotion has never been a part of my reality lol...

I am not a skin doctor, but I think this is just your inner burliness coming out. Keep calm and have a vape!

 

[j3illy]

You sure it's not weather related? Cold temps and low humidity in the winter is horrible for dry skin.

 

[tnash]

I can see it now, big burly getting cosmetics tips from the Clinique counter at Nordstrom...

Yeah big burly guy with gnarly dry skin saying to the Clinique clinician "It's ah, for ah, for mmmy wife. Yeah for HER!"

 

[Prof. \/ape]

Do you vape pg or vg.. Go 100% vg or close as possible. It really is the opposite of pg for me. Usually mine ends up 95vg/5pg
w/ the flavoring.

But regardless a day of only coffee to drink is a rough day even vaping vg. But pg I would be like dying.

I vape 50/50 because I do enjoy somewhat of a throat hit. In my defense though, I although I am not entirely new to vaping, I am only recently serious about it and as such, that was the blend of my first purchase of juice.Exactly how low can I go with the pg and still retain an acceptable level of throat hit?

 

[Prof. \/ape]

You sure it's not weather related? Cold temps and low humidity in the winter is horrible for dry skin.

If your comment was intended for me, I won't rule out the possibility of the cold weather as a contributing factor, but it is out of the norm for me. Winter weather doesn't normally affect me so, however, I have never been a vaper during the winter either, so I suppose it's at least somewhat possible.

 

[03FXDWG]

I vape 50/50 because I do enjoy somewhat of a throat hit. In my defense though, I although I am not entirely new to vaping, I am only recently serious about it and as such, that was the blend of my first purchase of juice.Exactly how low can I go with the pg and still retain an acceptable level of throat hit?

If I go below 60PG/40VG, I lose too much Throat Hit and I don't like the slightly musky flavor of VG. I have always had dry skin issues & the cold, dry air during winter makes it worse. Aging is also a factor. Any fragrance free moisturizer will work as long as you don't have a reaction to whatever else it might have in it. They make them for big burly guys now, too! Using a moisturizing body soap in the shower will help, too.

 

[HauntedMyst]

When I started vaping, my skin became extremely flaky. If I shook my face, it was like being inside a snow globe with all the flakes swirling around my head. Turns out it wasn't the vaping, it was leprosy. I'm one not to go to the Dr's until absolutely necessary but after my nose dropped on to my keyboard, I thought I should check it out. I'll say this, not have a nose, while abnormal looking, really cuts down on the nose picking addiction & stigma I used to have. With no nose to pick, there is no need to pick it. I freed up like 90 minutes a day for other pursuits.

 

[Still138]

Thanks again all, and every thread needs a (failed) attempt at humor I guess...

 

[spaceballsrules]

Use this stuff once or twice a week on your face and neck - Amazon.com: St. Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub, 10 Ounce: Beauty

If you get acne as well, use this - Amazon.com: St. Ives Apricot Scrub Naturally Clear Blemish and Blackhead Control, 10 Ounce (Pack of 2): Beauty

Seriously, this stuff will change your life. I also shave my head, so I use it on my scalp as well, and it leaves my skin baby soft, glowing, and acne free. It even wipes out razor burn and bumps. A real 21st century man exfoliates!

Note: This stuff has ground up walnut shells in it, so if you have an allergy, don't use it.

If you want more info for manly man skin care and advice go to http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/ and http://www.badgerandblade.com/

 

[WattWick]

Careful talking too loudly about dry skin on these boards. You may attract a sucker or two

(Sorry couldn't help it. All in good spirit.)