Guest guest Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 Monte, A few thoughts for you. One thing to look at is a possible cause for the dry skin, in addition to the cold, etc. If you have chlorinated water that you shower/bathe in, then that could contribute to your skin condition (condition of your skin.) As you mentioned, do you really want to put stuff on your skin that your body is going to absorb? That goes for chlorine too! Chlorine is a poison/toxin, which can contribute to dry skin, as well as harm the lungs, etc. Consider trying a de-chlorinating shower filter and see if that helps you. Real goods (http://www.realgoods.com). Two types that I have used: http://www.realgoods.com/shop/shop2.cfm?dv=2 & dp=205 & ts=2010339 & kw=show er%20filter http://www.realgoods.com/shop/shop2.cfm?dv=2 & dp=205 & ts=1042708 & kw=show er%20filter If you need to use something on your skin, consider a pure, raw oil. I recently had some dry skin and itching in one area after an injury to that area. I tried some lotion and I tried some fresh aloe vera. I then tried some coconut oil from Nature's First Law. I rarely use it, but it has been doing the trick. I've heard of and seen other brands, possibly closer to the natural product. If interested, I'm sure others on this list can pass on recommendations. When you first mentioned you didn't like avocados, It occurred to me that that was before you've changed your diet and health so much. It's good to hear you'll give avocados a chance. Similar to John Lennon's mother saying: " All I am saying is give peas a chance. " You may find that your body wants avos now. If you like coconuts (young or mature) that will give you added fat, as well. Nuts and seeds may give you additional oil too, but I wouldn't overdo them. Follow your intuition. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 Dry skin is a problem for many of us. Chlorine can definitely cause it (among myriad other problems), so I would look into getting a shower filter. I've found that overdoing on fats in my diet doesn't help much, because the problem is not there isn't enough fat in the diet, it's because when we shower with anything but tepid or cool water, the naturally-occuring oils on our skin are removed. Rather than suppressing the symptom by eating more fat, and possibly causing other problems/imbalances as a result, better to remove the cause and warm your bathroom up so that you can stand taking a tepid or cool shower (or even no shower at all!). Nora Jeff Rogers wrote: Monte, A few thoughts for you. One thing to look at is a possible cause for the dry skin, in addition to the cold, etc. If you have chlorinated water that you shower/bathe in, then that could contribute to your skin condition (condition of your skin.) As you mentioned, do you really want to put stuff on your skin that your body is going to absorb? That goes for chlorine too! Chlorine is a poison/toxin, which can contribute to dry skin, as well as harm the lungs, etc. Consider trying a de-chlorinating shower filter and see if that helps you. Real goods (http://www.realgoods.com). Two types that I have used: http://www.realgoods.com/shop/shop2.cfm?dv=2 & dp=205 & ts=2010339 & kw=show er%20filter http://www.realgoods.com/shop/shop2.cfm?dv=2 & dp=205 & ts=1042708 & kw=show er%20filter If you need to use something on your skin, consider a pure, raw oil. I recently had some dry skin and itching in one area after an injury to that area. I tried some lotion and I tried some fresh aloe vera. I then tried some coconut oil from Nature's First Law. I rarely use it, but it has been doing the trick. I've heard of and seen other brands, possibly closer to the natural product. If interested, I'm sure others on this list can pass on recommendations. When you first mentioned you didn't like avocados, It occurred to me that that was before you've changed your diet and health so much. It's good to hear you'll give avocados a chance. Similar to John Lennon's mother saying: "All I am saying is give peas a chance." You may find that your body wants avos now. If you like coconuts (young or mature) that will give you added fat, as well. Nuts and seeds may give you additional oil too, but I wouldn't overdo them. Follow your intuition. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 I have dry skin also. I believe it is just my constitution. I've been told that I need more water in my system. When I pinch the back of my hand, the skin isn't elastic, like it should be. It " refreshes " slowly. I try to avoid dried food; crackers, cookies, fruit, and drink 2 qts. of Prill, filtered water daily. I don't always make that goal. I've been slathering raw coconut oil on my body after a shower and body brushing. I've seen Rob Miller spread avocado on his skin, after eating it. He'll rub the pit between his hands and maybe take what's left in the skin and rub in on himself. :-) Linda RawSeattle , " Monte <mavalkyrie> " <mavalkyrie> wrote: > So, I was taking a shower today, got out and usually use oil or > lotion during the winter months, because the air is so drying. It > just dawned on me; I am working so hard to to put good, clean food > into my body, and in turn forcing out the bad things and chemicals, > etc. Does it make sense to put chemicals on the outside that then > sink in? It suddenly struck me as totally illogical to do that. So my > question is what do you use if anything for a skin moisturizer? > I think in time as I eat raw for a longer period and perhaps eat > avocado's, etc that will help. Does eating avocados help with drying > skin? It popped into my head, I've never really liked avocados so I > am not sure why I thought of them when thinking of dry skin. I think > I have read somewhere that you can use olive oil, for dry skin, but > it seems odd to me to use cooking oil on my skin, but it can't be > worse than what I have been using. (Sorry about that, just noticed > the word cooking popped out, old use of terms die hard) I have not > had a chance to look at stuff we carry at PCC, but as no one else is > raw there (that I am aware of anyway) I thought I would ask here. > > Also does anyone have any other ways of eating Avocados other than by > themselves? I will go buy one today to try some mono, but in the past > I have not been a fan, perhaps my tastes have changed. > > Thanks > > Monte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Does it make sense to put chemicals on the > outside that then > sink in? It suddenly struck me as totally illogical > to do that. So my > question is what do you use if anything for a skin > moisturizer? for almost six years i haven't used ANY soap,shampoo,conditioner,moisturizer,etc... every time i take a shower ( water filtered), i use a rough scrubber crocheed by my wife from some natural fiber ... and just water and scrub my whole body red ... while changing water from hot to cold ... i read arguments against this practice some time ago, don't remember any details, i do it anyway ... and i find it super... > I think in time as I eat raw for a longer period and > perhaps eat > avocado's, etc that will help. Does eating avocados > help with drying > skin? yes, it definitely helps - among others! It popped into my head, I've never really > liked avocados so I > am not sure why I thought of them when thinking of > dry skin. I think > I have read somewhere that you can use olive oil, > for dry skin, but > it seems odd to me to use cooking oil on my skin, > but it can't be > worse than what I have been using. i still suggest leaving the skin alone... other than keeping it clean and properly fed! > > Also does anyone have any other ways of eating > Avocados other than by > themselves? I will go buy one today to try some > mono, but in the past > I have not been a fan, perhaps my tastes have > changed. avos are great to create thousands of dishes with ... soups,smoothies, creams, butters, dressings,ornaments...the list is endless ... get used to using your own imagination ... leafing through a couple of recipe books could be helpful though ... i have tons of those books ... some untouched viktoria boutenko's simple and essentialized recipes are the best guide to go off from towards your own future dishes ... > > Thanks > > Monte > > > Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Hey Attila, how are you? It was great to meet you at the potluck. That is something I have a problem with right now, I just don't feel clean without using soap, and shampoo. It drives me nuts, when I don't wash my hair. But again, I realize this could change as my adventure unfolds. A few months ago if someone had asked me if I would eat only Raw foods, I would have said they were crazy...But here I am. One just never knows what is just around the corner. Monte > > for almost six years i haven't used ANY > soap,shampoo,conditioner,moisturizer,etc... > every time i take a shower ( water filtered), > i use a rough scrubber crocheed by my wife > from some natural fiber ... and just water and > scrub my whole body red ... while changing > water from hot to cold ... i read arguments > against this practice some time ago, don't > remember any details, i do it anyway ... and > i find it super... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 > That is something I have a problem with right now, I just don't feel > clean without using soap, and shampoo. It drives me nuts, when I > don't wash my hair. But again, I realize this could change as my > adventure unfolds. Hi, Monte. Like Attila, I haven't used soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, lotion or cream for the past six years. I think as you are eating purer food your hair wouldn't be as greasy as it was before. The smell of perfume in soaps gives you a false sense of cleanness but they actually leave more impurities on your skin. They leave a film of combined chemical and grease on you body. After you stop using shampoo you might find that you don't even need to wash your hair as often. I missed the party. Hope to meet you at the next potluck. Good luck with your adventure with raw food life! Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Jeff, thanks for the shower filter idea, I went and bought one, and I did notice the difference in odor and feel of the water. Thanks again Monte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Some of the best moisturizers for the skin are the following: coconuts, avocadoes - eat them; Fresh air bathing; and plenty of exercise combined with high structured water content fruit; Greens are also very rich in silica and collagen - both skin builders. no wild animal ever grows old, joyce >attila madaras <Attila86 >RawSeattle >RawSeattle >Re: [RawSeattle] Dry Skin >Sun, 23 Feb 2003 22:06:37 -0800 (PST) > > > Does it make sense to put chemicals on the > > outside that then > > sink in? It suddenly struck me as totally illogical > > to do that. So my > > question is what do you use if anything for a skin > > moisturizer? > > for almost six years i haven't used ANY > soap,shampoo,conditioner,moisturizer,etc... > every time i take a shower ( water filtered), > i use a rough scrubber crocheed by my wife > from some natural fiber ... and just water and > scrub my whole body red ... while changing > water from hot to cold ... i read arguments > against this practice some time ago, don't > remember any details, i do it anyway ... and > i find it super... > > > > I think in time as I eat raw for a longer period and > > perhaps eat > > avocado's, etc that will help. > Does eating avocados > > help with drying > > skin? > > > yes, it definitely helps - among others! > > > >It popped into my head, I've never really > > liked avocados so I > > am not sure why I thought of them when thinking of > > dry skin. I think > > I have read somewhere that you can use olive oil, > > for dry skin, but > > it seems odd to me to use cooking oil on my skin, > > but it can't be > > worse than what I have been using. > > > i still suggest leaving the skin alone... > other than keeping it clean and properly fed! > > > > Also does anyone have any other ways of eating > > Avocados other than by > > themselves? I will go buy one today to try some > > mono, but in the past > > I have not been a fan, perhaps my tastes have > > changed. > > > avos are great to create thousands of > dishes with ... soups,smoothies, creams, > butters, dressings,ornaments...the list is > endless ... get used to using your own > imagination ... leafing through a couple of > recipe books could be helpful though ... > i have tons of those books ... some untouched > > viktoria boutenko's simple and essentialized > recipes are the best guide to go off from > towards your own future dishes ... > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Monte > > > > > > > > > > > Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more >http://taxes./ _______________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 Have any of you felt that your skin is dryer on a raw food diet? I've always had normal to dry skin on most of my body(except face, upper back), but now it's dry dry! In a lot of parts it's actually scally. Is there something missing in my diet? Does anyone else have this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 Yes, I did have this problem for a while, and it's not fun! What I did to " cure " it was #1, increase my water intake to about 1.5 gallons per day, and #2, increase my fat intake with avocados and bananas, and add the ocassional extra drizzle of oil on my meals. Also, based on how my skin is behaving (winter is the worst!) I will add lots of extra olive oil to my dressings, and go as far as to triple my usual flax seed oil intake. This sort of " seasonally adjusted " skincare/eating program has worked very well for me, which is nice, because even before I went vegetarian (and later raw), I had super dry skin in the winter. Now my skin looks and feels better than it ever has in my life! Message: 9 Tue, 29 Apr 2003 03:13:14 -0000 " ysaydaooyc " <ysaydaooyc dry skin Have any of you felt that your skin is dryer on a raw food diet? I've always had normal to dry skin on most of my body(except face, upper back), but now it's dry dry! In a lot of parts it's actually scally. Is there something missing in my diet? Does anyone else have this? The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 One or two tablespoons of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil per day have always helped me with dry skin or hair. Makes my hair shiney, too.......Betsy - " ysaydaooyc " <ysaydaooyc <rawfood > Monday, April 28, 2003 10:13 PM [Raw Food] dry skin > Have any of you felt that your skin is dryer on a raw food diet? > I've always had normal to dry skin on most of my body(except face, > upper back), but now it's dry dry! In a lot of parts it's actually > scally. Is there something missing in my diet? Does anyone else have > this? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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