No water cleanser?

I'm hoping someone here has a solution for this problem:
I have constant flakiness on my cheeks. I have tried every
cleanser/toner/moisturizer known to man and it makes no difference. I can
generally slough off the flakes long enough to last the day, but I would
obviously rather not have them to begin with.. I spent the last two weeks
in Atlanta on a business trip and had NO flakiness the entire time. I am
thinking, then, that it might be the water at my house that causes the
problem. That led me to think of no water solutions to washing my face.
I've always disliked the idea of those tissue off cleansers, since it just
doesn't seem like your face would feel clean. Is there any way to wash your
face without water that really feels clean?
TIA,
Smokey

I'm hoping someone here has a solution for this problem:
I have constant flakiness on my cheeks. I have tried every
cleanser/toner/moisturizer known to man and it makes no difference. I can
generally slough off the flakes long enough to last the day, but I would
obviously rather not have them to begin with.. I spent the last two weeks
in Atlanta on a business trip and had NO flakiness the entire time. I am
thinking, then, that it might be the water at my house that causes the
problem. That led me to think of no water solutions to washing my face.
I've always disliked the idea of those tissue off cleansers, since it just
doesn't seem like your face would feel clean. Is there any way to wash your
face without water that really feels clean?
TIA,
Smokey

It might also have to do with your laundry deterge or softener? I
assume you slept on linen washed with another agent.

It might also have to do with your laundry deterge or softener? I
assume you slept on linen washed with another agent.

It might also have to do with your laundry deterge or softener? I
assume you slept on linen washed with another agent.

It might also have to do with your laundry deterge or softener? I
assume you slept on linen washed with another agent.

Smokey wrote:
I don't know where you live, but if you live in the northern US,
perhaps the improvement you saw was due to the much higher humidity in
Atlanta?

Smokey wrote:
I don't know where you live, but if you live in the northern US,
perhaps the improvement you saw was due to the much higher humidity in
Atlanta?

Smokey wrote:
I don't know where you live, but if you live in the northern US,
perhaps the improvement you saw was due to the much higher humidity in
Atlanta?

Smokey wrote:
I don't know where you live, but if you live in the northern US,
perhaps the improvement you saw was due to the much higher humidity in
Atlanta?

"jjjjjuliep" <jjjjju...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118406578.384872.208...@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
I thought of that, and of the laundry detergent. I do live in the
northeast, but seem to have the same problem even when it's quite humid
here. It doesn't change from winter to summer. I have tried changing the
laundry detergent, even though my sheets don't really touch my cheeks, but
that didn't help. Thanks for your thoughts, though.
Smokey

"jjjjjuliep" <jjjjju...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118406578.384872.208...@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
I thought of that, and of the laundry detergent. I do live in the
northeast, but seem to have the same problem even when it's quite humid
here. It doesn't change from winter to summer. I have tried changing the
laundry detergent, even though my sheets don't really touch my cheeks, but
that didn't help. Thanks for your thoughts, though.
Smokey

"jjjjjuliep" <jjjjju...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118406578.384872.208...@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
I thought of that, and of the laundry detergent. I do live in the
northeast, but seem to have the same problem even when it's quite humid
here. It doesn't change from winter to summer. I have tried changing the
laundry detergent, even though my sheets don't really touch my cheeks, but
that didn't help. Thanks for your thoughts, though.
Smokey

"jjjjjuliep" <jjjjju...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118406578.384872.208...@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
I thought of that, and of the laundry detergent. I do live in the
northeast, but seem to have the same problem even when it's quite humid
here. It doesn't change from winter to summer. I have tried changing the
laundry detergent, even though my sheets don't really touch my cheeks, but
that didn't help. Thanks for your thoughts, though.
Smokey

Smokey wrote:
You might also talk to a dermatologist – flakiness can be a symptom of
rosacea. A derm can prescribe a topical gel that helps. I have found
that a moist climate is better for my rosacea – when I lived in NM it
was worse than in CA or OR. When I go to the coast, or the north of
England, it's much better!
Alternatively, you could try a mild AHA. I found that Estee Lauder's
Fruition helped, before I was diagnosed.
Nadya

Smokey wrote:
You might also talk to a dermatologist – flakiness can be a symptom of
rosacea. A derm can prescribe a topical gel that helps. I have found
that a moist climate is better for my rosacea – when I lived in NM it
was worse than in CA or OR. When I go to the coast, or the north of
England, it's much better!
Alternatively, you could try a mild AHA. I found that Estee Lauder's
Fruition helped, before I was diagnosed.
Nadya

Smokey wrote:
You might also talk to a dermatologist – flakiness can be a symptom of
rosacea. A derm can prescribe a topical gel that helps. I have found
that a moist climate is better for my rosacea – when I lived in NM it
was worse than in CA or OR. When I go to the coast, or the north of
England, it's much better!
Alternatively, you could try a mild AHA. I found that Estee Lauder's
Fruition helped, before I was diagnosed.
Nadya

Smokey wrote:
You might also talk to a dermatologist – flakiness can be a symptom of
rosacea. A derm can prescribe a topical gel that helps. I have found
that a moist climate is better for my rosacea – when I lived in NM it
was worse than in CA or OR. When I go to the coast, or the north of
England, it's much better!
Alternatively, you could try a mild AHA. I found that Estee Lauder's
Fruition helped, before I was diagnosed.
Nadya

I dig your challenges baby.
Sure it could be detergents, harsh water, but what about hormonal?
Try adding some omega 3 fatty acid supplements to your daily diet, and
doing an enzyme mask 3 times a week.
A wee bit personal here, but does the flakiness flare up in a certain
time of your cycle?
Nothing wrong with being pre–peri–post menopausal, just add some
natural progesterone creme to your evening routine before bed.
It could really help. :)

I dig your challenges baby.
Sure it could be detergents, harsh water, but what about hormonal?
Try adding some omega 3 fatty acid supplements to your daily diet, and
doing an enzyme mask 3 times a week.
A wee bit personal here, but does the flakiness flare up in a certain
time of your cycle?
Nothing wrong with being pre–peri–post menopausal, just add some
natural progesterone creme to your evening routine before bed.
It could really help. :)

I dig your challenges baby.
Sure it could be detergents, harsh water, but what about hormonal?
Try adding some omega 3 fatty acid supplements to your daily diet, and
doing an enzyme mask 3 times a week.
A wee bit personal here, but does the flakiness flare up in a certain
time of your cycle?
Nothing wrong with being pre–peri–post menopausal, just add some
natural progesterone creme to your evening routine before bed.
It could really help. :)

I dig your challenges baby.
Sure it could be detergents, harsh water, but what about hormonal?
Try adding some omega 3 fatty acid supplements to your daily diet, and
doing an enzyme mask 3 times a week.
A wee bit personal here, but does the flakiness flare up in a certain
time of your cycle?
Nothing wrong with being pre–peri–post menopausal, just add some
natural progesterone creme to your evening routine before bed.
It could really help. :)

On Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:14:37 –0400, "Smokey"
<SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote:
Maybe you could test this out by washing your face in bottled water
for a week or so. Or perhaps you have a fridge with water in the
door? That should have a filter on the line.
FWIW I use Biore sheets, have done so for years. Takes my makeup off
easily (even mascara) and leaves my face clean. I usually use one
sheet to get eye and lip color off and then another for the rest of my
face. When using toner after using the cleansing sheets I never seen
any makeup reside left. I tried the American version and they sucked
out loud, the Japanese ones are nice. Plus you can get refills for
the plastic container. Neobeauty has them.
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck

On Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:14:37 –0400, "Smokey"
<SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote:
Maybe you could test this out by washing your face in bottled water
for a week or so. Or perhaps you have a fridge with water in the
door? That should have a filter on the line.
FWIW I use Biore sheets, have done so for years. Takes my makeup off
easily (even mascara) and leaves my face clean. I usually use one
sheet to get eye and lip color off and then another for the rest of my
face. When using toner after using the cleansing sheets I never seen
any makeup reside left. I tried the American version and they sucked
out loud, the Japanese ones are nice. Plus you can get refills for
the plastic container. Neobeauty has them.
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck

On Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:14:37 –0400, "Smokey"
<SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote:
Maybe you could test this out by washing your face in bottled water
for a week or so. Or perhaps you have a fridge with water in the
door? That should have a filter on the line.
FWIW I use Biore sheets, have done so for years. Takes my makeup off
easily (even mascara) and leaves my face clean. I usually use one
sheet to get eye and lip color off and then another for the rest of my
face. When using toner after using the cleansing sheets I never seen
any makeup reside left. I tried the American version and they sucked
out loud, the Japanese ones are nice. Plus you can get refills for
the plastic container. Neobeauty has them.
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck

On Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:14:37 –0400, "Smokey"
<SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote:
Maybe you could test this out by washing your face in bottled water
for a week or so. Or perhaps you have a fridge with water in the
door? That should have a filter on the line.
FWIW I use Biore sheets, have done so for years. Takes my makeup off
easily (even mascara) and leaves my face clean. I usually use one
sheet to get eye and lip color off and then another for the rest of my
face. When using toner after using the cleansing sheets I never seen
any makeup reside left. I tried the American version and they sucked
out loud, the Japanese ones are nice. Plus you can get refills for
the plastic container. Neobeauty has them.
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck

"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote in message
news:St2dnQwcXYGS9TTfRVn–...@comcast.com...
your
have to tried adding a capful or less of vinegar to a basin full of rinse
water??

"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote in message
news:St2dnQwcXYGS9TTfRVn–...@comcast.com...
your
have to tried adding a capful or less of vinegar to a basin full of rinse
water??

"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote in message
news:St2dnQwcXYGS9TTfRVn–...@comcast.com...
your
have to tried adding a capful or less of vinegar to a basin full of rinse
water??

"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote in message
news:St2dnQwcXYGS9TTfRVn–...@comcast.com...
your
have to tried adding a capful or less of vinegar to a basin full of rinse
water??

Smokey wrote:
You can use good old Cetaphil to cleanse without water...says so on the
label, anyway. :) Maybe you could try that? I have never tried it
without water personally but imagine it would be pretty good and
softening. I rediscover Cetaphil every once in a while to give myself a
break from other cleansers that seemed to be drying out my skin, and it
seems to work, even though I do rinse with water.
I hope you find something that works for you! Good luck!

Smokey wrote:
You can use good old Cetaphil to cleanse without water...says so on the
label, anyway. :) Maybe you could try that? I have never tried it
without water personally but imagine it would be pretty good and
softening. I rediscover Cetaphil every once in a while to give myself a
break from other cleansers that seemed to be drying out my skin, and it
seems to work, even though I do rinse with water.
I hope you find something that works for you! Good luck!

Smokey wrote:
You can use good old Cetaphil to cleanse without water...says so on the
label, anyway. :) Maybe you could try that? I have never tried it
without water personally but imagine it would be pretty good and
softening. I rediscover Cetaphil every once in a while to give myself a
break from other cleansers that seemed to be drying out my skin, and it
seems to work, even though I do rinse with water.
I hope you find something that works for you! Good luck!

Smokey wrote:
You can use good old Cetaphil to cleanse without water...says so on the
label, anyway. :) Maybe you could try that? I have never tried it
without water personally but imagine it would be pretty good and
softening. I rediscover Cetaphil every once in a while to give myself a
break from other cleansers that seemed to be drying out my skin, and it
seems to work, even though I do rinse with water.
I hope you find something that works for you! Good luck!

"Nadya" <na...@spam.net> wrote in message
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Maybe it's not the detergent you're using on your sheets, but the fabric
softener? I had a co–worker who had some skin dryness, flaking and chaffing
and it turned out to be due to an allergic reaction to Bounce fabric
softener sheets. (He went to the dermatologist and they ran some tests and
came to this conclusion.) If it's fabric softener and your pillow cases are
touching your face at night, that perhaps might be a contributor?????
JN

"Nadya" <na...@spam.net> wrote in message
news:d8c83u01...@enews3.newsguy.com...
Maybe it's not the detergent you're using on your sheets, but the fabric
softener? I had a co–worker who had some skin dryness, flaking and chaffing
and it turned out to be due to an allergic reaction to Bounce fabric
softener sheets. (He went to the dermatologist and they ran some tests and
came to this conclusion.) If it's fabric softener and your pillow cases are
touching your face at night, that perhaps might be a contributor?????
JN

"Nadya" <na...@spam.net> wrote in message
news:d8c83u01...@enews3.newsguy.com...
Maybe it's not the detergent you're using on your sheets, but the fabric
softener? I had a co–worker who had some skin dryness, flaking and chaffing
and it turned out to be due to an allergic reaction to Bounce fabric
softener sheets. (He went to the dermatologist and they ran some tests and
came to this conclusion.) If it's fabric softener and your pillow cases are
touching your face at night, that perhaps might be a contributor?????
JN

"Nadya" <na...@spam.net> wrote in message
news:d8c83u01...@enews3.newsguy.com...
Maybe it's not the detergent you're using on your sheets, but the fabric
softener? I had a co–worker who had some skin dryness, flaking and chaffing
and it turned out to be due to an allergic reaction to Bounce fabric
softener sheets. (He went to the dermatologist and they ran some tests and
came to this conclusion.) If it's fabric softener and your pillow cases are
touching your face at night, that perhaps might be a contributor?????
JN

Nadya wrote:
To follow up on my unsolicited and possibly useless advice – I do use
cleansing cloths and have found two I like: Biore Deep Clean and
Clearasil Total Control. I like these for when I'm in a hurry, or when
I'm cold and the idea of water on my face sounds too cold. (OK, I'm
weird.) They both make my face feel clean, aren't too stinky.
HTH,
Nadya

Nadya wrote:
To follow up on my unsolicited and possibly useless advice – I do use
cleansing cloths and have found two I like: Biore Deep Clean and
Clearasil Total Control. I like these for when I'm in a hurry, or when
I'm cold and the idea of water on my face sounds too cold. (OK, I'm
weird.) They both make my face feel clean, aren't too stinky.
HTH,
Nadya

Nadya wrote:
To follow up on my unsolicited and possibly useless advice – I do use
cleansing cloths and have found two I like: Biore Deep Clean and
Clearasil Total Control. I like these for when I'm in a hurry, or when
I'm cold and the idea of water on my face sounds too cold. (OK, I'm
weird.) They both make my face feel clean, aren't too stinky.
HTH,
Nadya

Nadya wrote:
To follow up on my unsolicited and possibly useless advice – I do use
cleansing cloths and have found two I like: Biore Deep Clean and
Clearasil Total Control. I like these for when I'm in a hurry, or when
I'm cold and the idea of water on my face sounds too cold. (OK, I'm
weird.) They both make my face feel clean, aren't too stinky.
HTH,
Nadya

"Nadya" <na...@spam.net> wrote in message
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Thanks for the ideas! I had some Clearasil cloths, but they must be
different, as you have to put water on them to use them. I thought they
were called Total Control.
Smokey

"Nadya" <na...@spam.net> wrote in message
news:d8iddh0...@enews4.newsguy.com...
Thanks for the ideas! I had some Clearasil cloths, but they must be
different, as you have to put water on them to use them. I thought they
were called Total Control.
Smokey

"Nadya" <na...@spam.net> wrote in message
news:d8iddh0...@enews4.newsguy.com...
Thanks for the ideas! I had some Clearasil cloths, but they must be
different, as you have to put water on them to use them. I thought they
were called Total Control.
Smokey

"Nadya" <na...@spam.net> wrote in message
news:d8iddh0...@enews4.newsguy.com...
Thanks for the ideas! I had some Clearasil cloths, but they must be
different, as you have to put water on them to use them. I thought they
were called Total Control.
Smokey

Looking at drugstore.com I see that they have two products – the foaming
cleansing clothes that require water, and the gentle cleansing wipes
that don't.
Good luck solving your mystery!
Nadya

Looking at drugstore.com I see that they have two products – the foaming
cleansing clothes that require water, and the gentle cleansing wipes
that don't.
Good luck solving your mystery!
Nadya

Looking at drugstore.com I see that they have two products – the foaming
cleansing clothes that require water, and the gentle cleansing wipes
that don't.
Good luck solving your mystery!
Nadya

Looking at drugstore.com I see that they have two products – the foaming
cleansing clothes that require water, and the gentle cleansing wipes
that don't.
Good luck solving your mystery!
Nadya

"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote in message
news:etadnd06FZYRXjHfRVn–...@comcast.com...
Total Control has a wipe kind of facial cleanser cloth which doesn't need
water and a kind that comes in a plastic box, which foams up and does. There
are two different kinds to choose from, but I think they might have been
discontinued. I don't see them very often any more.
JN

"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote in message
news:etadnd06FZYRXjHfRVn–...@comcast.com...
Total Control has a wipe kind of facial cleanser cloth which doesn't need
water and a kind that comes in a plastic box, which foams up and does. There
are two different kinds to choose from, but I think they might have been
discontinued. I don't see them very often any more.
JN

"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote in message
news:etadnd06FZYRXjHfRVn–...@comcast.com...
Total Control has a wipe kind of facial cleanser cloth which doesn't need
water and a kind that comes in a plastic box, which foams up and does. There
are two different kinds to choose from, but I think they might have been
discontinued. I don't see them very often any more.
JN

"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote in message
news:etadnd06FZYRXjHfRVn–...@comcast.com...
Total Control has a wipe kind of facial cleanser cloth which doesn't need
water and a kind that comes in a plastic box, which foams up and does. There
are two different kinds to choose from, but I think they might have been
discontinued. I don't see them very often any more.
JN