BioFreeze side effect
 

I am getting very dry skin on my toes and tops of my feet where I spray biofreeze and use a fan all the time on it. I have avoided using any lotions and moisturizers afraid it would irritate my feet. You know, skin absorbs everything and lotions have perfumes and my feet are really getting dry.

Do you all use lotions on your feet without problems?? Trying to figure out what to use.

Hi Stacy,
I do not use Biofreeze but I do have very dry skin on my toes and underside of my feet. I have been using Eucerine Complete Repair lotion for dry, rough skin. I try to use this everyday, applying in the evening before bed. If I miss a day I can usually feel a difference
when I wear shoes or socks. The lotion is fragrance-free and contains 5% Urea. So far I have not experienced any problems with this lotion, just some relief from the awful dryness.

Please take a look at your inactive ingredients on that spray...

Since Biofreeze reformulated its products, your bottle may be different from this:

Polysorbate is a surfactant, and may defat the skin.
SD alcohol is denatured alcohol, and as such is very drying to skin with frequent application. It removes the natural fats and oils that keep the skin supple. (it also kills bacteria and fungi).

I've never used the spray, but I have no problems with the gel form. But then I don't use it every day either.

No problems with the gel and I use it everyday and have for years. But never on my feet or toes or underside of my feet. I'm not certain that you should be using a fan along with the Biofreeze.

A fan is the only way biofreeze works for me. I dont use it everyday, especially in the winter, but more in the warmer months.

I will look for a moisture lotion and hope it doesn't cause any other problems.

thanks

DW swears by Udder Cream.

I can attest that it does have a light smell/odor, but is not 'scented' (What self-respecting cow would want scented udders?) :rolleyes:

Doc

Hei
I was recomennded this very good moisturizing lotion from my dermatologist:

AMLACTIN. It is dermatologist recomended. It is perfect for moisturizing your legs and feet daily. It also has gently exfoliating action,but safe.
It also have Magnesium in it.
It costs around $ 17.00 at WalMart Pharmacy, a little more at general pharmacies.

For extra pampering and extra nice smoth heels, I use, and will recomend:
DRY HEEL ELIMINATOR. by "be natural" frofessional formula. You can buy it at Sally"s.

This was of caouse only regarding moisturizing and possibly beuty concerns.

For theraupeutic and pain relief for us neuropathy sufferers, there are all the different therapeutic creams, medicated and non medicated. There are the very effective pain relieving compounded prescription cream I use it in between doses of oral medication for symptom relief.

Best wishes
Synnove.

Made me chuckle! I have also used Udder Cream in the past. It seemed to work
quite well. Quilter's use it to relieve sore fingers, also Bag Balm(used on cow's udders), which is quite greasy, but works very well also.
CeCe.

Used bag balm on our milking cows. Wonderful stuff even though I was young and no problem then with skin on hands and fingers. :winky: Biofreeze is a cold therapy.

Hi Kitt,

When I first started hand-quilting I learned about bag balm from a seasoned quilter. I did not realize what the intended use was for, so went looking for it at the pharmacy. After a few puzzled looks from the staff I was directed to a farm supply store by an employee that grew up on a dairy farm.:icon_redface:
We live and learn. It truly is remarkable at healing! CeCe.