Posted by prodgirl on December 13, 2004, at 2:50:26
In reply to Re: Lithium skin problems (Barbara) » prodgirl, posted by barbaracat on December 13, 2004, at 1:29:51
Very insightful - just what I expected! I'm 30 and still a bit zit prone :( I'm an Aveda girl, which means the products are supposed to be all natural and organic. It's the only thing that made my skin "normal" - I'm fair skinned with ginger hair. I travel an obscene amount for work, and a different water in a different city every day just wreaked havoc on my skin. I exfoliate every day, but I will look into something with a little more punch. I'm with you on the water - I drink about 12 glasses a day, especially with the Lithium. I started drinking 8oz of Gatorade as well, to keep the electrolytes up.
One thing that I have used for the past three years which is now really coming into mainstream is tea tree oil. I apply it straight to my skin with a cotton ball. It used to take care of those closed pore bumps very well. Smells great, good to mix in with moisturizer. Most women are agasp at putting oil directly on their faces-looks like we are ahead of the game.
I will definately try the yogurt and vitamins. I want to hold off on the dermatolgist for a while, like you said. I've only been on Lithium for a short time, although, long enough for the annoying side effects to kick my rear. I should have full blood work done after the new year to check my Ts.
Again, thank you!
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