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Brava Body Lotion
August 17 2009 at 6:20 PM Jenny (no login)
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Hey there!
I am currently at 6 weeks using the Brava system. I am using the Brava body lotion, and it helps reduce the redness on my skin, but I am thinking I want to try another lotion to help with the irritation and itchiness. Is there anyone out there who could recommend another body lotion I can use that works?
Also, does anyone know if I can use something else besides the Antiseptic Dome Cleanser? Brava's Skin-Care Kit is incredibly expensive ($100), and if there is a inexpensive alternative, I'd really like to use that.
Thx!!
Author Reply
Rox3
(no login) Re: Brava Body Lotion August 18 2009, 12:22 AM
You can use the 100% Aloe Vera gel (Fruit of the Earth brand - no alcohol). You get it behind the pharmacy for about $4 instead of the no-sting pads. Also, use the Aveeno body lotion which is much easier on the skin. The Brava stuff was too harsh. You can do a search out here on body products to get more ideas.
CousinRose
(Login CousinRose) Re: Brava Body Lotion August 18 2009, 4:32 PM
I have never used any skin products from Brava apart from the prep roll on (same as the wipes) and I have very sensitive skin. As long as I don't shower just before putting the domes on or right after I take them off I have no skin problems. We are all different in what method and products work best for us. I use no lotion.
I use baby shampoo to wash the domes after I use them and I am on my second cycle and they are still sticky and in good condition.
J.J.
(no login) Re: Brava Body Lotion August 19 2009, 4:45 AM
I sometimes used hydrocortisone cream after taking the domes off. It helped a lot with itchiness. Other than that I never used a cream after taking the domes off. Recently my skin seems to have gotten used to this state of affairs (I am in week 26 almost). I haven't used any creams in a while.
Some women talk about using desitin, or some sort of diaper paste in the morning, to calm down the red itchiness. I never tried it, but it seems like it might help.
Jenny
(no login) 1% Hydrocortisone? August 19 2009, 5:39 AM
Thx for your reply!! I'm using a 1% hydrocortisone spray for the itchiness but it doesn't really work. I talked to a Brava specialist yesterday and she suggested Aveeno anti-itch body lotion, so I am going to try that.
Other than that, I am really sick of having slightly raised irritated and red surfaces on my skin. I want to take a break from Brava, but at the same time, I really DO NOT want to miss a day or two. Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I use Noogleberry when I take a break from Brava?
I have Noogleberry but I don't like it b/c the manual pump exhausts my hands. My hands are really tired from pumping that thing! That, and the domes dont' really stay on my skin.
Any advice is appreciated
molehills
(no login) Re: Brava Body Lotion August 19 2009, 1:56 PM
I never used the Brava kit. I use Aquaphor healing ointment for red places and then put Aloe vera gel all over...this is really soothing and cooling. This combination really keeps things calmed down. If there's a spot where the edge of domes is really irritating I use a blister bandage for a while (for instance in the middle sternum area). I find that after a while the skin gets used to Brava and less irritated.
To clean domes I use an anti-bacterial foaming handwash. I used to use baby shampoo which was fine. I wash my chest with anti-bacterial wash before putting on the no-sting skin prep wipes (which you can buy online much cheaper than Brava sells them for).
Tina
(no login) Re: Brava Body Lotion August 19 2009, 3:52 PM
The Brava coach recommended Eucerin Calming Cream
August 17 2009 at 6:20 PM Jenny (no login)
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Hey there!
I am currently at 6 weeks using the Brava system. I am using the Brava body lotion, and it helps reduce the redness on my skin, but I am thinking I want to try another lotion to help with the irritation and itchiness. Is there anyone out there who could recommend another body lotion I can use that works?
Also, does anyone know if I can use something else besides the Antiseptic Dome Cleanser? Brava's Skin-Care Kit is incredibly expensive ($100), and if there is a inexpensive alternative, I'd really like to use that.
Thx!!
Author Reply
Rox3
(no login) Re: Brava Body Lotion August 18 2009, 12:22 AM
You can use the 100% Aloe Vera gel (Fruit of the Earth brand - no alcohol). You get it behind the pharmacy for about $4 instead of the no-sting pads. Also, use the Aveeno body lotion which is much easier on the skin. The Brava stuff was too harsh. You can do a search out here on body products to get more ideas.
CousinRose
(Login CousinRose) Re: Brava Body Lotion August 18 2009, 4:32 PM
I have never used any skin products from Brava apart from the prep roll on (same as the wipes) and I have very sensitive skin. As long as I don't shower just before putting the domes on or right after I take them off I have no skin problems. We are all different in what method and products work best for us. I use no lotion.
I use baby shampoo to wash the domes after I use them and I am on my second cycle and they are still sticky and in good condition.
J.J.
(no login) Re: Brava Body Lotion August 19 2009, 4:45 AM
I sometimes used hydrocortisone cream after taking the domes off. It helped a lot with itchiness. Other than that I never used a cream after taking the domes off. Recently my skin seems to have gotten used to this state of affairs (I am in week 26 almost). I haven't used any creams in a while.
Some women talk about using desitin, or some sort of diaper paste in the morning, to calm down the red itchiness. I never tried it, but it seems like it might help.
Jenny
(no login) 1% Hydrocortisone? August 19 2009, 5:39 AM
Thx for your reply!! I'm using a 1% hydrocortisone spray for the itchiness but it doesn't really work. I talked to a Brava specialist yesterday and she suggested Aveeno anti-itch body lotion, so I am going to try that.
Other than that, I am really sick of having slightly raised irritated and red surfaces on my skin. I want to take a break from Brava, but at the same time, I really DO NOT want to miss a day or two. Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I use Noogleberry when I take a break from Brava?
I have Noogleberry but I don't like it b/c the manual pump exhausts my hands. My hands are really tired from pumping that thing! That, and the domes dont' really stay on my skin.
Any advice is appreciated
molehills
(no login) Re: Brava Body Lotion August 19 2009, 1:56 PM
I never used the Brava kit. I use Aquaphor healing ointment for red places and then put Aloe vera gel all over...this is really soothing and cooling. This combination really keeps things calmed down. If there's a spot where the edge of domes is really irritating I use a blister bandage for a while (for instance in the middle sternum area). I find that after a while the skin gets used to Brava and less irritated.
To clean domes I use an anti-bacterial foaming handwash. I used to use baby shampoo which was fine. I wash my chest with anti-bacterial wash before putting on the no-sting skin prep wipes (which you can buy online much cheaper than Brava sells them for).
Tina
(no login) Re: Brava Body Lotion August 19 2009, 3:52 PM
The Brava coach recommended Eucerin Calming Cream