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which store has No_Sting Skin Prep? plz help
March 28 2009 at 7:20 PM white (no login)

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hello
anyone know where I can find it, I tried to look for it at Wall Mart but they don't have this stuff.

my domes are losing the tackiness so fast since i haven't use the No_Sting Skin Prep and I got lots of scratch



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roakie
(Login roakie)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: which store has No_Sting Skin Prep? plz help March 28 2009, 9:26 PM


I buy mine from Hocks.com or Amazon.com


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Karen R. Painter
(Login kiagirl) which store has No Sting Skin Prep? plz help March 29 2009, 6:03 AM


You might also want to try ADW--that's American Diabetes Wholesale. The website is www.americandiabeteswholesale.com. They sell the box of 50 for under $14.00. A great price!


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caree
(Login caree) No sting wipes May 2 2009, 4:04 AM


Hey,
I bought the same ones that they sell at Brava for 16.99 and free shipping for a box of 50 on ebay. Not Bad.

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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!!



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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

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Found the No-Sting wipes CHEAP
June 22 2007 at 3:15 PM momXseven (Login momXseven)
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I couldn't get over that Barva sold these wipes for so much that I just had to look around and find them cheaper. Well I did $14.99 for 50ct box.
http://hocks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?...kw=4140612

I have bought from the company many times and have always had great service and wonderful prices. They only ship in the US.


The best price price I found for someone that ships internationally is $30.88, http://www.discountseniorsupply.com/eSho...tCode=8506
They also have a store on Amazon.com and sell it for the same price there.



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G.P.
(no login) Re: Found the No-Sting wipes CHEAP July 15 2007, 12:55 PM


Yes it makes no sense to get that kind of stuff from Brava. It has to be cheaper elsewhere and it could add up to quite a lot of difference in the long run. Given that I had numerous red weals and blisters from using Brava, I ended up by buying rather a lot of medical supplies.

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Alternative to Brava brand skin products
June 15 2007 at 8:11 PM Louise (no login)

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I have seen a few posts about using alternatives to the Brava skin products and was just hoping to get all the equivalents in one post for reference. I've been told to clean the system with pH neutral soap like Simple but what about substitutes for the prep wipes and how often do other people change the filters?



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livinonaprayer
(no login) Re: Alternative to Brava brand skin products June 26 2007, 6:36 PM


Don't know of a sub for dome cleaner or prep wipes, but heard you can sub Keri or Eucerin Calming Cream for lotion and baby shampoo for skin cleanser. Use a different filter for each day of week and rotate them. Mark each filter with day of week with a perm marker so that each filter has a week to dry out.



Seri_Flamehair
(Login Seri_Flamehair)
SENIOR MEMBER Dome clenser June 26 2007, 7:25 PM


Baby shampoo works nicely on the domes aswell.



diana
(Login Diana1978)
SENIOR MEMBER yup June 27 2007, 2:18 AM


Or you can lather up with dove soap and wash the domes with the lather.

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Substitutions for Brava Skin Care Package (Info Obtained from Brava Coach)
August 2 2007 at 1:43 PM livinonaprayer (no login)

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I talked with Brava Coach while using system about substitutions. She recommended the following:

Brava Cleanser (can substitute plain baby shampoo). Also, when REMOVING DOMES you can wash chest with a moisturing body wash (not perfumed). Before APPLYING DOMES use only the Brava cleanser or baby shampoo so that you will not have any residue. Allow skin to dry before applying no-sting prep wipes.

No-Sting Prep Wipes. NO substitution. Only a very small amount is needed. One wipe is sufficient for both breasts. Apply lightly (don't press too hard) in circular pattern to area where dome adhesive makes contact with skin. Allow skin to dry FULL 10 MINUTES before applying domes.

Antiseptic Dome Spray (not for skin). No substitution. Extends life of domes too. After removing domes clean with fingertips and lukewarm water only. Shake dry and place in rack and spray adhesive rims with dome cleanser. Let sit 5 - 15 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly and store domes back in rack to protect from dust and pet hair, etc.

Brava Lotion. Can substitute Eucerin Calming Cream or plain Keri lotion.

Do not press too hard on domes to achieve a seal, they will break down faster.

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Cuts,burns from suction - this might help!
February 17 2008 at 7:43 PM
Woolly Sheep (Login CeciliaSpasm)

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Hi,

I have a cheap pump (not a good brand) that I bought from Ebay. I've been using it alot just lately cos I want to get the noogleberry and then maybe BB. I've been getting a few burns, cuts and blisters from this and have been using an ointment called SNOWFIRE (it's available from Manor Pharmacy in the Uk among other places) and it's really good for healing these kind of cuts, almost overnight. Just thought I'd post this cos I have read alot about people sffering cuts and irritaton from suction devices. It's cheap as well and lasts ages!

Good Luck

Cecilia

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miracle healing cream!
May 20 2007 at 9:49 PM misskatherine (Login misskatherine)

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http://corium21.com/


i'm really excited about this new product that i got and i especially wanted to share it with you guys. i have only used this cream on my chest for less than a week and ALL of the scarring, blisters, welts and rashes have gone away! i can BARELY see them anymore and this also helped me prevent any future blistering.

i was always bummed out about the rashes and blisters i got from using brava that it made me dread putting them on so when i saw a link on this on the other brava blogspot i decided to give it a try. i was using neosporin, benadryl cream, hydrocortisone cream and none of them were doing anything. when i got corium 21 in the mail i was so excited to put it on and in just one day all the little bumps were gone and after 3 days the scarring was going away too. i usually don't like to advertise products unless it works and believe me, this thing works!! another tip i got off the other blog was to NOT take a shower before putting the brava on because it makes your skin dry and it causes more friction with the domes due to the suction which causes the blistering. i still use the skin prep because it gives an extra layer of protection and helps the domes stick to your skin. hope it works for you girls!




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Christina
(no login) Re: miracle healing cream! May 31 2007, 8:31 AM


I must confess I don't understand why taking a shower would make your skin dry. Maybe it's just me, but my skin does not feel drier after a shower, it actually feels softer and moister.




diana
(Login Diana1978)
SENIOR MEMBER depends May 31 2007, 12:10 PM


I guess it all depends on what you use in the shower and whether you have 'hard' or 'soft' water. just depends. i have been using a corticosteroid cream. its getting rid of all my marks. good luck!




misskatherine
(Login misskatherine) Re: miracle healing cream! June 1 2007, 1:42 AM


i'm sorry, i worded it wrong. showering does not make your skin dry but it does strip your skin of the natural oils your body works so hard to produce.

brava recommends that you shower right before you put the system on. i did that the first 3 weeks but caused me to get itchy rashes and blisters all over my chest. so i decided to try something different and not shower before putting the system on (btw, i shower every morning and apply the corium 21). since then, its been 3 weeks of doing this and i have not gotten a single rash or blister.

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Any Suggestions?
June 22 2009 at 7:29 PM Anet (no login)

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My cleaning products are almost empty; should I order from Brava? Is there something else I can use?
What are you guys using to clean the domes after wearing them for 12 hours. What are you guys using to clean your skin before putting on the domes?



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roakie
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Any Suggestions? June 22 2009, 7:51 PM


I have never repurchased the Brava products. I always wash the domes well with Johnson's baby shampoo (the original kind) and also wash my skin with it. The I put Eucerin calming lotion on my skin. If I have irritated skin, I use some Desitin. At my worst, I got what I believe was a fungal infection and I bought some over the counter anti-fungal cream that the pharmacist showed me. It cleared it all up in a week but until then, it was itchy, red and spreading. I still use the same domes so I have no fear that the silicone was unclean.
I used aloe vera gel now before I put the domes on and have quit using the non-stick pads. The aloe works really well. Smear it on, let it dry, and the domes stick on just fine. (Someone else suggested the aloe a while back so it was not my original idea!)



J.J.
(no login) Re: Any Suggestions? June 23 2009, 3:06 AM


I use pretty much any soap (liquid or bar) to wash the domes after wearing that I would use to wash myself. It doesn't seem to reduce the sticky at all.

I don't wash my chest before putting the domes on. I do use the aloe vera gel though. I apply a thin layer of the aloe gel and let it dry a few minutes. In the morning I wash the domes and take a shower. I have never had any skin problems aside from the usual redness from the pressure of the silicone rims. That goes away completely in a few hours. Occasionally I use a little bit of hydrocortisone cream on the red areas if they seem worse than usual or feel itchy when I take the domes off.



trigger
(Login tr1gger) Re: Any Suggestions? June 23 2009, 3:39 PM


I second johnsons wash (but think anything simple will do) and aloe vera. I treated my rash the same as Roakie, nothing worked till I discovered the antifungal. the skin prep pads are gross and itchy!!! I wish I'd stopped using them sooner. If I ever ripped off the domes early in the morning because I wanted to sleep on my side, my skin felt dreadful and sticky. Aloe has changed everything.



Anet
(no login) Re: Any Suggestions? June 23 2009, 6:07 PM


Thank you guys very much for the suggestions.



roakie
(Login roakie)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: Any Suggestions? June 23 2009, 9:07 PM


Trigger, I have to thank you for mentioning the antifungal cream several weeks ago. I never would have thought of that but I, too, had "something" that was different than your standard rash. It was spreading, itchy, and looked awful.



Rox3
(no login) Re: Any Suggestions? June 24 2009, 11:28 PM


Instead of the no-sting prep pads, someone on this forum used 100% pure aloe vera gel. I got that from the pharmacy and it worked great for me. It was only $3.99 instead of the very expensive prep pads. Also, baby shampoo to clean the domes and Aveeno 100% natural body lotion after taking the domes off. I got all these same ideas from the Brava coach too when I had a huge rash from the brava products. I still have all my products and they're almost full because they were too harsh for me!

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Tips for saving $$ on Brava Domes and Products
March 21 2009 at 10:57 PM Nyah (no login)

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Hi Ladies,


My name is Nyah. I would like to share my budgeting tips for Brava with you. I am no expert however, through trial and error, and many hours of research, I have discovered ways to minimize the expense on Brava Domes and Products. I am in Philadelphia Pa. USA, but most of the alternatives should be available in Pharmacies, Supermarkets, and via on-line.

Brava Dome Cleansing Antiseptic Spray

#1. You don't HAVE to buy this, it could get costly. The Brava DVD and Maunal states that you may use Baby Shampoo or Ivory soap. Use IVORY SOAP. It cost about $2.00 for a pack of 3 bars that should last you more than 10 weeks, considering you ONLY use them to wash your DOMES. For me, the spray cost about $30.00 (including the shipping). I also needed to order more before the end of the 10 weeks. So thats $60.00.


No Sting Skin Prep Wipes

#2. Please, please PLEASE.... you don't NEED to buy this. This product cost $50.00 for 50 wipes... thats not even enough for 8 weeks. So you already know at minimum you must spend $100.00 during a 10 week session.... but who just does 10 weeks with Brava???? This is EXPENSIVE. One time I ordered the wipes but ran out before they got delivered to my home. I called and spoke to the Brava Rep. She told me to buy 100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel and use it until the Skin Prep Wipes arrived. I got the package 4 days later. I've used the wipes (because I paid for them). However, I'm on my 2nd session (8 weeks in) and since week #1 I've used FRUIT OF THE EARTH 100% ALOE VERA GEL 240z. It cost me less than $5.00 and I have more than 1/3 of the bottle left. You can also use it as a shaving gel (which I do sometimes), so thats 2 for 1, lol. If you insist on using the wipes, you can find them on line for under $20.00 and sometimes cheaper. Make sure they are EXACTLY the same brand you are using and contains NO ALCOHOL. This goes for the Aloe Vera Gel as well, it must be ALCOHOL FREE!!!! You can apply a generous amount around your breast (just like the wipes) and it dries sticky in about 10mins. Just make sure you're completely dry. It holds the seal great if not better in my opinion!!


Brava Breast Wash and Lotion

#3. Only used it for 2 weeks. this was simply too drying to my skin, in result I develped a TERRIBLE rash. So bad I had to stop wearing the system for 3 days. During the 3 days I was instructed to stop using the Brava Wash and Lotion. I switched to AVEENO DAILY MOISTURIZING BODY WASH and BODY LOTION. Only use the DAILY MOISTURIZING, even if other Aveeno products have the collodial oatmeal in them. I have used scented and unscented, both are fine. A big bottle of each total around $20.00. I have replaced my regular body wash and lotion with this product (love the way it moisturizes my skin all day). Use the Aveeno products only AFTER you take off your domes. Prior to Dome wear, wash your breasts with Johnson & Johnson BABY SHAMPOO. It can be used to clean your domes if you run out of Ivory Soap or Cleasing Spray. It gives some moisture to the breast without oils. It may help those who experince lots of itching during wear. A large bottle can be found for under $4.00. I can't tell you how much $$ you will save if you switch (I never bought more of the brava brand products), I just thought it was a helpful tip. I haven't had a problem with a rash since.



Brava Domes

#4. You wanna hold on to your domes as long as possible. Washing them and storing them daily is a must. But soon you may find you don't hold a seal or may see decrease in swelling. Time to get more Domes right?????? Try this before you do..... switch the domes. Place the R on the Left breast and the L onto the Right breast. The white clouds or any other indications of worn domes show mostly around the armpit areas. Switching the domes will place the worn part in the center of the chest. The better part of the domes are now around the armpits. I got a better seal and more swelling. By the way, a brava coach gave me this tip. She knew I needed new domes. They were on back order and I really didn't have $300.00 (double ouch...lol!). She gave me the tip to buy me some time until I could afford new ones. I've started a new session with those same worn domes (I'm in my 2nd Brava session, 8 weeks in). I am about to purchase another set, but thats only because I'm growing out of them. I need DEEPER Domes now. YES LADIES, I am GROWING. 2 1/2 inches and counting!!!



By using these tips, I saved about $460.00 at minimum. Good Luck Ladies and I hope this information is helpful.



xoxo

NYAH



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CousinRose
(Login CousinRose) Re: Tips for saving $$ on Brava Domes and Products March 22 2009, 12:00 AM


You are a genious!!! Thank you so much for those tips I am in week 12 on my first cycle and I really want to do another one later. However it's really expensive for me to order over seas, my currency is extremly low, and I don't have Brava in my country.

I will soon run out of my roll-on prep and I am so glad it is possible to use aloe vera gel instead. And the tip on using the domes on the opposite breast could save me to buy another set of domes for next cycle. (Another set of domes costs me now twice the prize I paid for the entire system).

Thank you so much and congratulations on your 2 and a half inch
Rose

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New member with concerns
January 12 2009 at 2:06 AM Vee (Login Vee77)

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Hi I am new to this forum but have been reading other posts for some time. I have found this very helpful. I have been using Brava for 5 weeks now and reasonably happy with progress. My problem is that am running out of no sting wipes. I try to connect with the brava website to order more but it (the website)seems to have vanished. I live in Australia and so our Brava distributor is in NZealand. This seems a bit strange. Could someone tell me if they are still operating in NZ and also if it is necessary to use the wipes before placing on the domes. many thanks



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roakie
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: New member with concerns January 12 2009, 6:39 AM


Hi, Vee,

I don't know anything about Brava in New Zealand, but I order the No-Sting prep wipes from Amazon.com and they are much cheaper. I doubt you have to use the wipes, but they do form a protective barrier for the skin and I also think they help the domes to stick. I, myself, have not tried using the domes without them because I am afraid my skin might get a rash or torn or some such thing. I did make a mistake and order the regular skin prep wipes once, and they were not nearly as protective or smooth in application. They smelled just like rubbing alcohol. It has been my experience that Brava charges and arm and a leg for their products. I also have quit using the antiseptic dome cleaner and simply rinse the domes in warm water after use, wash the silicone rims with basic baby shampoo, rinse again and set them to dry.


Here is the US site. I haven't looked to see about shipping to New Zealand
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url...es&x=0&y=0


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Vee
(no login) thanks January 14 2009, 12:01 PM


Thanks for your help Roakie


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topazblue
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: New member with concerns January 21 2009, 1:27 AM


Hi Vee

When I was using Brava, I ordered my skinprep wipes from here, you might want to check if their prices are still competitive:

http://stores.ebay.com.au/USA-Healthcare-Solutions

I couldn't find anywhere in Oz that sells them. I tried alternative methods but this was the best for me. After 1 year of using brava I had no growth but at least I didn't have any scars.

Also you may find that customs will open the pack before you receive them.