Carrington started this discussion ·
I have VERY dry skin and being a dark sister if I go without lotion or oils on my skin (especially my legs) I get very dry chaffed skin. It just doesn't look cute dancing with severe ash on your legs..Any suggestions how to at least tone this down with being too slippery on the pole?
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So I have insanely dry skin and this might be too much to deal with, but it helps me! Exfoliating REALLY well in the shower is a must. I also have 100% glycerine, it's used in almost all moisturizers but there's no oil! I will rub that in all over and kinda hang out for about 5-10 minutes and then go shower it off. It leaves my skin really soft but not slippery. Some girls use glycerine moisturizer before pole and it helps them, but this works better for me. Corn huskers lotion works the same way, but I couldn't deal with the smell. The more you can really work the glycerine in, the better. So I spend a bit of time working it into the skin, especially places like knees and elbows, so that it absorbs really well. Then wash off the excess! This keeps me pretty soft for about a day or so
Thank you Lucca..I will look into that!
My method is sort of similar to Lucca's. (I can advocate the excellence of glycerine as I use it in my natural beauty routine from time to time.) I exfoliate as well at least once per week but you may need more or less. If I do it too much it takes off my self tanner (I'm the opposite of you - pasty white!) :P I don't always exfoliate in the shower. Instead I do dry brushing because it is so beneficial for stimulating blood flow and removing toxins. For moisture I give myself a massage of warm virgin coconut oil up to daily, sometimes every few days - again can vary for you. I let the oil soak in for 10 minutes or longer while I brush my teeth, get my clothes out, etc and then hop in the shower. I use a gentle soap to get off any excess oil but the moisture has absorbed into the skin at this point and you won't need any lotions or oils when you get out of the shower. Works like a charm and has really healing properties.
Dry brushing is amazing o_O
luvlee ·
I always was sliding because I was dry as well. I didn't understand why I was slipping because I had not used lotions or oils. This is a misconception that everyone needs to stay away from lotions. Dry skin will make you slide badly. When I figured that out, I tried and I have been set ever since and had no issues or no days when I just couldn't practice because I was sliding. It is good stuff. I use the medium in Spring-Summer and the ultra in the Fall- Winter.
I use glycerin also. Available in CVS and Walgreens stores in an all vegetable source for a couple of dollars. The key is not to pole right away. And yes, you REALLY have to rub it in. I use the exfoliating scrubby gloves for that. Being a guy, I don't *totally* shave the leg hairs off completely, but just trim them down with a buzz shaver 4-5 times a year. That reduces slickness and also makes sweat from bike riding less salty and itchy. Glycerin is perfect for moisturizing and reducing stubble prickles, too! Joel Lessing ("Poledancefan")
Thanks for all the feedback.Luvlee..i heard that about dry skin too..do you use the on your skin only before pole or more often?
Vdub ·
Oakmama I have the same problem. I use corn husker's lotion before I pole, but it doesn't prevent the ashy look. Between corn huskers and dry hands, I leave class with an all over ashy look (not a good look for a black woman)! I'm going to try some of these remedies. Thanks ladies!
DEW POINT! It was like an epiphany moment for me! Spray it on at the beginning of your pole session, rub it in by rubbing your legs together, don't get it on your hands! In deepest dry winter I sometimes find I need to reapply a couple of times. I'm thinking of moving up from "Light" to "medium" strength this year!
Have you tried "Pole Physics"? it's a moisturiser you can use every day after showering. Personally, I didn't get on with it, but I know some people really like it.
Im going to try this ..but what do I do about this ashy look without using oils? If i use lotion before I pole Ill slip..will the dewpoint counteract that?
Vdub ·
I tried Pole Physics and it didn't do anything for me. I'm not surprised that both and vegetable glycerin seem to work for a lot of people. is basically glycerin and water so maybe you can try making your own and adjusting the water content. Oakmama maybe you can use the (or make our own) before poling to help you stick to the pole and then use some of the other things discussed for overall moisture. That's what I plan to do.
RedFox ·
The application and removal of glycerin sounds like a really great idea. Also, if you want to make your own version of glycerin based , check out liveituppolefitness.ca? .com...? ONe of the two. There is a recipe to make your own, which is great because you can vary the recipe to suit your needs. I used it when I did a show on steel scaffolding poles and it was a life saver. Possibly literally. :P
luvlee ·
You can use for a regular moisturizer, if that is what you mean. I spray it all over my body like lotion. I would use a lighter one for every day. I also recommend a good sugar scrub for your body.
luvlee ·
Also, I have been wearing Scentsy Layers body butter and I. Can pole done with it. I don't use a lot when I will be poling and you can not pole right away with the body butter.
Vdub ·
@RedFox where is the recipe? I checked the site and couldnt' find it?
HEy REdfox and Vdub..i just found the recipe..Im all about the DIY here's the link http://www.liveituppolefitness.com/grip-enhancer-solution-dry-skin/ i wonder if I can use rubbing alcohol instead of vodka..
You can get Glycerin at CVS for $3.99
Vdub ·
Thanks Oakmama!
RedFox ·
Oakmama Beat me to the punch. Looks like you got it. :)
so i made this concoction..i used rubbing alcohol instead of vodka..I was still slippery on the pole..dang knee pit grip is driving me crazy..but over all the ash has reduced a lot!
Vdub ·
Oakmama you got rid of the ash by using the concoction right before you pole or do you use it everyday after showering? Getting rid of the ash would be HUGE for me...lol. As for the knee pit grip, it's hard, but I do have one tip: SQUEEZE THE BOOTY LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! It makes you push your hips forward and it helps a lot. I have a bit of trouble remembering so I sometimes ask my teacher to say it loud while I'm trying to do any type of knee grip. Try it ;)
Hey Vdub...ive been using it everyday..I just spray it on after my shower...If im planning on poling later in the day I don't use anything else on my skin. Do not put this on right before you pole or you will slip. This needs to be absorbed in your skin! Also I think it helps cut down on the ash over time..dry skin needs to absorb moisture. I also will be making my own sugar scrub.of brown sugar, vitamin e oil and olive oil..that should help with the dryness too..Thanks for the knee pit tip...I will try that and let you know if that helps out..it does help when i do that in my plank..so Ill try it.
