Stilettos & Diapers

by Molly Wey

BlogHer· Family· Lake· North Carolina

Lake Living and Loving It.


When we found out we were moving to Charlotte last year, we were thrilled. It was somewhere we’d always talked about living, even though we didn’t know too much about the area. When we came to house hunt, we were drawn to the lake. So peaceful and beautiful, we could just envision relaxing family time there.

5 months later, we’re settled in our new home and we couldn’t be happier with our location. We’ve spent so much time already, making wakes or quietly rowing. The hubs laughs at the things I need for a day on the lake. It always includes a cute hat and sunnies, my new drink of choice, grapefruit Perrier, and my dry skin soother, Curél® Itch Defense® Lotion. 
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I love being on top of the water, but not in it so much. I have super dry skin and it’s a challenge all year. When I add the mix of being in pools and water in the summer, I get flare-ups of eczema. I’ve had to commit myself to moisturizing very frequently, especially as we spend time at the lake, our neighborhood pool and vacation at the beach later this year. The Curél® Itch Defense® Lotion is fragrance-free and has helped me tremendously with the itchiness I typically have. If you know eczema, you know that if you can stop scratching, you’re halfway there. 
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These sweet boys of mine love the water and jump in at any chance they get. The only problem is that Cooper has the same skin as I do. Luckily, Curél® Itch Defense® formula is safe for children and infants over 6 months old, so I lather him up right alongside me. 
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Family time is just so precious. Now that Cooper is in school, I realize how much we have to cherish those afternoons and weekends that we’re all together. Those smiles I get and the joy of watching are the best thing in life. 
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When I have time just to be with my family, the last thing I want to be worried about is itchiness, covering up red splotchiness, or dry skin. I’m thankful for finding Curél® Itch Defense® Lotion and the comfort it’s brought me. Having moisturized, flare-up free skin is exactly what I want when I’m in shorts and bathing suits in the summer. Relaxing on the lake should be just that! 
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Comments

  1. Linds says

    your boys are getting so grown up! I'm a Jergens girl for everyday lotion, but I used Curel when I was pregnant for all of that awful pregnancy itching 🙂 SO jealous you live on the lake! I'd DIE to live on our lakes but the real estate prices are astronomical around there since the lots are few and the demand is high.

  2. kellyr78 says

    I beat summer skin irritation by using SPF lotions and bug spray. If we get bit or burned we use Aloe or Anti-itch lotions to soothe our skin.

    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

  6. Natalie says

    I beat summer skin irritation by regularly applying lotion to my and my family's skin and using plenty of sunscreen and aloe vera.

  9. Tonya says

    I will have to try that Curel lotion. I don't really do anything for skin irritation but after reading this post I think I will get some sunscreen that I used one summer!

  11. Brittany says

    I try to beat that summer sun irritation by showering off after the lake and the pool and staying as moisturized as possible. I also chug as much H2O as possible! 🙂

  21. Lisa Brown says

    I slather on sunscreen and keep it lubricated; my skin is so dry, it can be unbearably itchy if I don't and too much sun exposure makes it worse.

  34. JC says

    I bring UV protection sun umbrella for all outdoor activities in case we can't find any shades to hide. And of course, the must have sunscreen.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  42. Lauren Eggers says

    We keep calamine lotion around incase of unavoidable itchies. We also have aloe for sunburns, and slather up in high SPF sunblock. I try to keep sunblock in the car, and a moisturizer for dry skin after a beach trip neyabenz(at)gmail(dot)com

  44. Sarah says

    i beat the irritable summer skin by changing out of my wet suits right away. i found out that bothers crue's skin just like it bothers mine 🙁

  52. Elle says

    I scrub with a loofah/body wash to keep my skin fresh and use a lot of lotion and aloe. I also make sure to apply sunscreen when going outdoors.

  56. AnnaZed says

    To me it's all about getting my skin nice and clean at the end of the day, then a moisturizing. With summer allergens an anti-ich moisturizer is a must.
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  60. peg42 says

    After taking a shower, my family and I use moisturizer daily. I have to try this Curel Lotion. It really sounds great.
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  84. Amy says

    oh my goodness you make Charlotte look AMAZING! I have an Aloe plant that I cut and apply to my skin after a long day of skin exposure, I also make sure to moisturize!

    periwinkleamy (at) gmail [dot] c o m

  92. crystalf says

    I use lots of suncreen on myself and my girls when we are going to be outside. Thank you!
    crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

  98. Kimberley Meier says

    Bath and Body Works lotions work fine for me to keep my skin happy in the summer, but for my daughter we use the Curel Itch Defense because she gets outbreaks of Eczema, the stuff is amazing!!

    momof3chaos at gmail dot com

  112. Lorena says

    I'm fortunate that I don't have many skin problems. But my husband suffers from very dry, itchy skin and nothing seems to help. So we are definitely going to give Curel a try.

  150. Janice Crespo says

    We usually use sunscreen while we are out in the sun. When we get inside, we usually apply aloe or cocoa butter but we will have to try out Curel's product since my grandson is showing signs of eczema and he does have sensitive skin.

  164. Birdie Bee says

    I beat summer skin irritation by staying out of the direct sun as much as possible but when I am in the sun, I use a great sunscreen and then lather my skin at night with lotion.

  170. Tamara says

    I use lotion and moisturizer to maintain healthy skin, and drink water often throughout the day.
    westiemks5 at yahoo dot com

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