Reddit mentions: The best first aid oinments

I would like to preface this by saying this is what I would do for me personally knowing what I know now about my own skin. If I were making suggestions for someone else I think this list would be very very different.

Under $50:

Heimish All Clean Balm [$17]

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion [$11]

CeraVe Healing Ointment [$9]

Australian Gold Tinted Sunscreen [$13]

This particular budget was actually a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. I prioritized Sunscreen first, because that is an important product to me and it is a product that was difficult to find something I was happy using every day. I picked the cleanser next because I knew it was going to be pricey at this budget. I really think oil cleansing has done wonders for my skin. I especially like balms. I find them much easier to use. I occasionally like to use a straight oil, but on a daily basis using something with an emulsifier is just more practical. In reality if I had to stick to this budget all the time, I would probably sub out the Heimish for an emulsifying cleansing oil like Kose or the Simple one. I just haven't used either of those yet, I wasn't comfortable substituting that for the sake of this exercise.

I don't think I would be totally happy with this routine long term. It's not as hydrating as I tend towards and it doesn't have any actives. The CeraVe lotion is nice, but I wouldn't LOVE using it. I picked this over the CeraVe cream because I find that the cream does not actually sink into my skin. It's nice over other thinner formulas, but it tugs at my skin uncomfortably if used on its own.

Under $100

Heimish All Clean Balm [$17]

Stridex Maximum Acne Medication Pads [$4]

Dear, Klairs Supple Proparation Facial Toner [$22]

Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution [$15]

Holika Holika Skin and Good Cera Super Cream [$17] (this is discontinued, but as long as it's $17 at Amazon or CVS where I bought it I will probably keep using it)

Jojoba Oil [$8 @ Trader Joe's]

CeraVe Healing Ointment [$3] [Travel Size]

Australian Gold Tinted Sunscreen [$13]

TBH this is making me realize how much money I actually spend on my routine. GEEZ I DIDN'T NEED THIS TODAY. Essentially I just took out the CeraVe lotion and added my HG Hydrating/Moisturizing Layers. The Klairs seems like so much of a splurge here, but it really truly is one of my favorite products to use. It is very hydrating and soothing to me. I also added the Stridex because it's cheap, effective, easy to use and this is one active I know I can tolerate if I keep up my hydration/moisturization.

I think the CeraVe Healing Ointment is a true workhorse and I would never be with out it, BUT I don't actually use very much of it. I mean I bought my first 3 oz. tube 9 months ago and I don't think I've even used half of it. With the smaller budget it makes more sense to get a bigger tube because it can be SUCH a multitasker, but since I have a few more items in the way of "moisturizing" here, I would probably purchase a very small tube of the ointment (mostly for my lips and the corners of my nose) and also incorporate Jojoba Oil. I love Jojoba for cleansing and for mixing into other products. My very chapped lips also DRINK UP oils like no one's business.

I am ashamed to say this routine is still short of some things I use pretty frequently, but I would still be happy with it. It has everything I actually need.

Under $200:

Heimish All Clean Balm [$17]

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser [$15]

Stridex Maximum Acne Medication Pads [$4]

Stratia Soft Touch AHA [$14]

Dear, Klairs Supple Proparation Facial Toner [$22]

Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution [$15]

Stratia Rewind [$16]

Stratia Liquid Gold [$24]

Holika Holika Skin and Good Cera Super Cream [$17]

Jojoba Oil [$8 @ Trader Joe's]

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm [$15]

CeraVe Healing Ointment [$3] [Travel Size]

Raw Honey [$7ish]

Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask [$5]

Australian Gold Tinted Sunscreen [$13]

Again these all the same products as before. The three additions I use frequently are the LRP B5, Stratia Liquid Gold, and Stratia Rewind. The Raw Honey and the Queen Helene are masks that I know work for me and are fun to use. I very rarely use the honey buy itself, but it is lovely as a mask mixed with the Klairs (thanks to u/LGBTQBBQ for that tip). I've also included the Stratia Soft Touch here because it is on my list to try. I'm pretty sensitive to actives and I think a 10% Mandelic is something I could handle.

I actually really enjoyed having to think about my routine like this. I really thought I had paired down my routine quite a bit and I suppose I have, but even the $200 budget would not be enough to repurchase everything I use on a monthly basis. This (mostly) doesn't even include things I want to try or things I have around just in case or just because. Realistically I would have a couple more wash off masks, and eye cream (even though it is not at all necessary imo), at least one other kind of sunscreen, and maybe one or two other moisturizers.

But I guess I'm that kind of extra bitch.

...and like its a hobby right? It's ok to spend money on a hobby.

At least that is what I'll tell myself.

Always recommend the cera ve SA renewal cleanser. It’s amazing and events your skin and brightens it. I actually use the SA renewal body wash, you get a lot and I can use it on my face as well. The Cera Ve SA body lotion is also love, sometimes I use it on my face. Makes body super smooth, these two are dream team.

I think the dream routine:

Am:

• cera ve SA acid cleanser
  
• Son&Parks Beauty Water Toner
  
• niod multi-molecular HA serum 15 types of HA.
  
• stratias liquid gold
  
• shishoedo mineral uv gel SPF50++++
  
  Pm:
  
• Sunday Riley Blue moon cleansing balm Blue Tansy for redness OR if you like oils, KOSE softymo SPEEDY cleansing oil
  
• cera ve SA cleanser with Clarisonic
  
• biologique Recherche pm400 or regular p50 toner or cheaper alternative tarte knockout tingle treatment
  
• niode HA serum
  -melazepam 20% important and alternate between this and Retin a, but not everyone can handle either of these. But it goes to say these are anti-aging power horses
  
• Holy Snails Sauce Di Mois in Hangbang/spooky shark or whatever works for you.
  
• an oil, Squalene, seabuckthorn, rosehip, jojoba, rotate what works.
  
• an occlusive, like embroliysse concentrated lait creme , cera ve healing ointment , skinfix 12 hour miracle ointment All of these are better than basic Vaseline or squalor.
  
  Great products:
  
  
• to 10% lactic acid in spheres
  
• skinceutics vitamin c in feurlic acid (super $, results worthy).
  
• timeless vit c serum (affordable)
  
• to 30% bha peel
  
• avene Blue Tansy Oil (knockoff of lapis Blue Tansy Oil for $12 vs $72) helps redness/moisturizes
  
• dr. Jart cicapair serum for redness
  
• Dr. Jart ceramidin serum plus the cream (use together for best results on rebuilding skin barrier if using actives).
  
• hada labo HA lotion/milky lotion or Hada Labo premium HA lotion (more moisture, not great for warmer months).
  Benton snail bee essence (the masks, steam pacts, everything..)
  
• peter Thomas Roth pumpkin enzyme mask (great chemical exfoliating and physical exfoliate mask that works)
  
• niod flavonne mud mask (super detoxing good for congested skin)
  
• kanebo soap powder (good ph, enzyme powered soap powder)
  
• aquaring ampoule mask (good ab face mask)
  
• Paula’s choice bha liquid
  
• cosrx bha blackhead liquid
  
• cosrx aha whitehead liquid
  
  Just a few products to think about. I am by no way saying jump and add any of these to your routine instantly. I’ve looked around and found a lot of, what I’d consider to be talked about products and decided to make it easier and list them for you.
  
  
  I think a basic SA cleanser like cera ve would be a good place to start, a good spf that is non-irritating. Find a moisturizing Oil thst your skin likes and then maybe start trying actives. Don’t go jumping in until you find a routine that calms your skin and that your skin really likes. Then start testing the waters with maybe azelic acid like melazepem (strongest you can get in us is on amazon) or vitamin c. Possible acid peel pads. We kind of have to know your skin type and current routine. Things that have worked and have not, and what you want out of a new skin routine— in order to give you better direction.

Nivea face cream or Pond's cold cream (my favorite!) are great affordable options.

Besides that,

• Weleda skin food is incredibly hydrating, full of essential oils, and smells amazing. It's a cult favorite.
  
  
• Neutrogena's gel cream is naturally formulated, has a great texture, and is great for being moisturizing without being oily.
  
  
• Aveeno Active Naturals is great for balancing out combination skin- it's really light.
  
  
• People might recommend Burt's Bees but I just want to add that personally, I didn't find the price worth it- it's good for keeping acne at bay, but it's not super moisturizing and doesn't help get rid of acne already present. Of course, it might work really well for you, especially if you've got sensitive skin!
  
  
• Bag Balm was used for cow udders until people co-opted it for their dry skin. Fuckin' weird, but who cares as long as it works?
  
  
• Aquaphor is a cult favorite here in the states.
  
  
• Kiss My Face is a great option for moisturizing on the go (although idk how you feel about spray moisturizers- they scare me).
  
  A random super cheap trick is to cleanse with coconut oil. It can be a great, moisturizing cleanser, but it's not for everyone. Not a moisturizer, but if you're acne-prone these are amazing, especially right after the gym. Really helps to prevent dirt and sweat from building up. I don't know what the water is like in Denmark, but I've heard of French models using this instead of tap water.
  
  Sucks about the CeraVe- they don't tell you how frustrating and costly taking good care of your skin will be. As always, don't hesitate to go to a dermatologist (I don't know how insurance works in Denmark)- they are fantastic with recommendations (and sometimes will give you free samples!) since it's their job. Anyway, whew! Good luck & hope this helps!
  
  
  

Ok, ready yourself for product review bombardment! Also, I thought a fun Christmas idea this year would be to give stockings to my close girlfriends with my favorite new products I've tried out this year.

Tend Skin Aftershave - I actually just recommended this product on the post asking about razor bumps. I will never go without this product again in my life. MY GOD it burns! And it smells like pure rubbing alcohol, but it delivers as promised. I've been using in conjuctions with...

Cerave Renewing SA Cream - I use this all over my body because I get crazy razor bumps AND I have keratosis pilaris (chicken skin) on top of a thyroid problem (so I get dry as the desert skin).

Aquaphor - I realize for some people this is an obvious, but I've always had chapped lips, nonstop, and this seems to be keeping them moisturized better than anything I've tried. It's also helping with my psoriasis on my elbow, when I remember to apply.

Stila Stay All Day Lipstick - I don't know who this stays all day on. I can't even make it to lunch without being lipstick-less. Do I need to set it with something?? I've tried applying different amounts to see if that changes the outcome but nope. Sadness.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - This one I'm kind of on the fence about. I don't hate it. It hasn't broken me out. It's not oxidizing. I still have a nice enough complexion when I take it off at night. But there's just something...thick? pore-y? about it. When I look at myself close up, I see 'bad skin' instead of flawless finish that I want to see...And I don't even feel like I really have bad skin, so much as I just have dry skin.

Shea Moisture Intensive Hydration Shampoo/Conditioner - sigh. I wanted to like this. I needed it to be my holy grail shampoo/conditioner. Sadly it's not anywhere near. My hair somehow managed to feel dry and greasy at the same time after using. Only my hair could accomplish that!

Aussie Moist Conditioner - Frankly I don't know if this does anything good for my hair, but it gives it good slip and it smells AMAZING.

Tresemme Flawless Curls Mousse - I decided to give this a shot for my coarse, dry, wavy hair because I read that alcohol-free mousse helps when you have wavy hair and air dry. SIGH. My hair seems to be...frizzier on top of my head now? I don't know how this happened. The first time I applied, I did just from about my ear/shoulder level down - no good. The next time I did full hair length - no good. Next I waited just a bit so my hair was a little more air dried (not long, maybe 5 minutes longer) - no good. This product is just not for me. Also it leaves a gross residue that doesn't scrunch out.

NEXT UP, I'll be trying out Loreal Air Dry It Spray to see if I can tame the beast!

I also just ordered Joico Ironclad Heat Protectant for when I give up on the poofy beast and straighten it.

I've used Cali White Teeth Whitening Kit for two nights now, technically three, but I paused after the first night to wait for my remineralizing gel to arrive. I will review after enough time has passed to determine if it's working. I chose it because I have crazy sensitive teeth and it doesn't contain peroxide like most teeth whitening systems.

Let me know if you have any questions/want more detail about any of these products!



EDIT: I forgot about my new deodorant! I've been using Donna Karan Cashmere Mist for a few weeks now and love it! I feel so feminine wearing it instead of sharing my husband's deodorant. It works pretty well too cause I'm a sweaty, sweaty girl. It's a very firm texture compared to most solid deodorants, and the scent is sort of baby powder-ish, sort of old-lady, sort of moroccan amber (which is my new fave scent I found thru Nest home stuffs).

Yes, it is 100% necessary and will improve most aspects of your fighting ability. conditioning properly has no drawbacks aside from pain and time. start and progress SLOW and STEADY to avoid later issues with arthritis in the hands. Aside from the martial aspects training the body will make sure you have good bone density in old age and less likely to succumb to frailty.




My current regimen is morning and night before bed because i find it easy to incorporate without chewing into my time.



Start with an Iron Palm Bag (canvas material filled with mung bean). not expensive to buy or easy to make.



Buy a wooden rolling pin (like for pie) and use it on your shins and forearm bridge. Roll up and down bone areas with a level just at "uncomfortable" but not "painful" as you get stronger you will find one day you are applying much more pressure than you used to. Also can be used on soft tissues like muscles and tendons as one might use a "foam roller" for myofacial release and just well cause it feels damn good after a hard training session haha.



you can also use soft medicine balls or a mung bean bag to strike your ribs and abdominal area (once again in a progressive regular daily manor) to make you much more resistant to body blows.



forearm striking drills with fellow students should also be regular curriculum and its fun because it really brings out the evidence on who (and who has not ;D ) been training.



I have had no issues with "rough skin" or anything my friends that are carpenters have much "rougher" and less strong hands, and i do finger tip conditioning also with jagged water softening salt soooo... lol Most people have no idea how tough I am and it's really fun to sometimes demonstrate (pick on) with much larger body builders who only work physique haha.



also you will NEED a dit da jow. i personally have had good luck with this brand http://www.amazon.com/Five-Photo-Brand-Antiseptic-Solstice/dp/B001U5JOB0



I typically buy from my local "asian mart" but where ever you can find best price is fine.



when it comes down to it you are training a martial art system. If you dont want to condition, well, plenty of people don't; however those guys are usually the first to get their asses handed to them by a first year BJJ student in a fight. A gun carried for self defense isn't of much use if you only have rubber bullets to shoot. You WILL want ALL major points of contact on your body for your style either for attacking or defending to be conditioned at minimum.



if you have any more questions feel free to ask I'm glad someone is interested in actually doing things correctly.

I have Crohn's and have had 2 setons in place for 6 months while I wait for Remicade to hopefully shrink my fistulas. I can't comment on the constipation issue as I didn't have that problem but I'll share this...

Setons are challenging to your peace of mind, hygiene, and health. You have digestive acids and fecal particles slowly draining onto your skin and that can lead to skin irritation. Additionally, the seton material can cause friction pain in your butt cheeks if you walk vigorously or walk a lot. I find that talking wide strides or stretching my legs in any way causes the setons to pull on the skin that it goes through which also causes pain. Lastly, and perhaps most significantly, the setons make it very difficult to wipe effectively after a bowel movement because they can interfere with wiping motion while using toilet paper.

Given all that here are some recommendations:

1. Buy a bidet. Having fecal matter stuck in your butt because you couldn't wipe well smells terrible, feels gross, and can lead to infection. I've put some links at the bottom of this message for affordable bidets you can install on your toilet or a portable bidet to use on the go. The stream of water will clean you very well after a bowel movement and then just use TP to pat yourself dry. If you have a removable shower head you can use that to wash yourself after a bowel movement if you don't want to install a bidet. I highly recommend the portable bidet. I take mine with me whenever I'm away from home and can carry it discretely in a small tote bag. If I need to move my bowels I can still clean myself properly.
   
   
2. Take long baths daily. Your doctor probably recommended a sitz bath a few times per day for 15 minutes but I found that minimally helpful. I found true relief in soaking in a hot tub morning and night each day for as long as my schedule would allow. While in the tub palpate and press gently on any remaining abcesses to help them drain. I'd read in the tub, browse Reddit, watch Netflix, etc. often spending 90 minutes in a hot/warm bath because it felt so good.
   
   
3. Carry protective pads. Some people like large gauze pads. I found it easier to use panty liners. Your drainage will smell and stain your clothes off you don't protect them. I through 2-3 pads per day now but was definitely more when my drainage was heavier. I keep a few in the portable bidet tote bag in case I need a fresh pad while I'm away from home.
   
   
4. Be careful about the ibuprofen use - and get a colonoscopy. When I came down with abcesses and they found my fistulas my colorectal surgeon didn't think I had Crohn's because I didn't have a lot of common symptoms. It wasn't until we did a colonoscopy a few months after the seton placement that I learned that I actually do have Crohn's. NSAID's aggravate Crohn's so it might be prudent to switch to Tylenol until Crohn's is ruled out in your case.
   
   
5. Calmoseptine Ointment. It's such a great barrier in protecting your skin from moisture irritation. It's like diaper cream with super powers. But if you find yourself without Calmoseptine diaper cream is better than nothing.
   
   
6. You may need to choose different exercises for now. As I wrote above, the setons limit my range of motion and cause friction between my butt cheeks so running is an absolute no no. I've even had to modify my walking gait whereby I have shortened my student considerably and walk at a slower pace.
   
   I'm sorry to dump all this on you. It's an overwhelming time and throwing all this info at you may just make you feel more overwhelmed. But I hope that you'll come to find this information helpful and that it helps you maintain your dignity and sanity as you wait for the fistulas to heal.
   
   Bidet links: I own #2 and #3
   
   1 - Base $35 model, cold water only https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO
   
   2 - Deluxe $60 model, hot and cold water. Note that you'll need a hot water line close enough to the bidet to be able to run a line from the hot water source to the bidet. Check your bathroom before buying. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RX2UI
   
   3 - Travel Bidet:
   Not as effective as the built in models but I'm oh so glad to have it when I have to move my bowels if I'm not at home. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CSDKSQ
   

[MOISTURIZER HELP] Hi! Also a longtime lurker first time poster! I need some helps with dry flaky skin, particularly around my nose and under my eyes.

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AM

PC Hydrating Cleanser

PC 4% BHA

PC 8% AHA

Biore 50+ Sunscreen

**moisturizer help**

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PM

PC Hydrating Cleanser

Tretinoin .05

**moisturizer help**

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Moisturizers I Have

I currently have the cerave tub, but it stings when I put it on at night after the tret. I also have TO HA 2% serum, TO Niacinimide 10% serum, TO natural moisturizing factors +HA lotion, Eucerin Advance Therapy clear ointment (thick occlusive) and I really just don't know what to use to get enough moisture for all day. I've found that adding the TO HA serum just 'rolls' off into jelly bits into my hands if I touch my face or put makeup on it (the makeup or eyebrow pencil just rolls it off, it's very unattractive haha).

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Moisturizers I'm Interested In Trying

I was thinking about which of the below to get and how to incorporate them into my routine! (i have bothersome sebaceous filaments by my nose and no real acne problems). If you have tips for the small black dots near my nasal folds too that would be great :)

- TO Squalene / Hemi Squalene / Fruit Oil (favorites?)

- Hadalabo Moisture Plumping

- DR Jart Cream - seems a bit expensive

- Hadalabo Premium Hyaluronic Solution - could I just use my TO HA Serum differently instead of buying this. or would this solve the makeup issue. I don't wear foundation but just under eye concealer and eyebrow pencil

- Stratia Liquid Gold

- Eucerin Urea Repair Cream 5%

- Cerave Healing Ointment - better that the Eucerin Advance Therapy clear ointment (thick occlusive) I already have?

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What do you all think? Which is worth getting? Please let me know which new products you guys have discovered and solved your flaky skin (and in which order to use AM and PM)? I would so so appreciate it :)

my 7 month old just went through this. it sucks, i feel for you! i used the pampers pure wipes instead of regular wipes and he seemed to not hate those as much. water wipes are good too, but i couldn't find them in the store.

for diaper cream, i alternated between the critic aid clear ointment and bag balm. the critic aid clear was what the NICU used on my niece and nephew and it is pretty magical. as other people mentioned, i feel like desitin and butt paste sometimes make diaper rashes worse for some reason! also, warm baths with a little baking soda can help.

good luck!! i hope her belly is better soon.

I bleed through everything eventually. I actually bled on. my. fucking. chair. at dinner last night (which thankfully was enameled metal and I had some alcohol wipes in my purse so I was able to discretely clean it up, but ffs...).

I've had the best luck, even with light clothing, with a spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide. Spray it. Let it fizz. Spray it again. Let it fizz. Keep going until you don't see blood or you stop seeing improvement.

When you get to where it stops fizzing or you feel like you're just not making any more progress, if you still see some blood, spray it with Shout and let it sit for a couple of hours then wash. Otherwise, just wash it. Don't put it through the dryer unless you're satisfied with the results, b/c once it's baked in there, it's basically for life.

If it's a thick fabric or it's on a seam, make sure you spray from both sides of the fabric, and if you can't have the fabric in a single layer, put an old washcloth in between the layers because it will absolutely leach down into the fabric underneath while the hydrogen peroxide noms on it.

Since I know peroxide means bleach some places, I mean this:

https://smile.amazon.com/Hydrogen-Peroxide-Antiseptic-Solution-Trigger/dp/B00A6HPODA

I like your magnetic palette. Which size is it?

If you're trying to reduce, here are some ideas. :)

Do you need all those brushes? I'm currently using these Sephora larger set and eye set. I only carry the larger handle since the eye set works with the small end of it. Totals about 60g for 11 brushes. I'm currently carrying the eye brush heads in a small pillbox, but I'm thinking of just putting them in a mini ziplock instead. The big brush heads and handle I just dump them into my makeup bag.

Do you need a full size eyelash curler? I like this one.

Do you need the spare mirror? Your compact seems to already have one.

Do you need a dual sharpener? It makes sense if you carry different size pencils and it can do both. If you only need one size, there are smaller options.

How long are you traveling for? Will you realistically use all the q-tips? I budget about 1.5 - 2 per day.

I find store bought travel size liquids are often still too much product for the duration of the trip. Consider decanting liquids into mini bento sauce bottles 12 ml and 5 ml. You can probably decant your facial spray into a spray bottle like the mini green one you have. I found similar spray bottles at Walgreens and the Container Store.

How many razors do you need? I see a full size disposable and the mini Venus. I carry the mini Venus, but I tossed out the case and keep the blade in the little container refill comes in; I keep it closed with a mini rubber hair band.

Do you need all four alligator clips? Is there a smaller clip you can substitute? Do you need to use a curling iron or hot roller set while traveling? It might make sense for your lifestyle and hair type, but have you considered sleeping in braids to get a similar texture?

Your makeup bag looks bulky to begin with. How heavy is it? I'm currently using an Eagle Creek Specter Toiletry bag. I also like using mini black rubber bands to keep similar items together.

Instead of carrying a full bottle of Neosporin, what about a packet from a first aid kit? I actually put together a really compact first aid kit using little packets of medicine like these.

I don't advocate giving up beauty luxuries while traveling, but there's always a way to optimize your load. :)

I actually do have times of extremely flaky skin - luckily it was a good day where my skin was actually properly hydrated and flake free! I’m mostly combination skin but more on the dryness scale. But I would say it would most likely cake like makeup would :(

If you want to try it, on flakey days I massage in CeraVe Healing ointment. It is like Vaseline but it it melts into like a creamy gel when you put it on. I blot off the excess with a tissue then apply makeup etc. It generally keeps the flakes from forming for a few hours, and it doesn’t clog my pores. It’s not that expensive and its loaded with ceramides that keeps skin hydrated. They sell it on amazon and in drugstores. I bought the huge 12 oz jar because I love it.

And they are both good for sensitive skin, so it shouldn’t flare up your psoriasis (but I’m not an expert).

CeraVe link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016F3MESG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542944160&sr=8-3&keywords=cerave+healing+ointment&dpPl=1&dpID=41DaXXXtuFL&ref=plSrch

>When you say those treatments (bleach baths, uv...etc) didn't help long term, do you mean that you used those treatments consistently and they stopped being effective? Like your skin got tolerant or something?

Exactly like that. I now have everything on rotation. When my skin flares, I go through an ever growing list of interventions that I try. I add a new 'something' every few months or so.

>I feel for your mom to try and keep searching for the answer. It's what a mom does...we want the best for our kids and I believe our search for answers and cures is how they come to be.

I feel for her, too, especially now that I'm an adult. Her intentions were always good. But that doesn't translate well to a child and definitely not to a teenager! I think she bore just as much of a burden, if not more, than I did. She is of the mindset that if something isn't going your way, it is because you, personally, are not trying hard enough/being good enough. (I don't know, maybe its a Catholic thing.) Don't internalize this. You only have control over the interventions, not the actual condition of your daughter's skin.

Here are some random things that I have found to help, in case you'd like to give them a try (though, your post makes it seem like your daughter is quite young, so some of these might not help):

• Swimming was a great sport for me, growing up. It was hard being athletic when sweating would send me into an itching frenzy. The chlorine from the pool acted like a bleach bath, the sweat was instantly washed away, and it is fantastic exercise.
  
  
• Don't forget about 'natural' medicine. Coconut and almond oil are a godsend. If you don't mind yellow-dyed skin, so is turmeric (but it burns, fair warning). Local, unpasteurized honey can help inoculate her against allergens present in her environment when eaten regularly. Calendula has also helped me. And tea tree oil! (Also burns, though.)
  
  
• Foods that contain glycoalkaloids tend to give me a hard time. These are nightshades... Tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, raw potato (peeling potatoes does horrible things to my hands), goji berries, etc.
  
  
• This is one of my favorite recent discoveries: https://www.amazon.com/LEE-PHARMACEUTICAL-CO-Petersons-Ointment/dp/B000V7VZ7O It has an anti-itch, a numbing agent, and an antiseptic. It stings, though, so might not be suitable for a young child.
  
  
• Where I currently live, the water that comes out of the faucet does horrible things to my skin. This wasn't the case growing up, but now I have a filter on my shower head and it has made a world of difference. So that is something you could consider.
  
  
• I take Benadryl. Zyrtec/Claritin are not strong enough to do any good.
  
  
• Animal products never did my skin any favors. I don't eat meat and rarely dairy. (Can't seem to give up eggs, though.) Anything I can eliminate that stresses my body, I do.
  
  
• I drink a ton of water and keep the humidity in my house at about 60% (any higher and it creates an ideal environment for mold and dust mites).
  
  

I smashed my face last year when I fell down a mountain. Thanks to the following, my face is back to the exact same with the exception of a teeny scar. Mederma, a tad expensive due to SPF but worth it cuz it was my goddamn face, triple antibiotic ointment linked here but cheaper when purchased as a generic, and Cocoa butter with vitamin E, also available in Walmart/Target places for half the price as listed here. Basically what you're looking for is lotions with vitamin E. I've had luck looking in the "ethnic" hair/lotion/body products section, and there's a whole variety of oils and lotions and rubs. Personally, my favorite is this one and it's usually $2 in store. Bio Oil can be a bit expensive, but a great and comparable product is Africa's Best Moroccan oil, or generic Baby Oil. Again, most of these products are available at Walmart/Target for a fraction of the price. They're all fairly pricey online because of the weight/shipping prices, despite it being shipped via Prime.

First of all, I agree with the suggestion that you check out r/skincareaddiction. More specifically, without knowing more about your skin, here is what I'd recommend for you:

• A very simple facial cleanser like this CeraVe one - or check out the list they have on the sidebar in Skincare Addiction. Use this once in the morning and once at night before bed
  
  
• Stridex pads in the red box. These will help with your acne/ingrown hairs. You can use it on your face, arms, wherever. Start off using this once every day or every other day...You don't want to stress your skin out by doing too much too fast.
  
  
• A simple moisturizer like this. Use it after washing your face (or after using your Stridex pads).
  
  For your lips and nails I highly recommend getting Aquaphor Healing Ointment to use on both your lips and your cuticles. Aquaphor has a different product designated for lip treatment but IMO the healing ointment works much better on dry lips (plus it's multi-purpose).
  
  Also, if you can afford it, go get a manicure (yes it is possible for men to get manicures...they can clean up your nails for you). Then try to maintain the work they've done on your own with your nail clippers/scissors.
  
  For your hair since you haven't told us too much about it... If you can afford it, go get your hair (and beard?) cut professionally and ask the stylist for very specific tips and product recommendations. Ask them how you should be styling your hair and how often you should be washing it and getting it cut.
  
  Good for your for working on self-improvement! Good luck!

I had this issue once. And I fixed it. Here's how I did it:

Buy or own these:
Pipe cleaners, 70% Iso Rubbing Alcohol, maybe some Q-tips and I'm sure you have toilet paper or a paper towel.

Step 1: Pour some of that 70% rubbing alcohol into a small cup/mug/glass. Submerge your mouthpiece and screen into the rubbing alcohol. Don't put anything else in there. Don't put the PAX body in there, don't put the door in there. Let those suckers soak for about five minutes while you do Step 2. BUT don't soak them for longer than five minutes. ESPECIALLY if you're using 98% Iso alcohol for whatever reason.

Step 2: Those pipe cleaners? Yup, scrub the inside of your PAX and use as many of those things as you want until they start to look clean. This should only take you about five minutes, and your soaking process started in Step 1 should be finished.

Step 3: Prioritize your mouthpiece. Your screen can really soak in that thing all day, but it's the plastic you want to get out of there after those five minutes. Use the pipe cleaner to swab the inside of the metal tubing. Use Q-tips / toilet paper / paper towels to clean the resin off the top of the mouthpiece.

Step 4: You can rinse the mouthpiece off in the sink. Plug the drain for this and/or for when you do your screen. Make sure you rinse it thoroughly. Put it aside to dry and grab the screen. You can rub it between your thumb and index to get the gunk off (you should be able to, anyway) and rinse thoroughly. Let both pieces dry. You can blow through the mouthpiece as well to get all that unreachable stuff.

Step 5: Reassemble and you're done. You have a surplus of supplies and didn't have to spend $20 on lube or the PAX cleaning kit. Happy vaping!

Obviously, I'm not responsible for anything that happens to you or PAX by doing any of this. So be smart about it, please.

Elephant barber

Hi, I'm Kat! I really enjoy gardening and dark humor and cartoons. Once I won a writing contest in elementary school that they turned in to a play!

I would really like to try this balm. I have extremely sensitive hands that like to turn red and crack and peel all of the time. It's like rosacea, but only on my hands. Sometimes they get so bad it makes them achey just when I wash them. I have heard this balm works wonders and lasts quite a while. Happy hands would make me very happy!

I used monkey hands for a while and loved it, but it is pricey
(about $20 for 2 oz.).

I started making my own stuff with lanolin, but bag balm is essentially lanolin with some antiseptics in it, and it is SUPER cheap ($12 for 10 oz.).

Lanolin works great for repairing and healing cracked and dry skin, and it softens the calluses without making them disappear, so the calluses still protect your hands, they just don't tend to rip off.

Personally, I love using the CeraVe Healing Ointment at night to help recover at night. I try to take great care of my lips, and I haven't found anything I like more than the ointment. It is also cool because I apply it on my hands and I feel my hands love it.

Yup, I had something similar. Here are the 3 steps you should take.

1. Clean the bed. Get a bottle of high-concentration (>90%) Isopropyl Alcohol. I purchased it at Amazon, but later found the same thing at my local CVS Pharmacy. At the same time, get some gauze pads, or other lint-free cloth. This SIGNIFICANTLY changes the bed adhesion for the better. I actually do a clean before the start of every print. Spray once, wipe down. All better. Whenever you remove a print, you are likely touching the bed, leaving behind oils that can really mess things up. It is a simple, quick step that will help prints.
   
2. Change the Volumetric Flow Rate . I had a similar problem when I started out on a large project and asked in the Prusa Forums. The gist of the solution is that the flow rate of the material cannot keep up with the speed of the head movements, and it is under/inconsistently extruding. If you are using PrusaSlicer, you can find the setting here: PrusaSlicer. I now have my setting at 11, not the suggested 15, and I've not had the problem since.
   
3. Do a 1st Layer Calibration . Every time I change the bed or move the printer to a new location, I do a 1st Layer Calibration to dial it in. Since your first layer seems OK in the center of the print, I think this is less of an issue. Can't hurt, and you should get good at doing this. You will do it reasonably often.
   
   
   After your changes, spin back here and post an updated print.

what are your thoughts on Cosrx Low pH Cleanser (recommended to me twice in this post) knowing that it is a foaming cleanser (which im guessing is bad because it has soap). I also purchased Kikumasamune and Etude house toners. Should they be applied after cleansing and before moisturizer?

I will definitely get the eucerin urea one after a few more searches.

For now i don't really care about pie or about sunscreen as i feel that fixing my acne and dehydration are more important.

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Few more questions about your comment (that btw i have seen like a dozen times a this point, but since it is too old i cant post there):

1.Why the flaxseed oil, does it help your body hydrate your skin by producing oil?

2.Thoughts on taking electrolytes to increase water absorption?

3.are you talking about this aquaphor or this one?

4.Any general recs for moisturizers? i would rather avoid cerave because it just seemed to make my face oily and never really got absorbed, but i was using a cerave pump bottle that had a really runny consistency and seemed to have been discontinued so maybe it was a bad batch, also is cerave in the tub, the bottle or cerave pm any different? I have seen cerave pm recommended the most but it is a bit pricey, and i need an am moisturizer also.

5. Thoughts on clinique moisture surge cream?

5. More specifically, any good ceramide moisturizer recs, ideally to use as a standalone since I doubt i can figure out a combination of products that work, from the thread you posted in that comment i was thinking meishoku ceracolla as it is the only one that doesnt cost like 50$, I will also give cerave one last chance with the cerave pm tube.

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just any general thought u have u dont have to answer any of these just any advice off the top of your head would help me plan my purchase thanks

What are you going for there? :)

If you have open skin and/or an active infection, see if you can ask your primary care physician for silvadene cream (silver sulfadiazene). We use it on bedbound patients who get moisture-related skin breakdown from incontinence and that stuff is like magic. We also used the following, just kind of depending on preference of the patient and/or the care provider:

• Coloplast
  
• Calmoseptine
  
• Calazime
  
  And hydrocortisone is your friend, so much love for the lowly hydrocortisone <3

Aquaphor is a version of petroleum jelly/Vaseline (for whatever reason, I find it to be way more awesome than any other similar product).


And yep - looks like you can buy it in the UK!


-Amazon UK - 50g

-Amazon UK - on the go pack



(There's also a 99g/3.5oz tub, but I find it to be too big. Plus you have to put your finger in it, which is unsanitary. The tubes that I suggest allow you to squeeze the aquaphor out directly onto your finger, without 'contaminating' the rest of it!)


Good luck!!




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Bag balm is like super moisturizing lotion. I believe it was original used for cow udders so they wouldn't get chapped in winter. It maintains my dog's pads quite well, though YMMV.

Re: tent. Totally depends on the size of your dog and your sleeping arrangements. For car camping, I use a two person tent and my dog's bed (bringing her own bed definitely helps calm her down)


I would not recommend a hammock: I'd rather have a dog barking in my tent then be running after one that is chasing a chipmunk or bear that walked by the campsite during the night.

Iodine compounds are effective disinfecting agents but are not used IN the wound. They are used ON intact skin prior to surgery or to prep an area prior to a procedure. Your best bet is sterile saline solution under pressure - essentially squirting the wound. We use large syringes to forcefully irrigate the wound which cleanses it, dislodging debris and germs. Use gravity to drain the saline off and do it over a sink or bath tub - don't worry about a bit of fresh bleeding. Repeat several times and if you are not allergic to antibacterial ointment, place that on the wound and cover it.

Edit: Here saline comes in a can saving the need for a syringe.

These are the products I swear by: Lucas Papaw Ointment and Bliss kiss nail oil. They definitely don't burn and they smell wonderful. I use the papaw ointment on everything--my eye area gets dry too, or my elbows, or as chapstick.

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I have had some success by trying to keep the damage to one or two fingers. Like "I'm letting everything but the pointer fingers heal" and then I still have an outlet but the other skin gets better and then I'm less likely to pick those. And then I try to bring it down to 1, and then 0. I generally relapse but it's gotten significantly better in terms of severity overall.

I recommend using a hydrating toner. This stuff helps the moisturizer sink in better. A popular recommendation is Hada Labo gokujyun lotion. I'm on my second bottle and I will keep repurchasing it. It's also fragrance-free.

Another recommendation would be using an occlusive after moisturizer. It locks in the moisture so it doesn't evaporate from your skin. There's good ol' Vaseline, Aquaphor, and CeraVe healing ointment (which is my personal favorite). They're all fragrance-free. You only need a small amount to cover the face. I use like... a dime size amount.

CeraVe Healing Ointment is the best thing I’ve ever used. Ever since I started consistently using it, my lips always feel good. I used to always have to wipe dead skin off at the end of the day but that doesn’t happen anymore! (Don’t tell anyone but I personally think it’s waaaaaay better than Aquaphor. Aquaphor does nothing for me). You can only get the big tubes of it in stores and I keep those around the house, but on Amazon you can get the little tubes for on the go.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016F3MEY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D.KQDbQR2CX4K

If I’m in a bind and need to slap something on to keep my lips from drying out, I will use Vaseline/Aquaphor.

I have an allergy to fragrance/flavor in lip balms so I can only use those above. But in the past I really liked First Aid Beauty’s lip balm.

This is the one I get from amazon. Small tubes so I can carry it in my pocket but it comes in a larger size.

If not Cerave, try Vanicream (or vaniply) they are awesome!

CeraVe Healing Ointment | 2 Pack (0.35 Ounce Each) | Cracked Skin Repair Skin Protectant with Petrolatum Ceramides | Lanolin & Fragrance Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016F3MEY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a6kUCb12P8NB2

I know I'm late to the party, but anyway... I always recommend Bag-Balm. I used to work at a rescue shelter, and we used this [to great effect] on dry/cracked/scarred noses and paw pads. It works well on collar sores and light scrapes, too.

Yeah, that makes sense. It seems like it would be really hard to find something that supports you that fits and doesn't destroy your skin. Nursing bras probably aren't great, because the only one I could think of that might come close to fitting you (Hot Milk Lingerie) closest option is a 32J. I'm sorry I cant help more. You deserve better and I really hope you can figure out.

You mentioned you've tried a lot of creams and ointments. Have you tried anything with a zinc oxide barrier like this maybe? Or petroleum jelly? Something to make a barrier.

I live in Germany too and found it on Amazon. About 10euros for 2 tubes. I don’t know the price in Oz but sounds ok to me :)

Lucas Papaw Ointment 25g Tube - TWIN Pack for value https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00F1C0Q6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CdC6BbZVWHB41

There’s also other sizes and pack numbers.

This is what you’ll need

GlovePlus Industrial Black Nitrile Gloves - 5 mil, Latex Free, Powder Free, Textured, Disposable, Medium, GPNB44100-BX, Box of 100 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BR571K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_57QxDbNAPE71D

Scott Shop Towels Original (75147), Blue, 55 Sheets/Standard Roll, 12 Rolls/Case, 660 Towels/Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035BTQ06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S8QxDb2F0YNPW

Mountain Falls 91% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic for Treatment of Minor Cuts and Scrapes, 32 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072PVPR1Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_f9QxDb17T44FY

Or 99%^

LOCK & LOCK HPL933BT Pickle Container https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD1F7HD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_39QxDb93D2X9H

Or a glass jar to fill with the IPA and rinse the prints in

Do not continue printing with resin until you have all of the materials trust me, you do not want a resin burn

A uv light is not necessary, you can put your prints out in the sun

Eucerin Aquaphor

Eucerin Aquaphor changed my life. I used to have the most unbearable dry chapped lips, I would honestly apply lip balm at least 100 times a day. A friend tipped me off to Aquaphor almost a decade ago now, & it’s made an indescribable difference.
Cheers!

EUCERIN Intensive Lip Balm 10ml https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CIU0BHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3rJrDbKCHE3S9

AQUAPHOR Multipurpose Healing Ointment, 50 g tube https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00BO0AYLU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qsJrDbF5PQD2J

I am a trumpet player at a major at a conservatory in New England. My fellow colleagues and I are always fighting dry/chapped lips in this weather and while I personally use DCT a ton of my friends use Bag Balm. They say once right before bed takes care of them all day. I only use DCT because I like having something to do with my hands and I enjoy reapplying during the day.

Here's a link to the Bag Balm.

http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-Vermonts-Original-Moisturizing-Softening/dp/B0014CI4X8

I can totally relate because of two factors: hair and sweat.

Products like powders to keep me dry just don't work. Whenever I finish a run, especially in the summer, it looks like I just got out of the pool. I usually wring about 1/2 cup of water out of my tech shirts and 1/4 cup out of my climalite synthetic box briefs.

I use Bag Balm before and after. It lubes you up, stays put and doesn't go away, and has crazy good healing power in the mean time. A 10oz tub will last you forever, and is also great for cuts and scrapes, dry skin and chapped lips and nose in the winter time, and just about anything else.

The stuff is magic...I guarantee it.

Bag Balm: http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-OBBR-Ointment/dp/B0014CI4X8

Okay I know this stuff is TECHNIALLY for use on a cow's udder, but I swear to god it's amazing for healing these. I used to get them all the time in highschool, and my mom made me use this stuff. It heals them in a couple of days. I still use it as a lip balm in the winter and my lips never crack anymore!

I also just used it on my boyfriend last week to heal cracked lip corners. Magic, this stuff is.

I recommend the healing ointment. It's similar to vaseline, but less heavy and has ceramides in it. I use it both for daytime wear (mix a little in with last moisturizer before sunblock), and at night time with my sleeping pack.

I'm a side sleeper as well so I understand what you're talking about. Don't worry about it too much. You'll still have all your goodies sealed in from the night before, and your pillowcase won't be a greasefest. When I rinse my face in the morning it still has a nice moisturized softness to it

Bag Balm is pretty awesome too.

http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-Vermonts-Original-Moisturizing-Softening/dp/B0014CI4X8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376429590&sr=8-1&keywords=bag+balm

Bag Balm

Less is more, and it's really greasy - think Vaseline. I'd recommend applying a touch to your cheeks (and any crows feet, because why not?) every evening before bed. Let it soak in and do it's magic over night. It plumps out little lines and wrinkles so I'm thinking that it'll help your ventilator marks dissipate more quickly. It also helps heal dry cracked skin.

I have this pretty much all the time. A great natural remedy is this stuff with comfrey. Apply it Everytime after a BM. I also use cortisone cream if it's really bad like from Walgreens or CVS.

Burt's Bees 100% Natural Res-Q Ointment, 0.6 Ounces (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GP62KY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nfBhzbQ8MMZAM

Fastest and safest way to handle cuts and literally have you flipping again in 10 min.

1. Wash under water.
   
2. Spray with bactine or peroxide
   
3. Cover with gauss or paper towel and hold in the air above the heart for a minute (stops blood flow)
   
4. Take krazy glue (not generic super glue, krazy is better for human skin) the kind with the fine applicator tip and lay down a stripe over the cut while holding the cut together so the glue is basically laying over the skin and not getting much or any inside the cut.
   
   Once dried, go back to normal life, flipping, typing, playing guitar, whatever it is you do, if it starts to crack away over the next day or 2 reapply as necessary, after 2 days it's generally closed for me, adjust to your own body as necessary.
   
   In other thoughts, when choosing your bali, if you can help it, try to avoid serrated blades, they make the cuts uneven and jagged and at multiple depths which is harder to heal. Also there's no point in having your bali at a mirror-edge shaving level of sharpness, it'll just increase your odds of slicing a tendon / arteries. Personally, I always EDC 2 knifes, literally 2 knives clipped to the same pocket, one is a 2.4 ounce benchmade 940 folder which I don't even notice because it's so light, and the other is my bali. When I need to actually cut things, i use the razor sharp 940. I've let my bali get naturally duller over time and normal use and I avoid constantly rehoning the blade so it remains at mediocre sharpness to prevent deep cuts. I see it it more of a sporting tool, it's never my number 1 cutting tool, I have great folders for that.
   

Bag Balm, baby.

AKA Udder Cream.

You're losing moisture to the cold dry air, and the solution is to seal your skin before you go out with the same thing farmers use on cow teats.

There's several brands, the one around me comes in a little green tin. It's 1/2 Vaseline (which was discovered by oil rig workers, they found it oozing out of pipes and put it on their hands to seal against the North Sea) and 1/2 lanolin (the stuff that makes sheep smell like sheep, and makes their wool weatherproof.)

You can get it from Whole Foods, about a tablespoon for five bucks, or you can find the same thing in vet/farm supplies by the pound. Lasts forever. CVS has it cheaper than Amazon.

Put in on in the morning, really slather it on, just deal with the icky feeling for a few minutes, it'll pass, then when it's all nice and sunk in head out into the wind. If you're in really rough shape, put it on the night before under gloves and then don't wash your hands the next morning. Cotton photographers gloves work great.

-Vermonter who feels your pain.

Very thick Vaseline type cream works wonders for cracked skin and lasts awhile. Definitely used it on my junk before. Definitely worth a shot man.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquaphor-Healing-Ointment-50-ml/dp/B00BO0AYLU

This is the one I bought, from Amazon (because I have Prime). It's not really a lotion -- more like a salve. Thick and a little gross feeling when you first apply it, but it absorbs fairly quickly and then just leaves my skin feeling soft.

I would post pictures of my lesions, but honestly there's not much to look at yet. My hands and feet feel softer, but still have the tell-tale red lesions. I'll do before and afters if I start to notice any difference.

When you don't have wet wipes on you or aren't near a bidet, you can do what I do: dip the toilet paper in the water first (flushing beforehand, obviously). I know, it sounds gross, but the toilet supposedly has fewer germs per unit area than a keyboard or toothbrush, right? It's easy and free and ubiquitous and second nature to me now. I also often deal with leaking, so I apply this cream (with a finger torn off a latex/nitrile glove as an applicator) and it helps a lot with the itching / feelings of discomfort.

I get lots of sharp pains and burning, but Calmoseptine ointment has made a huge difference for me. I’ve tried probably a dozen other products and all were more expensive and less effective. It’s not meant for internal use, but I highly recommend for external discomfort.

Basically this, /u/BeeFact.

I use this pumice after deadlifting and benching days. In addition to that, I use CeraVe's hand cream probably once a day or so.

If my callouses get really messed up (which they don't anymore from using the above steps), I would apply CeraVe's healing ointment after a thorough pumice session before bed.

Also, you should wash your hands immediately after your workout to remove any chalk from your hands. Donny Shankle has a hand care video that echoes what I said above.

Something like this or this? My doctor actually mentioned "udder cream" but I didn't really know what to look for.

And yes, I know mupirocin is an antibiotic. I'm just wondering how that differs from the other one - and why the prescription is only for 2%. Is it harmful to have it more concentrated?

I'll keep an eye out!

One tip I can think of, though, is the miracle that is Bag Balm. My farmer grandfather used it for his cracked skin (especially lips) and sores when he was going through chemo and I'm using it now for my lips. It's kinda gross but it definitely keeps everything soft!

I actually had my thyroid tested about a month or so ago, and it tested within normal range. I wouldn't say my lips are severe, when I get a crack, it's really only one and only if I don't use any chapstick over night or all day.

Is this the aquaphor you're talking about?

It's okay that you couldn't give recommendations on the ones I listed, I actually saw a post about aquaphor, I just forgot that I did lol. The aquaphor is definitely in a more convenient bottle/tube than the lanolin though!

I couldn't tell you how to grow a callous, but rubbing alcohol is going to dry out the skin forming a callous and make it flake/rub off a lot easier. So maybe stop doing that. If you're applying it because your fingers bleed, bactine might be a better choice.

Here is a pic of my setup

The filter and in line Fan I use together cost about $100. To connect it I 3d printed this part and super glued it to the back vent and put some sealer on. You could just buy a connecter tho.

Altogether about $600
$450 for the printer
$100 for the filter
And those minis only cost $20-30 in resin to print.I’ve printed other stuff som I’m not exactly sure.
And a bulk IPA pack for $20

This isn’t necessary but I also got an Ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning the prints when they are done.

Bag balm was originally formulated to keep cow udders from chafing from milking. It's awwwwwesome nipple moisturizer. Love, a large-chested farm girl.

This stuff is the shit: https://www.amazon.com/Calmoseptine-Ointment-Tube-4-Ounce/dp/B0064FFP96

Have you tried with O'Keeffe's Working Hands cream? Or maybe with Bag balm ointment?

The trick too could be to moisturize your hands religiously, you could carry with you a little travel hand cream and moisturize often, not only after the shower.

We use something called bag balm and I swear by it. My daughter had diaper rash so bad that it blistered and bled (turns out she had a citrus allergy and her iron supplements were mixed with citrus.)

Now that she's older I keep it around for lip balm, the cracks on my heels and I've even used it to soften the leather on one of my purses. The best part is that it's a huge tin and costs less than $10. It lasted us for months when we used it everyday.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0014CI4X8

This works for me. I’m always touching my face so I reapply when I can, but it stays on and helps with rashes. Made for baby butts too so works with sensitive skin

https://www.amazon.com/Zinc-Oxide-Ointment-Rugby-LABORATORIES/dp/B000PHZ8W8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=zinc+oxide&qid=1569472045&sr=8-4

Basically get a tin of Bag Balm.

Whenever you are home put a bit on your lips, especially before bed. They will heal up in no time at all. As a bonus you can also use this stuff on other areas of dried skin, such as chapped hands, cracked heels, dry elbows etc. And it is quite a bit cheaper than blistex or the beeswax (which aren't as effective in my experience).

I've been using this stuff for as long as I can remember and other than prescription cortisone cream it is the only thing I've found that will help dry skin heal quickly, and stay healed.

Hey I can grab you a couple things, is this and this good?

If you have a damaged skin barrier, you're gonna want to cool it with the exfoliating (ESPECIALLY no to a chemical peel).

What has personally worked best for me when I've gone a little nuts on the actives and messed up my skin are these products:

http://www.sephora.com/ceramidin-starter-kit-P384555?skuId=1589274&icid2=D=c6:products%20grid:p384555
(Dr. Jart Ceramidin liquid and cream)

^ both the serum and cream together, though the cream felt like it did more if you wanted to choose between the two.

Also:
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Healing-Ointment-5-Ounce/dp/B016F3MESG

Followed by Cerave Healing ointment on top of whatever other lotion/serum/ cream I use.

Your wish is my command!

I've started isotretinoin recently so my lips get quite dry and peel too. This aquaphor product has saved them. I have to use it multiple times a day. But it really makes all the difference.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00BO0AYLU/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?smid=A1Z545YMEQLL32&psc=1

Try to find some Calmoseptine. It will help with the "rawness". It has menthol in it, so a little goes a long way.

!!! that's... a lot.

i think it's just from amazon rather than a marketplace seller, and i went for a twin pack of tubes rather than the bigger tub. here's the link for the one i bought.

Try Aquaphor Healing Ointment

I had the same problem and tried many lip balms, and none worked well. The “natural” lip balms like Burts Bees were especially bad. I live in a super dry desert climate and Aquaphor Healing Ointment is the only lip balm that’s actually made a difference. It works noticeably better than plain Vaseline(petroleum jelly).

Here's a link to buying it from Amazon. I grab it at a farm store like Tractor Supply. It's legitimately for cows and animals.

Try Burt's Bees Res-Q ointment. I've been putting it on my face overnight for a little over a week and it seems to be helping. It will take awhile for the scars to fade completely, so don't expect immediate results from anything.

http://www.amazon.com/Burts-Bees-Res-Q-Ointment-6-Ounces/dp/B002GP62KY

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquaphor-Healing-Ointment-50-ml/dp/B00BO0AYLU

Will this one be fine? Or does it have to be a specific type targeted for the face?

Bag Balm is good for cracked skin.

I've had this happen in dryer climates, but never in humid places. Do you live in a dry area?

It's just called Bag Balm. Amazon link: Bag Balm Ointment, 8 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CI4X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dVDnzbG0BD81T

My hands are wonderful, actually. My knuckles started splitting last month, and I was all "oh fuck no" and dug out my Bag Balm to start applying before I leave home for a shift and usually before bed. It's petroleum jelly, lanolin, and an anti-septic, so basically the unholy love child of Vaseline, lotion, and neosporin. It also doesn't sting to apply if your knuckles have started cracking. Does leave a mild stickiness on your hands, but nothing too bad.

I swear, I'm not a shill. Unless you have lanolin/wool allergies, shit is magic. A tin is only like $10 and lasts me over a year (and I put it on everything from chapped lips to sun burn to blisters to my whole face when it feels dry).

Aquaphor healing ointment advanced therapy is my holy grail for chapped lips. I dab on a tiny bit after brushing my teeth in the morning and slather it on right before falling asleep at night.

Try this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-Ointment-8-Ounce/dp/B0014CI4X8

Rub it in when you get home from work, or overnight with gloves, and see what you get.

A little bird I know also on Accutane uses this for her lips.

Udder cream or Bag Balm both sold at CVS. Also, O'Keeffes Working Hands available at Walmart.

For this brand I would prefer CeraVe Healing Ointment as it has a simple ingredient list.

If you are concerned about this, why don't you moisturize your hands? This is not an unfixable situation. Have you tried bag balm? It's very manly.

Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Burts-Bees-Res-Q-Ointment-Count/dp/B002GP62KY/ref=sr_1_federatedaps0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416595630&sr=8-2&keywords=burts+bees

Internet magic!

Bag balm.

http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-OBBR-Ointment/dp/B0014CI4X8

Bag Balm

http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-Vermonts-Original-Moisturizing-Softening/dp/B0014CI4X8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377835178&sr=8-1&keywords=bagbalm

If you don't want the cod liver oil (Desitin) on your face you can use this stuff Rugby zinc oxide ointment usp

10$ for a pound of it. 20% zinc oxide.

None of the above! I swear by Lucas PawPaw ointment. If I'm in a pinch at a drugstore, Vaseline.

I use this when I have a cold and my nose and lips get horribly chapped. I apply it heavily at night and I dab it on my nose and lips during the day when I remember.

Aquaphor Healing Ointment, Dry, Cracked and Irritated Skin Protectant, .35 Ounce (Dual Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IAG7G2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_75LOwb44R6YMV


Good luck!

This is a really cool contest! Thanks for hosting. My confused epidermis would like to be able to say bye zits.

My most recently discovered game changer is Bag Balm. I wrote a rave over in /r/SkincareAddiction about how wonderful this stuff is for dry lips, but I've since found a bunch of other uses for it.

It helps heal cuts and popped zits and made my lips go from cracked and bleeding to soft and smooth in a few days. When my skin is really dry I slather it on top of my moisturizer at night for an extra kick. This week I have a terrible cold and my nose is chapped and dry and gross from over-blowing, and this stuff keeps it from hurting. It also softens elbows and feet. It's a miracle in a tin, seriously. I bet almost everyone could find at least one use for it.

Have you ever heard of Bag Balm?

My family and all of New England swears by this stuff. Much better than vaseline, but a bit stinky.

Ever heard of bag balm? It was created to keep cow udders soft. Works wonders on humans, too :) I put this on at night in the winter. You can try during the day but it is goopy and comes off easily. Other than that, I moisturize the ever-living hell out of hands. Ever time I wash my hands I apply lotion.

http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-OBBR-Ointment/dp/B0014CI4X8

I know for our cows we use bag balm to heal cuts on their utters. My grandfather said they used it on the cattle dogs to heal cuts on the pads, when we had them.

aquaphor. That ish is bananas. I like that size for my makeup bag, and the tube for my purse and the tub for home. Its good for chapstick, or dry elbows/knees/feets and sometimes I put it on my face when I hit stupid dry winter face. Never break out cuz of it.

Not sure if that counts as make up though sooooo UD 24/7 eyeliner, perversion for day/smokey, flipside/electric for going out/fun, kat von d tattoo liner, and the porefessional primer, and stila bbcream. unrelated note: I suck at decisions.

I've tried tons of butters and lotions, but so far, Bag Balm has been the best. It smells a little bit medicinal, but it keep the nose moist for days at a time (because I'm a terrible mother and forget to put it on most of the time).

A few days after you start using it, a gross layer of hard snout will slough off, but then you're left with a soft pink snoot.

Edited to add: Bag Balm Ointment, 8 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CI4X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9p4bzbW3E4PWW

I haven't used it in 2 days because the redness and peeling is SO bad. It looks like I have 3rd degree burns all over my face. No natural skin color left whatsoever :(

I'll try some Aquaphor. It looks similar to this, that I've been using:
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Healing-Ointment-5-Ounce/dp/B016F3MESG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8