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.

Buy yourself a decent bolt action .22 or a shotgun, a good 3-5" fixed blade knife, a blaze orange hat or vest, and a decent little first aid kit (don't forget a tourniquet).


Step 1: Take a hunters safety/education class.

Some states have classes exclusively for adults. This will give you some basic, but good info on gun/bow safety and state laws pertaining to hunting. In addition, they should have pamphlets that will outline the different hunting seasons, game animals, invasive species, and state/federal hunting areas.

These classes might also help you meet some more experienced folks who could bring you along or offer some valuable advice.


Step 2: Learn how to use your gear.

Your ability with your gear can mean the difference between success and failure on the hunt--and in some cases life and death (especially pertaining to your med kit).

Let's start with the rifle. I like bolt action .22's. You can get a very accurate gun and learn how to use it for very little money. Using a bolt action .22 with iron sights forces the shooter to learn the fundamentals of marksmanship, building a solid foundation for the future.

I like the Savage MkII and the Ruger American.

With either rifle I'd recommend adding a peep sight and a regular 2 point sling.
Both are accurate and inexpensive rifles that you can shoot day in and day out for years.

You should be able to find a range with at least 50 yards to sight in (aka zero) your rifle. If you need guidance here, there are plenty of online resources, however, you'd do better to ask an experienced shooter for a hand. Be sure to use the same ammo for zero and hunting.

For shotguns you can't beat the versatility of a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500. Get either gun in 12 or 20 gauge. The beauty of these two is that you are always a simple barrel change away from being able to shoot birdshot (birds small game) or slugs (everything else).

With a good .22 and a good shotgun, you should be able to hunt most wild game in North America. There are better calibers and rifles for specific hunting applications but those two will do it all.

What I don't recommend for hunting rifles/shotguns and why:

1 I don't like scopes (at first). Forcing yourself to learn on iron sights means you develop a firm foundation in the fundamentals. I remember wanting a scope for my .22 so bad, so my dad made me a deal. I had to kill 100 red squirrels or starlings and 10 groundhogs before he'd let me add a scope. It took me the better part of a summer to accomplish this but I walked away from that summer being able to put lead on just about anything within 150 yards of that little rifle.

2 I don't like autoloaders (at first). Simply because shooting a bolt gun means you have one, maybe two shots to get the job done. You learn to make ever shot count. Once you are proficient, go wild.

3 I don't like tactical/tacticool rifles for beginners or really hunting for that matter. They are usuallly auto loaders (see #2), heavier, and more expensive. You don't feel so bad taking your $230 Savage through brambles, tripping over roots and dropping it, or leaning it up against a rusty fence post. If you don't trust me, look at what the professional hunters use.

Extras: buy a quality, brass rod cleaning kit and some decent gun oil (or CLP) for deep cleans. Keep a [Bore Snake](.22 .223 .25 CAL Bore Snake Cleaner Kit Cord Rope Brass https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKSNVTK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XRfGzbN7P8Z58) in an extra pocket for the times you get dirt or debris in the barrel.


Get yourself a good knife. I always have my pocket knife (a CRKT M21-02G) and a skinner when I'm hunting.

For a pocket knife use what suits you. For a skinner I really like knives like the Schrade Old Timer 158 for general skinning and this blade from Ontario Knife.

You also need a good way to keep your knives sharp. I've had a lot of luck with the. [Lansky System](Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Sharpening System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8IEA4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_85fGzbBRJDH6K).


Last, please get yourself a decent med kit. Too many people have died in the woods due to a knife accident or gun accident that could have been easily treated.

You can easily make yourself a basic kit or buy one like [this](Ever Ready First Aid Meditac Tactical Trauma IFAK Kit with Trauma Pack Quickclot and Israeli Bandage in Molle Pouch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAAMS2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iagGzb76NGQZJ) pre-made.

This kit has everything you need except for a tourniquet like [this](Tourniquet - (Black) Recon Medical Gen 3 Mil-Spec Kevlar Metal Windlass Aluminum Lightweight First Aid Tactical Swat Medic Pre-Hospital Life Saving Hemorrhage Control Registration Card (1 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETMVQOI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fcgGzbSAMKAWS) and an Israeli Bandage like [this](Ever Ready Bandage Battle Dressing First Aid Compression Bandage, 6 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DPVERM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1cgGzb9C9H5WP).

You can learn to use all this stuff over the course of an hour via YouTube. You would do better to find a nurse, paramedic, or Navy Corpsman to give you a crash course in the use of the contents of your IFAK. If you can find a Corpsman, they are probably the best for this kind of thing. Lots of good tips and tricks for field use...plus you can pay them in beer.

Don't forget to add extras like any medication you might need, chapstick, Bayer aspirin (good for headaches and heart attacks), a little tube of antibacterial ointment, and a couple fabric bandages.

If you won't carry this on your person, keep it in your vehicle.

For good practice I like squirrel and rabbit hunting. Makes you consider a lot about safety, a lot about taking only the good shots, plus they are easy to clean and good to eat.


Last learn how to use what you kill.

If you are hunting varmits, that is one thing. I shoot invasive species (when legal), and varmits that are causing a nuisance and that is reason enough for me.

If you are hunting anything else for exclusively for sport, please use it. You can use some of the books referenced earlier to learn about skinning and field dressing. I like to watch shows like Meat Eater, to learn better ways to use the meat I've harvested. Once you get into cooking game meat, you will wonder why you ever went to the store for meat.

Just don't forget that hunting is about stewardship and learning. It's a lifelong pursuit that is very rewarding.

Always be safe, always be ethical, always be responsible, always have fun.

Edit: If you ever find yourself in south central or southwest Michigan, I can help you with anything I've outlined above. I'm a lifelong hunter, a lifelong shooter, a small arms instructor in the military, a certified combat lifesaver, and a decent game cook.

Your recipe sounds like it'll turn out well if all goes according to plan! You may want to add some sweetness back if it ferments dry, but you've got several weeks to figure that out and read the Wiki to get all caught up on the method and terminology to things like back sweetening and nutrient addition schedules. I admire that you're being industrious with your fermentation equipment, I wasn't brave enough to start fermenting with whatever I had on hand with my first batch.

If you think you'll stick with it, here's the equipment I used for my first batch. I highly recommend looking into it if you think you'll do another batch! (I apologize if you aren't in the US, Amazon is my go-to)

• Hydrometer - $15.99 | You'll definitely want one of these first! It'll help you figure out when fermentation is done, plus it's nice to know your ABV when your friends or family ask "How strong is this?" (if you like to share)
  
• One Gallon Glass Carboy with Airlock, Drilled Stopper, Polyseal Lid - $14.81 | A glass carboy could last you forever! These have done very well for me, and the included airlock will give you a great setup for less than $15. The screw-on cap is just an added bonus, I use mine when I cold-crash.
  
• Star San 16 oz - $16 | This seems like the go-to sanitizer for the sub, and I use it as well. If you think you'll do several batches, I recommend going with the 32 oz size instead! It's much cheaper per ounce.
  
• Campden Tablets aka K-Meta (Potassium Metabisulfite) - $6.08 | This will help you preserve and stabilize your mead before you bottle. Some people don't, but it's highly recommended!
  
• Auto Siphon - $13.99 | This makes racking to secondary and bottling much easier! When it comes time to bottling, it's also really nice to have a Bottling Wand - $5.86
  
  All-in-all, this is just about my current setup excluding yeast, yeast nutrients, and extra carboys and airlocks. The list above comes out to about $127.45 USD before tax, which really isn't too bad considering one gallon should yield just shy of 5 standard wine bottles! Most commercial meads I've seen ranges from $15-$25 with some exceptions (There's a winery near me called Oliver Winery that makes a mead called Camelot Mead that sells for about $8 per bottle. Very good for such a cheap mead, you can probably find it at Total Wine & More if you have one nearby).
  
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  Sorry for such a long comment! Best of luck in your mead-making adventure!
  
  Edit: If you have a local homebrew store, I would opt for that rather than Amazon. Prices may not be as cheap but you won't have to wait for shipping, you'll be able to support a local business, and employees at homebrew stores are usually really helpful and they can recommend recipes and give you pointers. Nothing beats face-to-face interaction!

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.

Holy shit those boots look crazy (and awesome!). I agree with your sentiments about waterproofness in the PNW. I would also go with a waterproof shoe if I lived in an area with a lot of precipitation like that.

I had problems with blisters on my heels too and started lacing my shoes differently and it seemed to help. Here's a video that demonstrates how to do the lacing on boots to hold the heel down a little bit better (it's a little bit different on trail runners/low cut hiking shoes, but pretty similar). Also make sure that your laces don't come undone or loosen throughout the day. You can do this by tying a different type of knot when you are done lacing your boot. I use this knot with all of my shoes and since I've started using it I've never had my shoe laces loosen or come undone throughout the day. It's kind of weird to do at first, but really easy once you get the hang of it.

The other thing that has really helped me is preemptively taping my foot in spots where I know I'm prone to get blisters. For this I use Leukotape which I've found is superior to duct tape as it's stickier and breathable so you can leave it on for a few days at a time (even if it gets wet). It's best to put the tape on the night before you start hiking (or if you're replacing it in the middle of the hike just do it before you go to bed) so that the adhesive adheres to the foot better which will just make it actually stick to your foot longer without having to replace it.

If I do end up getting a blister, I drain it (poke a hole in it with a needle or safety pin or even your knife as long as it's clean) and leave the skin intact and then put a hydrocolloid bandage over it to protect the area from infection and also provide some padding. Hydrocolloid bandages stick pretty well, but just to make sure it stays in place I put some leukotape over it. Both can be left in place for several days at a time. Hydrocolloid bandages are AWESOME and you can actually use them on regular wounds as well as long as they are not super oozing with blood or anything. I get pack of large pads from amazon which can be cut down to size. Here are some links: hydrocolloid bandages and leukotape.

Someone else mentioned Bodyglide and Hydropel. I've found these products to be useful, but only if you get blisters between the toes. If you get blisters on the heels or sides of your feet it doesn't seem to be as effective because it just soaks into the socks. One thing you could try instead that might help is a really thin sock liner made of coolmax fabric or something similar that will wick your foot sweat away from your foot. If your feet aren't sweaty then that's probably not an issue and I wouldn't recommend liner socks because they can make your feet hotter.

This post was way longer than I thought it would be. I had a lot of blisters the first few years I was backpacking, but now I'm (relatively) blister free. Like I said before this is what works for me but it's not for everybody! Good luck!

P.S. Your pictures were awesome and I am super jealous. I have been wanting to go to ONP for a while now. Thank you for sharing!

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!
  
  
  

Multipurpose waterproof match case. I prefer this case because it's not much bigger than other waterproof cases, but has other stuff built into it. I put waterproof matches in it along with the striker strip from the package. The whistle is good for signaling. The other functions are marginal, so I supplement them with the actual things, which consist of a signal mirror, lensatic compass, and emergency fire starter.

A stove and solid fuel. I was pretty impressed with this particular one when I received it. It's stainless steel, well constructed, and you can store four fuel tabs inside of it.

A multitool and a fixed-blade knife. I don't have either of these specific models, but they seem pretty decent.

A folding shovel. These are good for burying waste, helping a car gain traction in the winter, etc.

A self-adhesive bandage. This is a three-pack. The single one cost $4 locally. Buy this one and leave the other two in your medicine cabinet. Wrap the remaining one around a piece of cardboard and put it in your emergency pack.

Disposable antibacterial wipes.

Antimicrobial silver gel. Like Neosporin, but better. Stays on a wound for multiple days without covering, and the colloidal silver is a strong antimicrobial agent. See the oligodynamic effect.

Dust masks. This is for a 50-pack, but for half the price, you only get 10 at a local store. These help prevent you from spreading germs if you're sick, and keep you from inhaling macroscopic particles if you're in a dusty/dirty area.

QuikClot sponge bandage. This helps to stop bleeding from major injuries. Along with an Israeli battle dressing you have two great ways to help stem major bleeding, separately or combined.

Local anesthetic for stings. Good for numbing injuries other than stings, too.

Sterile pads, 4” x 4”.

Sunscreen.

Cigarette-adapter power inverter. Good for charging small electronics.

Hand warmers.

Work gloves and watchcap.

All of the following are probably best bought in stores or scrounged up around the house:

Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, all with obvious uses.

Aspirin, for heart attacks and pain, ibuprofen for pain, anti-histamine for allergic reactions, and Imodium or off-brand equivalent for diarrhea. I can't stress having Imodium enough. Having cramps and shits can render you unable to do anything for long periods of time, even more so than other ailments.

A disposable razor can be used to shave to keep up appearances, or to shave the area around a wound for better bandaging.

Maxi pads and tampons can be used as intended as well as to prevent bleeding from wounds.

Toilet paper. Wrap it around a piece of cardboard to save space.

Bandanas or an old shirt can be used to make a sling, protect yourself from the sun, filter macroscopic particles out of water, filter dirty/dusty air, etc.

Hot chocolate with caffeine added can be used to help stay alert.

Lighters are a must-have to start a fire.

I also have a Ziploc bag containing about ten cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly. They're great firestarters.

Cash. Keep various bills and coins in an amount that you think is suitable for emergencies.

Maps. Carry folding maps of your area, state, and surrounding states.

I think that covers everything that I have. There's a lot of redundancy, but it all fits in my bag, so I'm happy with it. I'm definitely interested in hearing thoughts as to what can be added or changed.

[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 :)

I use a 30L Marmot, an 85L Osprey, or a regular school backpack sized Northface, and absolutely love them. It really depends on personal preference and what kind of hunt you are going on. If you do buy an internal frame pack, be sure to go to a store and try it on with some stuff in it. If you go to a major hunting/camping place, they will have staff to fit it for you. Do that and then buy online to save money.

I've used cheap walmart base layers for years until this year. Got an amazing set from a Cabela's bargain cave and decided that from now on I am going to get the expensive ones(unless I find another sale). The cheap ones will do it, but aren't nearly as comfortable or warm so I had to wear more layers. My fiancee swears up and down that her under armor set is better than the same set I bought from cabelas(she has both).

For a jacket(and maybe pack) do you need it to be camo? If no, for a jacket I suggest a Carhartt. If yes on camo, I love my Drake but it was super expensive. Maybe check out Macks Prairie Wings site?

As for anything else to make your hunt more fun, if you are done growing, I suggest splurging on a great pair of boots. Warm, dry, and comfy feet make me really happy. I also sometimes bring a little pocket rocket or a jetboil for warm food or drink but that really depends on the type of hunt. Stanley makes a great thermos for warm liquid up to 10-12 hours.

Also maybe think about a compact trauma kit. Accidents happen. I've got an Israeli bandage (get a bigger one that I linked. 6in isn't enough) coupled with a put together trauma kit. Blood clot packs, gauze, alcohol, thermo blanket, etc.

Hope reading this wall of text helped.

Ninja Edit: Rope or paracord for dragging dead game.

Lets start at FG and OG which stands for final and original gravity. Original gravity is the density of the apple juice before you add anything to it(so basically open the apple juice and take the OG). The final gravity is the density after fermentation has completed. To measure OG and FG you will need a hydrometer or spectrometer. Hydrometers are really cheap and everyone starts out with this.

To take the OG siphon(you will probably want to get an auto siphon also not very expensive) of enough water juice into a plastic cylinder(like a graduated cylinder but with no precision marks and drop the hydrometer into the fluid. Then you simply read the marks on the hydrometer and that will be the OG. To get FG you just do this after fermentation. To determine when fermentation has stopped you getting taking hydrometer readings 1-2 days apart when the reading from one to the next are the same, fermentation is no longer active. Make sure you sanatize everything that will come in contact with the apple juice....hydrometer, cylinder, siphon, air locks, keeping the apple juice free of any living thing that is not yeast is a key to success here. If you do not have the OG and FG you will have a much harder time figuring out the ABV(alcohol by volume)

 

Link to an auto siphion (which you can purchase at a local home brew store)

 

Link to a hydrometer (which you can purchase at a local home brew store)

 

Link to sanitizer (which you can purchase at a local home brew store)

 

What is a cold crash. Exactly, you just bring down the temp to a serving temp. Simply put for the cold crash you need to keep the airlock on the glass jar and stick it in a regular fridge for 3 days time.

One other thing to mention. Cider yeast will want to ferment in the 60-75F degree range. Its best to get it between 62-68F however that's not always possible but it absolutely will produce some off flavors if you allow it to get above 75F degrees. The temp of the juice fermenting will be about 5 degree warmer than the ambient room temp because fermentation is an exothermic reaction(it gives off heat). Don't be scared at all, if you really want just ferment the apple juice at whatever room temp with just sugar yeast and juice. It will produce a drinkable alcoholic beverage. If you want to get further in an refine the hobby and make some honest to god delicious cider follow my steps. However I want you to know my first time brewing anything was a cider. I simply used wine yeast and apple juice. I used a condom as a fermentation lock and by god college kids drank every ounce of this brew that taste like a bready cideryish wierd thing. However it was awesome and I had a blast doing it.

Blisters are something where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Figure out what works for you (multiple socks, pre-taping certain parts of your feet, vaseline, etc) and stick with it.

Tape

• The most common is plain athletic tape, which is usually the white stuff that is commonly available at drug stores, some retail stores, and sporting goods stores. You generally want to use a layer of foam wrap, which is tape-like but has no adhesive, under the tape itself, particularly where any wound is or where there is hair.
  
  
• There's also strapping tape, which is much like athletic tape but it tends to be a little bit more stiff and more sticky and it's harder to find. You also want to use foam wrap under this. DO NOT put strapping tape directly on a blister without foam wrap in-between. It is sticky enough to rip the blister open when you remove it. I have never seen strapping tape in brick and mortar retail stores here in the southeastern US.
  
  
• Then there's stuff like Co-Flex and knock-offs which is self-adhesive but tends to be a bit lighter duty. Many people confuse this with moleskin. It is pretty skin-friendly and does not need the foam wrap under it. It is naturally elastic and good for light compression.
  
  
• Moleskin can be used preventatively or to protect an existing blister. It comes in patches or sheets with choices of adhesive or non-adhesive and also comes as pre-made bandages for blisters, but those aren't often found retail. There are also non-moleskin products that effectively do the same thing. Like this product.
  
  Blister Treatment
  
  
• Band-Aid Blister Ampoules are awesome. They're pretty sticky themselves but I would tape over anything on the bottom of the foot or anyplace else that sport-driven rubbing is occurring.
  
  
• Lancing and draining a blister is not something that everyone agrees on. I think the basic HowStuffWorks process is pretty good. It is vital that you cover and protect that drained blister thoroughly. You may have to lay off for a day or two if it's an area that you can't effectively protect from straining the skin and preventing the blister from healing.
  

Mead is VERY forgiving, far more so than beer or wine. As has been suggested, JAOM is a great "toss it in and walk away" recipe, but almost any recipe will work for a beginner, even if it's done a bit off.

Things to remember:

Don't use bleach to sanitize, it's fucking hard to get completely out, and can render a batch unusable. I prefer IO Star to Star San as it doesn't foam up when you scrub the shit out of stuff with it, and it's easier to completely rinse.

Mead needs separate nutrient, it is quite cheap on Amazon you should also add Energizer perodically (once every other day for the first week and once a week for the next month) to prevent things from getting stuck along the way. A good guide on how/when to add fruit and how to perform step feeding, which produces the tastiest results, can be found HERE.

Wine Tannin can help to make your flavors "pop" and come out more brightly, add around 3 grams to a 5 gallon batch in primary.

Also, don't let things ferment in too warm a space, the place I ferment in is a steady 69 degrees, if you let it go too warm, you might end up with weird alcohols getting created, and your brew providing a headache along with a buzz.


Lastly, if you've decide you're going to get into brewing, don't go the carboy/bucket route. For a little bit more money (like $40 more than everything else combined), you can get a MUCH better/easier and compact solution. A conical eliminates the need to rack from one container into another (has a bottom drain to suck out yeast cake) it has a side drain to bottle from (I plug this into my filter pump and bottle right from there) is MUCH more compact then separate bucket/carboy & racking canes, and is a lot easier to clean because the hole in the top is like 6 inches across, plenty big enough for a hand and a scrubby sponge as opposed to the tiny 2" opening in a carboy (which are a bitch to clean).

Also, the supplier in this link (highgravitybrew.com) doesn't charge for shipping for these conicals, it seems like everyone else who sells them does even though they're all drop shipped from the factory regardless from whom you get it.

I use cheap Wal-Mart knockoffs, but I'm definitely looking for better products. :)

Morning:

• Baby wipes for face
  
• Tone with Equate Rejuvenating Toner
  
• Add Equate Repairing Lotion, let sit and absorb
  
• Moisturize with Equate Naturally Beaming Daily Moisturizer
  
• Let sit, use Monistat Anti-Chafing gel as a primer before starting my makeup routine.
  
  Night:
  
  
• Cleanse, tone, and treat with Equate Acne Treatment system
  
• Apply Clean & Clear's Dual Action Moisturizer and let sit
  
• Add a few drops of Tarte's Maracuja Oil
  
  I have a few issues I'd like to work with. My skin is very dry and has a few fine lines (under-eye and smile line) that I find my foundation to sink into at the end of the day. I also have pigmented acne scars that I'd like to fade. When can I put on Mederma's scar gel in my morning and night routines?
  
  I'm considering starting with the AHA Enhanced Lotion 10% and using that at night. Where should I put that into my routine, and how long should I wait before the next product?
  
  I'm considering purchasing the Freeman Dead Sea Minerals mask to use 1-2 times a week. Good idea for my skin? No?
  
  I'm looking for a higher SPF moisturizer that won't leave a white cast on my NC40-42 skin.
  
  Hand creams! I'm constantly washing and using my hands. My skin, nails and cuticles are so icky now. What can I try out that smells yummy/works well at a good price?
  
  Currently looking for things I can purchase off Ulta or Amazon, but I'm open to anything!

I just soak everything in diluted Star San. It's flavorless, odorless, biodegradable, has a 30-second contact time to obliterate basically everything, and is safe for human consumption.

I homebrew beer and Star San is the cleaning agent I use to sanitize all of my brewing equipment. Sanitation in beer brewing is the absolute #1 most important factor when brewing beer, you want your equipment to basically be sterile. You can't achieve sterility unless you use an autoclave, but Star San will get you damned near to it. Any little contaminant, even microscopically, can infect and ruin beer. I've been brewing for 10+ years and have never had an infected batch that I didn't mean to infect (sour beers), and Star San is the reason for that. If it's good enough to sanitize brewing equipment, it's overkill for sanitizing CPAP equipment.

And the best part is it requires essentially no work from me whatsoever. I just throw everything in a bucket of Star San solution twice per week and let it sit for a couple minutes, then rinse. Done. Even that is overkill though, since it technically requires only 30 seconds. I usually just throw it in and then go make some coffee, then rinse after coffee is done.

You can mix up 5 gallons of Star San solution with distilled water and it will be good for years of repeated use if you cover it.

Buy some Star San, mix it in a bucket with distilled water to the ratio stated on the bottle, and you're set for literal years. It'll foam up when you agitate it. Don't fear the foam, the foam is good. You can also use it to clean basically everything else in your house, too.

This reads like an advertisement, but I love this shit. It cleans everything, is safe for humans, last for years, and requires basically no work from you aside from the initial dilution. Just buy it, it's great.

These are so much fun.

1. Something that makes you sweaty.
   
2. Something that helps you cool down.
   
3. No picnic would be complete without these sunglasses to keep the sun out of your eyes and keep you looking awesome.
   
4. If you could vacation anywhere in the world... Disneyland!! This isn't technically a souvenir since they sell method soap everywhere, but it's still Minnie ears. :)
   
5. Something that makes you nostalgic.
   
6. Something that would make camping better. The one and only time I went camping, I saw a bear, a frog stalked me, and I tripped and cut my arm and we didn't have any band aids. So these would make it better because I'm clumsy and would probably trip again and these are so much cooler than plain band aids.
   
   
7. Something bear related. because sasquatch kind of looks like a bear.
   
   
8. Road trip song! I love listening to pretty much any song by them and singing obnoxiously when I'm driving, but this one is my favorite at the moment. *not on my WL
   
   
9. Shouldn't have thrown this in your carry-on.
   
   
10. Favorite thing at the state fair.
    
    Bonus - July? *not on my WL
    
    Some of the best memories are made in flip flops.

Yes - according to at least my local health department, the guidelines to prevent contamination, etc are:

• keep cold things under 40 degrees
  
• keep hot things above 120
  
  If something has been heated and then cooled, it can't be between 40 and 120 degrees for more than 4 hours. If you are cooling something, then you should be using an ice bath. The fastest way to cool something is by immersing the container in ice+salt water. If you cool in the fridge, the contents will actually take longer than the safe time period to cool down.
  
  If you have mold growing in any open or closed containers in your fridge, take the opportunity to empty your fridge and give everything a deep clean. Otherwise, nasties like listeria can grow. It could even be a little dripping leak somewhere that's collecting in the back, encouraging mold growth.
  
  Source: from when I was working as dish / runner at restaurants during high school.
  
  Also:
  http://www.snopes.com/food/prepare/suntea.asp
  
  You can also pick up good sanitizers at your local home-brew store. Friends of mine use a product called Starsan for their home brewing to keep everything sterile. It's also EXCELLENT at getting rid of tea stains if you leave things to soak for an hour or so (depending on how stained they are).
  
  http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Homebrewing-and-Winemaking-Supplies/dp/B0064O7YFA

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

Where are you camping/hiking? What region? City/State?

I'm trying to get a read on whether you'll need to prepare for deer tick issues - NY State is rife with them right now, and you do NOT want to get into a problem with a deer tick - trust me.

Where are you camping?

Here are some essentials:

• Ditch the flashlight, consider instead a headlamp. Energizer x7 LED Headlights which you can pick up from ANY Home Depot right at the register - they're about $20 each. Trust me, if you need to take a leak in the dark, you'll need both hands free ;)
  
  
• Nalgene/water bottles - an empty Gatorade bottle also works. Don't bother carrying 2 gallons in with you, water weighs 1 pound for every liter - do the math - that shit's heavy. If you're camping by a river, consider using a filtration system instead and filter water as you need it. I use the Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System and it works a treat.
  
  
• Leave your knives at home - they're heavy - you're going to have to carry that shit around. Instead, for what you'll actually need a knife for, try a Leatherman Multitool. This thing has scissors, blade, tweezers, file, and a flat head screwdriver (can also work a Phillips head screw). $20, 1.4oz.
  
  
• Bug repellent. If you're in an area susceptible to ticks, you may want to consider treating your gear (clothing mostly) with Permithrin. Ticks hate this shit - in fact it kills them. Get this. Follow the instructions to the letter.
  
  
• Leave the hatchet at home - again, total luxury item that you won't need. And it likely weighs a pound.
  
  
• Zippo? Fuck that - take a box of matches, keep those in a Ziploc bag. Want to know a free method of tinder for making your fires? Dryer lint. Take a Ziploc bag of that shit with you - lights like a dream. Also, fluid? What are you, lazy? There's no better feeling than making a fire all by yourself, and in this climate with particularly dry environments, you shouldn't have a problem with building a nice roaring fire without using lighter fuel.
  
  
• Make sure your tents are rated for at least 10'F LESS than the temperature it's forecast for the nights you'll be staying out. Nothing worse than shivering all night - no sleep means miserable trip.
  
  
• EAR PLUGS. Whether it's your snoring buddy, or random noises in the night (snapping twigs, etc), ear plugs will ensure you get a decent night of sleep.
  
  
• First aid kit - essential. Bandaids, Tylenol/Aleve, antiseptic.
  
  
• Check to see what your state's rules are on bear/food safety. You will either be required to use a Bear Cannister (Bear Vault is an awesome product or you'll have to "bear bag" your food - essentially bear bagging is a method of hanging your food in high branches of a tree out of the reach of bears - you have to know what you are doing. Great article on that here.
  
  
• Do NOT go to bed with anything food related (or anything with an odor, ideally), ever. Bears can smell food from literally miles away - you do NOT want one trying to get inside your tent to sniff out that Snickers wrapper you left in your pants pocket.
  
  
• Food - take whatever you want, that's the beauty of eating out at camp. Make sure to take plenty of fatty foods for your hikes (chocolate, peanuts, etc) so you get plenty of carbs in you. A warm meal before your hike in the morning will not only give you some well needed energy, but it will also serve as a great moral boost. Remember, you need to pack in what you pack out.
  
  
• Booze. Leave this at home. Remember, cans, bottle, everything you carry in you MUST carry out. If you must insist on taking alcohol, maybe fill a Soft Platypus with your favorite wine or vodka cocktail.
  
  
• TOILET PAPER. For obvious reasons. Never take a #1 or #2 too close to a water source. It's considered a big no no to wash in a water source. For washing yourselves, or dirty dishes, fill a pot (or Nalgene, etc) and take it back to around camp and do with it what you will there away from the water source. Soiled water is known as grey water - never dump this anywhere near a water source - at LEAST 200 feet away.
  
  
• Cell phone. Emergencies. Make sure you have them.
  
  
• Batteries - those headlamps take AAA size - take at least a dozen if all you lads are taking a headlamp each.
  
  
• Clothing. If you're hiking quite far (let's say over 3-5 hours), don't wear cotton clothing. It will chafe the crap out of your bollocks, and wet cotton can kill (in low temps, obviously). If you have synthetic clothing for the hike, wear it.
  
  
• Spare socks. It's just smart.
  
  
• Camp towel. This can be a bandana, or other small cloth - wipe down the inside of your tent, wash your face, clean the pots, etc.
  
  If I think of anything else I'll post edits (running out the door right now).
  
  The most important thing... have an awesome time.

I have three ideas (they'd all be a singular gift because they are each close to $10).

Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush because who wouldn't love to swoon to "U Smile" while brushing their teeth?! (This is an add-on item but I'm sure it's offered on other sites for the same price).

Urinal Shot Glasses lol gross.

Hand Sanitizer Because maybe someone touched their genitals...


Good luck, I hope you find the perfect item!

Congrats! In the gymnastics world, your first rip is like a rite of passage. We're a little sick that way (ie: "ooh lets see! did it bleed?! oh wow, that's a great one" etc.)

You have 2 options. Let it completely heal the usual cut/scrape way, or let it heal enough to work on it- the gymnast way.

The usual cut/scrape way: use a vitamin e cream. keep a band-aid on it until it's completely healed. Avoid using the hand until it's healed.

The gymnast way: keep the wound open so it dries out during the day. Use a vitamin e cream at night/overnight (some of us go without). Keep letting it dry out. Use NewSkin on it before your next workout (this shit HURTS on a fresh rip and smells weirdly like bananas, but it's downright useful. fair warning.) Put a layer of tape over the hand (basically wrap once around the palm/back of hand). Do your workout. Wash hands after, rinse and repeat process. It will take a couple days, but the rip will heal/harden over just fine.


Suggestion for Vitamin E cream: https://www.amazon.com/HandEbalm-Conditioning-Ointment-Better-Value/dp/B00F3JF3CS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469291296&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=gymnast+vitamin+e+cream#customerReviews

Suggestion for NewSkin: https://www.amazon.com/New-Skin-Liquid-Bandage-Antiseptic-Bottle/dp/B0017JOF86/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469291694&sr=8-1&keywords=newskin

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!

eek. At least we haven't had the isopropyl scare for meth, but hope you don't need any over the counter asthma aids... can you'll be wheezing all the way to the doc in the US. Thanks, I was legit curious!

From looking at the link, looks like it's meant for cleaning cuts/scrapes (which still seems like scented would be bad but that's just cause I'm allergic, I guess some would like it).

I get stuff like (just a super quick amazon search... in grocery stores it's usually less than $1 US): https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Isopropyl-Alcohol-99%25-Pint/dp/B001B5JT8C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468054106&sr=8-1&keywords=100+percent+isopropyl+alcohol

I second Sebamed already mentioned here! The one I use is more of a gel with aloe in it. Afterwards put a super thin layer of Vaseline on - it’ll help seal the moisture in to help heal the area and it’ll keep you from bugging it since it’s a little slimey.

If the area has any open wounds look into hydrocolloid bandages! Make sure the area is freshly clean with no ointments/lotions/serums before putting them on. You can keep them on for 3-7 days and even shower with them on! I prefer the gel-like ones over the tegaderm sheets (which are more like adhesive plastic wrap).

Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NTJJR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-hW3CbGRT3JF0


Band-Aid HydroSeal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077TN7L3R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TiW3CbSAZJN21

Consult with your doctor first, but i would focus more on caring for your scars for the long term than hiding them in the short term. Take care of the scars so they heal more thoroughly. Things like scar away work pretty dang well (but are expensive because of the size of top surgery scars.

Scar Away on Amazon

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.

You can read a little about the science of snail mucin here. The article she links on burns mentions open wound management, so my instinct is that it would help heal fresh burns by providing additional moisture, but I don't think it would have a significant effect on older ones. Some people have reported success with ScarAway silicone sheets, but again, it might just work for newer burns. If it's a mature scar, I think the best bet is probably a fractional laser, or if it's pretty deep, a plastic surgeon. Nothing will really "cure" a burn scar and I wouldn't expect the snail mucin to have a noticeable difference. But hey, I don't think it would hurt?

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.

No worries, I'm happy to answer any questions. The adhesive that the sensor comes with is ok, but it doesn't even last a full week for most people. I like to secure it with Opsite Flexifix. I'm still on the first roll I purchased back in 2015, make sure to get the one that is 4" across. I cut out a patch like this, except I use a tag punch to cut out the center hole (I got mine on ebay for $9). I also use [Patch Peelz] (https://pumppeelz.com/collections/patch-peelz) sometimes. Some people use GrifGrips or Rocktape. Lots of people swim and do all sorts of sports/ physical activity and the extra adhesive helps keep the Dexcom secure. I've heard of people who wear it on their arm using an additional arm band over the sensor/transmitter when playing contact sports to ensure it doesn't get knocked off.

I think the last batch over-fermented. Were they fizzy, too? If it's too warm the culture goes crazy.

Here's my current recipe.

per quart of water:
3.5% brine (33g non-iodized salt per quart of water)
2 Tablespoons Dill seed
1 Tablespoon Mustard Seed
1 Tablespoon Black Peppercorns
1 Tablespoon Coriander Seed
1-2 Bay Leaves, crumbled
1/2 to 1 bulb Garlic, cloves separated, skinned and smashed a little
Small Whole Cucumbers (like Kirby), as many as will fit!

Leave out until brine becomes cloudy (about a week), then put in the fridge. Taste often! I like to wait at least 10-14 days -- if I have the willpower.

DON'T cut the blossom end! Any incision into the cuke greatly speeds the process and they get mushy fast. If you want, you can gently scrub any blossom remnants off.

Links that may help:
Pickle Me Too Hot Pickles
Arthur Schwartz Recipe from David Lebovitz
It's Alive with Brad
Sandor Katz's Sour Pickles

Last, you can do a quick sanitize with Star San. A little goes a long way.

Good luck!

Immediately cover the bite in hand sanitiser and repeat every 10 to 15 minutes. It probably won't work but if you do live (IF) it will make a great BBQ story with friends. Use this one for best story results: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004CPQBRA?pc_redir=1396707965&robot_redir=1

Ok, so first off, stop digging at your feet with an exact-o knife. That's like using a chainsaw to cut drywall.

If you need to physically remove calluses and dead skin, get the right tool for the job: a pumice stone and/or callus rasp/callus shaver. Use these carefully, especially around areas where you've got cuts.

To help the dry parts of your feet heal, moisturize! Silicone/gel socks feel weird (it's like walking on rubber duckies) and make my feet sweaty, but they've done more to soften gnarly calluses than anything else I've ever tried, especially when used regularly and for several hours at a time. (If you aren't afraid of girly colors, there are plenty of other/cheaper options for these on Amazon.) When you aren't wearing the socks, use a lotion or cream like Working Feet or Cerave Foot Cream. Also, ALWAYS wear socks (just like normal cotton socks) when you aren't wearing the silicon socks.

You can also do a foot soak, either with just water, or water plus some bath salts or foot soak stuff. Silicon scar sheets or hydrocolloid bandages might also help with some of the deeper/open cuts you have.

Combine those for several weeks, probably in the order of foot soak, callus shave, moisturize + socks, then more moisturizer after removing, and I'd think you'd see a lot of improvement.

The babyfoot thing is also a good idea for you, but I wouldn't recommend using that until all of your cuts/open wounds have healed. I think the peels are basically acid, and that's probably very painful if you use it on open cuts.

If all of that fails, go see a doctor or podiatrist. Your feet are super important, and if the above interventions aren't helping, I think that's a strong sign your feet need some professional help to get them healed up.

>Is it difficult to insert at first?

Depends on where you insert it, but no. I have found that if you go slow it hurts. Get the adhesive in the right place, pinch some skin around it AND GO! Dont be apprehensive.

>How long do you keep a sensor on?

I go 2 weeks per sensor without any difficulties. Could probably go a few more days. Buy yourself some adhesive and use it about a week into a sensor.

>How long does the transmitter last?

The battery will die right around 3 months.

>Any complaints with using the G5 + iPhone app?

I exclusively use the iPhone app and love it. My actual dexcom receiver is plugged in on my night stand as a backup alarm in case I go low while sleeping.

>I'm very lean, will inserting the sensor be especially difficult because of this?

I insert my sensor in the back of my arm all the time. It may be tender/sore for a day or so but that eventually goes away and all is well.

>In general, how accurate can I expect the CGM to be?

Close enough! You will almost NEVER see it right on. Mine is off anywhere from 5-30 points at any given time but thats okay.

Other than insulin (duh) the Dexcom has been the best thing thats happened for my diabetes care. If you use it correctly it will change your control and you will see better A1C results. Use it for trends. Has your glucose been going up for the last 2 hours? Test and bolus. Has it been going down for the last 2 hours? Test and eat. Its not meant to replace finger pricking, just to help you monitor trends and correct based off of that info. I've talked to people who think the point of one is so they dont have to manually test themselves anymore. If you go into it thinking that, you are going to use it correctly. Use it to monitor yourself and supplement for manual testing. Im 34 and use the Dexcom Share app as well. I think its mainly used for parents that have a child who is diabetic. I gave my wife access to my readings. She installed the app on her phone and can check it just like I can. I also set her phone up with a low alert so if I go below 50 mg/dl she gets an alert. That way if we arent together she can call to make sure Im okay or alert someone who is near me that I might be in trouble.

"I thought at first I had just split my lip hahahaha"

I am really surprised you were still conscious. How many bones were broken in your face?

You've healed very well.

I was skeptic of anything on my scar but after using mederma and vitamin e for about 6 months instead of a puncture wound that it was on my cheek now girls say your dimple is adorable.

Here and you can read reviews as well. When is your final surgery?

http://www.amazon.com/Mederma-Skin-Care-Scars-1-76/dp/B000052YOB

Good luck!

this is where I started:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/brewing/starter-kits/basic-starter-kit.html

I have made this in the past and it turned out quite well:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/brewing/recipe-kits/caribou-slobber-extract-kit.html

Also, a great reference:
http://www.howtobrew.com/

you can also buy it in paperback, which I would recommend

beyond that kit, he'll need a big (5 gal a good place to start) kettle. I have a 5 gallon SS version, you can get fancier, but better off starting simple. something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Pacific-Stainless-Steel-Quart/dp/B0017WPY1A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323059145&sr=8-2

also need to get a sanitizer, I use starsan:
http://www.amazon.com/Star-San--32-oz/dp/B0064O7YFA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323059205&sr=8-1

I use leftover bottle from other beer - most batches come out to about 50 bottles.

I'm sure there's plenty I've forgotten, hopefully others will fill in.

1. First question

The kit you linked looks pretty bad from the reviews alone, I wouldn't buy it. You want one of the kits you'll see on sites like Nihonzashi, or from Bill Rannow, or Bob Benson, or anywhere else you see the same mass-produced kit.

The quality of the kits varies. On the other hand the quality needed also varies according to the blade. A monosteel production blade with a budget finish doesn't need special treatment, whereas an antique in $3000 Juyo-level polish ought to be babied a bit more.

Typically, the oil from the online kits is okay to use — note you want the clear oil, the yellower stuff is not as good. The little hammer used to push out the mekugi is virtually identical everywhere. The cleaning & oiling cloths are ok. The uchiko — absorbent / abrasive powder applied via that "pom pom" thing — is often terrible, causing obvious starburst scuffs; better ones are unfortunately kind of expensive.

The cleaning guide I linked to in the nihontō guide is the traditional method. However, a lot of modern collectors — of both Japanese-style & actual antiques — go a totally different route. I myself use:

1. 100% Anhydrous Isopropyl Alcohol to remove old oil
   
   
2. Blue "shop towels" to apply alcohol or oil and/or wipe down
   
   
3. Microfiber cloths for the last bit of residual oil / water / whatever
   
   
4. Any plain light mineral oil to protect. The oil is perhaps the most religious topic here, you'll hear people say they only use the traditional chōji abura from Japan (just light mineral oil with a few drops of clove for scent), others will say certain gun oils / collector oils are fine, others even go with sewing machine oil or similar… some collectors in dry environments and who have nicely-made traditional shirasaya even go without any oil at all. Note that this debate exists at the level of preserving valuable antiques, it really doesn't make a difference for production swords so long as you use any kind of mineral oil base. No reason you can't use the traditional stuff on a production sword though.
   
   
5. NO uchiko at all! That's right, a lot of modern collectors say that with alcohol, the point of uchiko (to get rid of the dried oil) is moot at best, and destructive at worst. Uchiko is an abrasive left over from the polishing process. It can help clear up a faded blade but on a fresh polish it can only reduce the clarity.
   
   

   2. Second question
   

   
   Not going to go into all the details on this but it highly depends what you mean by "safely display". The traditional method is to rest the sword in koshirae (mounts) edge-up, tsuka-left, in a katana kake. Of course this doesn't prevent anybody from picking it up or anything.

I think it's very brave of you for wanting to address this.

I don't have any advice that hasn't already been given, but there are products that can help fade your scars. There is also laser therapy if you have a greater budget.

Definitely look into the tattoo policy at your workplace and see if it would be allowed. If you're comfortable covering the tattoo, and it means so much to you, I don't see any reason not to get it. Just remember to see a tattooist who has worked around scar tissue before.

I go 2 weeks with each one. Sure they say only go a week but they seem to work for 2 weeks pretty well. I know some people in this sub go quite a bit longer than that. After about 7-8 days the adhesive starts to come up a little bit. I cut a piece of this with a hole in the middle for the transmitter to fit through and stick it right over the current adhesive. Works like a charm!

>I went to a dermatologist and he told me to just wait, even though i’ve waited for 3 yrs.

Wow, what a helpful and informative professional who doesn’t waste his patient’s time /s

A picture could be helpful, but does it look like post inflammatory erethmya to you? When you apply pressure to the area does the redness temporarily dissapear?

First daily sunscreen can prevent any more damage to the area while you try to treat it. PIE occurs when damage is done to the capillaries. Youtube Video by a dermatologist who works hands on to cure his patients redness If you don’t want to do anything that major the acne.org website has a really nice page talking about what at home treatment options tend to help their members. One of the treatments mentioned on the page are silicone sheets and I must say they seem like a popular choice I have seen quite a bit of anecdotal evidece else where online that these are very helpful. Example

idk why you were downvoted but that's pretty much my suspicion. It's looking like Saniderm in the largest size they have might be the best bang for your buck but if you aren't constantly getting giant pieces and it's for personal use and you're not a tattoo artist this would be best https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015TI2ZA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AGBSKTQNEDHK7&psc=1. I think I read in some blog somewhere that Secondskin isn't as sticky as the other ones? I'm not sure that's true though.

if you buy enough of these you could make a dress like lady gaga wore!

this because bacon. And clothes. Clothes are awesome. We all need clothes with non-ucky pits!

THIS! because we both love pandas, its not on your list, and only 5$ from one seller. :) And it's on my wishlist.. so.. add it! hehehehe

You absolutely want some medical tape to keep it on. I get about 12-14 days out of each sensor easily if I put Op-site flexifix found here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015TI2ZA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493006572&sr=8-2&keywords=opsite+flexifix

To cut it I use the full width(20 squares) by 14 squares length. Then cut in the middle an 8x5 hole and then round the outer edges. Put it on over the white tape that comes on the sensor. This stuff works wonders and it lasts the full two weeks. I've also seen people putting it on first and the sensor afterwards through a little hole they cut in it but I haven't tried that yet since my way works fine for me.


Also, you don't want to calibrate too often. It'll throw it off if you do it more than 3 times a day, apparently. I'm not sure how true that is.

In the first 12-24 hours you'll have some funny looking trends. They're generally right but usually a bit more "skippy" or "jumpy" because it just takes some time to get it calibrated and going. It's still pretty accurate even at the beginning for me, though.

Finally, call customer support for any questions or problems. They are actually very helpful and will replace sensors if one goes bad or something.

Good luck with it! My dexcom got me down to the 6s for the first time in 9 years!

I'm currently building my own first aid kit. I found it's best to go out and make your own kit.

That being said I found this kit to be a good start. Then add what other things you think of.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000069EYA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_e2uEi3ujTvX85



Things I added were a tourniquet, a sam splint, a small maglight with batteries, toilet paper, a little food like trail mix, bottled water, tums, scissors, a good multi tool. But that's all up to you. Whatever you add make sure you understand how to use it.


Now here is a post I just made. Don't take it as a must have, or even a should have. I am just sharing what I have in my kit. And things I wanted, and know how to use. It also isn't complete. https://www.reddit.com/r/firstaid/comments/5tde37/this_is_my_first_aid_kit_in_the_making_so_please/

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.

Go get an occlusive dressing and put it on. First, it promotes healing, second it makes it so it doesn't harden up and hurt when you sleep and when it bends. If you go to your local pharmacy, they'll have Tegaderm , that can be a bit pricey but worth it for the lack of pain.

I bought Flexifix from Amazon, and it's amazing. Inexpensive and gets used for a lot of cuts/abrasions around the house.

General advice for these:

• Yes, they are way different than what you're used to, that's ok.
  
• No, your wounds don't "need air" to heal.
  
• For large ones (like those) having a pad inside (you can make your own by putting gauze in there or just buy the Tegaderm with them) it will help to absorb the fluid
  
• You only need to change them when the start to fall off
  
• Use it for one more time than you think you need to. I always think it's fully healed a few days before it is.
  
  Good luck.

here's a few things your friend might like

one - two - three - four - five - six - seven

all of these items are off of my various wishlists, and if i win you can surprise me :) but i do believe your friend might like some of these items!

Mederma Advanced Scar Gel - 1x Daily: Use less, save more - Reduces the Appearance of Old & New Scars - #1 Doctor & Pharmacist Recommended Brand for Scars - 0.7 ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PQBEAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5DTwDb7S8M13C

Here’s a good one it relatively cheap and it works well I used it on a scar on my arm, I hope this helps good luck.

I'm afraid I'm not much help with the bleed problem. Have you tried wearing the sensor in an alternate site from the abdomen? There is a lot of movement in the torso area even with out a good jog. I like to wear mine in the back of my arm, I find that it sticks on longer and is more accurate there.

I like to use Skin Tac to get it to stick after the edges start rolling up. I know as far as tape goes there is a kind that's very popular around here, I can't recall the name but I'm sure someone will comment with it :)

Edit: The tape a lot of people seem to like is OpSite Flexifix. I've never tried it since I prefer as little space on my skin covered as possible, but different things work for different people!

There's a product called Liquid Bandage. It is basically medical super glue that seals small wounds. The biggest difference between Liquid Bandage and super glue, that I've noticed, is that Liquid Bandage takes a few minutes to dry. And you paint it on, so it might be easier to apply than super glue.

https://www.amazon.com/New-Skin-Liquid-Bandage-Antiseptic-Bottle/dp/B0017JOF86/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486711988&sr=8-1&keywords=liquid%2Bbandage&th=1

I have a 5 lb. CO2 tank that sits on a small shelf in the back of my kegerator, with a regulator to dispense CO2 at 30PSI. The CO2 is attached to the corny keg using some 5/16" gas line and a ball-lock fitting.

The 40 ft. of beverage line is 3/16" (internal diameter) vinyl tubing that is coiled and wrapped with zipties to make sure it doesn't get tangled. Even though that sounds like a lot of line, there is only ~8 ounces of fluid in it when it is completely full. When the keg runs dry, I detach the CO2 and beverage lines, clean the keg, add about a liter of sanitized water (diluted starsan) to the keg, reattach the lines, and push the sanitized water through the beverage line. When the beverage line looks nice and clean (but still has the sanitized water in it), I can take it off and leave it in my kegerator until it's ready to use again. When I add another full keg, I just discard the first glass (which is half sanitized water and half sediment from the cold crash), and then I'm good to go.

Ha ha, I LOVE this!! I used to do these exchanges when I worked in the office and always brought hilarious gifts!!

I have a few ideas:

Santa Toilet Seat Cover and Rug

Bacon Bandages

Public Toilet Survival Kit

https://www.amazon.com/New-Skin-Liquid-Bandage-Antiseptic-Bottle/dp/B0017JOF86?th=1

It's great stuff, and once it dries you can keep playing without it coming right off like a Tegaderm does. Just make sure its fully dry before you start up again. Blowing on it helps is dry faster. I spend a lot of time blowing on butts lol.

I see some other ladies mentioning tape, and having tried basically all methods and types of tape, I think medical/surgical tape is my favourite. It’s quite clear, which is a bonus, plus it’s meant to maintain its hold to keep iv’sand tubes in place no matter how much the skin sweats etc so I find it holds all day no problem!

This is the type of tape I’m referring to: 3M Transpore Clear 1-Inch Wide First Aid Tape, 10-Yard Roll (2 Rolls) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OFM6JE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kP5qDb5T4J13F

My method is basically start at the bottom while supporting the breast with one hand and lay the piece of tape in a diagonal direction from close to where the gore would lay upwards towards my shoulder. I rip a bunch of pieces before starting and continue to lay them until I have good support and shape

I am going through the same thing as you but not as bad. Some of those cuts looks like just like mine, especially on the palm of the hand. Get these bandages if you haven't already, it will do much better than those band aids you have on and it will last for 3 days. comes in different sizes for the fingers and palms. They have it at Target and Walmart too. https://www.amazon.com/Band-Aid-Waterproof-Adhesive-Bandages-Blisters/dp/B077TN7L3R/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3QUUR5YX4L3I7&keywords=bandaid%2Bhydro-seal&qid=1554491438&s=gateway&sprefix=band%2Baid%2Bhy%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1-spons&th=1

Another option for a tarp if you don't want to or dont have time to put a lot of DIY work in would just be to buy a cheap utility tarp. A 6x8 tarp, hung in a "Diamond" shape would give you a 10 foot ridgeline. An 8x8 tarp would give you an 11' 8" rigeline.

This is obviously going to be a lot heavier that tyvek or plastic drop cloths, but it already has grommets attached so it is stow and go. It can be strapped to the backpack versus going inside of it so that it doesn't take up any pack space.

Definitely pick up a bug net though, getting eaten alive is no fun, especially on a longer hike like that.

One thing you might also look into is doing a permethrin treatment to your clothes and hammock/bugnet. You can buy the Sawyer spray at many outdoors stores. This works on ticks and mosquitos as well as other biting and stinging bugs.

Honestly? My advice is to get saniderm/tatuderm/tegaderm. It's a transparent waterproof dressing. You just slap it on and let it heal. It heals much better, and you don't have to wash and goop it all the time. You can buy it for yourself. My last artist didn't use it, so I just got some myself and applied it when I got home.

Here is the one I got off amazon, but they all have it in Walgreens. It is used for non-tattoo wounds/scrapes.

If you are gonna do it though, make sure you watch some application instructions.

If you don't want to do this, instructions are:

1. Wash with gentle soap 2-3 times a day. Dr. Bronner's is great.
   
   
2. Let air dry. DO NOT DRY WITH A TOWEL. The fibers can be irritating and carry bacteria.
   
   
3. When it is COMPLETELY dry, apply a thin layer of Aquaphor. Do NOT use neosporin.
   
   
4. Do this in the morning, when you get home from school/work, and before you go to bed. Try not to rub your tattoo on anything, and let it breathe.
   
   Talk to your artist too.

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.

Madam Curie who, when crime is afoot, becomes... The Radiation Sensation! She stalks criminals with Glass Dropper Pipettes filled with a slime that turns you into a radiation detector for an hour, and Bacon Aids to help recover those who were hurt (because seriously... who doesn't love bacon?).

Her hours in the labs have given her a near precognative ability to know when something bad is about to happen and so she stays one step ahead of crime. She has amazing Judo skills honed during her down time between being awesome and winning Nobel Prizes (yes, plural!). And even when she isn;t out crime fighting she's being awesome by discovering new elements and making an apperance on Bridget's First Contest!

P So I would love the gift card! I'm moving to Taiwan to pursue my masters in Industrial Engineering (first one in the family to even have a BACHELORS!) and I really want to buy a Ipod so I can listen to music to past the 2 day flight time (3 hours to Miami, 4 to LA, and then 13 to Taiwan, with a total of 11 hours in Layovers :)

also here's my amazon wishlist - http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3D5SKJ1JNHRDF/ref=cm_wl_act_vv?_encoding=UTF8&reveal=&visitor-view=1

1. http://www.amazon.com/Mederma-Scar-Cream-Plus-SPF/dp/B001PQBELC/ref=zg_bs_3763121_1
   
   
2. http://www.amazon.com/Mederma-Skin-Care-Scars-1-76/dp/B000052YOB/ref=zg_bs_3763121_3
   
   
3. http://www.amazon.com/ScarAway-Silicone-Patented-Kelo-cote-Technology/dp/B004H3QCPS/ref=zg_bs_3763121_5
   
   Don't know much about these products but they were in best sellers and I'm wondering which one to buy. As for my skin, I have some acne scars left over from a few years ago and wanted a way to remove them or at least lighten them up. Which one of these would be the best buy for me and why?

Hi there!

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This is the tape that I use which is great, comfortable, and lasts all day. I've also had some success with swimming as well.

This might be more comprehensive than what you're looking for but I've been extremely happy with the kit I got.

EMT Bag - Nice and large, durable and has customizable velcro panels for the main compartment

BLS Medical Supply Kit - Most of what you would want for a kit and I priced it out you can't get it all for less on your own.

Skin Stapler

Steri strips

Israeli Compression Bandage

Whoa, glad you are doing better. Those are no joke.

Removal... I don't know, they're fairly large and involved. Since they're newish, you could try keeping everything heavily moisturized with some quality cocoa butter, or try silicon sheeting. There's been some studies pointing to scar improvement with silicon, but I have no personal experience with them.

In time, the deep purple will fade, and they will become less noticeable.

A tattoo might help, but I would splurge on a good artist. I don't think scar tissue holds ink as well as normal skin.

Dating? They wouldn't bother me.

I'm a big fan of permethrin spray when paired with long pants/a long shirt. Here's a link to the one I like the best. Basically you spray it on your clothes before you go and you then let it dry (don't put it on your skin). It also works great for chiggers, especially if you drench your shoes/socks with it.

Your doctor diagnosed you with a Staph infection on your scalp. It can also be responsible for the symptoms you have on the rest of your skin.

Washing the body with chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) has been shown to be highly effective in removing that bacteria from the skin and stopping skin infections.

Best wishes on finding your solution!

There are really effective things you can purchase at any Walmart or major pharmacy like Walgreens. There is a product called "scar away". Its basically like a reusable bandaid. The adhesive is gentle on your skin. Basically you place the middle of the tap over the opening tip of your foreskin with the two halves of the tape adhering to your skin. This will keep the skin from rolling back behind your glans, potentially even during an erection. Its usually around 15$ for a box of like 20 strips, but they are re useable if you wash them in warm water so that's enough for over a year. Here is what the box looks like on amazon, but you can buy it at any Walmart. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AJ4L1E?aaxitk=l7eRQzCWBi4tY285cEYgEQ&pd_rd_i=B001AJ4L1E&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3507616222&pd_rd_wg=9N2dj&pf_rd_r=RFP8GRPH3AFQ3NVWPQ0J&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_w=pkzWJ&pf_rd_i=scar%2Baway&pd_rd_r=b1216953-4e3f-4684-a761-211ce56e9618&hsa_cr_id=3435781320701&th=1

I would believe the best protection and comfort would be to wear nylon pants protected with permethrin

Deet would be a second layer of protection applied to the skin and dont forget about the upper body being protected.

Well I was in a porn store looking at items. The sales clerk came over and asked if I'd like to see something. I said yes and she took it back to the front desk to put batteries in it. She pulled out hand sanitizer and said, "We ask that you use this before touching our products."

I used hand sanitizer then examined the merchandise. It wasn't what I was looking for so I gave it back. I then went back to browsing. Finally I picked something out and came back to the cashier to check out.

I asked, "Do you have the hand sanitizer Maybe You Touched Your Genitals ?

What she heard was "Do you have the hand sanitizer? I think I touched my genitals."

After some shocked looks, babbling, and explanation between use we realized the mistake. I was so embarrassed. I've never been in that store again.

These are awesome: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015TG6MQ?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

They work well and stick really well. In fact a couple times I forgot I had one on and washed my face and it didn't come off. They're pretty large, you get multiple sheets, and they are easy to cut into small squares.

I used these on some scars on my neck and they worked pretty well. You basically put them over your scars like band-aids and the silicone on them fades and heals them. I only wore them for about a month, twelve hours a day and skipping some, but they made a pretty good difference on my scars.

Olive oil helps get the tape off without hurting them as much. Also recommend using something other than duct tape if that is what you are using. best stuff I found was the 3m Clear Transpor tape. It still allows breathing.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OFM6JE/ref=s9_dcbhz_bw_d0_g200_i1_bs

Humble white belt here, going more by recommendations I've heard/read than by personal experience.

> what exercises would you recommend people to do to make bjj training more accessible on a physical level?

The general consensus seems to be that the best preparation for BJJ is BJJ, if that makes sense.

So, ideally, you'd start attending BJJ as soon as possible - maybe there's a class today? tomorrow? this weekend? - and everything will flow from there if you keep showing up (and if you don't, it won't).

Come as you are, warts and all.

If you're uncomfortable with that, and absolutely insist on preparing in solitude beforehand, it seems the general consensus seems to be that your basic BJJ solo drills - bridging, shrimping, etc. - would help far more than any type of weightlifting exercise. There are plenty of good tutorials on YouTube.

> any tips on how to deal with mat burns? I don't want to be the weird guy that tries to wear socks...

So far I'm trying to just tough it out! My hope is that I'll develop callouses / welts / whatever-that-stuff-is-called-in-English sometime before the constant mat burn pain fucks up my sleeping patterns completely.

But hey, I also hear good things about New-Skin Liquid Bandage - you might wanna check into that.

> am I right in feeling that with adequate training previous to starting bjj my chances of sticking to it are better? I just feel like I was a drag to roll with because I lost breath so easily and felt guilty about it...

I honestly don't think so.

I think - and I apologise in advance if I'm being too forward or too presumptuous - this is a primarily a mental issue on your part.

Your pride is getting in the way of your development.

The feeling of embarrassing oneself, of making a fool of oneself, of having one's shortcomings stripped naked and revealed - all of this is extremely hurtful to one's pride.

If I had to guess, this, more than anything else, is what's currently holding you back.

I'd suggest trying to laugh about it. Laugh at your own incompetence, laugh at your own pride making a big deal out of this, laugh at the weirdness and utter silliness of this sport of ours.

I did so just the other day, when a pimple-faced little teenage lad tapped me out a dozen or so times in a row, all while looking positively distracted - I mean, he literally kept looking around the room, studying the other rolls while calmly tying me up like a pretzel, again and again and again. Others might have found this embarrassing - I found it both hilarious and highly informative.

Getting long-winded here, but finally, about the overweight thing: We have an overweight guy in our beginner's group - after warm-ups, you'll find him lying in a pool of sweat panting like he's having a heart attack. No one thinks any less of him for that - quite the opposite. Nothing but admiration to any and all who strive towards improvement.

TL;DR - If you want to do BJJ, do BJJ.

I live in CO and hike almost exclusively at altitude, but I still use a bug net. Better safe than miserable, IMHO. Fire WILL NOT keep the bugs away. A far better option for repelling the bugs would be treating your sleeping equipment with repellent like this : http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Premium-Permethrin-Clothing-Repellent/dp/B007VCRX2S. I've never tried it, but I've heard good things.

I have not been gifted yet, probably because I'm still new. Random fact about me? I probably like butter more than Paula Deen. Yup. That much. Omg it's so good. lol Would love to have these! because... who doesn't want to stick bacon on their cuts? lol Thanks for the contest!

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.

Some Bacon Band-Aids or Bacon Duct Tape for your husband!!! Bacon is Meat Candy and if I win, go ahead and surprise me!!! P.S. Bacon is delicious.

99% iso is best if you can get it. Amazon sells it for pretty cheap here for future reference haha

Turtlenecks and higher necklines are a super pretty fashion statement, and you can keep the scar covered with a scar reducing bandage (https://www.amazon.com/ScarAway-Professional-Silicone-Treatment-Packaging/dp/B001AJ4L1E) at the same time to prevent it from catching.

Look for sleeveless turtlenecks too - tops and even dresses (https://m.venus.com/viewproduct.aspx?BRANCH=7~72~&clearance=1&ProductDisplayID=42861&clr=KH&sc=XWEBGPF18FS&cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-UN-_-BKT_M&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhaOCj9ja2QIVCIN-Ch2PeQ5ZEAQYAiABEgLfuPD_BwE)

Any of these search results:

https://www.google.com/search?q=victoria%27s+secret+turtleneck+tee&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjlvdCo19rZAhUO0WMKHdYMAdgQ_AUIEigC&biw=375&bih=597


https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-us&biw=375&bih=553&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=NhugWpT6O5KmjwPx_ZvoCg&q=turtleneck+ladies+spring&oq=turtleneck+ladies+spring&gs_l=mobile-gws-img.3...17452.17735..18982...0....87.154.2..........1..mobile-gws-wiz-img.X9ffwGoXTYw%3D

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I got a box of these as a gift once, the 'Free Prize' is a tiny plastic pig, like 1/4" tall.

Background

Based upon my initial question: Is it wine or meed?, I am working on my first Mead/Pyment. I've taken the original recipe I cobbled together from a variety of sources.

Is it mead? Well yes. According to the calculators in the sidebar concord juice is about 8.89% sugar. Honey is roughly 80%. I'm no math wiz, but I fussed with both Google and Wolframalpha and 8.89% of two gallons is roughly 45 Tablespoons or 0.23 pounds of sugars, 1 Gallon of Honey is roughly equivalent to 204 tablespoons of sugars or 7.9 pounds of sugars. yes I know Different types of sugars, etc. etc. But the mixture here is getting much more than 51% of the sugars from honey, so: 'tis a Wine -> Mead -> Melomel -> Pyment.


The following is an expansion of The GotMead format for recipes.

1. Ingredients
   
   • Star-San - not technically an ingredient, but it's for sterilization. I think of it as an anti-ingredient keeping the bad bugs out. (Sprayer use= 1/4 tsp to 650ml water & 60 second exposure)
     
   • 1.5 Gallons of boiled tap water (more or less to make things work out.) NOTE: I have well water, not city water - so no chlorine & plenty of minerals.
     
   • ~2 Gallons of homemade concord grape juice. (SG 1.060)
     Last year I pressed about about six gallons of grape juice from concords of my own. I was going to make jelly in the winter and froze it in the deep freeze.
     
   • 10lbs (now 15lbs) of Pure N Simple Honey.
     
   • ~3 tsp Fermax from Amazon.
     
   • Red Star Premier Blanc [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00434CB74)
     
     
2. Equipment
   
   • Large Stainless stock pot (for initial boil)
     
   • 5 Gallon food grade bucket & Lid sterilized.
     
   • 4 Gallon Sams club water bottle playing the role of carboy.
     
   • Hydrometer
     
   • Transfer hose
     
   • Water lock/ Bubbler
     
     
3. Preparation
   
   • Thaw the grape juice overnight in the fridge in a large container in case of leakage.
     
   • Sterilization/pasteurization.
     Thinking through the volume of Honey (~1 gallon) and aiming for a 4 gallon carboy; bring 1.5 gallon of water to a boil. Turn off heat, add the grape juice in order to pasteurize the juice without setting the pectin, stir in about 10-12 pounds of honey. (remove any scum that forms)
     
   • Sanitize the bucket and lid, and stirring spoon.
     
   • Stir vigorously as you add the ingredients.
     
   • add to the bucket, check the temperature and the SG - calculate remaining honey or water and add as needed. Stir till mixed, or your arm falls off - whichever comes first.
     
   • Check the temperature until it is at least down to about 80 degrees then add the yeast we're off to primary fermentation.
     
     
4. Primary fermentation.
   
   • 5 gallon sterilized bucket & lid with airlock.
     
   • Actual Original Specific Gravity (OG): 1.130 (I thought it was 1.122 but the must was still quite warm.)
     
   • I will plan on testing as fermentation tapers off and make a decision then on adding additional honey and warm water (carefully of course) in order to restart fermentation. (adjust to desired SG as needed).
     
   • Once fermentation has stopped transfer it to the secondary.
     
     
5. Secondary.
   
   • 4 gallon sams club water jug (plastic) with airlock.
     
   • Saved my honey jugs just in case I had any left over that wouldn't fit in the carboy.
     
   • Time. Lots of time.
     
     Notes:
     
     9/13/16 Initial. Retested SG, it was at 1.130.
     
     9/15/16 Sterilized a large spoon and vigerously stirred to aerate. SG at 1.074, fermentation is fast and furious.
     
     9/16/16 Aerated/degassed. 3tsp fermax. SG 1.050
     
     9/16/16 Aerated/degassed. SG 1.026
     
     9/21/16 Racking Day. SG 0.998 (ABV 18%?). Upon racking there was not quite enough in the carboy. After staring at it for twenty minutes I decided to gamble and added one gallon of water, and 5LBS of honey to bring it up to just below the base of the neck. Retesting the SG was 1.030. It is currently sitting inside a 5 gallon bucket in my bathroom, I'll transfer it to the closet as soon as I'm reasonably certain it won't go Mt. St. Helens on my wardrobe.
     
     

A lot of 70% isopropyl alcohols contain oils, which are obviously not good for leaving a clean surface on your CPU/heatsink.

I'd honestly try for 99%. This is what I buy.

You don't need much of it and you only really buy it once in a great while, so you may as well get the right stuff now and not worry about it again for a while.

Thanks for the suggestion (Mederma). I have currently been applying Aquaphor gel daily on the scar. Would you say Mederma is superior to that

I searched Mederma but I found they have a large variety of products and wanted to make sure I order the right product? Which one would you suggest?

Mederma Quick Dry Oil, 6.8 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXOGHD3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0mgOyb7DN9DPS

Mederma Skin Care for Scars, 1.76 oz (50 g) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000052YOB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ckgOybNZY11H9

Mederma PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream 1 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGLKVEM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ylgOyb4GRFRX3

I came here to say what jhaun said. When we rub parts we get other people's natural bacteria and they can change the way we smell. I remember when I first started tongue kissing my wife that my breath began to taste different due to me getting some of her bacteria. You know what I would try? Go to a drugstore and buy a surgical scrub that is meant to clean the maximum amount of bacteria off of skin - something like Hibiclens.

I have this problem with oxfords because of my bony ankles lol. I use these half-insoles for an unrelated foot problem and it incidentally solves the ankle rubbing as well (just as you suggested, it just lifts it up a bit higher). I found that full insoles took up too much space in the body of the shoe - I was getting a lot of pressure across the top of my foot because of it.

Another thing that helped was blister bandaids (as opposed to regular bandaids, which I found fell off my ankle really easily because of the way it rubbed/not having adhesive all the way around).
YMMV, hopefully helpful!

Skin Type: Combination

Country/Climate I'm in: Southern California, USA / Fairly dry climate

Top Skin Concern: Post-acne hyperpigmentation

Current Routine/Products I'm Using:

AM

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream

PM

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream

Hi everyone! I'm super new to this sub and just starting with AB.
Soon I will be starting Aczone, and I figured I'd put that between my current cleanser and moisturizer. After I get that incorporated into my routine, I wanted to try out the Mederma Advanced Scar Gel (for my acne scars and hyperpigmentation), but I'm not sure where that would go in the routine: before or after the moisturizer? Any opinion would be helpful, thank you!

Sometimes, the more stuff you use on your skin, the worse it reacts. I'd advise going to a trustworthy dermatologist. She may or may not put you on Accutane depending on how bad the acne is. Just stick to a cleansing-toning-moisturizing routine for now and give Mederma a shot for the acne scars. Ive heard great things about it. Also, dont stress too much! Just give it some time and follow your dermatologist's advice and hopefully, it'll help :)

The carboy you are looking at was the first one I had ever purchased, the airlock and stopper work great for 1gal batches. definitely recommend.

I use the Red Star yeast for my batches and it works well, might switch to a more specific yeast later, but for just starting out it works well. If used sparingly, you can make up to 55 1gal batches with the amount of yeast you are buying.

As for the sanitizer, you'll find most people use Star San because of how homebrewing-friendly it can be, but its really up to you. Just make sure your equipment is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before brewing.

They're almost never recommended anymore. AFAIK the only time they have a use is if the limb is destroyed already, like stepped on a land mine or amputated by heavy machinery. Any kind of puncture or slice type thing you're likely to get outside short of being significantly eaten by a bear or shark is probably treatable with something else.

I have a few IBDs in my car stuff, but they're too bulky for backpacking. A clotting agent like this is pretty light weight, and they work amazingly well.

I'll just give you a list of the items I've been using (and like):

https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-T18-D08-D12-D24-D32/dp/B00C1N30DI Hakko FX-888D. The extra tips may be unnecessary, I only ever use the one chisel tip

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00068IJPO Leaded solder

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SPGFT8 Brushes

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZPDG1K Side cutters

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00425FUW2 Flux

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008O9VLA2 Solder Wick

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013HT2QW KimWipes

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B5JT8C Isopropyl Alcohol

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CU56KM Acetone spray (use carefully/sparingly)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G5T9M0 Jewelers loupe

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019SLLOMY Tweezers

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P8Z4RPG Hot air station (works well despite Chinesium)

Also, I noticed in Dave's videos he rarely adds flux, just the flux that's built into the multicore solder. I don't know if I'm alone on this one but with flux I always felt the bigger the glob the better the job. Just have to clean it afterwards with the solvent, tissues & brushes.

Edit: Okay that's a much bigger list than I thought, this stuff can get expensive!

This one looks pretty good.

https://smile.amazon.com/First-Aid-Only-All-purpose-299-Piece/dp/B000069EYA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486762023&sr=8-3&keywords=first+aid+kit

Yea, superglue does wonders for small cuts. Just make sure to clean it well first.

Thanks for the suggestions :) I'll drop by a few of the stores around me that carry Asian skincare items because I know I've seen that Softymo one around. I wear a good amount of makeup every day.

I have used the Nexcare bandages before and they worked amazingly! It was so expensive for just a few bandages though, so I decided to try this brand of hydrocolloid bandages from Amazon. Hopefully they work just as well, because with the amount of acne I have it's not affordable for me to use the Nexcare brand ones! I'm so terrible about picking; everyone in my family are pickers, actually! My aunt even asks to pop my pimples and squeeze my sebaceous filaments whenever she notices them :( She refuses to listen to any skincare advice not off Pinterest though, ugh.

I've been thinking of trying Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. I just haven't pulled the trigger on purchasing it yet.

I drink way too much water all the time, thus the large amount of water I bring with me on trips. Also, haven't invested in a filtration device yet, but that is next!

So, from left to right:

• Canon T6 with 18-55mm lens and two extra batteries - Good starter camera (Just getting into photography)
  
  
• Nalgene 1L bottle
  
  
• Paracord Survival Bracelet - has compass, flint, and knife
  
  
• Gerber Multi-Tool
  
  
• Cheap $9 "Survival Knife" from walmart with flint
  
  
• Coleman 300 Lumen flashlight with extra batteries
  
  
• Cheap 200 Lumen headlamp with extra batteries
  
  
• A way too big first aid kit (has basically everything you need for anything)
  
  
• Portwest Classic Rain Jacket (also very cheap with no liner, will be upgrading sooner than later!)
  
  
• And lastly, the Teton Sports Oasis 1100 Hydration pack. I've upgraded the 2-liter bladder in this to a 3 liter camelback bladder since I drink way to much water!
  
  And that's it! Here's the links to everything below:
  
  
• Canon T6: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DJDSAVU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Nalgene 1L: Get these at academy sports! They're only $10 there and hold literally anything including boiling water.
  
  
• Paracord: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FZBZWHE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Knife: Don't even know the brand, but it gets the job done, definitely recommend spending some more money on this rather than a camera
  
  
• Coleman Light: https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Divide-300-Lumen-BatteryLock-Flashlight/dp/B01BUEO9LA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495394484&sr=8-2&keywords=Coleman+300+Lumen
  
  
• Headlamp: Not sure of the brand on this either, got it from Gander Mountain since they're going out of business in my area
  
  
• Way too big first aid kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000069EYA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Portwest Rain Jacket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDIP4D8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Teton Pack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OXPC07E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Camelback Bladder: https://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-90857-Antidote-Accessory-Reservoir/dp/B00B5E9Q3M/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1495394613&sr=1-5&keywords=camelbak+3l
  
  
  

These blister bandaids are way better for blisters than regular bandaids and acually stay on.

If you use a netti pot these disposable nasal rinses are great. I shattered my nose playing football and they work great.

These are pretty awesome. I use them all the time. The only issues is that it sticks all over and you can't peel it off. You have to wait for it to fall off on its own. It takes like a week or so, maybe longer if your baby isn't moving the area a lot. I have very sensitive skin and this does not make me break out.

Maybe you touched your Genitals Hand Sanitizer!
It's $6.55 with free shipping :)

• Any 90+% Isopropyl alcohol , I use this personally : http://www.amazon.com/Swan-Isopropyl-Alcohol-99%25-Pint/dp/B001B5JT8C/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451798120&sr=8-1&keywords=99+isopropyl+alcohol
  
• A soft piece of cloth or any thick paper (nor tissue paper - they tear off and get stuck on edges, nor newspaper - same reason).
  Some use sponge pieces too but its OK, anything around you will do as long as it don't leave any residue on socket.
  
• For Installation , follow this guide : https://youtu.be/SST61g3hnIs
  
  Hope this helps,
  
  Kudos ;)

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.

I've seen a couple of suggestions for duct tape which is effective but a little harsh. You got the blister because of the friction between your sock and your foot. You have to eliminate the friction so the sock rubs something other than your toe.

Right now I'd recommend silk medical tape. It is very sticky, holds its adhesion well, and won't rip the hell out of the edges of your blister when you take it off like duct tape will.

DON'T use Neosporin under it when you run. The tape adhering to skin will cause your sock to rub the tape and not your toe. If you have a lubricant between you and the tape, it defeats the purpose. Same thing with a band-aid. The gauze part of the band-aid will just rub and make it worse. Otherwise ammoscanner's advice is great.

PS- I do the same thing with plastic tape to prevent blisters in heels.

Check out /r/Homebrewing and just start saving. Even 2 dollars a day with you and a friend and you could be rolling in a couple months.

edit: also start saving glass bottles that require a bottle opener. Those are reusable.

edit2: Things you'll need. Feel free to find similar products.

cooler with spigot

valve(I'm not sure of the size on that igloo)

bazooka screen

bottles(make sure they're brown)

caps

capper

some sort of gas stove. say a propane stove, a turkey fryer, or a kitchen stove.

a large pot

starsan

I'm probably forgetting things.

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 swear to god, Swen! Two large creatures appeared, put me in a bag, then did tests to me, there were bright lights and stuff, it was awful!"

"Ya, sure. You smell like alcohol again."

I would consider something like [duoderm](DuoDERM Extra Thin Spots 1.75" x 1.5" - 20/Bx https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00164ERXK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_y4SPwbPKEYDAD) it will help it heal faster and protect it but you could also apply makeup over it. You can also get something similar from cvs etc called like [healing bandaids](Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages, Advanced Healing Blister Cushions, 6 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y8W50G/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_-6SPwbYQNM4MV) but they are a bit thicker.

Recommend you try Hibiclens.
It really helped a lot with my back. Showered twice a day with it and skin became so smooth and stopped bacteria forming.
You can buy at Walgreens as well as Amazon. Amazon appeared better value.

Hibiclens Antimicrobial/Antiseptic Skin Cleanser 32 Fluid Ounce Bottle for Antimicrobial Skin Cleansing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EV1D79A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a51ZDbGN8M6FX

I'd use Vashe for dirty wounds, especially those with odor. Vashe does not hurt, does not harm healing tissue, but kills pathogens very effectively without contributing to antimicrobial resistance.

Also, if the wound looks pink/red and clean - cleansing with normal saline or wound wash is fine and actually the preferred method.

For dirty feet or other general areas that you want to cleanse well but also have open wounds, consider a chlorhexidine soap. it provides prolonged antimicrobial activity and when diluted with water doesn't irritate wounds. All of these products are used in wound clinics.

Here's Vashe for sale on Amazon.

Vashe Wound Therapy Solution, 8.5 Ounce Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019660RPG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2M3MDbR6ZQ91Y

Here's a chlorhexidine soap.

Hibiclens Antimicrobial/Antiseptic Skin Cleanser 32 Fluid Ounce Bottle for Antimicrobial Skin Cleansing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EV1D79A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TQ3MDb1GWQ7Q8

>What is the best way to ensure I don't have the carbonation start to come into play?

By understanding what your hydro is telling you. There are a variety of stabilization methods covered on the wiki, including time and abv, running out of sugar, heat, chemicals and forced filtration. Chemicals are the easiest for a rookie, I personally prefer ABV. Each method has pros and cons.

>made for home brewing buckets

food grade =!= o2 impermeable through the walls. I have to look it up every time for which plastics are both food safe and o2 proof. Seals can be an issue in any bucket, like you were thinking. Oxidation is a huge killer for brewing. If you don't overstay your welcome in a random bucket it is a non issue. You can buy a bucket with airlock, spigot and lid for ~14$ though. It's hard to get all that for less.

>sanitizer

https://www.amazon.com/Star-San-4C-YKNL-FWNT-San-16oz/dp/B0064O7Y64/ref=asc_df_B0064O7Y6450285

That's a lifetime supply for most brewers. I think I'm on number 3 of those bottles at most and I have 800 gallons or so to my name.

your LHBS is generally going to be the cheapest for everything but honey and kegging equipment, and maybe bottling supplies depending on the deal. I bully the local shop into volume discounts when I buy a few hundred bottles.

https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Pure-Honey-Pound/dp/B007F2EQEW/

There are plenty of honey's available on amazon. The above is a decent cheap one. There are better honey's out there but this shows up at your door tomorrow for a reasonable price. A lot of "raw" and "organic" honey's are full of shit, but it's hard to tell what's good an what's not without tasting. If something is grade A and "raw" it's probably a lie. USDA grades have a lot to do with clarity and honey that hasn't been heated of filtered has better aroma and flavor may struggle to mead Grade A criteria.

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

Not who you asked but I buy mine off of amazon and recommend getting the pump for ease of use.
Hibiclens /
Pump

Sure thing:

Tegaderm roll

Duoderm hydrocolloid dressings

I think the tegaderm comes in narrower rolls that might be more appropriate for hands/fingers; I do a fair amount of yard work / gardening that results in lots of scratches on my arms/legs so I find it useful to buy the wider rolls to cover that kind of stuff as well.

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I would recommend spraying your clothing that you are going to wear beforehand with Sawyer Premium and then using Repel on your skin during the trip. Those are both effective. Don't use OFF! as it is only like 25% DEET. Repel is 98%.

I had an episode a few years back where i experienced skin issues and open wounds. I used the below product as a body wash on a loofa or a cloth and it kept my wounds clean and helped to heal. Hope your student finds some relief.

Hibiclens Antimicrobial/Antiseptic Skin Cleanser 32 Fluid Ounce Bottle for Antimicrobial Skin Cleansing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EV1D79A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZnrSDb03AXDDP

Scar cream/treatments are so expensive. Mederma is okay. My doctor said that massaging the cream in is the most important part, as it works to break up the scar tissue. I've also heard Bio-Oil is really great.

For my first these are things I liked:

This grooming kit - https://www.target.com/p/safety-1st-174-deluxe-healthcare-grooming-kit-various-colors/-/A-12873028?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Baby+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Baby&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9005544&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpIPH0rim2QIVQrjACh0zFwJFEAQYASABEgLX0PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

And we also got an ear thermometer - https://www.target.com/p/braun-thermoscan-174-ear-thermometer-with-exactemp-153-technology/-/A-16522288?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Baby+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Baby&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9005544&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5O-m6Lim2QIV1rXACh077Ag6EAQYAiABEgKfrPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

General first aid kit - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000069EYA/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1518647067&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=baby+first+aid+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=61LRlkpFrOL&ref=plSrch


We didn’t go overboard on lotions and stuff like that. I know we got a lot of sort of all purpose body wash things and gift kits at my showers but didn’t use anything like that for a while on the new baby!

We also used the A and D diaper ointment and had stuff like Aquaphor around for when she got drool rash.

The best stuff is Tegaderm. I won't use anything else on road rash. Clean the wound well and sterilize with Hibiclens or something similar. Then, cover the whole wound with Tegaderm. In my experience wounds covered in Tegaderm heal much faster as they stay moist. If your wound has a lot of exudate you can use an absorbent bandage at the bottom of the Tegaderm which will soak up any excess discharge and can be disposed of without disturbing the healing process.

I had one of those for a while. Always got great looks/comments.

Maybe You Touched Your Genitals" Hand Sanitizer

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CPQBRA

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

About $7 US The 4inch has the super saver free shipping thingy.

My friend, do I have the perfect product for you!

Uhh I just get it at the grocery store its on amazon though if that helps or doesn't? I've never used anything else to compare it to. Its works well for me and I just use like regular salt in a ziplock baggy for bowls/pipes. Hasn't done me wrong yet.

Quick-Clot bandages are actually real, and they're kind of awesome. You can't really buy them commercially at your local drug store yet, but they are used pretty commonly in ems and other professional medical environments.

I was able to find thee on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ever-Ready-First-Aid-Compression/dp/B003DPVERM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413572406&sr=8-2&keywords=quick-clot.

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 put on the sides of my stomach (think love handle area) and put Mastisol (like SkinTac) on first, then the sensor and then layer over it with Tegaderm (I bought a roll of 11 yards) it keeps it secure for two weeks and I work out and sweat every day

Bleeding out is a leading cause of death during severe trauma, yet it is one that can be mitigated to a great extent with some simple first aid gear and training. Having a First Aid Kit in your car is a great idea. Many things that the military uses in their Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK) can be purchased online. Amazon has CATs, Israeli Bandages, Quikclot, SAM Splints, Combat Lifesaver Guides (useful for situations where medical assistance might be delayed, like wilderness situations), and much much more.

Your skincare routine looks pretty good. Looking at your pictures, it does appear that your acne had cleared up for the most part. I'd really advise against using accutane as it won't help your condition. The inflammation on your skin appear to be PIE, not PIH, so chemical exfoliants like BHA and AHAs will have limited effect. At this point in time, there are only two viable methods of treating PIE: vascular lasers (e.g. v-beam, pulse dyed lasers) and perhaps silicone sheets. According to anecdotal accounts, keeping your skin hydrated also seem to helped PIE fade faster. Outside of that, the only thing you can do is have patience and time.

These work really well to minimize the appearance of scars. Also, maybe check out r/SkincareAddiction.

I want to believe Kitty felt terrible about hurting you, but I know better. Glad everything worked out for you two, though.

Is that due to the lack of the frenulum? I assumed if the skin gets loose enough, if pushed over the front of the head it would just stay as it were, at least when flaccid. Either way, this seems to have nothing but positive benefits. I'm going to go for around an hour of manual tugging per day, coupled with low-intensity tape holding the foreskin just over the glans for as long as I can each day, along with a manhood, until I can keep it covered on its own (I heard it helps with keeping the tape in place anyways.

Someone on a youtube thread recommended me this tape. Would this be a good choice?

http://www.amazon.com/ScarAway-Professional-Silicone-Treatment-Sheets/dp/B001AJ4L1E/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1463362764&sr=8-1&keywords=scar+awayThey

It looks kind of wide, but maybe that's a good thing. I could always cut it if I had to. Maybe it would help with glans scarring too, since it is scar reduction tape.

in case you get hurt. Or for a gift. Or for the working man.


If I win surprise me!
Bacon is meat candy

Here's what's in mine:

(6) Aspirin tablets
(6) Ibuprofen tablets
(6) Extra-strength non-aspirin tablets
(14) Alcohol cleansing pads
(15) BZK antiseptic towelettes
(6) Antibiotic ointment packs
(2) First aid cream packs
(3) Insect sting relief pads
(1) Burn relief pack 3.5 gm
(2) 6"x11/16" Finger splint
(2) 1/2"x5 yd. First aid tape roll
(2) Exam quality vinyl gloves
(10) Latex exam gloves
(1) First aid guide
(1) Emergency blanket
(3) 2"x2" Moleskin squares
(10) 3" Cotton tipped applicators
(1) 4"x5" Instant cold compress
(1) one time use Thermometer
(1) 4-1/2" nickel plated Scissors
(1) 4" plastic Tweezers
(75) 3/4"x3" Adhesive plastic bandages
(20) 3/4"x3" Fabric bandages
(30) 1"x3" Adhesive plastic bandages
(10) 1"x3" Fabric bandages
(4) Knuckle fabric bandages
(4) Fingertip fabric bandages
(2) 2"x4" Elbow & knee plastic bandages
(50) 3/8"x1-1/2" Junior plastic bandages
(1) 1-1/2"x1-1/2" Patch plastic bandage
(3) Butterfly wound closures
(1) 2" Conforming gauze roll bandage
(6) 2"x2" Gauze dressing pads
(4) 3"x3" Gauze dressing pads
(2) 4"x4" Gauze dressing pads
(1) 5"x9" Trauma pad
(1) Sterile eye pad

Which is basically the contents of a store-bought first aid kit, with some extra stuff added in. Just search for a nice, compact kit on Amazon, and add any extra items in there you might want.

Basically you're looking to be able to handle the basics. The most likely things that are to happen, that you can actually treat out in the middle of nowhere, or stranded in your car or something. Cuts, scrapes, minor burns, sprains, etc.

Here's a nice little kit for about $15.00. No way you could buy all that stuff separate for fifteen bucks.

The pod is amazing.

You should try this.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015TI2ZA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NgUWBbJZGFYXX

Holds better than the other stuff. At least I think it does for my 3 year old.

Star San - I use it to clean all of my homebrew equipment, as well as some coffee pieces (Chemex and Aeropress). Follow the directions for dilution, and soak whatever you want for as long as you want (although 30 seconds to 2 minutes is all that's really needed). Then just be sure to wash off with water and you're set.

I'd try a hydrocolloid dressing that you can cut to the right size. It seals the wound in its own moisture and keeps out air. It's also waterproof and, if you get the right one, doesn't fall off for days. Get a very, very, thin one. Not a thick blister bandaid that you'll see in the store. The thin ones seem to stay on the face better for me and they are easier to cut into the right size and shape. The moisture sealed in prevents scabbing and will therefore not itch so much. And the wound will heal with minimal scarring. This stuff is a godsend.

This is what you need. It is like a miracle! New Skin: http://www.amazon.com/New-Skin-Liquid-Bandage-Antiseptic-Bottle/dp/B0017JOF86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451769203&sr=8-1&keywords=new+skin

This is the best tape I have found. Works incredibly well. Seems to be harder to take off the longer it stays on


http://www.amazon.com/3M-Transpore-Clear-1-Inch-10-Yard/dp/B005OFM6JE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Thanks! If you're having a hard time cleaning your piece, try 99% proof Isopropyl Alcohol (available in most supermarkets) and some kosher salt (since it's coarse, it acts as a good abrasive). Mix it in the pipe, shake vigorously and rinse. I know some ents prefer a broken in pipe, but for me there's nothing better than smoking from a fresh, clean pipe.

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.

I stronly recommend Smith Opsite tape Amazon Link

It lasts forever and helps my sensors work for 2weeks + easily. Also after your sensor expires for the first time just hit start sensor and keep going. The sensor is usually more accurate the second week in my experience.

As pretty much everyone else here has said, flush it with plenty of warm water.

I'm partial to doing a final rinse of both cumtubes and toys with diluted StarSan (a no rinse commercial disinfectant). Just be sure to make sure and rinse it again before using it again.

Right. How would clumsy me know this, or this, or this was a first aid bag from my overnight toiletries bag? Thank god there is a deal for this empty first aid bag with its big, red logo on it lol.

Facial cupping can help. You can get a facial cupping kit off Amazon for under $20. Also maderma helps with scars, even old ones.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074NXKXYL/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1524201552&sr=8-4&keywords=facial+cupping+set&dpPl=1&dpID=51c6Zq2THzL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001PQBEAI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1524201598&sr=8-1&keywords=maderma+advanced+scar+gel&dpPl=1&dpID=51wxjtgqOyL&ref=plSrch

Yes, it helps, but I would not rely on it for a marathon in the rain. The most common solutions I've seen recommended here, that I have also tried myself, are NipEaze and Transpore tape. Squirrel's Nut Butter also gets a lot of recommendations.

I fell skiing and stopped myself with my face a couple of years ago. Got a pretty good scar on my fore head because of it. This stuff seemed to work well.

https://www.amazon.com/Mederma-Advanced-Scar-Gel-Recommended/dp/B000052YOB

I got a HUGE bottle on Amazon for like $15 I think. It is bigger than my bottle of shampoo.

Dis one
https://www.amazon.com/Hibiclens-Antimicrobial-Antiseptic-Cleanser-Cleansing/dp/B00EV1D79A/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520735300&sr=8-3&keywords=hibiclens

It's essentially half of this kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000069EYA/

• (3) 2x Aspirin tablets
  
• (3) 2x Ibuprofen tablets
  
• (3) 2x Extra-strength non-aspirin tablets
  
• (7) Alcohol cleansing pads
  
• (7) BZK antiseptic towelettes
  
• (3) Antibiotic ointment packs
  
• (1) First aid cream packs
  
• (1) Insect sting relief pads
  
• (1) Burn relief pack
  
• (30) 3/4"x3" Adhesive plastic bandages
  
• (10) 3/4"x3" Fabric bandages
  
• (10) 1"x3" Adhesive plastic bandages
  
• (5) 1"x3" Fabric bandages
  
• (2) Knuckle fabric bandages
  
• (2) Fingertip fabric bandages
  
• (1) 2"x4" Elbow & knee plastic bandages
  
• (20) 3/8"x1-1/2" Junior plastic bandages
  
• (1) Butterfly wound closures
  
• (3) 2"x2" Gauze dressing pads
  
• (2) 3"x3" Gauze dressing pads
  
• (1) 4"x4" Gauze dressing pads
  
• (1) 1/2"x5 yd. First aid tape roll
  
• (1) 2"x2" Moleskin

Bacon is Meat Candy. These bandages are pretty amazing/disturbing. :)

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.

> $549 retail

Damn it, I have to do math again....

For $550 you can also purchase the following:

• Home brew starter kit w/ 5 gallon kettle - $90 (this is essentially what I started with 6 years ago and still use everything)
  
  
• A free extract kit with the above purchase
  
  
• You'll need something to put that homebrew in. 2 cases of 1 L flip tops - $76
  
  
• Cleaning supplies, both PBW and StarSan - $40
  
  
• Everyone's favorite brewing book - $12
  
  That's really everything you need for one batch and we're only up to $218...
  To fill the gap of $282, how about 7 extract kits estimating about $40 per kit?
  
  So with my plan of $548 (that's one dollar cheaper!) you get 40 gallons of beer! How much does the competitor make per batch?
  
  > The newer keg, which is the same volume (1.75 gallons) as the old keg will have simplified connectors.

I just checked on amazon, they run the same (though what seems like a similar deal also goes for $31 and $75?!?!?! That's what I was thinking of when I first saw your post).

Liquid Bandage works super well:

http://www.amazon.com/New-Skin-Liquid-Bandage-Antiseptic-Bottle/dp/B0017JOF86/

How about bacon?

I once called a partner of mine and blocked my phone number, calling them to pretend I was a drunk valley girl and said that I had a great time last night...

Hmmm... fact... I like hugs. I don't know haha

Most of the pimple patches are simply precut thin hydrocolloid bandages. You can save a lot of money making your own by buying large thin hydrocolloid dressings sold for wound care online and cutting them down to patch size.

For example:
ConvaTec DuoDERM Extra Thin CGF Dressings 4 X 4 Inches 187955 10 Each

I'm a big proponent silicone scar sheets/tape like these

https://www.amazon.com/ScarAway-Professional-Silicone-Treatment-Sheets/dp/B001AJ4L1E/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1466125709&sr=1-1&keywords=silicone+scar&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

or the Nexcare brand ones, combined with daily use of vitamin E oil and sunscreen. (My husband was struck by a car a few years ago, I learned to deal with the surgical incisions, road rash, and other wounds from his surgeon)
I hope that helps!

I use Star San. It's a very popular option for sanitation.
Clean container and remove any debris, rinse with water thoroughly, spray on Star San/water mixture and let it dry.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064O7YFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LEszybWX7Q1CR

hydrocolloid bandaid like this one

Band-Aid Brand Hydro Seal Extra Large Waterproof Adhesive Bandages for Wound Care and Blisters, 3 ct https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077TN7L3R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XgTADb6C1BJGG

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!

https://www.amazon.com/New-Skin-Liquid-Bandage-Ounce-Cover/dp/B0017JOF86/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=dermabond&qid=1550621226&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

Is skin adhesive bandage.

Your link is to help other bandages stick better.

I found an unlikely winner in STAR SAN: https://www.amazon.com/Star-San-B0064O7YFA-San-32/dp/B0064O7YFA

It's an organic acid used for sanitizing brewing equipment. Go for a light mix with water in a spray bottle and you should be fine after one or two applications. I just wiped out an aphid infestation on my pear tree with it.

As well, another thing I would recommend doing is purchasing hydrocolloid bandages and cutting them up to put on each pimple. They work by absorbing any moisture, and in my experience, really flatten them out and help them to go away quicker. You can buy them pre cut into little circles but they’re way more expensive that way. If you purchase them, just get the big rectangles like this:

https://www.amazon.ca/Band-Aid-Waterproof-Adhesive-Bandages-Blisters/dp/B077TN7L3R/

This stuff works wonders.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000052YOB?vs=1

Use it for a year then come back to thank me :)

There are special silicone bandages that supposedly help prevent scar formations. https://www.amazon.com/ScarAway-Professional-Silicone-Treatment-Packaging/dp/B001AJ4L1E

Shoei RF-1200
https://www.shoei-helmets.com/helmets/rf-1200.html

GoPro HERO7 Black
https://shop.gopro.com/cameras/hero7-black/CHDHX-701-master.html

GoPro Mic Adapter
https://shop.gopro.com/accessories-3/pro-3.5mm-mic-adapter/AAMIC-001.html

GoPro Grab Bag
https://shop.gopro.com/mounts/grab-bag/AGBAG-002.html

Custom 3D printed mount
https://www.shapeways.com/product/5LXTCDPJS/gopro-chin-mount-shoei-rf-1200-shoei-nxr?optionId=87381077&li=ostatus

ULANZI Select
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MQRXZWM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_cPMXCbNC25B5T

Purple Panda
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSKI46R/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_nRMXCbWGYQ04C

Sena 30K
http://www.buysena.com/30K-01.html?sc=23&category=142416

3M adhesive pads
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JCTQ3RE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Alcohol (to clean the mounting spot on helmet)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B5JT8C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Flush mounting screws
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-5mm-0-8-x-20mm-Allen-Drive-Cap-Screws-2-Count/3012859

Safety tape
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-1-3-in-Safety-Tape/3057237

Swan Isopropyl Alcohol, 99%, Pint, 16 OZ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B5JT8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gRhPybJ91CMAT


Or try a hardware store, a pharmacy, or a hobby store that sells like model airplanes and stuff.

I'm assuming you're not a chemist, because you'd have easy access to 100% isopropanol if you were, so there's no realistic way for you to purify what you have.

3M Transpore Clear 1-Inch Wide First Aid Tape, 10-Yard Roll (2 Rolls) - Amazon link

This is what I use. I also tried durapore tape but it barely sticks. Transpore tape feels like it could rip a limb off if needed in comparison.

Being a homebrewer, I recommend a soak in Oxyclean/PBW and then some Starsan for good measure.

Glad to hear it!

Try getting some scar gel. My ex used this brand for stretch marks after she was pregnant, I've used it on myself for scars I had as well.

I know CVS sells a generic that has all the same stuff.

Bacon bandages of course!

HAHA!

Bacon is Meat Candy

I have scars from deep cuts I did when I was younger. They are one of my biggest regrets. While they are still healing clean with a gentle soap and water and use butterfly bandages to close the gaps. After they’re healed and don’t have scabs anymore use these. This will help prevent them from scarring like this. (don’t click if you don’t want to see scars.)

Also try getting her to talk to someone. Fixing herself is the only way she’ll stop.

The other posts have covered the basics really well but I would add a compression bandage and watch this video to know how to use it.

Sting relief is what I have used the most - fucking hornets can kiss my ass

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

Sounds like he should just treat all his stuff with Permethrin.

http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Premium-Permethrin-Clothing-Repellent/dp/B007VCRX2S

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EV1D79A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_5ejXCbSRMGVHM

I’m super prone to post workout body breakouts. The only product that has tackled it the fastest is Hibiclens. I add one pump with my regular body wash when noticing a breakout but only sparingly since it’s quite strong. On my phone, sorry if link is faulty!

I followed the guide I linked above, down to a T. So I used Wet Platinum Lubricant and 99% Isopropyl Alcohol for mixing and I mixed with a tooth pick. I mixed it all in the full sized jars that the loose eyeshadows came in and then poured it into the pan afterwards. As long as the mixture in the end isn't too watery, it's pretty easy to roll up into a ball and push out without leaving too much behind.

Edited to include amazon- random

incredible!

Heres me.

the reason i want this phone is because this is my current phone. some of the buttons don't work like they use to. the speaker in the ear piece is blown so its pretty much an alarm clock that i can text on. I've never had a "smart phone", i have never had a phone that would even be considered an average phone. i feel like a joke when people are like look it up on your phone and i pull out a 8 year old flip phone.

This tape works great for me and will likely last you years: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OFM6JE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_EnFIwbAV6Y0DG

it's great stuff

I buy this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OFM6JE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$5 and it lasts a LONG time cause you only use two little squares. It absolutely will not come off from sweat or friction, it's godly. It's also not too bad to take off, but a bit easier in a hot shower.

For feet prep: I just use sweatblocker a day or two before. Rinse it off, dry your feet, then apply leuokotape where you traditionally hotspot during training. Then wear injinji's. I've done this for so many races, and never had blisters -- even with 100 milers in downpouring conditions. I never change socks as well.

As far as nips: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Transpore-Clear-1-Inch-10-Yard/dp/B005OFM6JE/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1492777051&sr=8-13 (stays on much better than band aids, and can also be used as part of a medical kit)

She's going to be putting on Skin Shield under her arms before wearing the dress. It's basically an invisible bandaid. I don't know how well it'll work but it's better than nothing!

New-Skin Liquid Bandage 1.0 FL OZ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017JOF86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kKHLzbW8FEQ0A

Bacon band-aids or Glow in the dark toilet paper. You don't have to, but it would be hilarious.

Generally blisters form when there is too much friction. The presence of water, be it sweat or rainwater, can exacerbate this. Typically the cause is an ill-fitting shoe. In your case, it may well be the socks. So obviously don't use those socks again. But the sock might not be the whole cause. Perhaps there is something about your shoe that your fluffier socks are protecting you from?

Where on your foot is the blister?

Anyway, now that you have the blister, you can deal with it in a couple ways. Generally speaking, you should not drain the blister unless it's already been ruptured naturally. The fluid inside will act as a cushion. And if it does rupture, do not peel away the outside skin. That's going to make it more painful and more susceptible to infection. I recommend some blister bandages. You should be able to find them in a good drug store or supermarket. The brand isn't important. Or look for some tegaderm film, though that might be less likely than the blister bandages.

In the future, remember that prevention is key. Listen to your feet. If you feel a "hot spot" forming somewhere, don't ignore it. Figure out the cause and make necessary changes.