Best first aid oinments according to redditors
We found 224 Reddit comments discussing the best first aid oinments. We ranked the 104 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 224 Reddit comments discussing the best first aid oinments. We ranked the 104 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Eucerin Aquaphor
Eucerin Aquaphor changed my life. I used to have the most unbearable dry chapped lips, I would honestly apply lip balm at least 100 times a day. A friend tipped me off to Aquaphor almost a decade ago now, & it’s made an indescribable difference.
Cheers!
EUCERIN Intensive Lip Balm 10ml https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CIU0BHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3rJrDbKCHE3S9
AQUAPHOR Multipurpose Healing Ointment, 50 g tube https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00BO0AYLU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qsJrDbF5PQD2J
Hey everyone, I cringe when I see the cost vs contents of most first aid kits on the market. Too much unnecessary stuff and only the highest priced kits have clotting powder, which I’ve used on the trail for controlling bleeding with large abrasions and deep or tangential lacerations. I put together my suggestions, with an eye toward maximizing usefulness and minimizing per unit cost. IMO this is superior to most kits costing 2-3x more. Light enough for the discernible backpacker, but makes a great gift for family and friends to throw in the car pocket, the boat, ATV, or carry along to kids sporting events. Feel free to add, subtract or substitute to customize your own.
Ever-Ready First Aid Adhesives, assorted sizes, 280ct $6.95 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179S0IAW
Self explanatory, enough for 2-3 of each size per DIY kit.
Vakly Stretch Gauze: 12 pk 4” x 4yds $7.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTQFPA6
1 pk per kit and 4 left over for the home medicine cabinet.
McKesson individually wrapped sterile gauze pads: 50ct $5.17 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C5P9J8
6 per kit, throw them in a ziploc baggie to protect against moisture.
Woundseal clotting powder: 20 pkts $28.06 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RUJXR6
Remember that compression alone, when done properly, effectively controls most bleeding. But when a member of your group is on aspirin or other blood thinners, or sustains a nasty cut that won’t stop bleeding, this stuff is awesome.
3M Duct tape: 1.88in x 30yds $3.89 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013B1XHE
Countless uses for the backpacker / camper, from tourniquet, fracture splinting, reinforcement of wound dressings, fashioning a moleskin barrier for blisters, not to mention tent, pack or sleeping bag repair. Grab a few extra straws from your local fast food joint, trim them to 2 inches, then roll up 4 to 6ft lengths of duct tape around the straw. The straw in the middle doubles as a pocket billows for fire starting.
Rensow white petroleum jelly 5gms, 144 pkts: $24.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KAGT85M
Lip balm, burn treatment, also apply to rashes, blisters and abrasions to keep gauze from adhering. Doubles as an excellent fire accelerant for bushcrafting. I squeeze some on a cotton ball to use with my tender for catching a spark.
Kirkland anti-diarrheal (loperamide) tablets: 400ct $9.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EXPY004
Put 12 per kit and keep the rest for that week-old lasagna that you should have thrown out.
Ibuprofen 200mg tabs: 2x500ct $3.93 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1NJAJS
Put at least 40 per kit as this is likely to be the first supply used.
Diphenhydramine capsules 25mg, 100ct : $4.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00080CKDW
Useful for allergies, insect stings, contact dermatitis, and doubles as a sleep aid for those restless nights in the hammock. 12 per kit should do.
Triple antibiotic ointment 0.5oz 144 pkts: $12.18 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H2T9K3K
6 to 8 per kit should do, and keep the rest for replen.
Ziplock snack bags, 40ct (for storing meds): $2.73 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U9ZFFCY
Please clearly label each baggie using an indelible marker with name of med, adult dose and expiration date. Pediatric dose optional. Individual “gas station” packets are much more expensive but if routinely carried in vehicle this may be a consideration (law enforcement doesn’t like unlabeled pills floating around in baggies).
First Aid Bags (empty), Alazco, 8 bags $32.82 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0182MQ4MU
Highly optional but nice for making your kit look pretty if you’re giving these away as gifts. I double wrap mine in gallon ziploc bags for moisture control.
A printable first aid primer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/yohsresourcelibrary/First+Aid+Quick+Guide.pdf
Certainly not a comprehensive guide, but has some key information like helpful reminders on how to properly perform CPR on kiddos and babies 👶.
Have you ever heard of Bag Balm?
My family and all of New England swears by this stuff. Much better than vaseline, but a bit stinky.
None of the above! I swear by Lucas PawPaw ointment. If I'm in a pinch at a drugstore, Vaseline.
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.
Try this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-Ointment-8-Ounce/dp/B0014CI4X8
Rub it in when you get home from work, or overnight with gloves, and see what you get.
CeraVe Healing Ointment is the best thing I’ve ever used. Ever since I started consistently using it, my lips always feel good. I used to always have to wipe dead skin off at the end of the day but that doesn’t happen anymore! (Don’t tell anyone but I personally think it’s waaaaaay better than Aquaphor. Aquaphor does nothing for me). You can only get the big tubes of it in stores and I keep those around the house, but on Amazon you can get the little tubes for on the go.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016F3MEY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D.KQDbQR2CX4K
If I’m in a bind and need to slap something on to keep my lips from drying out, I will use Vaseline/Aquaphor.
I have an allergy to fragrance/flavor in lip balms so I can only use those above. But in the past I really liked First Aid Beauty’s lip balm.
Basically get a tin of Bag Balm.
Whenever you are home put a bit on your lips, especially before bed. They will heal up in no time at all. As a bonus you can also use this stuff on other areas of dried skin, such as chapped hands, cracked heels, dry elbows etc. And it is quite a bit cheaper than blistex or the beeswax (which aren't as effective in my experience).
I've been using this stuff for as long as I can remember and other than prescription cortisone cream it is the only thing I've found that will help dry skin heal quickly, and stay healed.
Iodine compounds are effective disinfecting agents but are not used IN the wound. They are used ON intact skin prior to surgery or to prep an area prior to a procedure. Your best bet is sterile saline solution under pressure - essentially squirting the wound. We use large syringes to forcefully irrigate the wound which cleanses it, dislodging debris and germs. Use gravity to drain the saline off and do it over a sink or bath tub - don't worry about a bit of fresh bleeding. Repeat several times and if you are not allergic to antibacterial ointment, place that on the wound and cover it.
Edit: Here saline comes in a can saving the need for a syringe.
These are options if you can find a way to hide it in the food:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_violet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylene_blue
Pretty easy to get ahold of too:
http://www.amazon.com/Gentian-Violet-Solution-Antiseptic/dp/B004XJQR60
http://www.amazon.com/METHYLENE-Metileno-Antiseptic-Abrasions-Infections/dp/B00G8MMNE0/ref=sr_sp-btf_title_1_8?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1383206943&sr=1-8&keywords=methylene+blue
Always better to build one yourself.
Here's mine. Might give you some ideas.
6x6 Med Pouch (Modified with fingernail polish)
Not all of this fits inside the med pouch itself. It's meant for quick access to the critical items.
For this brand I would prefer CeraVe Healing Ointment as it has a simple ingredient list.
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 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.
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
If you have a damaged skin barrier, you're gonna want to cool it with the exfoliating (ESPECIALLY no to a chemical peel).
What has personally worked best for me when I've gone a little nuts on the actives and messed up my skin are these products:
http://www.sephora.com/ceramidin-starter-kit-P384555?skuId=1589274&icid2=D=c6:products%20grid:p384555
(Dr. Jart Ceramidin liquid and cream)
^ both the serum and cream together, though the cream felt like it did more if you wanted to choose between the two.
Also:
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Healing-Ointment-5-Ounce/dp/B016F3MESG
Followed by Cerave Healing ointment on top of whatever other lotion/serum/ cream I use.
Three things help me: 1) a bidet sprayer on my home toilet, 2) flushable wipes - both medicated and non-medicated, and 3) Calmoseptine.
If you try medicated wipes, I recommend the name brand Preparation H wipes. Store brand wipes have been too harsh in my experience. Medicated wipes will sting if you're badly irritated, but it will calm down quickly. And I cannot possibly speak highly enough about Calmoseptine.
I think I've posted about this stuff 5 times over the last couple of days, but it is my end-all-be-all HG lip balm.
Don't be deterred by the fact that it's made for cows udders (and it smells slightly medicinal); my mom's been using it since she was a kid and passed the habit on to me. It's the only thing that keeps my lips from cracking and flaking in the winter. I think it may be magical.
http://smile.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-OBBR-Ointment/dp/B0014CI4X8/ref=smi_www_rcolv2_go_smi?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
Plus the amount you get for the price is INSANE. I put it into smaller tins and have one in every room of the house plus one at my office and a few spares to give as samples to my friends who ask me what I use on my lips!
I get lots of sharp pains and burning, but Calmoseptine ointment has made a huge difference for me. I’ve tried probably a dozen other products and all were more expensive and less effective. It’s not meant for internal use, but I highly recommend for external discomfort.
My hands are wonderful, actually. My knuckles started splitting last month, and I was all "oh fuck no" and dug out my Bag Balm to start applying before I leave home for a shift and usually before bed. It's petroleum jelly, lanolin, and an anti-septic, so basically the unholy love child of Vaseline, lotion, and neosporin. It also doesn't sting to apply if your knuckles have started cracking. Does leave a mild stickiness on your hands, but nothing too bad.
I swear, I'm not a shill. Unless you have lanolin/wool allergies, shit is magic. A tin is only like $10 and lasts me over a year (and I put it on everything from chapped lips to sun burn to blisters to my whole face when it feels dry).
This stuff is the shit: https://www.amazon.com/Calmoseptine-Ointment-Tube-4-Ounce/dp/B0064FFP96
Very thick Vaseline type cream works wonders for cracked skin and lasts awhile. Definitely used it on my junk before. Definitely worth a shot man.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquaphor-Healing-Ointment-50-ml/dp/B00BO0AYLU
Try Burt's Bees Res-Q ointment. I've been putting it on my face overnight for a little over a week and it seems to be helping. It will take awhile for the scars to fade completely, so don't expect immediate results from anything.
http://www.amazon.com/Burts-Bees-Res-Q-Ointment-6-Ounces/dp/B002GP62KY
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.
It's just called Bag Balm. Amazon link: Bag Balm Ointment, 8 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CI4X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dVDnzbG0BD81T
Aquaphor healing ointment advanced therapy is my holy grail for chapped lips. I dab on a tiny bit after brushing my teeth in the morning and slather it on right before falling asleep at night.
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
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.
Gentian violet. You can paint it on and/or soak a tampon in it. It also works on nipple thrush and oral (just paint the inside of the baby's mouth). It stains everything purple, and makes your breast milk purple if you pump, but that shit works. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004XJQR60/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1406128632&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
These are the products I swear by: Lucas Papaw Ointment and Bliss kiss nail oil. They definitely don't burn and they smell wonderful. I use the papaw ointment on everything--my eye area gets dry too, or my elbows, or as chapstick.
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I have had some success by trying to keep the damage to one or two fingers. Like "I'm letting everything but the pointer fingers heal" and then I still have an outlet but the other skin gets better and then I'm less likely to pick those. And then I try to bring it down to 1, and then 0. I generally relapse but it's gotten significantly better in terms of severity overall.
A little bird I know also on Accutane uses this for her lips.
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.
Bactine has been a miracle in a bottle for me. The pain releiver in it is AWESOME, I can actually eat/open my mouth after I put some of this stuff on. Lots of cold sore reviews on it on the link I provided also. Will not go without it, it's been awesome for some cat scratches I got too.
This is what you’ll need
GlovePlus Industrial Black Nitrile Gloves - 5 mil, Latex Free, Powder Free, Textured, Disposable, Medium, GPNB44100-BX, Box of 100 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BR571K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_57QxDbNAPE71D
Scott Shop Towels Original (75147), Blue, 55 Sheets/Standard Roll, 12 Rolls/Case, 660 Towels/Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035BTQ06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S8QxDb2F0YNPW
Mountain Falls 91% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic for Treatment of Minor Cuts and Scrapes, 32 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072PVPR1Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_f9QxDb17T44FY
Or 99%^
LOCK & LOCK HPL933BT Pickle Container https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD1F7HD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_39QxDb93D2X9H
Or a glass jar to fill with the IPA and rinse the prints in
Do not continue printing with resin until you have all of the materials trust me, you do not want a resin burn
A uv light is not necessary, you can put your prints out in the sun
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!
You need a barrier cream - anything good for diaper rash is good for this issue. If you really have a painful irritation then you might want to consider the "Death Star" of barrier creams - Calmoseptine.
Just be aware that this stuff is tenacious and won't rub off for a couple of days.
I know because I got a freak irritation due to new underwear. It had some decorative stitching on the fly and it caused a helluofa irritation.
Fuck me! My youngest used to get really bad diaper rash, so bad that we had to go with a moisture barrier just to help it heal. This is what I used. It's not in a baby aisle, it's in the adult aisle, usually it's used in cancer patients to help with chemo burns. It will keep his bum dry while it heals and is in a diaper. Also, I'm sure you already know airing him out will help too. just remember to keep him on a LARGE blanket... my son once had a diaper rash that bad, and I let him lay on a big blanket on the floor most the day. He was about 4 months old and sprayed poo all across the floor. I if I hadn't had him on a large blanket, there would have been poop all in my carpet.
If your interested, I mixed up my own butt cream. It worked great, I'd just put it in an old icing container.
1oz of extra strength neosporin plus pain relief. (You can use any antibiotic cream, but the pain relief seemed to make a difference.)
1oz of lotrimin. (Yes the foot stuff.)
2oz hydrocortizone cream
4 oz of Desitin.
Obviously, you can sub out your preferred brand for these things, and if you want to add a little more, or have a little less of anything, try it out. This really seemed to help with itching, pain, and made it heal faster. Just put it all in a bowl with a lid and mix it well. Use just like a regular butt paste.
Yeah, that makes sense. It seems like it would be really hard to find something that supports you that fits and doesn't destroy your skin. Nursing bras probably aren't great, because the only one I could think of that might come close to fitting you (Hot Milk Lingerie) closest option is a 32J. I'm sorry I cant help more. You deserve better and I really hope you can figure out.
You mentioned you've tried a lot of creams and ointments. Have you tried anything with a zinc oxide barrier like this maybe? Or petroleum jelly? Something to make a barrier.
I 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
Ok, ready yourself for product review bombardment! Also, I thought a fun Christmas idea this year would be to give stockings to my close girlfriends with my favorite new products I've tried out this year.
Tend Skin Aftershave - I actually just recommended this product on the post asking about razor bumps. I will never go without this product again in my life. MY GOD it burns! And it smells like pure rubbing alcohol, but it delivers as promised. I've been using in conjuctions with...
Cerave Renewing SA Cream - I use this all over my body because I get crazy razor bumps AND I have keratosis pilaris (chicken skin) on top of a thyroid problem (so I get dry as the desert skin).
Aquaphor - I realize for some people this is an obvious, but I've always had chapped lips, nonstop, and this seems to be keeping them moisturized better than anything I've tried. It's also helping with my psoriasis on my elbow, when I remember to apply.
Stila Stay All Day Lipstick - I don't know who this stays all day on. I can't even make it to lunch without being lipstick-less. Do I need to set it with something?? I've tried applying different amounts to see if that changes the outcome but nope. Sadness.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - This one I'm kind of on the fence about. I don't hate it. It hasn't broken me out. It's not oxidizing. I still have a nice enough complexion when I take it off at night. But there's just something...thick? pore-y? about it. When I look at myself close up, I see 'bad skin' instead of flawless finish that I want to see...And I don't even feel like I really have bad skin, so much as I just have dry skin.
Shea Moisture Intensive Hydration Shampoo/Conditioner - sigh. I wanted to like this. I needed it to be my holy grail shampoo/conditioner. Sadly it's not anywhere near. My hair somehow managed to feel dry and greasy at the same time after using. Only my hair could accomplish that!
Aussie Moist Conditioner - Frankly I don't know if this does anything good for my hair, but it gives it good slip and it smells AMAZING.
Tresemme Flawless Curls Mousse - I decided to give this a shot for my coarse, dry, wavy hair because I read that alcohol-free mousse helps when you have wavy hair and air dry. SIGH. My hair seems to be...frizzier on top of my head now? I don't know how this happened. The first time I applied, I did just from about my ear/shoulder level down - no good. The next time I did full hair length - no good. Next I waited just a bit so my hair was a little more air dried (not long, maybe 5 minutes longer) - no good. This product is just not for me. Also it leaves a gross residue that doesn't scrunch out.
NEXT UP, I'll be trying out Loreal Air Dry It Spray to see if I can tame the beast!
I also just ordered Joico Ironclad Heat Protectant for when I give up on the poofy beast and straighten it.
I've used Cali White Teeth Whitening Kit for two nights now, technically three, but I paused after the first night to wait for my remineralizing gel to arrive. I will review after enough time has passed to determine if it's working. I chose it because I have crazy sensitive teeth and it doesn't contain peroxide like most teeth whitening systems.
Let me know if you have any questions/want more detail about any of these products!
EDIT: I forgot about my new deodorant! I've been using Donna Karan Cashmere Mist for a few weeks now and love it! I feel so feminine wearing it instead of sharing my husband's deodorant. It works pretty well too cause I'm a sweaty, sweaty girl. It's a very firm texture compared to most solid deodorants, and the scent is sort of baby powder-ish, sort of old-lady, sort of moroccan amber (which is my new fave scent I found thru Nest home stuffs).
I live in Germany too and found it on Amazon. About 10euros for 2 tubes. I don’t know the price in Oz but sounds ok to me :)
Lucas Papaw Ointment 25g Tube - TWIN Pack for value https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00F1C0Q6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CdC6BbZVWHB41
There’s also other sizes and pack numbers.
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.
Nivea face cream or Pond's cold cream (my favorite!) are great affordable options.
Besides that,
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!
Ichtanamol is also great for that.
paint it with some Gentian Violet. It cleared my baby's thrush (though it will stain anything it looks at a strong neon purple) so I tried it on my toenail funk (never take a cheap person's recommendation for a nail salon) and it clear the fungus in three days, just painting it thrice a day.
http://www.amazon.com/Gentian-Violet-%25-Solution-Antiseptic/dp/B004XJQR60/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417591686&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=gentlian+violet
I've tried tons of butters and lotions, but so far, Bag Balm has been the best. It smells a little bit medicinal, but it keep the nose moist for days at a time (because I'm a terrible mother and forget to put it on most of the time).
A few days after you start using it, a gross layer of hard snout will slough off, but then you're left with a soft pink snoot.
Edited to add: Bag Balm Ointment, 8 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CI4X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9p4bzbW3E4PWW
Calmoseptine Ointment Tube 4 Oz (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01INL3TKU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D4.ADbFPTW6KX
Check it out. Even the reviews!
Your wish is my command!
This:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/Neosporin-First-Aid-Ointment-Original-外用・抗生物質軟膏/dp/B001ECQ778
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:
Pm:
-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
Great products:
Benton snail bee essence (the masks, steam pacts, everything..)
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.
I use this when I have a cold and my nose and lips get horribly chapped. I apply it heavily at night and I dab it on my nose and lips during the day when I remember.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment, Dry, Cracked and Irritated Skin Protectant, .35 Ounce (Dual Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IAG7G2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_75LOwb44R6YMV
Good luck!
aquaphor. That ish is bananas. I like that size for my makeup bag, and the tube for my purse and the tub for home. Its good for chapstick, or dry elbows/knees/feets and sometimes I put it on my face when I hit stupid dry winter face. Never break out cuz of it.
Not sure if that counts as make up though sooooo UD 24/7 eyeliner, perversion for day/smokey, flipside/electric for going out/fun, kat von d tattoo liner, and the porefessional primer, and stila bbcream. unrelated note: I suck at decisions.
How terrible that this happened to you..years and years ago.
Unrelated, I found this on Amazon:
Neosporin Original First Aid Antibiotic Ointment 1 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ECQ778/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C04SCbBXWGWNF
I know for our cows we use bag balm to heal cuts on their utters. My grandfather said they used it on the cattle dogs to heal cuts on the pads, when we had them.
Bactine, which costs about $5, worked really great for my cold sore. It has the same active ingredient as viroxyn, a very expensive cold sore medicine. I would use both abreva and bactine if possible, but I usually don't want to shell out the extra cash for abreva, so I use bactine alone. I apply it by spraying it onto a q-tip and dabbing at my cold sore several times a day. It can be found in the first aid aisle at Walmart, CVS and most drugstores. Lots of the amazon reviews for bactine also discuss its use for cold sores if you'd like to read about other people's experiences. http://www.amazon.com/Bactine-Original-First-Liquid-Ounce/dp/B000GCIC3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425583195&sr=8-1&keywords=bactine
When you don't have wet wipes on you or aren't near a bidet, you can do what I do: dip the toilet paper in the water first (flushing beforehand, obviously). I know, it sounds gross, but the toilet supposedly has fewer germs per unit area than a keyboard or toothbrush, right? It's easy and free and ubiquitous and second nature to me now. I also often deal with leaking, so I apply this cream (with a finger torn off a latex/nitrile glove as an applicator) and it helps a lot with the itching / feelings of discomfort.
We use something called bag balm and I swear by it. My daughter had diaper rash so bad that it blistered and bled (turns out she had a citrus allergy and her iron supplements were mixed with citrus.)
Now that she's older I keep it around for lip balm, the cracks on my heels and I've even used it to soften the leather on one of my purses. The best part is that it's a huge tin and costs less than $10. It lasted us for months when we used it everyday.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0014CI4X8
And a little goes a long way!
Calmoseptine Ointment Tube 4 Oz (3 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCN4K5K/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_u.TDybPG7D2J2
This stuff
https://www.amazon.com/Ichthammol-Ointment-Drawing-Salve-Pharmaceutical/dp/B014MRR7NY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1474573899&sr=8-1&keywords=boil%2Bcream&th=1
Was having issues while visiting my grandmother and she pulled this stuff out. Stuff was older than me (40s) but damn if it didn't work.
I did get this and it works but not as fast as the old stuff she gave me.
> gentian violent
I think you meant violet.
EDIT: This is the one I found with the most concrete number of reviews to low price ratio.
This is the cheapest with plenty of reviews I found with prime, for those that need it sooner.
Here is a pic of my setup
The filter and in line Fan I use together cost about $100. To connect it I 3d printed this part and super glued it to the back vent and put some sealer on. You could just buy a connecter tho.
Altogether about $600
$450 for the printer
$100 for the filter
And those minis only cost $20-30 in resin to print.I’ve printed other stuff som I’m not exactly sure.
And a bulk IPA pack for $20
This isn’t necessary but I also got an Ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning the prints when they are done.
This is a really cool contest! Thanks for hosting. My confused epidermis would like to be able to say bye zits.
My most recently discovered game changer is Bag Balm. I wrote a rave over in /r/SkincareAddiction about how wonderful this stuff is for dry lips, but I've since found a bunch of other uses for it.
It helps heal cuts and popped zits and made my lips go from cracked and bleeding to soft and smooth in a few days. When my skin is really dry I slather it on top of my moisturizer at night for an extra kick. This week I have a terrible cold and my nose is chapped and dry and gross from over-blowing, and this stuff keeps it from hurting. It also softens elbows and feet. It's a miracle in a tin, seriously. I bet almost everyone could find at least one use for it.
I smashed my face last year when I fell down a mountain. Thanks to the following, my face is back to the exact same with the exception of a teeny scar. Mederma, a tad expensive due to SPF but worth it cuz it was my goddamn face, triple antibiotic ointment linked here but cheaper when purchased as a generic, and Cocoa butter with vitamin E, also available in Walmart/Target places for half the price as listed here. Basically what you're looking for is lotions with vitamin E. I've had luck looking in the "ethnic" hair/lotion/body products section, and there's a whole variety of oils and lotions and rubs. Personally, my favorite is this one and it's usually $2 in store. Bio Oil can be a bit expensive, but a great and comparable product is Africa's Best Moroccan oil, or generic Baby Oil. Again, most of these products are available at Walmart/Target for a fraction of the price. They're all fairly pricey online because of the weight/shipping prices, despite it being shipped via Prime.
Udder cream or Bag Balm both sold at CVS. Also, O'Keeffes Working Hands available at Walmart.
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.
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!
If you are concerned about this, why don't you moisturize your hands? This is not an unfixable situation. Have you tried bag balm? It's very manly.
Amazon.
This works for me. I’m always touching my face so I reapply when I can, but it stays on and helps with rashes. Made for baby butts too so works with sensitive skin
https://www.amazon.com/Zinc-Oxide-Ointment-Rugby-LABORATORIES/dp/B000PHZ8W8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=zinc+oxide&qid=1569472045&sr=8-4
I have this pretty much all the time. A great natural remedy is this stuff with comfrey. Apply it Everytime after a BM. I also use cortisone cream if it's really bad like from Walgreens or CVS.
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Res-Q Ointment, 0.6 Ounces (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GP62KY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nfBhzbQ8MMZAM
Ever heard of bag balm? It was created to keep cow udders soft. Works wonders on humans, too :) I put this on at night in the winter. You can try during the day but it is goopy and comes off easily. Other than that, I moisturize the ever-living hell out of hands. Ever time I wash my hands I apply lotion.
http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-OBBR-Ointment/dp/B0014CI4X8
http://www.amazon.com/Burts-Bees-Res-Q-Ointment-Count/dp/B002GP62KY/ref=sr_1_federatedaps0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416595630&sr=8-2&keywords=burts+bees
I haven't used it in 2 days because the redness and peeling is SO bad. It looks like I have 3rd degree burns all over my face. No natural skin color left whatsoever :(
I'll try some Aquaphor. It looks similar to this, that I've been using:
https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Healing-Ointment-5-Ounce/dp/B016F3MESG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Here's a link to buying it from Amazon. I grab it at a farm store like Tractor Supply. It's legitimately for cows and animals.
Hey I can grab you a couple things, is this and this good?
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?
You want a drawing salve like this, inexpensive and it works.
Put it on, and cover with a bandage, you will want to do this for several days, changing the bandage often, until its drained.
it will be gross.
Try Aquaphor Healing Ointment
I had the same problem and tried many lip balms, and none worked well. The “natural” lip balms like Burts Bees were especially bad. I live in a super dry desert climate and Aquaphor Healing Ointment is the only lip balm that’s actually made a difference. It works noticeably better than plain Vaseline(petroleum jelly).
What are you going for there? :)
If you have open skin and/or an active infection, see if you can ask your primary care physician for silvadene cream (silver sulfadiazene). We use it on bedbound patients who get moisture-related skin breakdown from incontinence and that stuff is like magic. We also used the following, just kind of depending on preference of the patient and/or the care provider:
And hydrocortisone is your friend, so much love for the lowly hydrocortisone <3
Try to find some Calmoseptine. It will help with the "rawness". It has menthol in it, so a little goes a long way.
https://www.amazon.com/Neosporin-Original-Ointment-Infection-Protection/dp/B001ECQ778/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1500052096&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=neosporin&amp;th=1
I've found this cream to work better than even my prescription lidocaine creams. It's cheap and over the counter so easy to give it a shot. Calmoseptine Ointment Tube 4 Oz (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01INL3TKU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2a1BzbQE8F3YJ
Internet magic!
I actually had my thyroid tested about a month or so ago, and it tested within normal range. I wouldn't say my lips are severe, when I get a crack, it's really only one and only if I don't use any chapstick over night or all day.
Is this the aquaphor you're talking about?
It's okay that you couldn't give recommendations on the ones I listed, I actually saw a post about aquaphor, I just forgot that I did lol. The aquaphor is definitely in a more convenient bottle/tube than the lanolin though!
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.
Bag balm.
http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-OBBR-Ointment/dp/B0014CI4X8
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.
This is the one I get from amazon. Small tubes so I can carry it in my pocket but it comes in a larger size.
If not Cerave, try Vanicream (or vaniply) they are awesome!
CeraVe Healing Ointment | 2 Pack (0.35 Ounce Each) | Cracked Skin Repair Skin Protectant with Petrolatum Ceramides | Lanolin & Fragrance Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016F3MEY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a6kUCb12P8NB2
what are your thoughts on Cosrx Low pH Cleanser (recommended to me twice in this post) knowing that it is a foaming cleanser (which im guessing is bad because it has soap). I also purchased Kikumasamune and Etude house toners. Should they be applied after cleansing and before moisturizer?
I will definitely get the eucerin urea one after a few more searches.
For now i don't really care about pie or about sunscreen as i feel that fixing my acne and dehydration are more important.
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Few more questions about your comment (that btw i have seen like a dozen times a this point, but since it is too old i cant post there):
1.Why the flaxseed oil, does it help your body hydrate your skin by producing oil?
2.Thoughts on taking electrolytes to increase water absorption?
3.are you talking about this aquaphor or this one?
4.Any general recs for moisturizers? i would rather avoid cerave because it just seemed to make my face oily and never really got absorbed, but i was using a cerave pump bottle that had a really runny consistency and seemed to have been discontinued so maybe it was a bad batch, also is cerave in the tub, the bottle or cerave pm any different? I have seen cerave pm recommended the most but it is a bit pricey, and i need an am moisturizer also.
5. Thoughts on clinique moisture surge cream?
5. More specifically, any good ceramide moisturizer recs, ideally to use as a standalone since I doubt i can figure out a combination of products that work, from the thread you posted in that comment i was thinking meishoku ceracolla as it is the only one that doesnt cost like 50$, I will also give cerave one last chance with the cerave pm tube.
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just any general thought u have u dont have to answer any of these just any advice off the top of your head would help me plan my purchase thanks
I like your magnetic palette. Which size is it?
If you're trying to reduce, here are some ideas. :)
Do you need all those brushes? I'm currently using these Sephora larger set and eye set. I only carry the larger handle since the eye set works with the small end of it. Totals about 60g for 11 brushes. I'm currently carrying the eye brush heads in a small pillbox, but I'm thinking of just putting them in a mini ziplock instead. The big brush heads and handle I just dump them into my makeup bag.
Do you need a full size eyelash curler? I like this one.
Do you need the spare mirror? Your compact seems to already have one.
Do you need a dual sharpener? It makes sense if you carry different size pencils and it can do both. If you only need one size, there are smaller options.
How long are you traveling for? Will you realistically use all the q-tips? I budget about 1.5 - 2 per day.
I find store bought travel size liquids are often still too much product for the duration of the trip. Consider decanting liquids into mini bento sauce bottles 12 ml and 5 ml. You can probably decant your facial spray into a spray bottle like the mini green one you have. I found similar spray bottles at Walgreens and the Container Store.
How many razors do you need? I see a full size disposable and the mini Venus. I carry the mini Venus, but I tossed out the case and keep the blade in the little container refill comes in; I keep it closed with a mini rubber hair band.
Do you need all four alligator clips? Is there a smaller clip you can substitute? Do you need to use a curling iron or hot roller set while traveling? It might make sense for your lifestyle and hair type, but have you considered sleeping in braids to get a similar texture?
Your makeup bag looks bulky to begin with. How heavy is it? I'm currently using an Eagle Creek Specter Toiletry bag. I also like using mini black rubber bands to keep similar items together.
Instead of carrying a full bottle of Neosporin, what about a packet from a first aid kit? I actually put together a really compact first aid kit using little packets of medicine like these.
I don't advocate giving up beauty luxuries while traveling, but there's always a way to optimize your load. :)
If you want burns like this to heal better/faster there's something you can do, though you should have started already.
Here's the supplies you'll need:
Triple Antibiotic Ointment.
Anti-fungal ointment.
Vet Wrap (there's probably a human version but I don't know what it's called) This stuff sticks to itself but is re-usable.
Sterile saline solution (used for rinsing contacts)
Non-stick telfa pads.
You can find ALL of these things at any pharmacy for probably around $25-30.
So first you rinse the burn with the saline to clean it. Then mix up the ointments and apply that, then stick tefla pads to that and use the wrap it hold it all on.
I've had 3rd degree burns healed up in about a week using this method with little to no scarring.
It'll be a while before I can put together a comprehensive post but think of the basics as items that would get you to the nearest ambulance.OK, this became a comprehensive post. :P
Here are pics of the stocked kit. (a few items OTC meds are missing and need to be restocked)
https://imgur.com/a/fCVcp
Disclosure: I have enough basic first-aid training to know my limitations; an RN friend of mine helped me build this kit.
Meds
Misc.
The point of this kit is to get someone to the nearest medical help. You can get a replacement pair of nitrile gloves, more gauze or whatever when you get to the ambulance or hospital. Some of the stuff is for keeping conditions from getting worse (sliver removal, band-aids, blister cushions, ointment) which might be viewed as "comfort" items not "first aid" but in more rough environments, an infected cut could kill you so I put it in.
Bag Balm is good for cracked skin.
I've had this happen in dryer climates, but never in humid places. Do you live in a dry area?
Bag Balm
http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-Vermonts-Original-Moisturizing-Softening/dp/B0014CI4X8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1377835178&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=bagbalm
Aquaphor is a version of petroleum jelly/Vaseline (for whatever reason, I find it to be way more awesome than any other similar product).
And yep - looks like you can buy it in the UK!
-Amazon UK - 50g
-Amazon UK - on the go pack
(There's also a 99g/3.5oz tub, but I find it to be too big. Plus you have to put your finger in it, which is unsanitary. The tubes that I suggest allow you to squeeze the aquaphor out directly onto your finger, without 'contaminating' the rest of it!)
Good luck!!
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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 have Crohn's and have had 2 setons in place for 6 months while I wait for Remicade to hopefully shrink my fistulas. I can't comment on the constipation issue as I didn't have that problem but I'll share this...
Setons are challenging to your peace of mind, hygiene, and health. You have digestive acids and fecal particles slowly draining onto your skin and that can lead to skin irritation. Additionally, the seton material can cause friction pain in your butt cheeks if you walk vigorously or walk a lot. I find that talking wide strides or stretching my legs in any way causes the setons to pull on the skin that it goes through which also causes pain. Lastly, and perhaps most significantly, the setons make it very difficult to wipe effectively after a bowel movement because they can interfere with wiping motion while using toilet paper.
Given all that here are some recommendations:
I'm sorry to dump all this on you. It's an overwhelming time and throwing all this info at you may just make you feel more overwhelmed. But I hope that you'll come to find this information helpful and that it helps you maintain your dignity and sanity as you wait for the fistulas to heal.
Bidet links: I own #2 and #3
1 - Base $35 model, cold water only https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO
2 - Deluxe $60 model, hot and cold water. Note that you'll need a hot water line close enough to the bidet to be able to run a line from the hot water source to the bidet. Check your bathroom before buying. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RX2UI
3 - Travel Bidet:
Not as effective as the built in models but I'm oh so glad to have it when I have to move my bowels if I'm not at home. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CSDKSQ
[MOISTURIZER HELP] Hi! Also a longtime lurker first time poster! I need some helps with dry flaky skin, particularly around my nose and under my eyes.
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PC Hydrating Cleanser
PC 4% BHA
PC 8% AHA
Biore 50+ Sunscreen
**moisturizer help**
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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 :)
Have you tried with O'Keeffe's Working Hands cream? Or maybe with Bag balm ointment?
The trick too could be to moisturize your hands religiously, you could carry with you a little travel hand cream and moisturize often, not only after the shower.
Bag balm was originally formulated to keep cow udders from chafing from milking. It's awwwwwesome nipple moisturizer. Love, a large-chested farm girl.
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.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquaphor-Healing-Ointment-50-ml/dp/B00BO0AYLU
Will this one be fine? Or does it have to be a specific type targeted for the face?
It's our go-to as well. You can get it on Amazon for less.
I've started isotretinoin recently so my lips get quite dry and peel too. This aquaphor product has saved them. I have to use it multiple times a day. But it really makes all the difference.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00BO0AYLU/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?smid=A1Z545YMEQLL32&amp;psc=1
I feel you, i'm suffering from a nasty one right now too. The biggest thing for me is risk of contamination. When I do my skincare routine (I use cotton pads) I use several, and use a separate one when rinsing my cold sore.
I just ordered this on Amazon, lots of reviews from people with cold sores and it's very affordable. I went through a lot of cold sore options on Amazon. There were also little band aid like things you could put on them too but I went with the Bactine.
!!! that's... a lot.
i think it's just from amazon rather than a marketplace seller, and i went for a twin pack of tubes rather than the bigger tub. here's the link for the one i bought.
If you don't want the cod liver oil (Desitin) on your face you can use this stuff Rugby zinc oxide ointment usp
10$ for a pound of it. 20% zinc oxide.
I live in the Caribbean, Trinidad. so you are saying that this item on Amazon will not do the job in reducing sphincter spasm? BTW does very warm sitz bath reduce Sphincter spasm?
I think we might have calcium channel blocker down here, I checked numerous pharmacies they say they only have GTN Nitro in tablet form for heart condition but I didn't ask for calcium channel blockers in cream form as yet
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCN4K5K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;psc=1
I can give you this product, one monthly dose, to put on the cat immediately, https://www.amazon.com/Vectra-Cats-Kittens-Under-Dose/dp/B00852JMPO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466434068&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=vectra+cats+kittens it may prove effective if the cat has been bitten by fleas while outdoors, and is suffering from flea dermatitus or tapeworms.
I suggest that you do this asap for your sweet cat. Put bacitracin on the rash. It’s widely available and cheap. https://www.amazon.com/Bacitracin-Zinc-Ointment-Oz-Pack/dp/B0061CS6CK/ref=sr_1_sc_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466434553&amp;sr=8-1-spell&amp;keywords=bacitraci
It’s found at every single pharmacy or drug store. And it will help to alleviate any suffering almost immediately. http://pets.thenest.com/bacitracin-cats-7911.html
An office visit at Girard Vet is $45, what happens after that may also cost you. I am presently kind of angry with Girard Vet, for a couple of reasons, but mostly because they cut the top of the ear of a female cat that I took to them 2 weeks ago without my permission, while she was getting spayed. I'm still fucking pissed off about it. At Girard vet, you can go in the morning with no appointment and be seen that day. All appointments are made later in the day after the walk in time.