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Old January 31st 04, 12:27 AM
Johanna Gibson
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On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 20:37:35 GMT, "Jalynne"
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I use Eucerin every day for dry skin, and if i let it soak in for about 10 minutes,
it will no longer have an "oily" feeling. It does not stain, has no odor or dyes.
Is one that is recommended by most doctors and dermatologists. It does have some
lanolin by products, but i've had no problems with that, and i'm allergic to lanolin.
(main reason i don't use Bag Balm anymore, though i used to love the stuff). It's a
little on the pricey side, but a little goes a very long way. I use mine twice a
day, and an 8 ounce bottle has lasted over a year.


This sounds like E45, which we have in the UK, and I should invest
in the company, I like the product so much. I have eczema, so can't
tolerate lanolin products either. I was amazed when a friend pointed
out that lanolin is actually on the ingredients list, if about 15
items down. It must be by-products, as you mentioned in the product
you use. I use E45 cream on my hands and neck and such because they
get dried out in the supermarket (I used to use the lotion, but it now
seems runny, after they came out with the cream recently). I used to
use E45 on my face as a moisturizer, but now I use Simple because it
feels lighter and not as oily (this feeling only lasts on the hands
until it sinks in, as well).
In the winter, when my skin gets so dry on my hands that it cracks
near the nails and bleeds, I use 50% solid parafin/50% liquid paraffin
that has been mixed together. It is fantastic! I put that on right
before bed, because it feels greasy, and in the morning my hands are
much better. I bought a tub of this for £3 and have used it for
several winters now, with loads left to spare. I highly recommend
this!


-- Jo in Scotland
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Old January 31st 04, 03:55 AM
Queen of Squishies
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Yes, you can use it on your heels, makes your feet really nice. It's
basically some nice oils, sugar, and something or other to keep the sugar
from melting. I just love this stuff. I didn't know anything about it
until last week. Now I won't be without one in the winter! hmm..... or in
gardening season either, for that matter!

Karen, Queen of Squishies


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Old January 31st 04, 03:59 AM
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I found it at Bath & Body Works. We have one near us. I'm sure you can
find them other places, but I don't know if Bath & Body you can order online
or not. http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/discover.jsp
This one is ginger, mine is grapefruit.

Karen, Queen of Squishies


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Old January 31st 04, 06:16 AM
Jalynne
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You can make it, very cheaply. Google on "sugar scrub" and you'll get lots of hits.
I love making mine with vanilla and olive oil.
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"Queen of Squishies" hicall80 @ earthlink.net wrote in message
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I found it at Bath & Body Works. We have one near us. I'm sure you can
find them other places, but I don't know if Bath & Body you can order online
or not. http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/discover.jsp
This one is ginger, mine is grapefruit.

Karen, Queen of Squishies




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Old January 31st 04, 01:30 PM
Queen of Squishies
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How do you keep the sugar from melting? Or is it just that the oil does not
dissolve the sugar?

Karen, Queen of Squishies


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Old January 31st 04, 10:48 PM
KittyG
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The ones I usually buy are made with cane sugar. This is a brown, sort of
coarse and granular sugar. It dissolves in water, not the oil base. This
means it washes off completely. I have also bought one that looks like it
was made with white table sugar. I have refilled the others with brown cane
sugar I bought at the store (baking section) to use up the remaining oil and
it was fine, haven't tried it yet with the white sugar but I don't see why
that wouldn't work as well. I don't see why you can't make your own
either...
http://www.thesoapgoat.com/nrecipes7.html
http://www.soapdelicatessen.com/soap...s/salts/sugar/

Sea salt scrubs are also quite popular here for hands, elbows and feet. I
think it's pretty much the same. Have fun!

HTH
kitty in phx

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How do you keep the sugar from melting? Or is it just that the oil does

not
dissolve the sugar?

Karen, Queen of Squishies




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Old January 31st 04, 11:12 PM
LC aka Fiddy
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I just sidle up to the sink with the sugar bowl, and my favorite scented
oils..pour a tablespoon of oil into my hands, then add a tablespoon of sugar,
and scrub like crazy...

rinse with warm water, dry gently and use your favorite scented lotion as a
chaser...


mmmmmm....think I'll go partake of that delight right now!!

The Blessed Fiddy, Patroness Saint of the Disorganized
LC in Sunny So Cal
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Old February 1st 04, 02:46 AM
Marcella Tracy Peek
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We have one of those hot parafin baths and it is great on hands! I got
ours at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It plugs in and melts the wax. Then you
dip your hands in several times and slip them into plastic bags and then
terry cloth mitts. I do lotion first, then the wax then you hang out
until everything cools down.

Wonderful.

I love that Norwegian Hand Cream - it's really thick stuff. You just
use a tiny bit and it soaks in. I use it while I sew as it doesn't
stain the fabrics.

It may take a nice manicure or two to get your hands in shape and then
you will be able to more easily keep them up with a good quality lotion
at home.

marcella
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Old February 2nd 04, 03:39 PM
Charlotte Hippen
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Thanks Karen

Charlotte


"Queen of Squishies" hicall80 @ earthlink.net wrote in message
ink.net...
I found it at Bath & Body Works. We have one near us. I'm sure you can
find them other places, but I don't know if Bath & Body you can order

online
or not. http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/discover.jsp
This one is ginger, mine is grapefruit.

Karen, Queen of Squishies




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Old February 2nd 04, 03:40 PM
Charlotte Hippen
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Thanks Jalynne. I'll have to check it out!!

Charlotte


"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
You can make it, very cheaply. Google on "sugar scrub" and you'll get

lots of hits.
I love making mine with vanilla and olive oil.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"Queen of Squishies" hicall80 @ earthlink.net wrote in message
ink.net...
I found it at Bath & Body Works. We have one near us. I'm sure you can
find them other places, but I don't know if Bath & Body you can order

online
or not. http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/discover.jsp
This one is ginger, mine is grapefruit.

Karen, Queen of Squishies






 




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