My lips are so fucking chapped and NOTHING HELPS. So annoying.
Dr. Dan's Cortibalm. I saw it recommended somewhere for people on Accutane, and found it at Target, and it's amazing.
You turn on any of my crew, you turn on me.
Mal ,'Ariel'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
meara - Jan 03, 2014 4:30:19 pm PST #16332 of 30000
Calli - Jan 03, 2014 4:33:40 pm PST #16333 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Calli, does it smell a lot like coconut?
The pricier stuff from my co-op doesn't smell like much of anything. The Trader Joes stuff smells a bit coconutty.
sarameg - Jan 03, 2014 4:36:17 pm PST #16334 of 30000
Belated happy savory oatmeal b-day, shrift! Sorry, I got caught up in my Drama and Whininess.
Kat - Jan 03, 2014 4:58:42 pm PST #16335 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Calli, are you using the straight oil (like for cooking) or the lotion form of the oil?
I use the lotion form and I go through a TJs tub every month. One of my swim friends said to try the straight oil, but I fear what it will do to my clothes.
Steph L. - Jan 03, 2014 5:00:05 pm PST #16336 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Allegedly coconut oil is a good lube. I cannot verify this, because I'm unwilling to experiment with a system that works.
Calli - Jan 03, 2014 5:02:28 pm PST #16337 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I use the straight oil, not a lotion. By the time I get from my bathroom to my bedroom, where I dress, it's pretty much melted into my skin, and I haven't noticed any transfer onto clothes. My the oil stays on my face a bit longer because I really slather it.
Zenkitty - Jan 03, 2014 5:05:14 pm PST #16338 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I also use coconut oil for moisturizing. Just the oil, I've never seen the lotion. It soaks in fast and works really well. Also my cats like to lick it off my hands and legs, so that's fun. It's probably good for them.
beekaytee - Jan 03, 2014 5:13:06 pm PST #16339 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
I'm using coconut oil for everything these days. I bought a huge pot at Costco and am loving it.
I even made my own toothpaste with it and I really like it.
Amy - Jan 03, 2014 5:16:11 pm PST #16340 of 30000
Because books.
I think the trick is using it right out of the shower, or that's what they've always said. I should try it, too. I actually have some almond oil -- maybe I should finish that first and see how well it works.
For lips, I'm a Burt's Bees addict.
Atropa - Jan 03, 2014 6:51:24 pm PST #16341 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Happy birthday, shrift!
I use coconut oil for lotion all the time, and it absorbs in right away for me. But my absolute favorite moisturizing product is Bee Magic.