Best body oils according to redditors

I wasn't sure if this would fit in product questions or diy, so I put it in misc.

Seriously though, I get that the brand is a lot of the price, but these are just pure ingredients. The brand didn't do much other than create packaging with their brand on it.

You can get all of these, with more product, for less than $15 on amazon with just a quick search and hardly any effort.

Squalene, 2 fl oz (60 ml):
www.amazon.com/dp/B003MJG19K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9UIBzbJZ2ASP5

Argan Oil, 4 fl oz (120 ml):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QVR0O6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FLIBzbJPQ620Q

Shea Butter, 7 oz:
www.amazon.com/dp/B000F4J8VI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5KIBzbV2CPQG2

You can get them for even cheaper if you bought them from ingredient suppliers as well.

Oh my god don't spend $50 on a diffuser! You can seriously use any glass bottle with a narrow opening, 25 drops of any essential oil from Whole Foods or any health food store/stores that sell tarot cards and witchy shit (or online, like this on amazon), 1/4 cup of a carrier oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil, and throw that in your glass bottle with some bamboo skewers. Then you have a reed diffuser and tons of refills, and you can mix essential oils for whatever scent you want.

Let me start by saying this: I would have included a before pic but I was so ashamed that I never took any pictures when I was constantly biting my nails/cuticles. I am in my early 20s and I've been doing this to them since before I can remember (early childhood). I first tried to stop around 14, and have struggled since then. It is such an ingrained stress response/habit that it's taken me years to retrain myself. It was easier to stop biting my nails and I haven't done so at all in 6 months, but my cuticles/surrounding skin are another story. This is something I still struggle with as it's triggered by stress and I don't realize I've started until they're trashed. However, since January it's happened less and less, now maybe once a month or less.

What caused the change in me? Honestly, it was never one single thing. I have been building my ability to resist for years. I realize this is cliche but one important thing is to never give up. I've had too many backslides to count, from 1 day to even half a year at the most. What's helped me is NEVER accepting defeat, and always eventually trying again. One motivating factor was that I've always wanted to have nice nails for getting engaged/married. It was in January that that became an event occurring sooner rather than later, so I will definitely say that has helped me stay focused!

There was one part of stopping the habit that scared me after years of constantly damaging my nails and cuticles: would they ever properly heal and grow back 'normal'? As of yet I still do not have one straight answer. I will say that the strength in my nails has improved, although it is slow going. I am still on the lookout for products to help with this, although I think only time will help. I also tend to have some nails which are very ridged, but they've also continued to smooth out. Finally, there is one cuticle I have which was permanently damaged in a way that's difficult to explain. Basically, it grows in three separate sections, almost as if it's cut. I was absolutely AMAZED when it started to grow 'connected' again! I will say this it sometimes splits still, but it is definitely progress and I hope one day it's completely healed. So, if you're in the same boat and worried permanent damage has been done, I can't make any promises but I will say it's amazing how well they can bounce back - even if it takes months or years to reverse it.

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What helped me:

• Homemade nail oil pens - all you need are empty containers and Jojoba oil
  
• Burt's Bees lemon cuticle cream - I use this as extra moisturization/to 'seal' in the jojoba oil
  
• Splitting/cracking nails? Use brush on nail glue - WAY more effective/simple than the tea bag technique for me personally!
  
• 24/7 painted nails - letting them 'breathe' may be generally good advice, but I promise you biting them is more damaging
  
• No nail clippers/glass files only - I cannot tell you how much this helped my nails to stay strong and not constantly crack/split
  
  There is honestly so much more I could say but this post would be a book! I'm just taking the time now to sit back and enjoy all of my progress.

Lanolin! It's an occlusive like petrolatum, but it also absorbs through the skin. It's chemically very similar to the moisturizing layer our skin naturally produces. It's AMAZING. It gets me through my crazy-dry winter lips every year and got me through a course of accutane this summer.

One caution!: Lanolin comes from sheep (it's a waxy layer on sheep wool that's removed as a part of the woolmaking process) and if you buy unrefined lanolin, it'll kinda smell like farm animals. I think it's subtle enough, but if you're sensitive to smells you can buy refined lanolin, which is marketed to breastfeeding mothers, so you're going to have to deal with a tube that says "chapped nipples" on it.

Amazon links: Unrefined lanolin, refined lanolin


edit-- I just use lanolin at night. It keeps my lips nice and moisturized that they can take a long day of lipstick. When I was on Accutane, or occasionally in the depths of winter, I do lanolin all day and it has a nice gloss.

Deep cycle: http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9073836/?source=googleps

Vegetable glycerin: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RT9JGK?pc_redir=1414225826&robot_redir=1

Organic cotton beach towel: http://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/pb-organic-bath-towels/?pkey=e%7Corganic%2Bcotton%2Bbeach%2Btowels%7C100%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C15%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH

Oven mitts: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003BQYQ96/ref=s9_top_hm_bjv4DD_g79_i1

Coil spring to a 72 buick: http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/MC/13727-07133955.html?utm_content=MC&utm_term=1967-1968%2C+1972+Buick+Riviera+Coil+Spring+Set+Moog+5534+Front+67-68%2C+72+Buick+Coil+Spring+Set+1968&fp=pp&gbm=a&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&gclid=Cj0KEQjwlK2iBRDk0Jnjso6AgM0BEiQAdX-iY-1A2RHfdZ0qnwgDw1wCkcBzTP71TRIqP_H8xOYERdEaAvBD8P8HAQ

GoPro: (I'm not really sure what the camera was for?) http://www.bestbuy.com/site/gopro-hero-hd-waterproof-action-camera/8374023.p?id=1219329115703&skuId=8374023&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8374023&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!80539955439!g!M!47858013639&kpid=8374023&k_clickid=7839cb18-7ac7-a709-4372-0000280cd485&kpid=8374023

Tell him to buy himself a bottle of fractionated coconut oil like this. Works just as well as the stuff in the jar, easier dispensing, you don't get pubes in it, and you don't need to fear you're cooking with his spunk.

You sound like you're having the same problem that I had and what I've found is - the less product I use on my hair, the better my hair behaves.

I know you've mentioned having 3c hair, my hair has several textures 3c-4b, maybe 4c; however, I recently stopped using the "hair-typing" for product/style suggestions because my hair doesn't behave the way most people's hair behaves who appear to have a similar texture as me.

Now, I say you sound like me because if I hadn't figured all of this out sooner, I would have been on a medicated dandruff shampoo.

You know how there's the myth that our hair is more dry than that of "white-textured" hair? Well, that's not necessarily true. What I've noticed is this, my hair is kinky - and springy/coily in the back - yet, my scalp does in fact produce oil. That is why I cannot use the same products most people in the 4s can. My daughter, who isn't really considered black other than me being her mother, has 3a hair, and she cannot use any hair product meant for black hair either - it makes her hair frizzy.

I already knew this about my daughter's hair - she's 14 now and doesn't use any product on her hair at all, save for a Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine leave in - because it makes her hair worse. She only had to start using Garnier Fructis a couple of months ago because she bleached and dyed her hair blue, and the length of her hair goes to the top of her butt, so it gets dry at the ends. Now me, I went through different brands of creams etc because we are "supposed to "infuse" moisture into our hair, and "lock" it in so that it doesn't dry it. However, my hair always ended up frizzy and I ended up with dandruff. That's when I looked into what dandruffs actually were - my natural oils were being sort of "clogged" on my scalp by my product.

Now, I wash/condition my hair with either Ogx shampoo and conditions or recently I started using Garnier's new Whole blends line shampoo and conditioner. After washing my hair and wringing it out to dry in the shower, I use this She Moisture conditioner as a leave in, and this apricot oil I ordered from Amazon - that's all the product I use.

I don't use any combs in my hair - finger combing/detangling both in the shower and while I'm setting it. And I mostly set it in twist - about 8-ish or so all over my head. By finger combing it, I don't disturb my natural curl pattern, and I've learned that my curls stretch and/or loosen really easily. Just pulling my hair back into a hair tie can sort of "straighten" my hair - and remember, my hair has the appearance of most 4s, with 3c from the middle of my ear down.

Now, if during the week I get lazy and don't twist my hair one night and/or sleep without tying it down, I'll rejuvenate my curls with aloe vera gel and twisting it back in larger chunks - no more than five this time. This is something I discovered by chance. If my hair feels "dry", I'll use a tad bit of the same Shea Moisture leave in, or I'll use this one, but since this one has more of an "oily" feel, I tend to not use it as often. For the aloe vera gel, I'm using the rest of my TJ's aloe vera I have left over from the summer from getting burned.

My hair looks as professional as I want it to. When I take my twists out the next morning, my curls are well defined, bouncy, pliable, and soft to the touch. However, if I get lazy and/or have those days in which I don't want to deal with my curls - like an extremely humid day - I part my hair like I do when i'm setting it for twist - one in the front where my "bangs" are, two sections behind both ears, and two - four sections in the back. After twisting those sections, I'll twist them into bigger "twists" and pin them in the middle of my hair and pinning my bangs up to the side behind my ear. EVERYONE thinks I've done something fancy, when in fact, it's the easiest hairstyle I wear.

Everything i do to my hair is easy, low maintenance and pretty health - I know it's health because I bleached my hair a year ago, touched the bleach up at my scalp in August, and dyed the top of my head pink and blue.

This may or may not work for you, but I suspect that with you having dandruff, your issues are similar to mine and you produce more oil on your scalp than you realize.

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Edit: Added link

Edit 2: Apparently TJ's have changed their formula, which I didn't know. The bottle of aloe vera I have is different and unscented; I'm not sure if you can still find it because I haven't actually looked for it :(

https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Mineral-Oil-16-oz/dp/B001B2RG1C
Might make things a bit messy, but the oil wouldn't F up the electronics the same way water would since it doesn't conduct electricity.

Bonus: It will relieve your occasional constipation.

Product name: Lanolin

Price (range): $1.50 / oz

Country: USA

Special info: Derived from the wool of sheep.

Experience & opinion: I have dry skin, and often my lips get chapped. This product will help with chapped lips, windburnt lips, etc., and I also use it as a heavy moisturizer when hiking. It's a little tough to spread when it's 32F out, but it still does wonders in all temps.

It's approximately 50% Witch Hazel, 25% Hyaluronic Acid (1% serum), 20% Glycerin, & the remaining 5% is a dropper full of Argan Oil & 2-3 drops of Tea Tree Oil. I stick it in a little dark blue glass bottle & give it a shake before use. The percentages work well for me, but you can change it up to suit your skin. The more Glycerin you add, the more sticky it gets, so keep that in mind. Also, keep the Tea Tree oil to a bare minimum, too much it it can definitely irritate your skin. You can try adding other stuff, but this combo work well for me; hydrating & a bit anti-inflammatory. All the ingredients are finished products that can be used on their own as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Thayers-Alcohol-free-Petal-Witch-Hazel/dp/B00016XJ4M

http://www.amazon.com/Solutions-Glycerine-Vegetable-16-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LWU2K

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Hyaluronic-Acid-Serum-100/dp/B003MJ7Z0O

http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Argan-Pressed-Virgin-Golden/dp/B00397SNMS

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Tea-Tree-Oil/dp/B000ELP5KA

You can use fractionated coconut oil. It doesn't solidify and washes away cleanly.

Something like this for instance.

Lanolin is not expensive. You can buy a giant tub of pure lanolin for $11 USD on Amazon.

I have low porosity 4c hair. Lately i've been i've been making my own moisturizing cream by mixing shea butter + glycerin + grapeseed oil. Some water in my hair + this cream makes it SO SOFT!

Shea butter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D9NV2D4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1543325799&sr=8-3&keywords=shea+butter&dpPl=1&dpID=41NORnT1QuL&ref=plSrch

Glycerin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0019LWU2K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1543326071&sr=8-3&keywords=glycerin&dpPl=1&dpID=410vsDWu-mL&ref=plSrch

Grapeseed oil: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RZPVV6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1543326138&sr=8-3&keywords=grapeseed+oil&dpPl=1&dpID=31HE6YXHi0L&ref=plSrch

P.S. it's cool to see what products everyone loves, but it's pretty useless to others unless you let us know what your hair type is!

Ooh, my time to shine! Swimming hair care expert here- swim 6x a week for ~90 minutes a session in chlorinated pools and still maintain shiny gorgeous locks. Do the following and you'll be good:

• wet hair before you put cap on. Completely soak it to saturate the hair follicle.
  
• after swimming rinse well, apply conditioner when you shower and rinse out, then lightly apply and leave in this stuff - to entire length of hair, concentrating a bit more at the ends
  
  
• on weekends or when you have time, apply castor oil to roots and jojoba oil to middle and ends, leave on for 30 minutes and rinse out. Personally I like to put this on and let it soak while I hit up the eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge ice bath pool and then the dry cedar sauna. Pro Tip: grab a plastic bag if your pool provides them for you to store wet swimsuits in, and wrap that around the top of your head after putting on oil while you hit the sauna/steam- boom, instant hot oil treatment! :)
  
• air dry as often as possible, blowdry as infrequently as possible
  
• detangle GENTLY using mainly your fingers and not brushing tangles out harshly with brush to decrease breakage
  
• when you tie hair back do so loosely, not tight
  
• wait a few days between shampoos, use dry shampoo to soak up oil if necessary
  
• get your thyroid checked and have PCP run regular lab work to make sure nothing else is underlying cause

They're pretty boring. I'll dip the cotton sheet mask in freshly made green tea. I buy the tea leaves from Mountain Rose Herbs. I really have no idea if the antioxidants from green tea are getting to my skin using this method...but my skin does feel hydrated and calm after doing this.

Sometimes I'll mix in glycerin with the green tea. Mixing glycerin with distilled water is hydrating as well.

I know a lot of people use Hado Labo Gokujun Lotion with these masks.

This thread has a lot of ideas!

This is from the perspective of a woman who enjoys giving sensual massages to her boyfriend. There are many different oils which can be used, I'm presently using Apricot Kernel Oil. This manufacturer also makes Jojoba, Almond, Avocado, and Grape seed oils which I haven't tried. https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Apricot-Kernel-Liquid/dp/B00028MLG6?th=1


The Apricot Kernel Oil has no scent, isn't greasy, but is very nice to work with. I prefer no scent, but all the oils are fantastic carrier oils if you would like to customize scents by adding essential oils.

Depending on my mood, I may or may not restrain my partners hands, but leave his ankles free b/c I need to bend his legs to work them and his feet. We are both completely naked. I straddle him and start from the top down. With a blindfold or hood with an opening for the mouth on him, I tease by leaning in for a kiss but barely touch his lips. Maybe bite them gently or lick them.

Holding the bottle of oil a good distance from his chest, I allow it to fall in a thin stream. During the massage I change up the pressure and the parts off my hands I use, and the speed. With both hands barely touching him, almost floating over his skin, I skim the oil. Then, slowly add a bit of pressure from the palms. I circle the areolas and pinch the nipples. From his chest I move to his arms, which are out of reach unless I lean my body into his and my breasts make contact with him. I am in the position to kiss/bite his neck or whisper in his ear, as my hands stretch to work his arms.

As I move down between his legs, I make sure I make light contact with his cock. I work on his upper thigh getting closer to his most sensitive areas and accidentally graze them as I move to the other thigh. He knows when I go in and kiss the tip of his cock, that area will get only the most necessary attention. I'm a woman with a mission to massage and turn on. I pay gentle lip and mouth service to his cock and balls and use the oil to treat them the way they deserve to be treated. Never forget the perineal and anal areas.

I massage his lower leg and foot and move to the other one. During the whole process, I will occasionally go back to his mouth, neck, ears, nipples, cock and balls to show I haven't forgotten them.

I have him turn over and begin all over from the top of his sexy body, down his perfect ass, to his legs.

I also use the Now Solutions one! Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1OYNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ckbSCbAT9E8HA

> bio oil

This I guess?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VPPUEA/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_ba4eAb79RSHX8

¯_(ツ)_/¯

After I do OCM, using a microfiber cloth to remove the oil, I go into the shower with said microfiber cloth. I shampoo, condition, and then using the microfiber cloth put a pump of Neutrogena Ultra Gentle hydrating cleanser into the corner and just use that single part to spread it around my face in light and gentle circular motions then rinse. I finish in the shower and lightly tap my face and body dry, getting my body and hair just dry enough so it doesn't drip all over the place.

I take 3 parts mineral oil and 1 part castor oil and use that to moisturizer my face right out of the shower. I put an eraser head sized amount of the castor oil it in my palm and then take the mineral oil and put about three-four times that amount with the castor oil using my finger. I then use what's on that finger and try to push it all around that hand so that a small amount is on my fingers which I use to transfer a small amount onto my face, being careful not to put too much — I don't want my face shiny or even dewy looking, just enough to make it feel silky. If I need more oil I dab my palm and just keep spreading it between fingers one handed and spread on face. After that I take both hands and spread the oil in both hands and work the oil into my scalp in areas that my hair in thinning and work it into all my hair. Rarely does it come out to too much oil in my hair and often is too little so I mix some more in my palm and use more. If too much just using my towel I run it through my hair a couple passes. My hair is real silky now and it's so much better not looking like wirey pubes anymore lol. I finish my routine with the Stridex wipes on my face. The Salicylic Acid is fat soluble so I feel like it helps to get it into the skin better.

I got no idea if my routine is good but it's working so far with significantly less zits, blackheads, and closed comedones then before.

Yes, this is a common problem. Regular cleaning eliminates this problem for me, but if cleaning it doesn't help, try using some lubricant. Vegetable glycerine works great, and is the same as what's in the lubricant that Ploom offers. Just apply a drop of that to the mouthpiece stem and click it up and down a few times, and that should take care of your problem. Don't forget to still clean it regularly, though!

Primer! That shits amazing. Put it on before eyeshadow and that shit will not move. I have literally woken up with perfect eyeshadow when I used that and didn't take it off when I went to sleep.

here is my favorite

And setting spray. I am not too well versed in that. I don't use foundation or powder so I don't really need it, but the urban decay one is supposed to be really good.

here is that one

I love using lanolin on my lips when they get bad. If you end up liking it, I would check out amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1OYNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

There’s more kinds on there, but you can get a 7 Oz jar for the same price as that tube. I also think it works better if you put some lip balm on let it soak in a couple minutes then put lanolin on.

Completely jealous of your haul :)

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.

You could use a magnesium oil spray or take epson salt baths. Magnesium can be absorbed through the skin.

I have a big tub of lanolin. For me, it works like nothing else to keep lips plump, smooth, and flake free. I also use it on my hands, feet, even my face sometimes.

I'm including links to what I purchased on Amazon but you can shop around and get what you need :) If you end up getting what I'm linking to, it'll last you quite a while. I even sell some occasionally.

This is my nut free version but you I'll include some alternatives if you want to use different butters/oils. Basically, you want equal parts so adjust the recipe for amount you want. This will give you a little more than 2oz of body butter which lasts me at least a month and I put it on quite a bit. You only need a little at a time.

• 1/2 oz Cocoa butter
  
  
• 1/2 oz Shea Butter
  
  
• 1/2 oz Mango Butter - You could also use coconut oil
  
  
• 1/2 oz rosehip oil - You could also use Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, or any other liquid oils. Rosehip helps reduce appearance of stretch marks!
  
  
• Optional: 1/4 oz Jojoba oil
  
  
• Optional: 1/4 oz Vitamin E oil
  
  Steps:
  
  

1. Combine everything into a double boiler. If you don't have one, using a mason jar in a pot of boiling water works nicely. Melt the butters on medium low to medium heat, stirring constantly, just until everything is mixed and there are no solids left.
   
   
2. Pour into small mixing bowl. Note: This is where I usually add essential oils, but during pregnancy, you'll want to be extremely careful about using them since many shouldn't be used. You don't need them, but if you want the added benefits, there are sites out there that can tell you which are considered safe. If you add them, let the oils cool for a few minutes then add them and stir the mixture well
   
   
3. Put the bowl in the fridge for 45 minutes until it starts to solidify. If you don't want to wait that long, you can put it in the freezer for about 15 minutes until it starts to solidify. The edges will look more solid but the center should still be pretty liquid.
   
   
4. Either with a whisk or an electric hand mixer (much easier), start mixing it. It'll start to solidify into the whipped texture, especially if you're using the electric mixer.
   
   
5. When you're satisfied with consistency, put it into a jar or tupperware container. If you're somewhere hot and it starts to melt a bit, you can put it in the fridge to solidify it again.
   
   You just need a small amount and it'll melt from your body heat and soak into your skin. Feels AMAZING.

Here's a good list of natural oils

I'm personally a huge fan of extra virgin olive oil on special occasions. My wife and I love to use it for erotic massage on our entire bodies. It smells so good, and it's thick enough to have good staying power. It leaves your skin nice and soft too.

For everyday use, I've been trying almond oil lately, as an alternative to coconut oil, with great success.

What I use is a mix of refractionated coconut oil, vitamin E oil (you can get it at the dollar store mad cheap), and a couple of drops of other stuff to make it smell nice for the ladies (I don't remember what, but I think grapefruit oil, lemon balm oil, and tea tree oil mighta been it...whatever, that's based on your own tastes anyway). About two parts coconut to 1 part vitamin E, and three drops of less of the other stuff for a 2 oz bottle. I mixed it up like six months ago and there's more than half left so...It goes a while.

I didn't buy all the essential oils, that shit's expensive. A hippie friend spared a few drops for me.

Honestly, washing with straight castor oil shows dramatic improvement overnight for me every time I start breaking out. It sounds counterproductive, but it's always worked for me and those I've told it about. This is the stuff I use.

1. Wet face with warm water
   
   
2. Massage oil into face gently for a good minute or two.
   
   
3. Let sit for another couple minutes minimum.
   
   
4. Use a clean hot washcloth to gently melt excess oil away "No scrubbing"
   
   
5. Use a clean towel to pat dry your face.
   
   
6. Apply your normal skin hydration cream.

It really bugs me how they can charge you so much for their beard oil product. I bought an oz when i first started growing my beard and couldn't believe the constant average of price on beard oils. You can find all of the ingredients they list in their description to make their beard oils on Amazon. Almond, Jojoba, and avocado all usually come in 8oz bottles. Buy whichever essential oil scent you like and you have a large bottle full of your own beard oil, and it is just as good.

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Organic-Jojoba-ounce/dp/B0019LTGOU/ref=sr_1_4?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1452376681&sr=1-4&keywords=jojoba+oil

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Almond-Oil-Ounce/dp/B000NB9LLA/ref=pd_sim_121_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=31heG3BpDmL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1KMAJ7ZWGCJN6QWH45AP

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Avocado-Moisturizing-Edible/dp/B000MGOZ30/ref=pd_sim_121_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=315yAxnxz2L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1KMAJ7ZWGCJN6QWH45AP

http://www.amazon.com/Patchouli-100%25-Therapeutic-Grade-Essential/dp/B002RSU0XU/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1452376774&sr=1-2&keywords=patchouli+essential+oil

I've been using vegetable glycerin for awhile now. The first bottle I got was pretty small. It said it could also be used as a sweetener, which I never used it for that. But I noticed when it accidentally got on my lips it tasted rather sweet. I ran out. Bought a new bottle, from a different brand. It seems like this vegetable glycerin isn't sweet at all and seems to not.. work as well/not seem as sticky? Does that sound crazy? What gives?

Edit: Maybe one is food grade and the other cosmetic grade? What kinda differences are between those two types? This is the one I first bought, this is the bigger bottle I bought.

You can DIY it pretty inexpensively. All you need is 4 parts distilled water, 1 part vegetable glycerin and a few drops of the essential oils of your choice. I also like to add a little of my conditioner to the mix.

Okay, so a while ago I said I was going to make a gummy bear tutorial and I never did so I thought it was about time I at least made a write up for them. This recipe will get you right around 200 gummy bears.

Tools:

• Small non stick pot with a lid
  
• medium non stick pot
  
• 60ml Syringe - Here
  
• stiff silicone spatula - Here
  
• 2 small pyrex dishes - Here
  
• Candy theremometer - Here
  
• Fork to stir with
  
• Gummy bear molds (or any other you like) - Here I also just found these
  
• Measuring Cup
  
• Measuring Spoon
  
• Strainer - Here
  
• Medium/large bowl
  
• Partchment paper
  
• A few large tupperware containers
  
• Dram droppers for the flavorings - Here
  
  Ingredients:
  
  
• 1 Package of Jello (85 grams if you have a scale) in the flavor of gummies you want
  
• LorAnn oils concentrated flavorings - Here
  
• LorAnns oils mold Inhibitor - Here
  
• LorAnns oils Preserve-it Antioxidant - Here
  
• 5 Tbsp plain gelatin powder - low quality / less chewie here High quality / more chewie here
  
• 1 tsp of Soy lecthin powder - Here
  
• 1/2 cup of Real Fruit juice of the flavor you want to make, get creative here, needs to be cold. Cold water can also be used but the flavor is not as good.
  
• 1/4 cup of sugar
  
• Glycerin - Here
  
• 6 grams of Concentrates (AKA: BHO, Shatter, Wax, Oil, Hash oil, etc)
  
• 1 Tbsp Coconut oil
  
• Cornstartch
  
  Decarbing
  
  Pre-heat your oven to 250F - 260F, use the digital theremometer to keep an eye on the temp to make sure it stays around there and does not get above 260F. I like to place my concentrates into the small pyrex dish and decarb in that. Put the dish with your concentrates in the oven for 30 minutes. You can check it around the 30 minute mark and see if it is fully decarbed. Look for it to be pretty clear of all little "carbination" like bubbles. When those are mostly gone you are done decarbing. It will take around 30 minutes. Go a little longer if you want couch lock / sleepy time gummies.
  
  When it is done decarbing pull it out and set it to the side for a minute.
  
  Infusing the coconut oil
  
  Grab your medium sized pot and put a few inches of water in it. get it to a boil then turn the temp all the way down to a very low heat. When the water is ready place your dish with the freshly decarbed oil into the water bath and add the 1 Tbsp of coconut oil to the dish.
  
  Let the two mix for a few minutes until they are nicely combined. It shouldn't take long maybe 10 minutes max.
  
  Grease your molds
  
  At this point if you dont have silicone molds (I do and I still grease mine for precautions) grease your molds so you don't forget to do it before adding your gummies.
  
  Preping fruit juice (or water)
  
  In the second small pyrex dish pour your real fruit juice / water or whatever base liquid you are using for your gummies. I havent tried much besides fruit juice and water but you can experiment with other liquids, but don't do an experiment on a batch with THC in it just in case something doesn't work out.
  
  To the fruit juice / water add 1 tsp of soy lecthin and stir with the fork. Place the dish in the fridge for 5 minutes or so and stir again. Let it sit in the fridge stirring occasionaly until the soy lecthin is fully desolved.
  
  This liquid mixture NEEDS TO BE COLD for the blooming process to work so make sure to keep it cold.
  
  Mixing the dry ingredients
  
  In your small non-stick pot mix the following together: 85 grams of Jello, 5 Tbsp of Gelatin, 1/4 cup of sugar. Completely mix them all together and dont let any of them get wet yet. Stir and stir until they are completely mixed.
  
  Blooming
  
  Take your mixed dry ingredients and pour in your friut juice (water) soy lecthin mixture. Stir it and get everything evenly mixed and make sure there are no lumps. When everything is evenly mixed place the lid on the small pot and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  
  This is called "blooming" the gelatin and allows the gelatin to absorbe the water. The water needs to be cold because gelatin activates at about 120F and after that will start to set when it cools. We don't want it setting right now.
  
  

agree on the gentle exfoliation -- just enough to slough off the scarred areas, but not irritate the skin the point that it flares up again

definitely use a lot of oils -- I've heard BioOil and coconut oil are the best (they work for stretch marks, so I'm sure they can work for any kind of scarring)

I just started using this brand and it is absolutely wonderful! It is the only argan oil I have tried, but the comments say its comparable to Josie Maran.
http://www.amazon.com/Pura-dor-Organic-Argan-Nails/dp/B004Z209HS/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1417585821&sr=1-1&keywords=argan+oil
A nice bonus is if you write a review, they will send you another bottle for free!

I would really recommend an AHA. The brand Alpha Hydrox has Swipes that are easy to use, but the also have an intensive serum of the same percentage, that is way more cost effective.

Serum

Swipes

If you would prefer to get the swipes, I would suggest cutting them in half and using half a one each time. It definitely has enough product and the swipes will last twice as long :)

I LOVE Shiseido's Hada Senka Mineral UV gel sunscreen, so I definitely recommend getting that as well. Stridex also sounds like a good idea. A light moisturizer might be a good idea as well, especially if you are using Stridex and masks, since they can dry out your skin. I really like Nivea Creme ( in the blue tub), but that might be a little too heavy for you( though they have tiny tins for like $1 so it might be worth a shot). I have heard good things about Simple's Gel Moisturizer.

Here is the link to the spray I purchased. It's highly rated on Amazon and comes in a 2-pack.

I've been using about 6 sprays on each leg since I started, and rubbing it in well. It makes your skin feel a little "itchy" as it dries, like you've been swimming in sea water, but once it's dry, it's fine.

If you want to use an oil as an aftershave, try jojoba oil. A 4oz bottle will last you six months as it only takes 2-4 drops to moisturize your beard area. It feels really great going on but does leave you looking a bit shiny.

As other comments say, it sounds like you need to stop using an alcohol-based aftershaves and try a balm. I am currently using The Shave Den Aftershave Milk (which lists jojoba oil as its #2 ingredient) or I recommend Taylor of Old Bond Street Herbal Aftershave Balm which has avocado oil along with honey and wheatgerm.

If you are worried about skin infections, do as the others suggest and get a nice alum block. After shaving, rinse with warm then cool water, rub alum block all over your face, allow to dry for a minute while you clean up the sink area, then rinse off and apply balm of choice.

I bought this brand on Amazon. It's the cheapest I could find and I'm insanely happy with it. Regardless of which brand you buy, make sure it's 100 percent pure lanolin oil and not some combination of lanolin and other oils. Lanolin won't clog pores, but combinations of it might.

dark spot corrector w hydroquinone

salux towel

dove body wash

bio oil

rose hip oil

aloe vera gel


I also use retin a 0.25 but not every night

I’ve been doing this little routine every night after a shower for like 2 weeks and I see a slight difference but i don’t know. In the day time I use
sunscreen what to do???? A girl just want to wear cute clothes this summer without all these dark spots

After using Philosophy and Proactiv facial products for a long time I suddenly began to break out regularly. As a teenager I never had pimples but mid-20s that changed. A friend recommended using Cetaphil as a moisturizer and it's really the best thing I've tried. (Her LA dermatologist referred her to it)

I have combination skin, mostly normal with some dry areas and live in an arid climate. Once daily face washing before bed with toner and make up remover, usually apply my moisturizer twice a day, and sunscreen once a day. A really easy, no fuss routine and my skin is much happier after I stopped messing with it and went the less is more route.

Here are my go to products

Cetaphil moisturizer
http://www.amazon.com/Cetaphil-Fragrance-Moisturizing-16-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B001ET76GW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1369894969&sr=8-4&keywords=cetaphil

Witch Hazel Toner - At first the smell bothered me but it works. My boyfiriend likes it too.
http://www.amazon.com/Dickinsons-Original-Witch-Hazel-Perfecting/dp/B000GCQ04C/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1369895306&sr=1-2&keywords=witch+hazel+toner

Sweet almond oil is the best eye make up remover and moisturizer. It also works great as a men's shaving oil.
http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Sweet-Almond-Moisturizing-ounce/dp/B0019LVFSU/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1369895423&sr=1-1&keywords=almond+oil

This is my favorite splurge item from Philosophy.
http://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Micro-delivery-Triple-Acid-12-count/dp/B006GACVYQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1369895490&sr=1-4&keywords=philosophy+pads

I use an Aveeno facial sunscreen and sometimes those make up remover pads if I'm in a hurry, am feeling lazy or during traveling. Natural make up is my style, I don't use a foundation or anything because my skin is pretty great. Favorite make up brands are BareMinerals, MAC, Benefit and Too Faced.

Hope this helps you to simplify your regimen and make your skin happy in your new home. : )

Amazon Link to purchase the glycerin. Might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere, but this is where I'm going to buy mine.

Yes, this is the kind I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019LWU2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1FhXCbHS8VE5Q

I had a badass skincare routine going before pregnancy that is totally not pregnancy friendly; I’m talking BHA/AHAs, special face washes, and rags, everything...

I got some pretty bad acne when I had to stop my routine, probably just because my skin was oily and I hadn’t looked into how to handle it while gestating just yet. But I’m getting MUCH better in the 2nd trimester, and now it’s just healing the scars left from the hell trimester. Here we go:

Face:
• Garnier Clean+ Clarifying Cleansing Gel Sensitive Skin - Takes off my makeup easily. Mostly used in the shower because washing faces in sinks is brutal in the bad way.
• Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water for Oily Skin - Takes off eye makeup easily if your having trouble with your thick black eyeliner smearing down your face because you “insist on doing your makeup like a ‘vam-per’” according to your parents.
• MISSHA Time Revolution Clear Toner - Expensive as shit toner that I paid over $18 for and is now listed at $15, WTF Amazon. But it’s good stuff, pregnancy safe, toner is good stuff anyway, and it’s helping with evening my skin tone back out from the acne scars.
• Triple Vitamin C Serum L-Ascorbic Acid - Vit C oil to help you fake that “pregnant glow” that we were all promised...
• Bio-Oil Liquid Purcellin Oil - I use an off brand that I got on clearance but omg...like...I know this stuff is expensive but it’s a miracle. You just dab some on your scarred places, like the acne marks, or where your stupid fucking cat decided your hand was a snack and ripped a hole on your hand, or dark spots on your legs because you’re still bad at shaving leg hair and not leg skin, and I swear it fades SO FAST. Also rub it all over your boobs and belly. Like pretty much I would bathe in this from the neck down if it wouldn’t bankrupt my family.
• Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream for Dry/Sensitive Skin - Old faithful, the moisturizer. A tiny bit goes a long way. Also tends to make its way to my boobs when I’m tired and dont feel like using other lotions.

Body:
• NIVEA Q10 Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion - Bought pre-pregnancy. I used to use it every single morning and night on my thighs and it totally does reduce the appearance of cellulite. Now I use it lazily but it’s there and smells ok so it’s my go-to body lotion.
• Lansinoh Hpa Lanolin Nipple Soothing Cream - my nipples are pierced and those things get dry in the winter. Baby may not be here yet but I went ahead and decided to try this stuff out. Seems legit. It’s super thick, moreso than Vaseline but I dig it.

I also use special toothpaste (not because pregnant, because shit teeth), a special washcloth (because I developed keratosis pilaris (sp?) and I wasn’t having it. The special rag put a stop to it FAST), lady-bits wash (because I get self conscious about sweating and smelling funky), special “sensitive skin” lube, and well I guess that’s about it. I sound like an amazon ad for many products. I’m not. Just a researcher/lover of my husband describing me as “so soft” when he touches me. 🤗

I use this stuff called Bio Oil and it works wonders, the stretch marks disappear really quickly!

http://www.amazon.com/Bio-Oil-PACIFIC357160-Bio-oil-4-2oz/dp/B004AI97MA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395787112&sr=8-2&keywords=bio+oil

No-one has said BIO-OIL yet.

http://www.amazon.com/Bio-Oil-PACIFIC357160-Bio-oil-4-2oz/dp/B004AI97MA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395474378&sr=8-2&keywords=bio+oil

It's not an overnight miracle-cure but use it at least once a day, every day and they will slowly fade.

The "oil" is basically silicone with a little argan oil. Silicones dry out and become heavy on hair. I have been using pure argan oil (for about half the price!) And its been aaamaaazing on my hair...it just drinks it up, makes it soft and doesn't leave it oily. Also, it really sinks into my skin. (I have acnetic skin and it doesnt clog my pores, but leaves it soft)

I would say try out some natural argan oil and see if that does it for ya.

PURA D'OR Carrier Oil: Organic Moroccan Argan Oil 4 oz USDA Certified Organic 100% Pure Cold Press Virgin Premium Grade for Face, Hair, Body, Scalp and Nail:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Z209HS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7tbuDbV8PHVFN

I see Stridex in the red box for $3.59!

Edit: Also GlamGlow Bright Mud

Mint Julep Masque

Alpha Hydrox Souffle

Alpha Hydrox Intensive Serum

Aura Cacia Argan Oil

Alpha Hydrox Night Replenishing Cream

Alpha Hydrox Sheer Silk Moisturizer

Clinique Dramatically Different Gel

Of course!

https://smile.amazon.com/Majestic-Pure-Fractionated-Aromatherapy-Moisturizer/dp/B00PMR3QF2

It goes up and down in price, so keep an eye on it (it's on the high side right now). :)

I have some sensitivity issues, and Desert Essence Jojoba Oil is working well for me.

http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Organic-Jojoba-Oil/dp/B0000C0XL8/ref=sr_1_17?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418881452&sr=1-17&keywords=desert+essence

I'm a total novice and have just experimented to find things that work for me based on stuff I've read here, so please take this all with a huge grain of salt. Ymmv, etc.

Anyway. Yes, I started with just plain mineral oil - I had to go to Amazon to find just straight mineral oil, everything local had fragrance or something else, so I found a food-safe mineral oil there, figuring if it was high enough grade to ingest then it was high enough grade for my face. (Not saying, "anything you can eat, you can put on your face!" I just mean if it's a thing you would put on your face and it is high enough grade of that thing that it is food-safe, then it's also probably face-safe, even if they're not marketing it for that purpose. Please anyone feel free to correct me if I'm making a dangerous error!)

I'm currently using a mix of oils I make using that mineral oil and apricot kernel oil 50/50 for the base, and then adding a little rosehip oil and tea tree oil.

When I wear makeup, I double-cleanse and use micellar water in addition to oil. I just use Simple brand stuff I found at Kroger or Walmart.

OCM helped, but I struggled to stay moisturized all day, especially under makeup. CeraVe and Pond's broke me out, I had a hard time finding anything at the store that didn't have a lot of ingredient overlap with them and I wasn't willing to shell out $20+ on moisturizer I wasn't sure would work. I found this weird Egyptian Magic stuff at Walmart and thought the simplicity of the ingredients was promising (olive oil, beeswax, honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, and propolis), so I tried it out and fell in love. Before I found out Amazon has it too, my Walmart ran out and didn't get any back for a week, and my skin really suffered - it sounds silly but it was almost painful to not have it soothed and hydrated all the time, it just felt so sensitive and uncomfortable. This stuff has become my Holy Grail, can't-live-without-it item.

Edit - jfc that got long, sorry. Hope that was informative and helpful for you or someone, thank you all for coming to my very shitty TED talk ❤️

this is what I usually buy, Now Foods Lanolin Pure, 7 Ounce

> Lansinoh

there are cheaper lanolins: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-7725-Lanolin-7-Ounce/dp/B000I1OYNK/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1526508503&sr=1-5&keywords=lanolin

Sure! I use a mix of castor, grapeseed, and argan oil. Jojoba didn't work that well for me. This is the castor:
http://www.amazon.com/Heritage-Store-Castor-Oil-Ounce/dp/B000BNRKPY/ref=sr_1_15_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1458751502&sr=1-15&keywords=Castor+oil

Grapeseed:
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Grape-Seed-Ounce/dp/B000RZPVV6/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1458751626&sr=1-4&keywords=Grapeseed+oil

I can't find the argan I bought anymore, but it was similar in price and quality to this:
http://www.amazon.com/RejuveNaturals-Virgin-Moroccan-Argan-Oil/dp/B00WJ2G8IA/ref=sr_1_25_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1458751679&sr=1-25&keywords=Argan+oil

The castor and grapeseed I bought at whole foods, those same brands. They have a ton of oils. Then I cleanse with cerave foaming:
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5140065

And just regular Nivea cream, the kind that comes in a tin. They also have big tubs of it:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nivea-Creme-6.8-oz/12514829

Hope this helps! You can buy all of the products at whole foods and target.

Also! I'm not sure if the rest of my routine is something everyone would agree with. It's very barebones, and I know some people prefer incorporating more steps and using other products. I just use those because I haven't been able to find anything else that I like that also doesn't breaks me out.

Break out the bio oil, and aquaphor, put socks and gloves on after slopping tons on the hands and feet (before bed) Major sunscreen, not the drug store kind, Alba Botanical Sensitive Skin, the bottle is green, can be found at Sprouts, Wholefoods or Amazon. Big sun hat, and summer dress.

1.Dab Bio Oil on skin before going somewhere beach or pool oriented. On arms and leg spots.

2. Aquaphor your lips and the worst of your wounds.

3. Sensitive Skin Suncreen.

Daily routine (especially after shower) should be:

Little bits of bio oil and then not so bad sores.

Aquaphor those deep particularity ouchie ones.

Complete all of this by slapping this wonderful, waterbased lotion on your skin that is NOT greasy and well worth a little extra cost

Links to products:

Suncreen

Bio Oil


Aquaphor (life saver)

Awesome Hat I Have

Hypoallergenic Awesomeness (Lotion)

Bio oil will help, but it won't happen quickly. Microneedling is mostly for things that can be repaired by your body quickly. It speeds up what is already fast. Thus, the process of fading scars won't be very effective with microneedling.

https://www.amazon.com/Bio-Oil-2oz-Multiuse-Skincare-Oil/dp/B000VPPUEA

Grapeseed Oil and Jojoba Oil. I mix about a quarter-sized puddle of jojoba, and add a nickle sized puddle of grapeseed. I rub it all over my face, then remove the makeup and oil with a hot, wet rag.

Pros:

• removes any kind of makeup. Lip tar, waterproof mascara, foundation...it all goes. Nothin stands a chance.
  
  
• It's pretty cheap. Those two bottles last me over a year, and I use each oil for other things as well.
  
  
• It's easy on my sensitive, easily irritated skin
  
  Cons:
  
  
• grapeseed oil smells funny. I don't like it, and I'm thinking of switching to just jojoba.
  
  
• LAUNDRY! I use cheapy washrags from target, and eventually they just dont wash up well. I replace them about every 6-7 months.
  
  
• Not Travel Friendly.
  
  This is the best way I've found of cleansing my face and removing my makeup at the same time. My skin is much better overall for it. I like it much better than wipes, which was what I used previous. I'm one of those weirdos that must remove all traces of makeup before bed. No raccoon eyes for me in the morning!

I've tried a lot of commercial beard oils, but in the end, I found them way too expensive to buy regularly. I don't want to pay $20 for 2 ounces of something that costs $1/oz when I mix it myself.

That said, I've also tried a lot of different types of base oils and recipe mixes. Coconut's great, but in time I got really sick of the coconut smell just under my nose. Eventually I found myself using just sweet almond oil by itself. It smells great (and doesn't pall over time), and has a good feel to it (somewhere between the tackiness of grapeseed and the slickness of jojoba--just right).

After oiling, I rub a bit of shea butter into my palms and rub that into my beard. Seems to be all the balm I need. For scent, I splash a dab of cologne into my palms and wipe my beard with that. Simple, but it works for me.

So I'm in the same boat as you (except in the US) and I picked up this body oil last week and I've been liking it so far. I use it in the shower just before rinsing the conditioner from my hair, and it's sunk in by the time I towel off. A little goes a long way!

I have two body oils from Hexannacht, too, but they're perfumed so I don't wear them on days when I want to wear another scent. They're similarly moisturuzing, if a little heavier.

I don't frequently do it, but I do keep a bottle of glycerine around. It's pretty cheap: $6.49 for 16 oz. I'll usually use it with average performing creams. The general consensus is that creams, on average, aren't as slick as soaps. Throwing in a dash of glycerine into a cream kicks up the slickness enough to make it as good as most soaps. I've used it with creams like TOBS, which are fine by themselves but nothing to write home about. But they aren't interesting enough to trade them on BST or bad enough to throw straight into the trash bin. In those cases, using glycerine to improve performance is worth it.

I rinse every pass and apply pure glycerin before every lather. I love this method. I have found it less drying than MR GLO.

Mantic has a video where he was shaved by a trufitt and hill barber. He explained something about why it's important to rinse off the lather everytime. But exactly why I can't remember. :/

i am not really sure what you mean about the eyelid thing, maybe a picture would help?

i have never used costal scents, but ive seen a few girls here make some nice looks with it. no idea on the quality. i know you said ELF is too expensive, but this palette is only 10 pounds. i have it and i like it. they are pretty good quality for a cheaper eye shadow palette. if you can afford some eye primer, the colors will look even better. i use urban decay primer potion, but that sounds like its a little out of your budget, maybe someone can recommend a cheap one!

i have combination skin (oily and dry! ughhh) and I always use liquid foundation. Powder can make the dry spots look really flaky. Revlon Colorstay is a good drugstore brand, I like it, it has good coverage and staying power, and I hear a lot of people mention it on here.

[edit] i see you are a teen and have youthful skin. if you dont get many breakouts and dont have a lot of unevenness in your skin tone, you could probably get away with a tinted moisterizer or a BB cream instead of a full coverage foundation. i recently got a sample of loreals BB cream and I was a big fan!

i really like ecotools brushes. They are good quality and relatively cheap!

Good luck!

I'm glad i was able to inspire you!

My go to products:

Cleansers/removers:
I have weird cimbo skin too if i treat my acne i get red and weird. If i moisturize i get acne.
I have found that alternating between st. Ives blemish control apricot scrub and garnier's moisture rescue cleansing foam keeps my skin from getting oily or acne ridden.

Makeup remover:
I love love love almay's oil free makeup remover pads.

Moisturizer: garnier moisture rescue for normal to combo. It is super moisurizing, smells nice and is cheap. Its also a dupe for clinique's moisture surge moisturizer.

Lip balm:
I love nivea's lip balm tubes specifically their kiss of vitamin swirl. It keeps my lips moisturized and applied over lip products it gives a glossy sheen that is long lasting, not drying and not sticky!

I also use soft lips- any of the clear ones as a sort of primer for preventing lip products from drying out.

Brushes: i don't know if you have a Meijer by you, but i have the Studio M brush line set and it is similar to EcoTools in quality but much cheaper. I love them! As far as i know they are only available at Meijer though.

Primers:
For eyeshadow i like to use elf's studio primer,but if you can afford it, go with urban decay's. And for my face i use loreal's magic perfecting base. I find that it fills my pores and keeps me from getting oily throughout the day.

Face:
I love loreal's true match collection! I have a really hard time finding face makeup as well and discovering this line was revolutionary. I use their concealer and liquid foundation currently.

I also love rimmel's match perfection 2 in 1 concealer and highlighter for my under eye circles, as well as their stay matte powder for all over face application.

Lips: I love lip crayons! When i use tube lipstick i sometimes get outside the lines, and the kid in me gravitated to crayons. I am lusting after nyx's collection, but i am currently using Ulta's collection. They are usually more expensive than Nyx's but are currently on sale in stores and online for $2! I have found that rumors is a good neutral shade, daredevil is a bold red, and fashionista is a nice bold pink.

Eyebrows:
I currently am using rimmel's professional eyebrow pencil and love it.

Shadow:
I am currently using sephora's brown eyes pro lesson pallette and it changed my life-really.

Liner:
I use ulta's precision liquid eye liner (the marker) to get the shape i want (and for everyday) and sometimes top with nyx's studio liquid liner for it's long lasting power.

For kohl/colored liners i love the sephora collection line, especially the nanos.

Mascara:
For everyday use i use maybeline falsies. I also sometimes layer with rimmel's lycra lash extender.

I hope this all helps! Added Links!

Gift one: I am trying to eat more fruits and vegetables because I have a horrible diet, so I could really use this [magic bullet blender] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001WAKFDY/ref=aw_ls_3_3?colid=ML6ULZUZETBP&coliid=I3JL5PPSXDMF5E). My sister gave me one for my wedding, but my friend, while drunkenly trying to make a mixed drink, broke it before I ever got to use it, and I am too nice to make her buy me a new one.


Gift two: [eyeshadow primer] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0028RC5N8/ref=aw_ls_3_6?colid=2VP6W0Y8EUYU&coliid=I114KYNRNCVO5V) would be awesome! C'mon...gimme.

Thank you so much!

I OCM 7 nights a week. It's safe to do every day because it is so gentle on skin. Following up with a regular cleanser won't leave my skin as soft and smooth as when I just OCM, but if there any lingering traces of makeup or grossness I feel like it helps to get everything off. When I first started OCM, I always used a regular cleanser after doing it, but now only when I've gotten really gross that day.

I have only ever used mineral oil because it works so well. This link from the sidebar talks about different kinds of oils and their various benefits and drawbacks. I may try something else in the future, but for now I am very happy with mineral oil and have seen a dramatic difference in my skin. I definitely suggest starting with mineral oil because it is so gentle, it's also fairly inexpensive. I use this stuff (as recommended by another SCA member) and have been very happy with it.

This is the oil I'm using. If you aren't sensitive to fragrance you could also use baby oil. I get my face a little damp with water and then apply the oil gently, rubbing in small circles for a minute or so. Then I wipe it off with a few cotton balls (2-3) and cleanse with my Cerave foaming cleanser. Follow with a toner to make sure there is no leftover oil/soap/makeup/dirt.

I don't have pics to show, but I just thought I'd share my skincare routine that has worked perfectly for me over the past year or so.

Mornings:

Clean & Clear Continuous Control

[Cerave Foaming Face Wash] (https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser-Ounce/dp/B003YMJJSK/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1484241816&sr=1-2&keywords=cerave)

[Some sort of gentle anti-fatigue/illuminating moisturizer] (https://www.amazon.com/Garnier-SkinActive-Anti-Fatigue-Hydra-Gel-Moisturizer/dp/B016855X98/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1484241883&sr=1-1&keywords=anti+fatigue+moisturizer) (I use this one now, but have used others in the past)

Evening:

Stridex in the Red Box

Bio Oil

Cerave Moisturizing Cream

On Occasion:

Something with Retinol

Aztec Clay Mask

And when it's sunny/if you are spending a lot of time outside, make sure to use a morning moisturizer with SPF in it.

https://www.amazon.com/Bio-Oil-Liquid-Purcellin-Oil-4-2/dp/B004AI97MA?th=1 I recommend this for scars super strongly!


Videos and a master thread will be coming :)

I got it on Amazon! Bio-Oil 4.2oz: Multiuse Skincare Oil

I put this (ASUTRA 2 Bottle Value Pack - Pure Zechstein Magnesium Oil Spray - LESS ITCH & LESS STING/Effective Rapid Transdermal Absorption - Ultra Pure & Potent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CKEBFSE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_WApyWg8vQXMwu ) on my daughters feet (4-5 pumps total) every night at bedtime to help with tics and anxiety. I think it has definitely reduced the frequency of them! She takes a B-complex vitamin with her bedtime meds to help absorption. Magnesium is best absorbed through the skin. It can sting the follicles if you’re deficient (most are) so bottom of feet is a good place since it doesn’t have hair there. If you take orally be careful of stomach upset. Hope that helps

You’re welcome! I hope this helps.

https://www.amazon.com/Zechstein-All-Natural-Ultra-Pure-Transdermal-Absorption/dp/B01CKEBFSE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=asutra+magnesium+oil+spray&qid=1567113481&s=gateway&sprefix=asutra&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFXQk9RUEJXWUFSSDMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwOTY5MzgyMDM2OEY2Q09GT1pTJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0Nzg0MjAxREJVOEZOOVA0MU1aJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

https://www.amazon.com/Nutribiotic-Essential-Electrolytes-Caps-Count/dp/B000OP252C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=nutribiotic+essential+electrolytes&qid=1567113529&s=gateway&sprefix=nutrubiotics+es&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRlNSQkJIUUFHVVJHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTYwMjM2WlM3TFdGWDlVQUw1JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NzE0ODczR1U1ODhUWU1NMTZLJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

For my pre-shave beard wash at the sink, I really like Musgo Real Glyce Lime Oil soap (MR GLO).

I don't use a brush or razor stand: brush stands on base of handle, razor on its side, both out in the open to dry.

Balms are not my thing, but Weleda is pretty good, traditional balms are nice but can be expensive, or you can make your own.

Jojoba oil can be found in the cosmetics section of drugstores or at stores like Whole Foods or on-line.

i'm an amazon addict so i'm going to link to them: 1) http://www.amazon.com/Diaper-Rash-Cream-Zinc-Oxide/dp/B000056J64/ 2) http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Organic-Jojoba-4-Ounce/dp/B0000C0XL8/ 3) http://www.amazon.com/Cetaphil-16-Gentle-Skin-Cleanser/dp/B000FFT8KS/ and i also now use this once a week: http://elenarubin.com/collections/shop/products/veritas

I got it from Amazon, but a good drug store might carry it.

Serum is probably the easiest thing to make, especially for dry skin because it will all be oil based. You can pre mix everything in a bottle if you have a lot of ingredients, or if you just use two you can rub them together in your hands!

For dry skin, the best serum will have a lot of fatty acids from the oils so avocado oil, jojoba oil, and apricot kernel are especially good, just a small layer of one of those alone could make a big difference on how well your creams work too.

If you want to get fancy, essential oils are great additions:

• carrot oil for dryness,
  
  
• chamomile, calendula, or rose for calming,
  
  
• citrus like lemon or orange or a lavender are great astringents (but better for oily skin)
  
  I tend to think less is more though. I get my oils from NOW Foods, I'm guessing they should ship internationally.
  
  

Straight lanolin with either aquaphor or cerave healing ointment on top healed my cracked peeling lips this past winter (I’m a picker too and this completely fixed it)

For an actual balm Nivea moisture + Vaseline lip therapy over (the tin aloe is my favorite)

Amazon has a 7oz tub for less than lanisoh at the stores:

NOW Lanolin Pure, 7-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1OYNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KiDQAbAB2ARB7

7oz for only $11

Now Solutions Lanolin Pure, 7 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1OYNK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_Wb8IwbPDE8ZDF

I found some on Amazon!

You can get it for cheaper on Amazon, much cheaper, less than 50 bucks for 3800mL from a few different places on Amazon!

I spent less than 100 bucks and now I have a gallon of 7.2mg VG sitting in my closet (I mixed it 1 part 36mg VG with 4 parts VG to make 7.2mg, so I can mix the 7.2 with 1 part flavor and 5 parts 7.2mg VG and it'll be sitting right at 6mg!)

I can make enough juice with a 1/4 to last me quite a while, a lot longer than straight herb will last me and I can control the amount in each batch more closely to desired results. If I wanted to I could make some crazy one hitter quitter juice or I can make some slow sipping, you just regulate the amount of VG you use in the process and how much dilution with PG to get desired results.

A gallon of VG is like $19 on Amazon to your door, PG is a little more but this will be enough to last you several batches, probably at least a years worth of juice making. Only other investment is a crock pot, mason jars and maybe a strainer or cheese cloth which is a negligible investment.

Edit VG 35 a gallon (not a promotion just example)

http://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Glycerin-Food-Grade-Kosher/dp/B000RT9JGK/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1457639437&sr=8-7&keywords=vegetable+glycerine

Food grade PG (same disclaimer)

http://www.amazon.com/Propylene-Glycol-Perfect-Sweetness-Highest/dp/B00GI2CIQS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1457639514&sr=8-7&keywords=propylene+glycol

Depending on how much you are buying, you might want to get it directly from the manufacturer. 1 gallon Froggy's Frog on amazon is 39.99 (prime), whereas 2 gallons directly from Essential Depot is 49.95 (free shipping)

1g for $27 + shipping.

Or 1g for $35 with Prime free shipping.

Or $18+$9 shipping.

There were a couple things that helped fixed my moisture barrier: First using a gentle pH balanced non-striping/drying cleanser. I use the La Roche Posay Toleraine Purifying Foaming Cleanser at night. I used raw honey to wash in the morning. I don't think I used a toner at the time, but if you want to I think a hydrating one would work better than an astringent one for healing skin. After cleansing, I moisturized with [grapeseed oil] (https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Grape-Seed-Oil-16-Ounce/dp/B000RZPVV6) and sealed it in with layer of Badger Unscented SPF 30 Sunscreen. I know this is a sunscreen, but it helped so much with calming redness and cysts I had at the time. I believe it was the zinc oxide that helped heal (zinc is great for skin--look it up!). I still use it to this day! I cut out all actives, and even clay masks (I was using aztec clay mask with avc and it seemed to dry out my skin and make matters worse). My routine was simplified like this for around 2 months I believe before my moisture barrier was healed. After that period I introduced more products/actives :)
Whew sorry for the long post!

I would recommend adding an oil to your nighttime routine!

Most health food stores will carry food-grade oils like this, or you can get an oil blend as a skincare product like this!

Some ideas of oils that work for dry skin: almond seed oil, passion fruit oil, jojoba oil, hemp seed oil

Could also patch test and try: coconut oil, olive oil

I use Rosehip Seed Oil and it does the trick but I have oily skin. I also only use it every once in awhile when I feel like I need it! It doesn't smell like roses or anything (sadly) ;D

I've heard good things about pure grapeseed oil
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Grape-Seed-Ounce/dp/B000RZPVV6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335806419&sr=8-1

I'm still working through some cocoa butter baby oil, and apricot oil is a good cheap alternative to jojoba as well.

Have you tried this?

I used it for my boney fingers, but now it's a part of daily routine. Really good stuff.

I recommend Bio Oil to use on stretch marks, it doesn't completely remove them but it helps a lot. Reduces the colour for sure.

http://www.amazon.com/Bio-PACIFIC189878-Bio-Oil-2-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B000VPPUEA

This Stuff does wonders.

Is this the stuff?
http://www.amazon.com/Bio-Oil-PACIFIC189878-2-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B000VPPUEA

You could try this and it should help with some of the redness. I used it on a scar on my forehead for a few weeks before I realized that I was too oily (for my acne) and gave up.
Hopefully you'll receive better results!

Get a pair of swim shorts and a tankini top and rock it. Start with a tshirt over it, if it makes you more comfortable (if your pool allows it)...

I've lost a significant amount of weight over the past few years, used to self injure, have had multiple surgeries and have lymphedema in my legs. I am NOT a pretty picture. :)

Up until this year, I wouldn't wear capris or shorts if you paid me...a tank top? lol, no. This year, I said to hell with it and tried it out. No one cares but me! I still weigh the same as you do but I lie on the beach, scars and all and no one snickers. Sure, I may get a look or three but I think more people are concerned with their tan, watching their kids or swimming.

Oh..and Bio-oil is pretty great stuff for scars. It doesn't make old scars go away completely but it will certainly help them fade.

My now husband sent me this link before we were even dating. It made me feel a hell of a lot better and have a different view of my body.

Hope this helps.

I found a 16oz. bottle for $4.99 from an Indian grocery store near my house, but you can also get it from Whole Foods or Amazon. This is the one I was about to buy before I found it at the Indian grocery store. Any will do, just make sure it's 100% because a lot of times you will find it in stores and it will have ingredients added to it that makes it less affective

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Solutions-Castor-Pure-ounce/dp/B0013TM9UQ

like this? It was the first option that google came up with.

Which one are you using?

I use this odorless castor oil, you might want to check it out! :)

I bought the different oils separately and put it in an amber dropper bottle. I mixed the argan oil, jojoba oil, and lemongrass oil in a 20:20:1 ratio. The lemongrass is more of just a scent than a functional oil (it's very strong), so you might replace it with some other aromatic oil like tea tree, eucalyptus, or cinnamon oil depending on your SOs preference. I hope you and your SO like it! You might google around for other recipes, but argan and jojoba will make up the bulk of most recipes.

edit: and this is the brush I got, it works great

It's too quiet in here!

I got mine before I heard of GoW, but this is the one I'm using.

I got it from Amazon because, well, I have prime and I wanted it quickly. In retrospect, I would have now gone with GoW, but I'm still using that bottle, so I'll probably mix it up once I run out.

I'm finally ready to switch to natural solutions to heal my horrific skin. But how should I actually apply these products?

http://i.imgur.com/7zLgE2B.jpg

I did a lot of research and figured out that these products were proven to be a good solutions to naturally heal one's skin. I've tried all the oil products (except Argan) on my face and hands and I haven't had any breakouts as a result but haven't seen much improvement either. Now that I got all these things, I really have no idea on how to use them together in a constructive routine.

If anyone was wondering, the products are (in order):

Argan Oil (Beauty by Earth): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I134Y82/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shea Butter (Beauty by Shea): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LLPT4HI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Castor Oil (Heritage Store): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BNRKPY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Almond Oil (Now Foods, WARNING: Don't get this because its not "Cold-Pressed" which is better for your skin): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019LVFSU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Virgin Coconut Oil (Nutiva, they don't make the one I got anymore):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NTCE1M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you have trouble getting a good lather, I use one or two drops of this vegetable glycerin seriously a bottle will last years.

not to be "that" person....but

I don't use chemicals on my dogs.

I tried them 1 year....even they didn't work so I researched some home remedies. since then it's all i use and my vet approves.

their drinking water : about 2 teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar per gallon of water

as a Spray: mix 50/50 Apple Cider Vinegar and water in a spray bottle....apply as frequently as needed.

shampoo: 1pint water, 1 pint original blue dawn dish soap NOT the concentrated stuff; 1 pint Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 oz glycerin




I've used this since the bad infestation a couple years ago. I have yet to see a flea on them. They didn't get them even when we moved into a new place, and it was infested by a previous tenant. Nor did they get one when I puppy sat for a neighbor one weakend, and didn't know the puppy had a bad case of fleas until a couple hours before she went home.

I have a regular shampoo that i use for general bathing, and wipe downs. The dawn mix is what I use in the warmer months if I need to.

if you dont' want to make the shampoo, you can always just do a rinse with the vinegar after a normal bath.

yup its all in the link happy to answer any questions you have but it all starts with food safe vegetable glycerine heres a link... you can also save money by mixing your own cig e juice actually and you can flavor it your self. these links are the majority of what you need. the rest a minute with the doc i linked before and you should be good to go.

Edit: use only that glycerine. dont go to wallgreens and think that you can vape the glycerine they have there or you might end up in the hospital. =) dont let that scare you, but use this glycerine and you will be a ok and being much safer than smoking.
http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Glycerine-Vegetable-16-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LWU2K

https://www.lorannoils.com/c-202-new-natural-flavors.aspx

I just use a washcloth but there may be better things out there. I used to find glycerin in the grocery store (might carry it in drug stores too?) but now I just get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Solutions-Vegetable-Glycerine-16-Ounce/dp/B0019LWU2K/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538168604&sr=8-3&keywords=now+foods+glycerin

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You're welcome, hope it helps!

Your link was screwed up.

https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Minerals-Magnesium-Oil-oz/dp/B001AD0HL8

This is what I bought. I followed the instructions on the back of the bag to make a spary/oil.

https://www.amazon.com/Magnesium-Pharmaceutical-Greenway-Biotech-Inc/dp/B00YQGLW38

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81ACXIBCpGL._SL1500_.jpg

Fed up, I wrote to customer service about this very thing a few weeks ago. I received a very nice reply, telling me that they (.ca) have little to no control over what individual sellers on their site choose to charge for items and shipping.

I suggested that a little oversight in that area might be a good idea for their sales -and- their lousy reputation.

Edit: the culprit that irked me enough to finally write:

http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Minerals-Ultra-Pure-Magnesium/dp/B001AD0HL8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397663134&sr=8-1&keywords=ancient+minerals+magnesium+oil

http://www.amazon.ca/Ancient-Minerals-Ultra-Pure-Magnesium/dp/B001AD0HL8/ref=pd_ybh_23

I think people with your skin type, though it might seem counter intuitive, benefit from oil cleansing. Cleansing in the morning and taking off your make up with mineral oil (super cheap like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B2RG1C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER or just fragrance free baby oil) or argan oil or Clinique Take The Day Off Balm or this stuff http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/lmaster/item/x156280h0910/ There are a lot of options! That your skin feels so dry after washing and so greasy soon after suggests that you are stripping your skin and so your skin is overcompensating and producing too much oil.

Have you tried BHA aka salicylic acid?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001B2RG1C/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1494326317&sr=8-3&keywords=mineral+oil

For the lazy

For me, I patch test where I usually break out which is along my jawline and on my chin. As I haven't got any active acne on my chin (bang in the middle right now!) I've been patch testing there, as I'll definitely be able to tell if something does cause an issue.

Mineral oil doesn't cause pore clogging for many people, but it can. I recommend starting out with that. If your skin isn't sensitive to fragrance you can use baby oil. [oops just saw you are sensitive to fragance.. so am I, skin twin!] Do patch test though, you should patch test everything to avoid issues in the future (I learned this the hard way!!)

Remember that you can use your clinique cleanser if you double cleanse and wash the oil off your face as it's recommended to use a foaming cleanser to make sure it all comes off!

I use Africare mineral oil http://www.amazon.com/Africare-100-Mineral-Oil-8-5/dp/B003CTG0W8 but I think a lot of people find pure unfragranced mineral oil in hardware stores for oiling cutting boards? Just make sure mineral oil is the only ingredient if you do go with it.

Other OCM stuff:

http://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/1siu7c/protips_for_choosing_oils_for_ocm/
http://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/1a1cj3/everything_you_wanted_to_know_about_ocm_the_oil/

Afterthought

Just re-reading your post, my acne cleared but I was left with CRAZY closed comedones everywhere. I can't recommend the Paula's Choice 10% weekly resurfacing liquid enough. They are clearing so quickly!

I had no idea cold cream could do that. I just looked up mineral oil on Amazon and it gave me "butcher block conditioner" for most of the results. This is the closest I could find, does that look right?

All I wear for foundation right now is Rimmel's Stay Matte powder. I'm trying to be nicer to my skin and not clog my pores like crazy, but I don't appear to be achieving that.

Thanks for going through all of your causes! I did just get a new shampoo as well. Hm. (Can you tell I got a new job that gives me enough breathing room to get pampering things?)

Boobs are my most notable symptom (besides maybe exhaustion) right now. My friend sent me Bio Oil minutes after I told her I'm pregnant, so I've been liberally applying to boobs, and a bit to belly and upper thighs because I guess it's never to soon to moisturize. Here's a link for Bio Oil: Bio-Oil 4.2oz: Multiuse Skincare Oil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AI97MA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_I98BybVEWW26H

Are you in the States? Amazon, if so. Boots in the UK. Any chemist in Australia. Not sure about elsewhere!!

EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/Bio-Oil-4-2oz-Multiuse-Skincare-Oil/dp/B004AI97MA

Bio-Oil saved my life when I was getting a lot of stretch marks from losing weight. If you don't mind adding it to your daily routine it'll definitely lessen the appearance of stretch marks. It works a lot better when the stretch marks are fresh. If you wait until a few months later it might not be as effective.

http://www.amazon.com/Bio-PACIFIC357160-Bio-oil-4-2oz/dp/B004AI97MA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421693038&sr=8-1&keywords=bio-oil

Use a derma roller. For stretch marks around the body use something at least 1 (up to 1.5) mm long. This thing is basically a bunch of needles penetrating your skin, it damages your skin to stimulate new skin growth and collagen production.

Do this daily for at least a month to see some progress. Make sure your skin is dry and clean before rolling. Roll up and down and both sides diagonally. It’s normal to see blood. After you’ve rolled the area you can apply something like bio oil to better aid in diminishing the scars. Using this oil alone may not work because the vitamin E won’t penetrate down to the dermis layer (where stretch marks appear.)

I used this approach before and it helped tremendously! Most have faded completely and other have been most diminished, you can only see them if you’re looking for it.

I had my surgery back in January and I swear by bio oil I use it twice a day, every day and my scars are super light now. I'll post updated pics tomorrow

https://www.amazon.com/Bio-Oil-4-2oz-Multiuse-Skincare-Oil/dp/B004AI97MA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=61493645252&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjOrtBRCcARIsAEq4rW7bAAHH-9aUqjyDSb1dxJELSKrsK2peBlUbXouDnwES8FA2sEJCtZ4aAnvgEALw_wcB&hvadid=274748500970&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1024511&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2182431051735717066&hvtargid=kwd-297331372065&hydadcr=19205_9352259&keywords=bio-+oil&qid=1572547890&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNFROUzE1WDg0VU83JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDEwODAzMTNBWEg3VFFHTFQxMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzM1NzY1M0lLRlBZWlVWQ05RSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

You might be interested in pure argan oil. I use Pura d'or argan oil when my face/hands/hair are extra dry. It's unscented (and 1-2 drops is plenty or you'll end up greasy).

• Oil Cleanser (Nighttime Only): Innisfree Apple Juicy Cleansing Oil $17.99; oil cleanser helps to melt off makeup and sunscreen and emulsifies with water for a clean finish. Note: You don't have to use a special oil cleanser, you can also use grapeseed oil, additive-free mineral oil, jojoba oil, or olive oil, just be aware you will typically require a second cleanse to completely remove the oil from your face. I personally use neem oil which is antimicrobial and antifungal because of adult acne, but it is a drying face oil.
  
  
• Cleanser: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser $11-17; has ceramides, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid. Has the appropriate 4.5 pH necessary for cleansers.
  
  
• Serum: OST Pure Vitamin C Serum $18.49; will help with evening and brightening skin tone, complexion clarity, and anti-aging -- requires long-term consistent use to see max benefit.
  
  
• Hydrating Toner: Rohto Hadalabo Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (Moist) $17.54; contains hyaluronic acid and other hyaluronates, helps to lock liquid in skin, try to apply to slightly damp skin to max benefit. The HA needs moisture to grab onto and some people experience drying if they apply a product with high HA on dry skin.
  
  
• Hydrating Serum: Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence $17; contains snail secretion filtrate, aloe, glycerin, arbutin, naturally derived salicylic acid, and azelaic acid (review here for more info on ingredients}, helps with wound healing, redness, lightning PIH, and soothing inflammation.
  
  
• Face Oil: Pura d'or 100% Pure & USDA Organic Argan Oil $19.99; high in fatty acids which helps moisturize and soothe irritated and dry skin, optional vendor: Garden of Wisdom. Note: A good face oil is a trial and error thing, you may prefer: avocado oil, passionfruit seed oil, rosehip seed oil, etc. Certain oils are more drying, others are richer and more moisturizing. You may have to engage in some research and experimentation to find which is right for you and most can be found for under $20 if you look.
  
  
• Emulsion/Milk (Daytime Only): Hada-Labo Shirojyun Arbutin Milk $16.35; High hyaluronic acid and glycerin content, is slightly richer than the toner previously listed and can be used as a daytime moisturizer underneath your sunscreen. Arbutin is a skin-lightening ingredient that evens skin tone and fades PIH, but you can get Rohto Hada-Labo Gokujun Hyaluronic Acid Milk $15.86; which is the same thing but without the arbutin.
  
  
• Sunscreen (Daytime Only): Up to you, one of the trickier products out there and I assume you have something you like already. Asian sunscreens tend to have a better cosmetic finish but rely on chemical sunscreen ingredients. I personally use EltaMD UV Lotion Broad-Spectrum SPF 30+ which is marketed for body but has the same ingredients as EltaMD's facial sunscreen.
  
  
• Moisturizing Cream (Nighttime Only): Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream $17.00; Contains snail secretion filtrate, peptides, fatty acid rich oils, and niacinamide to help moisturize, prevent water loss, and encourage wound-healing. One of the richest face creams I've personally tried with good ingredients for the price. For details on the ingredients, see here. Remember if your T-zone is oily, you don't have to apply it there!
  
  Option 2: EltaMD PM Therapy Moisturizer $22.13; high in niacinamide and linoleic acid to help restore skin's moisture. May need the aid of an occlusive like Vaseline or a sleeping pack (see below).
  
  
• Special - Sleeping Pack: Option 1 Mizon Multi Function Formula Snail Wrinkle Care Sleeping Pack $14.98; Option 2 Etude House Moistfull Collagen Sleeping Pack $15.96; Option 3 Laneige Water Sleeping Pack EX $33.99; Sleeping packs are extra rich creams which go on top of all your other skin care at night to give you an extra boost in moisture. Similar to people putting a thin layer of Vaseline on at night, you put a thin layer of the sleeping pack on and sleep with it over night 2-3 times a week as needed. They're more of an extra thing, not an every day thing, much like a face mask.
  
  That is an example of a moisturizing and non-irritating East Asian skincare routine using products that are all $20 or under each (barring a couple options), each with good hydrating and anti-inflammatory actives. Almost all are available through Amazon or through a singular vendor like W2Beauty which usually has coupon codes and can combine shipping. Target will carry the Laneige line in stores, but it is more a mid-price range. I can't personally guarantee they'll work for you, but the starting points are all there for you to do the research yourself if need be.
  
  

I use my AHA liquid under my eyes but not my BHA. I admittedly have zero clue if that is correct though. -_-

Researching a ton about pressing but still some things i'm curious about. If I use FCO as my binder I do not need a preservative? I understand FCO has an indefinite shelf life but still no preservative is needed to prevent mold? I plan on of course making sure they fully dry after pressing but just looking to make double sure I dont ruin them with mold by not using one.


Second question is there any specific FCOs I should look for or stay away from on amazon before ordering? I see many touted as therapeutic grade, great for massages, etc but i'm not going to use it for that stuff and didnt know if those ones had added stuff in them I didnt want or if it didnt matter. I also seen some say they stayed a liquid which i'm guessing is not okay, or is it? Is that one okay or this one?

I did it too, with exactly the same results as u/flowers3459. Literally same. She includes a TON of backup info (a 10 page tailored to you and a 13 page of general). She explains what individual ingredients DO so now I'm a better label reader (already saved the price of the analysis).

One tip I picked up from her is that [capric/caprylic triglycerides] (https://www.amazon.com/Majestic-Pure-Fractionated-Coconut-Oil/dp/B00PMR3QF2) penetrate like coconut oil but are much lighter, won't stain, smells lighter, easier to use. Great on hair AND skin.

EDIT: Ok, well I'm stupid. [This link] (https://www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/capryliccapric-triglycerides) explains that I was wrong about the fractionated coconut oil being what she was referring to in my analysis. I still like it though.

I use this it doesn't smell and a little bit lasts all week for me and my hair is super thick

I have very picky adult skin. It use to be controlled through hormonal birth control, but I switched to a non-hormonal method and it came back. What I found that works for me is a very gentle cleanser like Cetaphil followed by Argan Oil. I exfoliate about every 2 weeks with Lactic Acid. This keeps my skin calm, even toned, and hella smooth.

But I don't wear makeup. For Halloween I had a "sooty blast" theatrical thing going down on my face created with a bunch of eyeshadow. That did not make my forehead happy, but I was able to mitigate the budding acne with the above products. If you have any makeup suggestions, I am open to them.

Jojoba oil.

I bought mine from my local Wegmans, but it's similar to this one.

I'd drop shampoo altogether, use conditioner. Massage your scalp gently but thoroughly with your finger tips. If your hair is long, be sure to gently smooth the conditioner through it. As for your skin, try different body washes. I like: http://www.amazon.com/Body-Shop-Tea-Tree-Wash/dp/B002K8W1UC/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1319231490&sr=8-26 and http://www.amazon.com/Body-Shop-Clearing-Facial-Regular/dp/B002K8W58K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319231477&sr=8-1 . Look up the ingredients, they're pretty good. After you shower toss on some of this, http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Organic-Jojoba-4-Ounce/dp/B0000C0XL8/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1319231537&sr=1-1 . BarefootNick is also right, drink a lot of water. The less chemicals you toss in your body the better off you are. Good luck bud.

Edit: Also remember, everyone is different. What may help Derp may not help Derpina.

Jojoba oil is really nice.

http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Organic-Jojoba-Oil/dp/B0000C0XL8

Doesn't clog the bores, not too greasy. (It's recommended on acne.org often to mix with moisturizers)

This

Coconut oil gets really "creamy" sometimes especially if it's a little colder (weather). I've been using food grade apricot oil (from Amazon.com). And it's AMAZING. Has more of a neutral smell compared to coconut oil too.

Edited to add link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00028MLG6?pc_redir=1411841337&robot_redir=1

If you live in the US, you can get a sizeable tub on Amazon for $10. That's the kind that smells like a sheep, which I don't mind, but I guess there are kinds made not to smell like a sheep. Lanolin is the only thing that keeps my lips from being too dry, as well. I keep some in a little pillbox and use it throughout the day

Lanolin is the best ingredient for chapped lips. You don’t need fancy expensive lip products to make them smoother.

Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream is very popular for lips. It is originally used for chafed nipples but who cares? The tube is convenient for on the go and it’s less than $9.

I opted for a jar of pure Lanolin since you get 7oz for the same price. I just transfer it in little mini jars for convenience.

At night, put a warm wash cloth over the lips for a minute or so to loosen the skin, rub it gently with the cloth. If it hurts STOP! Then slather on Lanolin before bed, it is very sticky so you need to get used to the feeling.

For maintenance, I mixed some Lanolin with Vaseline and use it as an everyday balm.

do you know offhand if any pure lanolin would be ok? I found a jar of it on amazon for $8 for a huge 7 ounce jar. Seems to be cheaper than anywhere else. This is it.

I'm using this one. It's huge and I'll probably never use it all but it works really well. It's also really sticky though so i only use it at night. I've never used any other lanolin so I don't know if others are less sticky.

I've purchased this one for the inside of my nose and it works really well: NOW Solutions Lanolin Pure, 7-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1OYNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xy5uCb99H9ZNQ

Amazon sells little jars it could be transferred to but I'm not sure if that would interest you lol.

Now Solutions Lanolin Pure, 7 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1OYNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_3DF3DpLt9DvZM

I purchased a tub of lanolin last night, and it's the best thing. It's a little hard to spread, but I think leaving it near the radiator might help it. It's incredibly nice for chapped lips- and so far makes them feel great even after the 'lip balm' feeling wears off. AND it's not quite as sticky as Bag Balm.

Nope! I’ve used a few different brands, as long as it’s 100% lanolin you should be good. I’ve been using this NOW one and I’ve barely made a dent in it after using it daily for about four months! But you can usually find pure lanolin in the baby skincare section at the store

I want any of the lip balm making supplies on my hobbies list. I make my own lip balm because it works better and I can tailor it, but I can't justify that I "need" any of it because chapstick exists. And it's way more expensive and totally unnecessary but i'm a perfectionist.

• Lanolin because i'm low and it's heaven in oil form
  
  
• beeswax because I want less runny balms so I can take them with me
  
  
• cocoa butter because it's soft and creamy :3
  
  
• Sweet almond oil because it will smell great with the coconut oil I have
  
  Fun Fact: I wrote a series of books when I was younger. No I will not say which ones or my name.

This is the one. Sorry for the long link. I can't Reddit on mobile :/

Now Solutions Lanolin Pure, 7 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1OYNK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_C6wRwb62W5W1Q

Just about anything anyone could ever want is available from Amazon, a few products are linked below.

http://www.amazon.com/Smooth-On-751635837621-Alja-Safe-Alginate-3-lb/dp/B000KVSU60

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Lanolin-Pure-Ounce/dp/B000I1OYNK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373386654&sr=8-2&keywords=lanolin

http://www.amazon.com/Agar-Powder-4-oz/dp/B00015UC48

Pure lanolin. It lasts for ages and is for srs one of my new favorite things. This is the one I bought on Amazon. It seriously saved my lips this winter. I also use it to help heal a few scars I have and it's been doing a p great job of that, too.

$40 for a gallon seems pretty cheap to me

Is there something special about this Vegetable Glycerin?

You can get similar quantities at much better prices on Amazon, and they're USP grade as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Glycerin-Vegetable-Kosher-USP-43/dp/B004C7MTLA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1421256232&sr=8-4&keywords=vegetable+glycerine

http://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Glycerine-Kosher-99-7%25-Pure/dp/B000RT9JGK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1421256308&sr=8-5&keywords=vegetable+glycerine

Just [decarboxylate] (https://wakeandbake.co/decarboxylating-cannabis-to-activate-thc/) some concentrate, you can use a strain like good medicine or something similar that is high in CBD. Use a double boiler [like this] (https://www.rachaelraymag.com/faves/technique-how-to-diy-double-boiler), you put the concentrate into it, let it heat up to 280 degrees and no warmer for about 5-10 minutes, then add your base.

You can use food grade glycerin, or ethyl alcohol. Either will work as a base. So measure your base, if you have [100 ml] (https://www.premiumvials.com/1-oz-amber-boston-round-glass-bottle-w-glass-dropper-as-low-as-0-39/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-bLVBRBMEiwAmKSB86N5d4BQTiNltiaiS9YTFsjxRVrc_JxV4ug0J5NwT-rFsZobpd2PexoCTa4QAvD_BwE) of [glycerin] (https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Glycerine-Kosher-99-7-Pure/dp/B000RT9JGK?th=1) or [alcohol] (https://www.crownwineandspirits.com/stolichnaya-100-proof-vodka-750ml/), do the math based on the potency chart on the back of your concentrates package.

So if your concentrates are rated for example, at 23% THCa 0%THC 30% CBD then for 1 gram you would end up with a dosage (after decarboxylation) of around 1.9-2.0 mg of THC per ml and 3mg of CBD per ml of Tincture. (THCa is converted to THC by decarboxylation, making it biologically available)

Mine tastes similar to cough syrup without the alcohol burn. Slightly sweet with an odd mouth coating feel. Here is what I've been using.

Ive never done it and never read anything on it, but here's my ideas:


Grind fine, you may want to buy a coffee grinder and dedicate it strictly to this. You can use AVB, bud, stems, anything containing a hint of THC. Soak in vegetable glycerin, keep warm and stir. The flash point is 176C, significantly lower than the boiling point, so keep that in mind. Stir frequently.

I have no clue what ratios of ingredients you should use or how long you should keep it going for, but experiment and let us know.

I've used Froggys fog for years and am very satisfied with the quality. They also provide MSDS on request.

My daughter had a patch on her elbow that nothing helped. I started using aveeno eczema creme and Queen Helene Cocoa butter mixed together. It went from 2 months of weepy and painful to finally starting to heal. I put this mix on her 3-4 times a day after I would wash the area with a mild soap. At night I add a few drops of food grade Grape seed oil to the mix for added moisture. Every couple of days I'd lightly exfoliate it to get the dead skin off.

You look like you have some healing but some build up of dead skin too. It is hard to tell. Since the eczema is happening on your hands you may need to make a small bottle of the mix then carry it with you. Apply liberally every time you was and dry your hands. Please read all ingredients for any previously known allergies 1st. Also patch test all the products individually, and then mixed together. Do this in an area that does not have an eczema breakout on it. While none of these products tend toward allergies; we are eczema patients and we seem to have a higher likelihood of random allergies.

Lubricate! I used Jojoba oil when I stretched, but I'd recommend this now. It's inexpensive and lasts forever. I use it to oil my lobes now. Massage your lobes with it, hot shower or heating pad/hot washcloth beforehand will help too.

It's better to wear surgical grade stainless steel plugs/tunnels when stretching and while your ears are healing because other materials (like acrylic) tend to be porous and can harbour infection.

Take your time, or you'll end up with either a blow out or thin/uneven lobes that can even rip apart if you're that stupid. Seriously, don't force it. Stretching with weights can also cause the latter. If you bleed, you went too quickly.

In the beginning you can use cheap acrylic tapers off ebay or something. Don't wear them, just use them for stretching to get that size plug in. However, if your ear is being stubborn, you can always go part way and wait a day while wearing the taper, then finish the next day.

As soon as you can, generally once the jewelry is large enough, you should start taping instead of using tapers. It is safer, more gradual, and a hell of a lot easier. You can do this with bondage tape, which is non-adhesive (important!) yet sticks to itself. You can cut it to size, wrapping a layer around your plug at a time slowly and continually to size up.

Some more info can be found on BME Encyclopedia because I'm tired now.

I use this one cause it's cold pressed and in a dark glass bottle, and conveniently at the store down the street from me. I think the Now brand one is popular too. Or the GoW one is probably good.

yes the jackblack is like a combo of oil and silicone conditioner. i have never used it so i cant vouch for it. it has peperment which i like in some of the oils ive tried but it can irritate some people.

if you want to try just a straight one oil shave i like sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, or grape seed oil. I like to combine the three but you can use any of them individually.

I get them in the health food and natural vitamin section of H.E.B. which is my local grocery store.

I've heard that bio oil can help even out dark areas of your skin, and have been tempted to try it myself. I've heard of people using it on their face, you can check the reviews and see what you think yourself. Some people think it's a miracle product.

http://www.amazon.com/Bio-Oil-PACIFIC189878-2-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B000VPPUEA

Amazon: Bio-Oil 2oz: Multiuse Skincare Oil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VPPUEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4NhODbAN9H2WS

Bio-oil

My advice — once a month, massage castor oil onto your scalp and concentrate on the areas that are thin (it will strengthen your hair and encourage growth). I’d leave it in for about an hour. It’s thick stuff. do follow it up with a clarifying shampoo to remove any residue. On the other days, use a sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. I’m a big fan of garnier fructis whole blends.

As far as the frizziness, I’d brush my hair into a high bun while it’s still slightly damp. Use Bobby pins to secure it in place so you won’t have indentations of a hair tie. When it’s dry, shake it out and you should have more volume. If you do happen to fall asleep on it, I would suggest getting silk pillow cases to prevent any more frizz.

Castor Oil

Clarifying Shampoo

Silk pillowcases

This is what I use. Good brand.

I have lash issues from trichotillomania. I use this $5 for 1oz, as a base under mascara to keep the chemicals in from irritating my lashes which will urge me to pluck. I use castor oil $10 for 16oz with a clean mascara wand at night to promote growth back on the little stubbies that are attempting to grow in after I culled their friends.... bad me.

use both on my eyebrows cause of course I attacked those too...

Thanks. If I were tight on funds and time, I'd probably narrow it down to these three.

NatureWise Vitamin D3 5,000 IU 2x a day in the morning.

Now Supplements Glycine 1000mg Between 1-6 grams per day, depending on your stress levels. Probably best used before bed.

NOW Solutions, Castor Oil 1 tbsp per day (5 mL)

As I learn more about Glycine, I'm starting to think it may have been the difference maker. It's relieved chronic stress that I was stuck under the past few years.

I'd also reccomend avoiding strict, low-calorie diets. Don't avoid or cut out carbs.

Sorry, I got confused. It is $8 with $12 shipping so $20 total. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0013TM9UQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480312790&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=castor+oil&dpPl=1&dpID=31fHUVvf6oL&ref=plSrch

A few months for hair to start to grow out thicker. My top 3-4 inches is all thick my ends are super thin. I’m going to have to cut as it grows.

Biotin is a pill I take. The oils I mix together and rub on my scalp, wrap in a scarf and go to bed. I rinse it out in the morning.


biotin

castor oil

argon oil

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Organic-Jojoba-ounce/dp/B0019LTGOU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1372828859&sr=8-3&keywords=jojoba

Squalane oil is something that our skin produces and makes up 13% of your natural sebum.

Since your sebaceous glands are under performing , this will help to regulate follicle construction and stop keratin from clumping around the follicles:
https://www.amazon.com/Squalane-100-Pure-60-mL/dp/B003MJG19K?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

Jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax ester that mimics sebum. For the same reasons as I stated above, this will help your KP and prevent TEWL which makes your KP worse.
https://www.amazon.com/Solutions-Organic-Moisturizing-Multi-Purpose-4-Ounce/dp/B0019LTGOU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=jojoba+oil&qid=1574915492&sprefix=jojoba+&sr=8-4

Since you already have AMlactin, you are good there. Here is my favorite BHA acid Body scrub.
https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Oil-Free-Salicylic-Treatment-Acne-Prone/dp/B00JZ069ME/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?keywords=neutrogena+body+clear+body+wash&qid=1574915526&sprefix=neutrogena+bod&sr=8-13

And these shower gloves for exfoliation are the best I’ve tried. They don’t require too much pressure and they de-cap existing keratin plugs effectively:
https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Logic-Exfoliating-Bath-Gloves/dp/B00GMP5VW4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=cleanlogic+gloves&qid=1574915581&sprefix=clean+logic+glov&sr=8-3

Which AMlactin are you using? The one with the green pump?

Also, do you need me to go over the routine with you or do you think you got it from here based off my original post?

With all the products out there using mineral oil, I never use anything with mineral oil. I prefer body butter made with organic materials, and in the winter use a food grade Almond oil which is 100% pure moisturizing oil, it is nourishing for the skin, anti-wrinkling and anti- aging and has no added ingredients.

('Now solutions' on Amazon for under $10.00 for 16 oz.https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Solutions-Sweet-Almond-16-Ounce/dp/B0019LVFSU/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550717425&sr=8-5&keywords=almond+oil+for+skin+organic)

I even use Almond Oil on my Yorkies after their baths (Dogs do lick their fur after bathing, so I don't want to poison them. ) Remember that All mineral oil is a byproduct from oil refineries making gasoline (they can't give it away fast enough) And yet, they still use it for Baby oil! How disgusting! Friends don't let friends put that shit on their babies!

Truthfully, the oil molecules are just too big to be absorbed into the human skin so it ends up down the drain or wasted on clothing. And, If you use too much it ends up puddling in body creases to macerate the skin.

Lotion is not worth the bottle it comes in if it uses mineral oil. Vaseline is same shit! Use organic Shea butter, or a paraffin based product as our ancestors used to - make your own from animal fats, plants or seed oils plus bees wax for a safe product you could eat if you had to.... if it's not safe for your insides, why put it on your skin? [Hmm... all the stinky goodness of duck lard, and oh! So safe for you, too! Yeah, that's a joke, but women did use to use animal fat/lard for moisturizing back in the day after pasturing it,straining it and making it available for immediate use.... this kind of moisturizer was also use medically for stretch marks!]

Our ancestors didn't have much choice of products but at least they didn't use mineral oil. Whale oil? Maybe if they could afford it before it went rancid! Many Greek women used cold pressed olive oil as a moisturizer and after bath treatment for dry skin. The first cold cream consisted of water, olive oil, and honey. Persia used rose water for fighting wrinkles and shrinking pores. Asians used urine mixed with plant based oils, herbs, etc. To each her own! Glycerin and home made rose water is safe for most people, as long as you don't add Spermaceti or ambergris(from Whales.)

I'll stick with my Almond Oil - a 16 oz bottle last me 6 months and it can remain out of the fridge on my desk where I can use it every day. Plus it smells nice.
i am a retired Army nurse, and in my travels have watched women from many places in the world make their own non-commercial moisturizers from old family recipes!

I'm basically just trying to figure out if I should get [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Sweet-Almond-Moisturizing-ounce/dp/B0019LVFSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382999070&sr=8-1&keywords=sweet+almond+oil) or the cold-pressed from GoW. I'm leaning toward the GoW because it's guaranteed to be good quality and pure. I'm also not sure if the cheaper stuff is unrefined (I want unrefined oil)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0019LVFSU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1454210262&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=sweet+almond+oil&dpPl=1&dpID=41vTpMLtWoL&ref=plSrch

I'm on mobile, so I hope the link works! You can also get it at GNC. The bottle is pretty big.

Here is my routine with items and products that work for me.

DAILY Morning:

1. Scrape tongue; rinse with water; brush teeth for 2 minutes; floss; rinse 1 minute with alcohol-free mouthwash and then gargle 30 seconds with a little more mouthwash; brush tongue with vegetable glycerin.
   
2. Shower with warm- not hot- water; shampoo (every other day) and condition (every day); wash pits, feet, in between toes, crotch and crack with antibacterial soap and washcloth; wash rest of body with loofah and body wash of choice.
   
3. Wash face with warm water and a gentle face cleanser; shave; apply witch hazel to face, neck, and forehead; apply moisturizer with SPF
   
4. Dry off completely, especially pits, in between toes, crotch, and crack; apply Fresh Balls , deodorant, foot cream or powder , and hand cream (as necessary).
   
   DAILY Night:
   
   
5. Step 1 of morning routine
   
6. Wash hands and clean under finger nails * with antibacterial soap
   
7. Wash face with warm water and face cleanser; apply moisturizer.
   
   WEEKLY Sat or Sun: (In addition to daily routines)
   
   
8. Use a face scrub in the shower, gently, especially to the areas you will be shaving; clean under toenails with a nail brush*
   
9. Soak feet, particularly in summer and/or you have to wear work boots;
   
10. While feet are soaking trim fingernails * and clean under them with pointed end of a nail file*, carefully; dry feet.
    
11. Trim toenails* and clean under them with nail file*.
    
12. Check nose, ears and eyebrows for any hairs that need to be trimmed or anything in between eyebrows that needs to be removed.
    
13. Shave back of neck and around ears
    
    * Use separate tools for hands and feet to avoid spreading any potential fungus to your hands
    
    BI-WEEKLY Sat or Sun:
    
    
14. Manscape after the morning routine.
    
    I have a few resources that have specific guides, I will post them later. I hope this is somewhat helpful and if you have any questions, let me know.

I've tried Hydromax and it was alright. Though everything I've read is that GMS and hydromax are just powdered glycerine. So I switched to taking 10g vegetable glycerine and really like it. Seems to help with pump and energy a little, it's sweet, and it's a lot cheaper

So I have this issue too, especially on chrome. My skin is super dry but sometimes my palms are way too sweaty if I'm trying new stuff out or it's hot. If my palms are sweaty, I do tite grip 30 mind before and then dry hands during practice.

BUT, for my dry skin, I bought glycerin and cut it with 50% water at first - later I went to 75% water and found I liked that better.

You need to give it time to dry and get used to the pole burn again, but I can actually grip the pole now lol. I would highly recommend it 100%. I moisturize with corn huskers oil on pre-pole days.

Not sure if you know this already or not but VG is actually sold as a skin protectant and moisturizer. You can purchase USP grade (vapable) at the pharmacy, wal-mart or a host of other places.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-Foods-7700-Vegetable-Glycerine/dp/B0019LWU2K/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1416242535&sr=8-8&keywords=vegetable+glycerin

That is the one that I use. Works great whenever I need it.

You're right, I shouldn't have recommended a HA toner to you.

Why don't you try 100% glycerine? Just pat a few drops onto wet skin, and you'll be good to go!

You could try adding the teeniest tiniest bit of glycerine to a sample of the ink (not the bottle, in case you use too much). A tiny amount on the tip of a toothpick is enough to start.

I bought this (just so you know what we're talking about): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019LWU2K/

Some people recommend liquid dish soap, but you'd want it to be clear, and the chemical makeup of those can vary, so I personally wouldn't use that, but you can try if you want.

My local Whole Foods store carries "NOW Foods Vegetable Glycerin" and so does Amazon LINK. I looked hard but couldn't find it at Walgreens, Target, or CVS.

I know that most powders have to dissolve in water. I wouldn't mix it with moisturizers or eye creams because it won't dissolve in creams.

I just googled and found some DIY recipes:

• "I've been using caffeine powder in pure aloe vera gel at a 1:9 ratio caffeine powder to gel (I read a 1 tsp. to 3 T. recipe and cut it down from there) every morning."
  
  
• This one is quite complicated and you'd need buy more stuff.
  
  I also found some forum posts and it talked about caffeine isn't very soluble. It needs hot or boiling water (at least 120F) to dissolve caffeine powder. Caffeine powder's suggested usage rate is between 0.1 to 1%. If more than 1%, it can cause irritation due to high tannin content.
  
  If I were you, I'd just make a easy one. Do you have vegetable glycerin? If not, you can buy it on Amazon for less than ten dollars.
  
  No more than 1% caffeine powder - dissolve in hot water (distilled water is recommended). Approximately 80 - 85% water then let it cool and mix it with 15 - 20% vegetable glycerin.
  
  Dab it on the under of your eyes and let it dry then apply your favorite eye cream or moisturizer.

I prefer this VG, it is very clean tasting and does not trigger the allergies I have to some VG's (I think I am allergic to a preservative used in some brands)

http://www.amazon.com/Solutions-Glycerine-Vegetable-16-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LWU2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426920473&sr=8-1&keywords=now+vegetable+glycerine

what recipe are you using? if you are looking for glycerin try the vegetable derivative such as:

http://www.amazon.com/Solutions-Glycerine-Vegetable-16-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LWU2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348522749&sr=8-1&keywords=glycerin+vegetable

You need a binder to add to your shadow and alcohol mix. Glycerine is the easiest to get and commonly used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0019LWU2K?cache=98e7ccb6202f0fafb25f32106805d086&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1410577124&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

You may need to play with how much you need in your shadow, usually one to two drops. If one isn't enough, you can break it apart again and add another drop. And press it again.

Usually from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L3D4HT8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the glycerine https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019LWU2K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can also use magnesium for this as well. It absorbs really well through the soles of the feet.

https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Minerals-Magnesium-Oil-Spray/dp/B001AD0HL8/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1524778563&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=magnesium&psc=1

> When I grew up, I realized there's a time and place for different conversations. You don't talk about your preference in hemroid creams at the dinner table. You don't talk about the joint you're going to smoke when you get home in the courtroom. I think you'll eventually learn the same lesson.

all fucking social conditioning. all fucking retarded.

there's nothing wrong with talking about my asshole at the dinner table. everyone has an asshole, and taking care of it is important part of being human. and btw magnesium oil works better than any hemorrhoid cream, and helps to fix a nutrient deficiency basically everyone has.

and nothing wrong with smoking a joint after getting home from the courtroom over some of the most corrupt laws ever to be devised (the drug laws)

> I'm sorry you're angry that it isn't anarchy but you're not entitled to force people to communicate with you in every venue

why the flying fuck are people allowed to stick their heads up their asses and ignore reality!?

because that's what your indoctrination tells you in allowed? have you considered, for a moment, that such an ideology makes people more manipulable to the elite!? ^(i doubt it, you don't strike me as someone with that depth of thought)

fucking sheeple

> humans, humans, everywhere ... yet not an enlightened soul in sight

> #god

You could try some magnesium oil. Rub some on your lower back by your kidneys before going to bed. This would help with Adrenalin fatigue and get a better nights sleep. That would improved your mood and low energy.

I found this

https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Mineral-Oil-16-oz/dp/B001B2RG1C/

But I have no idea if the company would still test on animals or not when the product isn't intended as a cosmetic in this case. I can't find any info about the company Swan.

Edit: There's also Snow River Wood Oil

https://www.amazon.com/Snow-River-7V03389-cutting-boards/dp/B0000CFSV9

This seems safer since the company sells kitchen products rather than pharmacy/bath products, right?

Hmmm, let's see how close I can get:

• 1.69 with free shipping on my El Cheapo WL
  
• 0.01 used + 3.99 shipping = 4.00 on the nose on my Books WL
  
• 2.21 used + 3.99 shipping = 6.20 on my Books WL
  
• [an 8.05 add-on item] (http://www.amazon.com/Vi-Jon-Inc-S0883-Mineral-Oil/dp/B001B2RG1C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1NTH2NZ2J5EIL&coliid=I2QGWX8H2KSF1A) on my "costumes and makeup" WL
  
  total = $19.94
  
  [edited for total and for formatting issues]
  

Of course. Carbon steel knives will leave traces of iron behind, same as using a cast-iron pan will. Sometimes you can taste it, but usually you can't. It's iron, and its the same iron that comes in vitamin pills, it's actually good for you, and it is quite safe to eat.

If you put oil on the blade, you'll want to use mineral oil - it's available is a food safe grade, and a $6 bottle of it will last three lifetimes. It's odorless, colorless, tasteless, and you can literally drink the stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B2RG1C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's also the same as most ordinary gun oils, too. Works great on guns, door hinges, fishing reels, and just about everything else.

Hi and welcome! If you want your makeup to last throughout the day, be sure to use primer before applying it. There's facial primer, eyelash primer, lid primer, lip primer...I mostly use lid and facial primer--Urban Decay and Smashbox, respectively. And if you really want your makeup to stay without budging, you can spray your face with a makeup setting spray (Urban Decay makes a good one). Hope this helps!

LOL!

You can use that laxative one for a shaving oil--it works pretty well actually. I didn't know what to do with my bottle--hated it bc of consistency--so I've started shaving with it/applying it after I get out of the shower on my legs. Can't let things go to waste!

This from iHerb is $4 and pure/unfragranced. Or it's $5 from Amazon-but it looks like it's an add-on. Or Snow River Wood Oil off Amazon is like $7--and since MO doubles as cutting board oil, you could use it for your wood cutting board if for the face/body is a fail. : P

(i also just sent this:)

PS. I have done a bit more research, and I feel more confident believing that this is a faulty batch than that your company has been dishonest. It seems you have an item that is cocoa butter oil -- is it possible for there to have been a mass mislabeling and the labels for the two products were switched? Several people have had the same experience:

http://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/2i50kh/hellp_my_second_time_ordering_the_100_mineral_oil/

http://www.amazon.com/Africare-100-Mineral-Oil-8-5/product-reviews/B003CTG0W8

For me, the worst case scenario is a horrible break out, but there might be more grave consequences for those who have an allergy. Please take care of this as soon as possible and keep me updated when the problem is resolved so I know when it's safe to order this product again.

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.

Product name: Bioil

Price (range): $12.49 for 14.2 fl. oz

Country of purchase: USA

Skin info: All skin types, Stretch marks, pregnancy

Ingredient list: Vitamin A, Vitamin E, PurCellin Oil, Calandula Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil, Chamomile Oil


Special info: Hypoallergenic, anti-aging, hydrating. Has won over 126 skincare awards since introduction in 2002.


Experience & opinion: Smells great, works great. I’m on my second baby and I put on 65lbs with the first one. Not a single stretch mark. I’m halfway through my second pregnancy and I use it religiously. Great for scars, uneven skin, any problems really because it doesn’t clog pores.

It's been posted here before but people say this stuff helps some. Link

Wow! Firstly, you look beautiful as is. I would kill for my breasts to look that good! Secondly, I had very similar stretch marks on my breasts and sides after I gained weight. I used this stuff called Bio-oil and it worked like magic! I used it twice a day and after I went swimming or took a shower during the day. I saw a difference in weeks and the marks started fading by month two!!

The only other thing I'd like to suggest is that you put a little more effort into accepting your body as is. Trust me I know acceptance doesn't come in a bottle and it's way easier said than done, but it's important. I know I spent a lot of time, money, and energy fixing things that I thought were "wrong" with my appearance; as soon as I got one issue under control I would just find something else to be unhappy with. It's a nasty cycle. I don't know if you can relate, but I just hope you are prioritizing acceptance because our bodies are depreciating assets anyway. Invest your energy inward.

That being said, you should do whatever makes you happy cuz I wish you lots and lots of happy :-)
Good luck!

Moisturizer is really more of a preventative - not a fix. I worked for a skincare retail store and we used to sell a stretch mark cream. Women went NUTS! Instructions said to use to help prevent stretch marks...it was just shea and cocoa butter in a nicer bottle than our other lotions -__-


I'm not familiar with Bio Oil so I can't really weigh in there. I'd suggest purchasing it from somewhere with a good return policy. Ulta (linked above) will allow you to return it if you didn't like the product.

Its a mixture of different oils, but most importantly for psoriasis it contains vitamin E oil, lavender oil, and chamomile oil. These help control the itching, are anti inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti fungal. Bio oil also has very little smell so you can apply it without worrying about smelling like sir freshener :)

https://www.amazon.com/Bio-Oil-4-2oz-Multiuse-Skincare-Oil/dp/B004AI97MA

I've heard that Bio Oil helps to fade them. My cousin used it during her pregnancy and she barely has any visible stretch marks.

YAY! I love being an aunt! Congratulations to you and your family.

I ain't birthed no babies! But I do have stretch marks that need to be gone before my tropical vacation, and that would make me super happy. :D

Happy Birfday! I would certainly have to recommend A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! The series is super awesome. :)

Have fun at school!

Here is the Amazon link :)

It depends on how long you've had them, the amount of progress can be made to reduce the appearance. If you've had them for a short period of time you should get a Micro needle Roller measuring at 1.5mm in length and use it with Bio-Oil. Now even if you've had stretch marks for a long while this method will still work, but it is far more effective the younger the Stretch Marks. Now what this will do is DRASTICALLY reduce the appearance of the stretch marks, It won't completely eliminate them though. I use it every 3 days and I can tell you it's probably the best thing I've ever used. I used to be really overweight.

I'm on a low buy for a while, so I've been focusing more on skincare than on makeup:

• Queen Helene Mint Julep face mask
  
  
• Freeman Avocado clay face mask
  
  
• Stridex x 2
  
  
• Pura D'or Argan Oil
  
  
• Josie Maran Argan Oil Collection Why I bought this after buying the Pura D'or argan oil... I have no idea. But, this is a great deal for anyone wanting to try Josie Maran products since you're saving $60+ off MSRP... qvc just makes things so hard to pass up.
  
  
• Milani Baked Blush in Berry Amore - a bit too dark for me at this time, maybe it'll look better in the summer.

i am a male and i use to have very similar problems like you around my cheek areas. I literally tried every moisturizer i could to see if anything helped. I started using oil cleansing with almond oil which softened up the problem but my skin would still crack up. Through trial and research i have managed to control dermatitis for now. I have replaced my daily moisturizer with a mixture of argan oil and aloe vera gel. I use this twice a day(morning after i wake up and night after dinner). The good thing is that i don't even feel the mixture on my skin and it has helped soothing my skin immensly. I am not sure if it will work for u but u can give it a try. You can use any aloe vera gel and argan oil u wish but make sure they are good quality. I personally use this two:
https://www.amazon.com/Amara-Organics-Aloe-Organic-Pressed/dp/B00WRN3TBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487034533&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=aloe+vera+gel&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/PURA-DOR-Moroccan-Argan-Organic/dp/B004Z209HS/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1487034548&sr=1-4&keywords=argan+oil

The key is to constantly moisturize and use products that would work well on thin hair. Using an argan oil like this one from Amazon would certainly help. At the same time, sea salt sprays, thickening shampoos and certain pomades would suit you very well. I compiled a list of them here. Hope it helps!

Ha! Here is my routine:

AM:

• Cleanse with [SkinMedica facial cleanser] (http://www.skinmedica.com/skin-care-products/facial-cleanser)
  
• Tone with SkinMedica Rejuvenative toner
  
• Paula's Choice 2% BHA Lotion (let sit for ~10 mins)
  
• Moisturize with Pura D'or Argan oil
  
• Top up with Tarte BB Moisturizer with SPF 20
  
  PM:
  
  
• OCM with Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser
  
• Cleanse with [SkinMedica facial cleanser] (http://www.skinmedica.com/skin-care-products/facial-cleanser)
  
• Tone with SkinMedica Rejuvenative toner
  
• I alternate between SkinMedica Retinol 0.5 or NuFountain C20+Ferulic 20% Vitamin C Serum (let sit for half an hour to an hour)
  
• Moisturize with Argan Oil or Acure moisturizing serum (delightful blend of very moisturizing oils)
  
• Sometimes top up with Aquaphor if my skin is feeling drier than usual
  
  I sometimes use tea tree oil on zits, or Tretin 0.1%. I also use Kiehl's Clay mask once in a while.
  
  There you go! Comments welcome :)
  
  
  

Argan oil

This is the original amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Z209HS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I paid $36, and I'm willing to take $20. It's been used twice so it's still mostly full and in its original bag and all. Let me know if you're interested.

Stridex is on the CVS website, so you can probably get it in store. I actually buy the stridex at kroger, but it's available at most drug stores. I buy the alpha hydrox serum on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Hydrox-Intensive-Percent-Glycolic/dp/B00CTPUOZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407469791&sr=8-1&keywords=alpha+hydrox+intensive+serum

I use

http://smile.amazon.com/Alpha-Hydrox-Intensive-Percent-Glycolic/dp/B00CTPUOZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409791864&sr=8-1&keywords=alpha+hydrox+14%25

Here you go! It's not AB - but it's a quality product for a good price.

Alpha Hydrox Intensive Serum 14 Percent Glycolic AHA

I would absolutely recommend patch testing this liquid before use. In my case it seems too harsh for all-over use, despite what the product description suggests. I achieve daily chemical exfoliation with lower percent concentrations of AHA product. This 14% liquid is awesome for bringing CC's to the surface, and dealing with cystic acne (so that they come up and can be cured with a hydrocolloid patch!)
This product also causes some breakouts to resolve completely and just flatten out without coming to a head at all, which is nice.

This brand has a whole range of good AHA products, and my skin responds very well to glycolic acid (oily skin!).

Ulta carries Alpha Hydrox products -- and I got mine when they were having a 50% off sale!!! It was a great deal. This brand pops up in Ulta promotions every few months or so.

I seriously use it for everything, including cooking. I use it in this form for my body though.

Fractionated Coconut Oil is a common base for massage therapists. It's neutral, stays liquid at room temps. Usually people will add bees wax, or other thicker parts.

Regular coconut oil--the kind that's a solid at room temp, but melts at like 90F--works great, too. If you want more of a balm.

I don't know the science on decarbing with CBD. But you'll want to heat any mixture before you steep the plant in the oil. So just do a long steep. And don't get above the smoke point of whatever your base is (so, use a slow-cooker or double-boiler setup, not a frying pan).

Fractionated Coconut Oil (such as this) has the nice property of being odorless, stable, and doesn't stain sheets.

http://www.amazon.com/Moroccan-Majestic-Pure-Natural-Organic/dp/B00QVR0O6Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450382426&sr=8-3&keywords=100%25+pure+argan+oil

That's what I use. Every day I drop about a nickel's worth into the palm of my hand and then use my fingers to rub it into my beard. The best part about Argan Oil is it isn't greasy at all, so you don't have to wash your hands after you apply it, or worry about your beard touching your clothes and getting oil on them.

EDIT: Also, Argan Oil has no smell to it, so if you want you can add some essential oil to it to give it a pleasant smell. I added about 15 drops of Atlas Cedar Oil to mine to give the Argan oil a light cedar chest smell.

this one

Hi Julie,

It took me over a year to alleviate most of my constipation but all the above definitely helped.

-Slippery Elm - 1 Capsule 2x a day - taken between meals. Good for calming inflammation in stomach and helps repair and coat the stomach lining. Also helps with constipation and diarrhea. Makes a big difference on settling down stomach and soothing stomach pains. It can lower blood pressure.
https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Slippery-400mg-Capsules-100-Count/dp/B010VOZ2MK/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529628232&sr=1-6&keywords=slippery+elm

-Psyllium Husk - 1 Capsule 2x a day (for moderate to severe constipation) - taken between meals. A gentle insoluble fiber and really does a good job of moving things along.
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Psyllium-Husk-500-Capsules/dp/B0013OW2KS/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1542294329&sr=1-4&keywords=psylium%2Bhusk&th=1

-Marshmallow Root - 1 capsule 2x a day - taken between meals. Similar to Slippery Elm benefits. Very good for stomach lining. It can lower blood pressure.
https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Marshmallow-Root-Capsules/dp/B001E10JKU/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1529628409&sr=8-5&keywords=marshmallow%2Broot&th=1

-Magnesium Oil Spray - Good for calming the body and for aiding digestion. I do 6-8 sprays on my stomach and chest before bed. Helps constipation and aid digestion.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CKEBFSE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-Triphala - Generally good for digestion. Helps fight H Pylori and helps with Detoxification. I take 1/8 to 1/4th tsp every night. Mixes in water.
https://www.amazon.com/Banyan-Botanicals-Triphala-Powder-Detoxification/dp/B005EIK9Z4/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529707176&sr=1-7&keywords=triphala&th=1

-Tulsi (Holy Basil) - Good for all around health and promote energy and sleep. I take 1/8 tsp every night. Mixes in water.
https://www.amazon.com/Banyan-Botanicals-Tulsi-Powder-Pound/dp/B0058AASOA/ref=sr_1_28_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529707224&sr=1-28&keywords=holy%2Bbasil&th=1

Probiotics

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They've been pivotal in restoring more balance to my stomach, digestion, and overall health.

I've resolved on taking three different probiotic products because variety can help crowd out H Pylori and heal your stomach overall.

-Custom Probiotics - 11 Strain Probiotic Powder - 100 Gram
It seems expensive but it's super cost efficient and lasted me about year which is amazing.
For dosage, I only use the small plastic spoon that it comes with because the standard dosage of "260 billion" per day seems a little too intense to me.
I started with taking 25 billion (one small plastic spoonful) per day mixed in water. Stomach upset and gas is normal at the beginning stages so starting small helps your stomach get acclimated to the new strains.
I'm up to 100 billion per day (4 small plastic spoonful) now, 30 minutes to 1 hour before a meal.
https://www.customprobiotics.com/custom-probiotics-11-strain.htm

-Renew Life Extra Care Probiotic - Ultimate Flora - 150 billion - 30 Capsules
This probiotic is amazing for adding tremendous amount of variety to the strains in your stomach. It also contains "L Reuteri" which is effective in reducing and suppressing H Pylori.
Whenever I start a new bottle, I start with approximately 1/4 capsule (I open up the capsule and pour some it's contents in water) for the first week and move up to 1/2 capsule till the end of the bottle. Makes it last longer and because I'm already supplementing with another probiotic.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IN7867Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-Bronson Saccharomyces Boulardii - 20 Billion - 180 capsules
Good for restoring balance to gut biome. I start out with half a capsule (approx 5 billion) in water at mealtime, once per day.
https://www.amazon.com/Bronson-Saccharomyces-Boulardii-Clinically-Vegetarian/dp/B01DWMC794/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1529676374&sr=8-5&keywords=bronson+saccharomyces+boulardii+probiotic


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Timing of Probiotics

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This was a super tricky thing to figure out. A lot of conflicting reports on what time you should take it, with food, without food, at bedtime, or first thing in the morning.

Here's the best two times that have worked for me. I go back and forth to accommodate schedule changes if need be:

1. 30 Minutes Before Breakfast - Custom Probiotics and Renew Life mixed in water.
   Take S Boulardii with other food enzymes. Make sure to take herbal antibiotics at another meal time.
   
   
2. 30 Minutes Before Dinner - Custom Probiotics and Renew Life mixed in water.
   S Boulardii with other food enzymes. Make sure to take herbal antibiotics at another meal time.

I got this one (It used to be a white bottle with an old dude's face on it): https://www.amazon.com/Zechstein-All-Natural-Ultra-Pure-Transdermal-Absorption/dp/B01CKEBFSE/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=magnesium%2Boil&qid=1574379914&sr=8-7&th=1

Try spraying yourself with magnesium chloride. I personally use Ancient Minerals' brand of MgCl and it works great for recovery and sleep.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001AD0HL8?cache=8411bba17fc445109f5b48d6398bdf0e&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1413654112&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1