Issy Skin Balm

[sparky5693]

My job is rough on my hands. I come in contact with lots of chemicals, and handle lots of rough things in the course of a day. This has been a part of my life for so long, that my hands are actually scarred from the cracking. With cooler weather coming, I know the worst part of the year for this is soon to be here.

In a random conversation, I mentioned this to Issy, and he whipped up a batch of hand cream to try and help. What he created is a VERY thick moisturizing hand balm, that is like no other I have tried. This hand balm goes on a bit greasy, but for the amount of moisturizing, that is to be expected. Whatever he used was quickly soaked into my skin, and the results were quite long lasting.

I post this to find out if there is any demand for a product like this. The stuff issy, is not gonna be what the average person is looking for, as it's just too greasy. For a person like me though.... it's truly unbelievable, and is much more practical than the olive oil hand soaks i've done in the past. Hopefully this year, I have a shot at staying crack free.

Anybody else out there have a need for something like this?

[rick]

But.
anything I put on my hands has got to go in right away.
Ive tried many products for this issue and even though the healing effects may be fab-u....wont use it if it doesnt sink in within a cuppa minutes.

[Queen of Blades]

Hopefully this year, I have a shot at staying crack free.


:eek: I hope so too! :eek:


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Sorry, it had to be done. A line like that just couldn't be passed up. :o

[Mottern Man]

If it is better then this, I am buying.

http://www.bonnydoonfarm.com/products/bayrsav.gif

[rick]

:eek: I hope so too! :eek:


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Sorry, it had to be done. A line like that just couldn't be passed up. :o


"Just say 'NO' to crack ! "
BTW...anybuddy else use Krazy Glue when your skin splits open ? Works great.

[qhsdoitall]

"Just say 'NO' to crack ! "
BTW...anybuddy else use Krazy Glue when your skin splits open ? Works great.

Does that include Butt Crack? :D

No, I do not use Krazy Glue on skin splits.

I need to find that Bay Rum Hand Salve Will has. I use Badger, Ogallala and Burt's Bees hand salves to great success now. Out in the weather working with horses is a killer on computer soft hands.

Need something that absorbs pretty quickly.

[Sejanus]

"Just say 'NO' to crack ! "
BTW...anybuddy else use Krazy Glue when your skin splits open ? Works great.

:eek: Never thought to try it on flesh.. typically you try to keep it away from your hands..

[moviemaniac]

I rarely find myself in the position of needing a moisturizing cream for my hands and if I do, I just use Shea Butter. But it's good to hear about this product, too, thanks for the heads-up, Bobby!

[Bronco]

"Just say 'NO' to crack ! "
BTW...anybuddy else use Krazy Glue when your skin splits open ? Works great.

No, but Dad used to use something called "nu-skin".

[Queen of Blades]

No, but Dad used to use something called "nu-skin".

I'm fairly certain Nu-Skin is super glue.

I use super glue for paper cuts, minor cuts and scraps, and for fingernails/toenails that want to break off below the line.

A few years ago, my head lost an early morning battle with a shower faucet. Woke up in the ER, spent 20 million hours in the ER, just to get a bit of super glue(Nu-Skin) on the ouchie on my chin. :rolleyes:

[Issy]

If it is better then this, I am buying.

http://www.bonnydoonfarm.com/products/bayrsav.gif
Dont know, I used shea butter, EMU oil and vit E.....I have seen it make 2 chemo patients smooth were all the kings horses and all the kings men gave up

Issy

[TraderJoe]

Dont know, I used shea butter, EMU oil and vit E.....I have seen it make 2 chemo patients smooth were all the kings horses and all the kings men gave up

Issy

Oh yeah, I'm down. :happy088

[Issy]

I already owe you my soul ( dont mess with a trader..lol) but I MIGHT slip a sample in with the on going trade..lol

Issy

[Queen of Blades]

I already owe you my soul

I knew it! Joe is the Devil!! :rofl

[Mottern Man]

I knew it! Joe is the Devil!! :rofl

The Don.

[IsaacRN]

Joe is a silent but deadly person :P

[Queen of Blades]

Joe is a silent but deadly person :P

Deadly? Perhaps. :D But silent??? :confused:

Too much soap tasting for you, I suspect, Isaac. :p

[Sejanus]

Deadly? Perhaps. :D But silent??? :confused:

Too much soap tasting for you, I suspect, Isaac. :p

But he has the CLEANEST mouth on the entire continent! :D

[Queen of Blades]

But he has the CLEANEST mouth on the entire continent! :D

Yes, but apparently he has bubbles on the brain as a result. :rofl

[Issy]

Yes, but apparently he has bubbles on the brain as a result. :rofl
tiny bubbles...lol

[SSLSTudio...]

Sorry to hear about your hands Bobby ,

Have you ever tried Udder Balm its made specially for people who work hard with their hands..etc Farmers have it rough aswell so they experimented with Udders products. and hence the balm was invented something like that..

http://www.uddercream.com/

[TraderJoe]

Sorry to hear about your hands Bobby ,

Have you ever tried Udder Balm its made specially for people who work hard with their hands..etc Farmers have it rough aswell so they experimented with Udders products. and hence the balm was invented something like that..

http://www.uddercream.com/

I have tried this stuff, its greasier than a french-fry pit at McD's :eek:

[SSLSTudio...]

I have tried this stuff, its greasier than a french-fry pit at McD's :eek:

:rofl

in this case is that a good thing or bad thing ? Lube ;m up baby ? ::::ban
now im really curious to try the stuff...

[TraderJoe]

:rofl

in this case is that a good thing or bad thing ? Lube ;m up baby ? ::::ban
now im really curious to try the stuff...

:happy001 Yeah I guess it could depend on what you need it for. It is definitely greasy though, does not soak in very well at all.....

[qhsdoitall]

Just like Bag Balm. Greasy as hell. We use Bag Balm on the horses a lot for cuts and scrapes. Saved me from losing a third layer of skin on the worst sunburn of my life. Have maybe 5-6 tins of the stuff all over the place. For a hand balm or general moisturizer though? Nope.

[Issy]

Just like Bag Balm. Greasy as hell. We use Bag Balm on the horses a lot for cuts and scrapes. Saved me from losing a third layer of skin on the worst sunburn of my life. Have maybe 5-6 tins of the stuff all over the place. For a hand balm or general moisturizer though? Nope.
Better than udder butter on a rope

Issy

[qhsdoitall]

Better than udder butter on a rope

Issy

Of course, I can always be persuaded to try said moisturizer. The one full cream heavy moisturizer I have in the the house is Gold Bond Ultimate Body Lotion. I use it when I have the dry shin itching horrors and I don't want to use my precious shea butter.

[TraderJoe]

Issy - what I can really use is a facial lotion (for areas other than bearded parts). Without parabens or other craps.

What have u got, bro?

Here's what I'm using now. Its too expensive (although I only use a very minuscule amount), but I am comfortable with the ingredients and the results:

http://www.drhauschka.com/images/products/face-care/FC_qd_d.jpg

$29.95 - 1oz


For normal, dry or sensitive skin
A light, versatile cream with a refreshing scent. Hydrates and protects the skin while maintaining balance.
Quince seed extract hydrates and encourages skin's moisture balance
Protects from environmental impurities
Witch hazel supports and maintains youthful, balanced skin
Keeps skin fresh and healthy throughout the dayFull Ingredient List for Quince Day Cream
Water/Aqua (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=112&ingredient=Water%2fAqua), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=146&ingredient=Prunus+Armeniaca+%28Apricot%29+Kernel+O il), Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=5&ingredient=Anthyllis+Vulneraria+Extract), Pyrus Cydonia (Quince) Seed Extract (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=81&ingredient=Pyrus+Cydonia+%28Quince%29+Seed+Extract ), Alcohol (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=2&ingredient=Alcohol), Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=24&ingredient=Daucus+Carota+Sativa+%28Carrot%29+Root+ Extract), Glycerin (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=45&ingredient=Glycerin), Shea (Butyrospermum Parkii) Butter (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=92&ingredient=Shea+%28Butyrospermum+Parkii%29+Butter) , Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=209&ingredient=Prunus+Amygdalus+Dulcis+%28Sweet+Almond %29+Oil), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=75&ingredient=Olea+Europaea+%28Olive%29+Fruit+Oil), Cetearyl Alcohol (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=170&ingredient=Cetearyl+Alcohol), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=8&ingredient=Persea+Gratissima+%28Avocado%29+Oil), Althaea Officinalis (Marsh Mallow) Extract (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=217&ingredient=Althaea+Officinalis+%28Marsh+Mallow%29+ Extract), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=210&ingredient=Simmondsia+Chinensis+%28Jojoba%29+Seed+ Oil), Beeswax/Cera Flava (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=9&ingredient=Beeswax%2fCera+Flava), Pyrus Cydonia (Quince) Wax (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=82&ingredient=Pyrus+Cydonia+%28Quince%29+Wax), Lecithin (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=65&ingredient=Lecithin), Bentonite (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=10&ingredient=Bentonite), Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) Extract (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=114&ingredient=Witch+Hazel+%28Hamamelis+Virginiana%29+ Extract), Fragrance/Parfum (Essential Oil) (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=43&ingredient=Fragrance%2fParfum+%28Essential+Oil%29) , Citral (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=134&ingredient=Citral), Citronellol (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=135&ingredient=Citronellol), Geraniol (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=140&ingredient=Geraniol), Limonene (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=137&ingredient=Limonene), Linalool (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=138&ingredient=Linalool), Eugenol (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=128&ingredient=Eugenol), Benzyl Benzoate (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=168&ingredient=Benzyl+Benzoate), Xanthan Gum (http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/glossary/default.aspx?id=115&ingredient=Xanthan+Gum)

[Issy]

Im working on a few things (ask Bobby about my pain cream) most of that ingredient list looks good but it HAS to have some kind of preservitive in it if it has water. I will look it up but I think by FDA rules they dont have to list it if it is 1 % or less of the total mix (which a good one would be, such as germall.

[TraderJoe]

Im working on a few things (ask Bobby about my pain cream) most of that ingredient list looks good but it HAS to have some kind of preservitive in it if it has water. I will look it up but I think by FDA rules they dont have to list it if it is 1 % or less of the total mix (which a good one would be, such as germall.

The contained alcohol may serve as preservative?

[sparky5693]

Sorry to hear about your hands Bobby ,

Have you ever tried Udder Balm its made specially for people who work hard with their hands..etc Farmers have it rough aswell so they experimented with Udders products. and hence the balm was invented something like that..

http://www.uddercream.com/

Udder balm is most certainly great stuff, but even it doesn't cut it for me in the winter.

[79 300sd]

I wet my hands with gojo (in the white container) and put on a pair of rubber gloves for a couple of hours. Really cleans the grease out, softens the area around the cracks, and seems to heal pretty quickly.