49 Ways to Use Whipped Lanolin Balm

 

You have heard me say that my Whipped Lanolin Multipurpose Balm can do everything! But if you are like most people, you read my recipe and thought, "Yeah, sure.".  You can find the recipe at Whipped Lanolin Multipurpose Balm

So, here it is. 49 ways. Real, tested, a little ridiculous, but all effective.  Consider this your ultimate cheat sheet for surviving dry skin! 

The Obvious Ones: 

• Lip balm.
• Hand cream after dishwashing.
• Cuticle conditioner. 
• Elbow softner. 
• Heel repair overnight mask.
• Eyebrow tamer. 
• Flyaway smoother.
• Dry nose saver during cold season.
• Post shaving balm.
• Makeup remover for stubborn mascara. 

The Beauty Fixers: 

• Highlighter substitute a little on your cheekbones
• Lip gloss topper
• Mix with mineral powder for cream blush
• Keep brows slicked down during  a windstorm
• Rub on lashes before bed to soften brittle tips. 
• Tame frizz between blowouts. 
• Add a drop of essential oil for a custom balm scent
• Rub on pulse points to seal in perfume. 

The Skin Saviors: 

• Overnight mask for dry patches. 
• Spot treat exzema flares.
• Mix with sugar for a scrub.
• Use as a post-peel barrier cream.
• Seal in moisture after showering.
• Slather on before cold-weather walks
• Calm chafing thighs. 
• Hydrate tattooed skin. 
• Prevent windburn on ski trips. 
• Apply to over-exfoliated skin. 

The Family-Friendly Fixes: 

• Baby bum balm
• Nipple cream for nursing moms. 
• Kids ' dry knees and cheeks.
• Protect hands from finger paint chaos
• Rub on minor scrapes after they heal to reduce flaking
• Dog paw balm
• Cat nose smoother

The Random but Genius Uses: 

• Tame static cling on clothes
• Shine wooden handles on brushes.
• Keep rings from sticking on dry fingers
• Lubricate squeaky zippers. 
• Fix scuffed shoes. 
• Prevent dye stains on hairline when coloring at home.
• Calm bug bites
• Soften rough knees before self-tanning
• Brow lamination stand-in
• Prevent shoes from rubbing your heels.
• Soothe irritation from waxing gone wrong.
• Buff terracotta pots to a soft sheen. 
• Shine fake plants so they look more "alive"
• Use as a "slugging" balm without the petroleum. 

Lanolin balm may not be glamorous, but it is highly effective. It is the unfiltered skincare hero that works quietly behind the scenes. Keep it in your purse, bathroom, car, or nightstand.   

Make sure to check out the recipe so you can whip up your own batch. Whipped Lanolin Multipurpose Balm