Words. Words. I’m so tired of words. How about you?

People don’t seem to be exchanging words or ideas anymore. Words seem to have become things that are lobbed over the fence to “them” by a righteous “us!”

After having taken a bit of a break from writing, I am going to share a minimum of words in favor of a little how-to video that will help keep everyone’s skin happier.

Nothing controversial.

Playing on the theme of the last post about whipping a dead horse, I had been doing pretty much just that for years – decades even. Doing what? Using lotion to moisturize my hands and body!

Every time Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion came up with a new, souped-up version of their old work horse, (pun intended), I was first in line to get – even though it never really worked.

My family often remarked about the feel and smell of my skin … eeww … lotion! – until I finally learned that creams did a far better job at moisturizing than lotions. My dermatologist gave me a sack full of samples to try. Cetaphil and CeraVe brands seemed about equal to me, and I just settled on Cetaphil – possibly because of the color of the lid.

Fickle shopper – branding is important!

Simultaneously, I was learning about the wonders of coconut oil on the skin. So, putting two and two together – my enhanced body cream was developed.

There is no appreciable smell to this combination and the resulting cream is completely absorbed by the skin, leaving no telltale residue.

Goodbye eeww factor!

What this short video will show you is how to properly incorporate the coconut oil into the moisturizing cream. One thing I did not mention is, sometimes I will add a few drops of lavender oil. The cream I applied to my husband was not enhanced with lavender, but ladies may like the mild scent.

It’s worth noting that this cream is great on extremely dry skin. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it’s quite likely they are being plastered with Vaseline or A and D Ointment which leaves their bodies with that unforgettable tacky feel. While helpful to the skin, their clothes and bed sheets stick to them. I would suggest using this combination in the nursing home environment – but the family would have to supply it.

There you have it- enough of words, time to watch the show!

In health-

Deidre

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