The last bit of moisturiser wasted.

I prefer tubes to tubs because there is less exposure of the content to air. However, I really dislike how some of the content will go to waste.

Front.

Back.



Side. How to squeeze anymore?

If this were a plastic tube, I would have cut the tube in half to get the last bit of moisturiser left in it. This is, however, a metal tube.

Oh, well.

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Shea Butter Cream.

L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Foot Cream.

Almost two years ago, I blogged about moisturisers, admitting that I use them. Well, I still use them! Recently, I discovered shea butter!

"Shea butter is a solid fatty oil made from the nuts of Karite Nut trees, also known as Mangifolia, that grow in the semi-arid savannah regions of West and Central Africa. Shea butter is sometimes called “women’s gold,” because extracting the butter from the nuts gives employment and income to hundreds of thousands of rural African village women. Shea butter is so non-toxic and beneficial that it is used in foods and cooking as well as soaps and beauty products." Source: www.care2.com

I actually bought a big tube (150ml) from L'OCCITANE at the recommendation of a good friend. It says Shea Butter Foot Cream but I use it on my hands and elbows too. It really works and the moisturising effect is long lasting compared to other moisturisers I have used before.

My tube of L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Foot Cream.

Now, instead of using Aesop's Resurrection Hand Balm (which is more expensive), I use this Shea Butter Foot Cream on my feet. Massaging the cream well into my heels before going to sleep, it prevents cracked heels. As it contains lavender essential oil as well, massaging it into my hands, the scent which is very soothing helps me sleep better too.

This is good stuff and to anyone who is thinking of a hand and foot moisturiser, you might want to give this a try. Inexpensive and effective, this can be bought online for US$36.00 per tube and it ships free to your address in Singapore. You could also be eligible for some discounts.

Find out here at this link:
L'Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream 150ml/5.2oz

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Should guys use hand moisturisers?

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Some time back, I revealed that I use hand moisturisers.

See blog post here: Should guys use hand moisturisers?

That blog post received quite a few comments in the affirmative. Yes, why not?

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This is a lightweight moisturiser that my mom uses for her face. I tried it at my mom's recommendation and found that it absorbs quickly and does not leave an oily feeling on the skin. Good stuff.

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Should guys use hand moisturisers?

When I have a problem, I look for solutions. It does not matter if the solution is frowned upon by people sometimes because I am very practical. For example, for many years now, I have been using hand moisturisers. Are some of you frowning now? A guy using hand moisturiser? Well, if that's your reaction, you are a sexist! Think about it. ;)

Why did I start using hand moisturisers? For one reason, to prevent paper cuts! I work in an office which is air conditioned and has very dry air. As we grow older, our skin also gets drier. Working with documents and pushing paper daily, I was a victim of multiple paper cuts. Just the thought of it makes me cringe! Ouch! Solution? Use hand moisturisers. Keeping our skin moist and supple will reduce paper cut incidents.

Over the years, I have used many different hand moisturisers. I like Nivea and Jergens as they are inexpensive. Actually, from time to time, I would find these on special offer at Guardian Pharmacy. You could get a small tube for $1.95 and they are perfect to go in your briefcase, slingbag or handbag.  Of course, these days, we have manbags (i.e. the male version of handbags). Here is a photo of one I carry in my slingbag all the time:

I go to bed with the air-conditioning on the whole night and that is very drying. So, I use a moisturiser for the hands and feet before I go to sleep. For the feet too?  Yes, for the feet too. After a hard day at work with walking and standing, that's exactly what our feet need. Massage the moisturiser into our feet and we will feel a big difference before going to dreamland. For that, I use an "atas" (Malay for "upmarket") moisturiser from Aesop. Here is a photo of the pump size version which I have on my bedside table:

They also come in tubes which I buy for use when I travel and as gifts for friends. LP, the blogmaster of Bully the Bear, has threatened me with decapitation before because Mrs. LP likes the moisturiser so much that she has bought another two tubes thus far. Sigh, the unexpected perils of a well liked gift!

Another one which I like is from Body Shop. Now, I do not usually like products from Body Shop but I like this hand moisturiser because of the almond scent. I have a weakness for almond. It is less expensive compared to Aesop at less than half the price. I always wait for a sale at Body Shop before buying anything from them. Unlike products from Aesop, I do not think it is worth paying the full price for any Body Shop products.

If you are a guy and if you think that hand moisturisers are only for females, think again. ;-)


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