Random Thought Thread

bluemax_1 said:
Would you recommend one over the other between Skinfix and O'Keeffe's? And any particular version of Skinfix? It appears they have a few.

One single instance of working for a couple of hours on metal parts with metal tools with no gloves on in -12f to -14f temps many years ago, seems to have lowered my hands' ability to withstand the cold.

Ever since then, it appears I'm more susceptible to dry, cracked skin between my knuckles if my hands are exposed to cold winter air for too long.

I've never tried either of those products, but when my hands were raw, cracked and chapped and nothing seemed to work (tried moisturizer, Neosporin, Vaseline), I tried all the skin ointments on the shelf at the pharmacy that mentioned "dry, cracked skin", and for some reason, Psoriasin ended up working for me.

Over the years, when I've been dumb enough to expose my hands to the winter cold for too long, I've actually tried using different things on each hand when they've gotten like that, and the Psoriasin has been the one effective thing thus far. Relief within 2-3 days. Healed in 5-7 days. I wouldn't mind trying something else though.
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Well, this is the one I use:

http://www.mommygearest.com/2015/07/09/skinfix-hand-repair-cream-review/

When I followed the link it shows this packaging now:

https://www.amazon.com/Skinfix-Ecze...886&sr=8-1&keywords=skinfix+hand+repair+cream

So interesting. It looks basically the same. I guess the fragrance-free version I use is no more. I have tubes tucked all over so I it would be a while before I try the new one but I will for sure.

We use this one on the baby, it works great too but I don't like it cause it leaves a bit of a greasy feeling which I can't stand. I'd rather be red cracked and dry than greasy.

https://www.amazon.com/Honest-Compa...words=the+honest+company+organic+healing+balm

I don't use the O'Keeffe's anymore, basically because of the ingredients vs alternatives, I switched to the Skin Fix. I still have it here somewhere though.
 
For hand care I use “ lobsterman’s ” all natural skin care, works awesome !!
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Lobstermans balm

I keep it in the truck and have it around the house. I tried O’Keeffe and bloody knuckles hand care. This beats both !
 
JustinFournier said:
Well, this is the one I use:

http://www.mommygearest.com/2015/07/09/skinfix-hand-repair-cream-review/

When I followed the link it shows this packaging now:

https://www.amazon.com/Skinfix-Ecze...886&sr=8-1&keywords=skinfix+hand+repair+cream

So interesting. It looks basically the same. I guess the fragrance-free version I use is no more. I have tubes tucked all over so I it would be a while before I try the new one but I will for sure.

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Thanks Justin.

It looks like the packaging has changed, but the Amazon product is also Fragrance-free (have to squint to see the last line at the end in the pic of the tube).

I'll give it a shot.

I tend to get 2 separate problems in the winter time:
- as mentioned, if I'm too stubborn/dumb and expose my hands to temps below ~15f for too long, the skin between my knuckles will turn red, raw and start cracking
- I tend to use hand sanitizer very frequently during cold/flu season (especially after touching door handles, gas pumps, credit card touchscreens etc.).

I've trained myself to only use certain fingers to minimize contact/contamination, so I only need to sanitize just the pads of those fingers (as opposed to my whole hand), but if I forget to moisturize my hands (I rarely ever use moisturizer/lotion) and especially, those fingers, the sanitizer can really dry them out, and regular moisturizer usually takes 2-3 days to get them normal.

Hopefully the Skinfix will work well for both (#1 fortunately is rare, unless I'm dumb), but at the least, hopefully it'll work better for problem 2 (happens at some point every winter).
 
Lorien said:
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Saw this yesterday and laughed my ass off.
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I haven't bought a CPK pattern (for myself) for about over 2 months now and I'm feeling withdrawal symptoms! In actuality, I have not purchased ANY knives so far this early in 2018 :(

I think I'm gonna try for another HDFK in the upcoming sales which I really do not need, unless my Uncle Nathan can satiate my petulant impulses by pushing ahead with the MC-Proto and/or one of his "fun" Fridays sales. Please offer at least 5-10 units so that I'd have a fighting chance :mad:
 
Casinostocks said:
I haven't bought a CPK pattern (for myself) for about over 2 months now and I'm feeling withdrawal symptoms! :(

I think I'm gonna try for another HDFK in the upcoming sales which I really do not need, unless my Uncle Nathan can satiate my petulant impulses by pushing ahead with the MC-Proto and/or one of his "fun" Fridays sales. Please offer at least 5-10 units so that I'd have a fighting chance :mad:
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Hoarder:p
 
Benson X said:
Was anyone else hoping for a "Super Sneaky Secret Sale" today?

I was really wanting to see these guys rear their ugly heads today:
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Yeah I did too, but I've got a machine down and Mark took the day off to visit family so I'm scrambling here to get stuff out.
 
Benson X said:
Was anyone else hoping for a "Super Sneaky Secret Sale" today?

I was really wanting to see these guys rear their ugly heads today:
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I also sneaked into that area 51 in stealth mode but nada was posted.

P.S. I think that if Nathan wanted to offer a fun Friday sale on these, he'd definitely announce beforehand!
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
Yeah I did too, but I've got a machine down and Mark took the day off to visit family so I'm scrambling here to get stuff out.
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How dare you give Mark the day off!!! :D

No worries, Nate! I was just wishing out loud and chomping at the bit. I hope things don't get too crazy for you today and your machine is an (semi)easy fix.

Cheers - and Happy Friday regardless!
 
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