Love Corn Huskers Lotion, but hate the smell!

[anitract]

Guys, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on lotions that are as simple and effective as Corn Huskers, but withOUT the lotion smell. Basically, I'm looking for something fragrance free and glycerin-based without too many strange chemicals added to it. I use this after applying NB aftershave gel and Thayer's Rose. Much obliged!

Jason

[jmw19psu]

I imagine the closest products would be aloe vera gels, particularly those that aren't just aloe. The issue there will be finding some without preservatives, like parabens.
You might also try a skin food from Trumpers - they come in Coral (rose) and Lime, but the scent is pretty fleeting. D.R. Harris also has a similar product, known as "Pink", which is rose scented, but light. These will be pricey, but are used sparingly, so should last.

Personally, I don't notice the scent of Cornhuskers after a minute, and don't find it that objectionable to begin with. Then again, I use the blue label Dickinsons witch hazel, so my sniffer may be suspect...

Best,
Jon.

[anitract]

Has anyone tried Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Moisturizing Lotion?

The list of ingredients looks promising: Purified water, Sesame Oil, Vegetable Stearate, Oils of Lavender, Cucumber, Chamomile, Witch Hazel, Glycinate, Aloe Vera and Chlorophyll (from Alfalfa). Alcohol Free

[javyn]

I use Dickinson's, but am going to try the Thayers Aloe next. I'll let you know how it is. Do you use Cornhuskers Lotion on your face??? I was going to get some to use as hand lotion.

[kd7kip]

John-

Yes, on your face. Think of it as an extra-strength version of Trumper's Skin Food. I started using it early in my DE career, before I was on SMF and therefore didn't know about Skin Food. I still use it occasionally when my face gets too raw from the winter winds.

I found that thinning it down a bit with Thayer's Extra Strength Witch Hazel was effective. "DEF" Doug did that as well, and added some Aloe Vera gel of some sort. He uses it often, judging from his SOTD entries.

There is no getting around the fact that it smells cheap, and the smell does not die away quick enough for my tastes. But when my face is chapped by the wind, it is very soothing, in my opinion.

-Scott

[stbdtack]

If you want a really great moisturizer without scent try AmLactin. You have to ask for it from the pharmasist because they keep it behind the counter -- it used to be available only by prescription. Expensive, but a little goes a long way.

[javyn]

Thanks for the replies. This makes me second-guess my desire to get some CHL for a hand moisturizer though. If it is gentle enough on the face, then it can't be good enough for using on severly dry and cracked hands I don't imagine.

[sparky5693]

for hands try badger "healing hands". Very inexpensive and one of the products I can't live without.

badgerbalm.com

[kd7kip]

Thanks for the replies. This makes me second-guess my desire to get some CHL for a hand moisturizer though. If it is gentle enough on the face, then it can't be good enough for using on severly dry and cracked hands I don't imagine.

John-

No, it does a fine job on hands-- you just use it full strength and a lot more of it. Back a couple careers ago, I was working on cattle ranches in eastern Oregon where the winter wind and altitude (4500+ feet) would really dry my hands. I would regularly use Corn Huskers on my hands, and it did fine (it was also one of the few things easily available in a place where I had to drive 75 miles to get groceries).

On the REALLY bad days, such as feeding off a hay cart behind an open cab tractor in winter, I rubbed "Bag Balm" on my cheeks, ears and nose to fight the cold. I don't think you want to use that, though, since its really made for Cow's udders.

-Scott

[rtaylor61]

Thanks for the replies. This makes me second-guess my desire to get some CHL for a hand moisturizer though. If it is gentle enough on the face, then it can't be good enough for using on severly dry and cracked hands I don't imagine.

I'll disagree with the last statement. There is a reason that CHL has been a staple for farmers for so long. It works. I use it throughout the winter.

Randy

[ForestryProf]

I use 2 'heavy duty' products for chapped cracked hands. Bag Balm--absolutely wonderful stuff. Yes it was created for cow udders, but it seems to miraculously heal my hands when they are in real bad shape from working in wet soil during the winter. The other product that works well, but tends to be a bit greasy for my taste is Burts Bees hand salve. Use this only if you don't mind a strong smell and if you do not care whether there is a pretty substantial residue on your hands. Works very well though.

FWIW,
Ed

[javyn]

Where do you buy Corn Huskers Lotion?

[designwise1]

Wal-Mart has it - I just got some there last week. Walgreen probably has it, as well.

[anitract]

Yup, walmart. Just look for the really ugly bottle in the lotion section. ^_^

On a side note, I'm testing out a new lotion and will let you guys know how that goes after further testing.

[javyn]

Let me know about the new lotion. Walmart, hah! The one place I didn't look because I didn't figure they'd have it. Also the closest store to my house lol

[rwindleyme02]

Get some essential oils and put a few drops in the Corn Huskers Lotion. I do this and make a "Nancy Boy" blend by adding 3 drop each of Rosemary, Peppermint and Lavender Essential Oils.

[Ackley7]

You could try Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion. It’s really simple, fragrance-free, and has that no frills effectiveness like Corn Huskers, but without the smell. It’s got glycerin and keeps things pretty basic without the weird additives.