There's a long running thread in a beauty forum regarding the use of crisco (lard not oil) for the face, hands and feet. Women seem to be raving about crisco! There's also a lady who claims her doctor told her to use it for menopausal vaginal atrohphy

Any ladies here use crisco for a facial moisturizer, makeup removal or prevention of vaginal atrophy/dryness?

EWWWWW....sounds gross!!

I HEARD VASELINE WORKS GOOD ON FACE. I SEEN A LADY WHO USES IT AND SHE LOOKS YOUNG FOR HER AGE. I JUST USE VASELINE TO REMOVE EYE MAKEUP. BUT CRISCO NEVER HEARD OF IT FOR THE FACE.

From another site:

"In fact, the oils that make up Crisco; soybean oil, and cotton seed oil, are known to be great for skin, doing everything from moisturizing, to regenerating skin, to healing scars.
In fact, I believe natural oils are far, far more effective than even the most expensive, high end lotion or cream, because they contain all of the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, etc., that are skin need, and they contain it naturally, along with many other great things for our skin.
Speaking of, have you ever looked that the nutritional facts of Crisco. It may not be the best thing to eat due to trans fats, but it has 15% vitamin E, which is great for skin."

From a doctor's site:

Try "Cream C." "If you want the cheapest home remedy going, use Crisco," says Dr. Bark. "It's a wonderful moisturizer that covers the skin and keeps water locked in. The key is to use very little and rub it in well so your hands don't feel greasy. Your skin needs only two molecules' worth of barrier thickness to protect it from water loss. They used to call Crisco Cream C at Duke University, where doctors dispensed it freely. It really works."

So, it sounds like it would be good stuff to try!

Are we talking just plain old Crisco that comes in the big blue can and we use it for baking and greasing pans????? I'm game if I'm sure I'm using thr right stuff. I just don't want to end up looking like a fried chiken breast!

Yep! Plain ol' Crisco in the blue can!
(stay away from the oven or frying pan and you should be fine-- )

I tried on my hands last night and this morning they feel as smooth as a babies bottom. No smell either. I just used a pee sized dab.

I've heard this too and the same is true for olive oil and coconut oil. I think there probably is some truth to it. We get caught up in thinking it has to be expensive to be good and that isn't always the case.

Hey Gia,
Thanks for bringing it up. I have read about Crisco, although never tried it. I have read that it is used post-plastic surgeries as it can healing aid.
Actually, real lard ( not hydrogenated) is a very healthy fat to cook with and also great for skin I used internally and externally), as it resembles olive oil on molecular level and is about 50% MUFA.
I totally forgot about Crisco, may try it on my hands, to combat winter dry skin. Thanks again.
I.

I always knew natural oils are waaay better than most expensive creams based on mineral oil, which seems to be moisturizing, but at the end will dry skin even further. Olive oil closely resembles oils produced by human oil gland, it also is high on antioxidants as vitamin E, so I use it on my face and hands too, I use extra virgin only. Crisco (hydrogenated oils) may be good option too.
Coconut oil is good too, although I never had same good results from it, even I used extra virgin. But I love to use coconut oil for sun bathing. I just add one or two caps of vitamin E.

crisco might be fine in the winter when it's cold but what about in the heat?wouldn't that be the same as frying the skin??

From wikipedia for non-cooking uses. Sorry, I don't think I should be posting a link.

Crisco has properties that allow for many uses beyond its currently marketed purpose of cooking.

As a household utility product, it has many alternative uses including:

Removal of tar and lipstick from clothing.
Removal of ink, grease and dirt from surfaces and hands.
Revitalizing the surfaces of wooden utensils such as bowls and cutting boards.
Shedding water and snow from weather gear such as galoshes and snow shovels.
Preventing diaper rash.
As a makeup base.
As a hair grease.

In addition to wood utensils, Crisco can be used for seasoning cast iron cookware.[6]

Historical battle re-enactors sometimes use Crisco as a lubricating agent for musket balls, to retard the effects of black powder residue.[7]

As a s e x u a l lubricant, it has been popular for some 40 years, as it is long-lasting, cheap, and does not exude a strong odor. However, as with other oil-based lubricants such as Vaseline, it can degrade latex and is unsuitable for use with latex c o n d o m s.[8][9]

If you already have wrinkles, would the crisco, olive oil, etc help? I think if you start to use it in your younger years then maybe you would not get any or too many wrinkles. I have tried coconut oil, shea butter, and olive oil. It seems to moisturize but the wrinkles are still there. I have tried Miracle Whip mask. Put some on and leave it for so many minutes and then rub it off in circles. Kind of like a scrub. It leaves skin soft and moisturized but drat, still got wrinkles!

Quite frankly, I use Johnson baby lotion. I put lots on my face and within a few minutes, you feel nothing but smoothness. The lotion just "soaks" into the skin. I love baby smell. Brings back many pleasant memories when my young-un's were born.

I have used vaseline on my face for the past 10 years.I put it on at night,I get many compliments on my skin.I also mix a little
with a body lotion for the rest of my body,it really works wonders.I have heard about crisco.I may try it if my vaseline starts
to fail me.lol

Rhonda

Dear 'Rhonda
I like the idea of Vaseline as it is budget friendly but it seemed so oily when I applied it and some got on my pillow case.Same with Crisco it was just a little to greasy.I am talking about my face here but for my body,yes it is great

Thanks for the tips
Warm WishesElizabeth

Gosh...Were I to put Crisco on me, coupled with the middle of the night hot flashes, my hubby might think my leg was a mighty fine drumstick waiting to be "chomped" on.

LOL !!!

Wait a minute, wasn't there a Seinfeld episode where Kramer uses Crisco ??? Or was it butter ??

I'm willing to try anything on my alligator skin...but I swear, if I start smelling like KFC, I'm done!!!

I'm thinking about calling McD's and asking for their used french fry oil. :-)

Okay... I was telling a girlfriend about this thread, and her eyes lit up and she said "I use a little bit of Crisco every Sunday night on my hair. I just put a little in the palm of my hand and run it through!"

Hummmmm????

I use expensive Kerastase Oleo-Relax. It's probably got the same ingredients as Crisco. I should check !

LOL! This thread is cracking me up!

As for skin use and Crisco, I wonder if it truly penetrates or just sits there causing the appearance of good moisturized skin. I know mineral oils molecules are far bigger than our pores, so is not beneficial to the skin and actually blocks moisture from entering the skin. Anybody know?

There is a really good site called curlygirls that has loads of ideas for hair products for curly gals. Olive oil comes highly recommended for use on persons with course/curly hair. I used it for months and could see a huge difference in my hair. You can also do a vinegar rinse instead of shampoo to prevent drying out. Just thought I would add this for those of you wanting to try olive oil for the skin, ya might as well put it in your hair too. It really is good in the tub, just put a teaspoon or so in a full tub of water.

Funny lol... I use coconut oil which is definitely more expensive...might have to give Crisco a try!

TJ

Thanks for making me laugh out loud!All that grease and heat enough to tempt the heartiest appetite!
Excellent
Warm Wishes
Elizabeth

Me too J.J.
Just can't stop laughing at the vision of ladies flashing and flushing with grease running down their bodies!
All the Best
Elizabeth

According to the Kerastase web site, the Oleo Relax Serum and Elixir contain Palm oils and Shorea as well as silicones.

Crisco shortening ingredients: SOYBEAN OIL, FULLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED AND SOYBEAN OILS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANTS).

So basically, Oleo Relax is like Crisco + silicone. :-)

How's the Crisco ladies doing now? Any one try it and see results? Just curious since this thread 'died'!

You probably don't want to hear this, Buuuuuut....................when I was pregnant with my last child we were told in the LaMaze class to use crisco shortening in order to soften and stretch the opening of the vagina, SOOOOOOOOOOOOO my husband spent the next 3 months, every evening, doing just that. When it came time for baby.............he slid right out, no episiotomy! Everything immediately sprung right back into place! Believe it or not!

No, you can't. I'm planning on running my car on that!

Wow'
tidal Waves'

That crisco is one wild shortening!From smooth skin to easy deliveries.
Unbelievable!
All the Best
Elizabeth

Kramer used butter. Started shaving with it and then covered himself with it to sunbathe. Roasted himself to the point that Newman was eyeing him with lustful hunger.

I remember the years back in the 70's when people used nothing but baby oil as suntan oil. Those people would probably be burned as witches in these days of seeing the sun and a tan as evil.

I don't see how Crisco could be so great. It's just soybean and cottonseed oils and there's nothing magical about either. I think sometimes people get all enthused over something that doesn't do much of anything.

Not that I don't think basic, everyday things can be just as good or better than expensive creams. Those are hype, I think. Have you ever seen some woman you know all of a sudden look youthful and dramatically better because of a cream? I haven't. The skin may look more dewy but not younger, to my eyes.

Now, virgin olive oil, yes, I have seen it do a lot more for my face, it's a wonderful moisturizer. So is evening primrose.