You will not believe this...Crisco for your face?

mojen · 01-03-2009, 09:08 PM

I read the QVC beauty board from time to time, and there is a big group of gals that are using Crisco as a night cream....I will have to admit...I tried it too LOL!

Read about it here:

http://community.qvc.com/topic/Beaut...5526&start=120

ckgrammie · 01-03-2009, 09:10 PM

I remember year ago woman saying they use crisco for night cream. It is cheap.

Tootie5347 · 01-03-2009, 09:10 PM

Wouldn't olive oil be better, healthier?

SJR · 01-03-2009, 09:11 PM

Did your face feel smooth like a baby's behind the next morning?

Certainly would be cheap!

momto4 · 01-03-2009, 09:12 PM

Does it clog pores?

As long as it does nto clog pores, I will give this a try! Cheap!

I remember when I was little, mom used to deep condition my hair...she would heat olive oil on the stove, then work it in my hair. I have been meaning to try that again. I do buy cholesterol in a jar and put that on my hair.

mojen · 01-03-2009, 09:22 PM

I have used it for 4 nights, no clogging, no breakouts, soft and smooth. Believe me, I have tried them all, and with the economy in the shape it's in....I have to watch my $$$

Katherine · 01-03-2009, 09:23 PM

I use vaseline on my hands and feet rather than expensive creams. Works great.

mom-mom-6 · 01-03-2009, 09:23 PM

I have heard of this but never tried it.

momto4 · 01-03-2009, 09:23 PM

I was reading all the reviews...I think I am about sold! I read that someone else asked about clogging and was told no, no problems.

I think I will give this a try tonite. It is cheap! Thanks for posting!

mojen · 01-03-2009, 09:25 PM

Thanks gals, I thought for sure that you would think I'd lost it

xntric1 · 01-03-2009, 09:27 PM

The last thing I need on my face is more oil/grease!

norphan · 01-03-2009, 09:41 PM

When I was attending college (low, these many years ago) I was taking a stage make-up course. We had to use grease paint, which is notoriously hard on the skin. They recommended crisco for make-up removal and that is what I got. No breakouts, no problems--and this was on teenaged skin (always famous for problems).

SJR · 01-03-2009, 09:42 PM

I think I will give this a try. Night creams are expensive.

alpiner1 · 01-03-2009, 09:47 PM

My brother was burned badly when he was a young man . In the burn unit of the hospital he said they applied Crisco to his burns .

mojen · 01-03-2009, 11:37 PM

If you use it, make sure you report back with the results and thoughts

DoxieLover · 01-03-2009, 11:41 PM

My son had severe exzema as a toddler--so bad his skin would actually ooze---took him to a specialist at Children's Hospital in Chicago---and yep....you guessed it....they told us to smear him with plain old crisco (not the butter flavor-lol). It did help. He smelled like a french fry though!! LOL

angelprince · 01-04-2009, 12:01 AM

Gosh, I have maybe bought this stuff 2x in my life for fixing food. I never have this product on hand as I don't fry anything. I'll keep up with the results though...so keep posting.

Shamrock · 01-04-2009, 06:27 AM

I, too, read the thread and I think I will try it! I also followed up on the asprin rub for blackheads. I may try that too. Who knew - Crisco may give Oil of Olay a run for it's money!

zoned247 · 01-04-2009, 08:12 AM

But isn't it greasy? Won't it leave a mess on your pillow?

MoorePiggy · 01-04-2009, 08:44 AM

Anyone try this last night? I'm really interested in hearing the results.

QVC Diva · 01-04-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katherine

I use vaseline on my hands and feet rather than expensive creams. Works great.

I've gone back to doing that too. Have to this time of the year anyway. Lotion just doesn't seem to hold even the good stuff.

StarryBugg · 01-04-2009, 10:56 AM

We advise people who come in complaining of dry, cracking heels to use Crisco at night before we prescribe them a prescription strength creme. About 85% of the time, they don't need the Rx. Could see it doing the same for the face!

winky · 01-04-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xntric1

The last thing I need on my face is more oil/grease!

xntric, Honey....just wait til you get to the age where you wish you had some of that oil back! lol Aging is a drying thing, too. I read a long time ago about vaseline and no need to buy expensive stuff. Also on yahoo last week there were 5 things to never, never ever do to your face and one of them was how you clean it. Use cold cream or something and never anything with soap (including Dove), etc. That La Mer stuff is so expensive. I loved it but guess I'll go back to cold cream and Oil of Olay.

I'll just leave it for the others who don't mind spending all that money. I surely thought about it for a long time but not sure it's worth it. Also that yahoo article said (and they did not name La Mer but inferred it) that using a very expensive cream without retinol was worthless for wrinkles. No matter what they said! They suggest ROC with retinol for night cream.

BuckeyeGirl · 01-04-2009, 12:34 PM

Years ago I met a lady (in her 70s) who was from Italy. She had the most beautiful, flawless skin. I had to ask her what she used on her face and she told me she's used nothing but Vaseline her whole life. She never wore makeup either. I can use the Vaseline at night (it soaks in in about an hour) but not under makeup.

mojen · 01-04-2009, 06:24 PM

Anyone give it a try last night???

momto4 · 01-04-2009, 06:28 PM

I did not. I meant to. I was so tired. I went upstairs, washed my face, then it hit me...oh no, I forgot to grab crisco....I was so tired and did not feel like coming the whole way back down, I just used my normal night stuff.

I will do it tonite...as a matter of fact, I am going to go get a bit of crisco and take upstairs now!

MarblesLongGone · 01-04-2009, 07:40 PM

I've used it on my feet. I prefer coconut oil on my face and body, and it soaks in fast, and it is a good fat.

angelprince · 01-04-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarblesLongGone

I've used it on my feet. I prefer coconut oil on my face and body, and it soaks in fast, and it is a good fat.

unless you eat it, then it clogs your arteries!

MarblesLongGone · 01-04-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angelprince

unless you eat it, then it clogs your arteries!

No, they have debunked that. Now, they know that it's the faux fats, like margarine and Crisco that mess up your bloodwork..

momto4 · 01-05-2009, 01:20 PM

Anyone try this lastnight?

I did. I used a pea size amount. I dotted it on my face and rubbed in. To my surprise it was not greasy. No breakouts this morning!

I then rubbed a small amount into my hands and elbows. Again, not greasy like I thought it would be.

I am gonna continue and see if I can tell a difference.

AJinPA · 01-05-2009, 01:45 PM

I am interested in doing it, but concerned that cats and dogs will be licking my face all night.. That happened with cocoa butter and a puppy once.

MarblesLongGone · 01-05-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJinPA

I am interested in doing it, but concerned that cats and dogs will be licking my face all night.. That happened with cocoa butter and a puppy once.

<shudder> I am channeling Lucile VanPelt! Hot water! Get the iodine! get the mecurichrome! Dog germs!

Sparkle Plenty · 01-05-2009, 01:59 PM

I dunno...I found this on several skin care sites. It's not the worst as far as pore clogging goes, but the powers that be say it's not NON comedogenic. I'm thinking it depends on the individual's skin and how prone to breakouts they are.

http://www.soapnuts.com/noncomo.html

Pipster · 01-05-2009, 02:25 PM

I remember reading years ago that Liz Taylor said all she ever used on her face was Crisco. Maybe not true, but who knows.

AJinPA · 01-05-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarblesLongGone

<shudder> I am channeling Lucile VanPelt! Hot water! Get the iodine! get the mecurichrome! Dog germs!

MsP · 01-05-2009, 03:12 PM

I remember as a teenager we used mayonaisse on our hair for conditioner. The Crisco and mayonaisse is from the dinosaur years. Ha-----everything old is new again.

winky · 01-05-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angelprince

unless you eat it, then it clogs your arteries!

Angel, they say it helps to clear your arteries. Lots of Dr's recommend using coconut oil. I saw it at Walmart just last week right by the other cooking oils.

01-03-2009, 09:08 PM	#1
mojen Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,597	You will not believe this...Crisco for your face? I read the QVC beauty board from time to time, and there is a big group of gals that are using Crisco as a night cream....I will have to admit...I tried it too LOL! Read about it here: http://community.qvc.com/topic/Beaut...5526&start=120

01-03-2009, 09:11 PM	#4
SJR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Podunk Town in East Texas Posts: 67,170	Did your face feel smooth like a baby's behind the next morning? Certainly would be cheap! __________________ Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

01-03-2009, 09:42 PM	#13
SJR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Podunk Town in East Texas Posts: 67,170	I think I will give this a try. Night creams are expensive. __________________ Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

01-04-2009, 06:27 AM	#18
Shamrock Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (North Hills) Posts: 10,800	I, too, read the thread and I think I will try it! I also followed up on the asprin rub for blackheads. I may try that too. Who knew - Crisco may give Oil of Olay a run for it's money! __________________ As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned that pleasing everybody is impossible but, pissing everyone off is a piece of cake.

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01-03-2009, 09:10 PM	#2
ckgrammie Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,084	I remember year ago woman saying they use crisco for night cream. It is cheap.

01-03-2009, 09:10 PM	#3
Tootie5347 Double Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 20,664	Wouldn't olive oil be better, healthier?

01-03-2009, 09:12 PM	#5
momto4 Royal Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Among the Amish Posts: 32,132	Does it clog pores? As long as it does nto clog pores, I will give this a try! Cheap! I remember when I was little, mom used to deep condition my hair...she would heat olive oil on the stove, then work it in my hair. I have been meaning to try that again. I do buy cholesterol in a jar and put that on my hair.

01-03-2009, 09:22 PM	#6
mojen Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,597	I have used it for 4 nights, no clogging, no breakouts, soft and smooth. Believe me, I have tried them all, and with the economy in the shape it's in....I have to watch my $$$

01-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#7
Katherine Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,667	I use vaseline on my hands and feet rather than expensive creams. Works great.

01-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#8
mom-mom-6 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 13,565	I have heard of this but never tried it.

01-03-2009, 09:25 PM	#10
mojen Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,597	Thanks gals, I thought for sure that you would think I'd lost it

01-03-2009, 09:27 PM	#11
xntric1 Elite Presidential Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SC or AZ Posts: 15,234	The last thing I need on my face is more oil/grease!

01-03-2009, 09:41 PM	#12
norphan Presidential Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,576	When I was attending college (low, these many years ago) I was taking a stage make-up course. We had to use grease paint, which is notoriously hard on the skin. They recommended crisco for make-up removal and that is what I got. No breakouts, no problems--and this was on teenaged skin (always famous for problems).

01-03-2009, 09:47 PM	#14
alpiner1 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alpine,California Posts: 12,966	My brother was burned badly when he was a young man . In the burn unit of the hospital he said they applied Crisco to his burns .

01-03-2009, 11:37 PM	#15
mojen Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,597	If you use it, make sure you report back with the results and thoughts

01-03-2009, 11:41 PM	#16
DoxieLover Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,736	My son had severe exzema as a toddler--so bad his skin would actually ooze---took him to a specialist at Children's Hospital in Chicago---and yep....you guessed it....they told us to smear him with plain old crisco (not the butter flavor-lol). It did help. He smelled like a french fry though!! LOL

01-04-2009, 12:01 AM	#17
angelprince Presidential Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8,419	Gosh, I have maybe bought this stuff 2x in my life for fixing food. I never have this product on hand as I don't fry anything. I'll keep up with the results though...so keep posting.

01-04-2009, 08:12 AM	#19
zoned247 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,331	But isn't it greasy? Won't it leave a mess on your pillow?

01-04-2009, 08:44 AM	#20
MoorePiggy Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central PA Posts: 4,410	Anyone try this last night? I'm really interested in hearing the results.

01-04-2009, 10:56 AM	#22
StarryBugg Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 10,680	We advise people who come in complaining of dry, cracking heels to use Crisco at night before we prescribe them a prescription strength creme. About 85% of the time, they don't need the Rx. Could see it doing the same for the face!

01-04-2009, 12:34 PM	#24
BuckeyeGirl Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ready for Spring Posts: 10,849	Years ago I met a lady (in her 70s) who was from Italy. She had the most beautiful, flawless skin. I had to ask her what she used on her face and she told me she's used nothing but Vaseline her whole life. She never wore makeup either. I can use the Vaseline at night (it soaks in in about an hour) but not under makeup.

01-04-2009, 06:24 PM	#25
mojen Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,597	Anyone give it a try last night???

01-04-2009, 06:28 PM	#26
momto4 Royal Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Among the Amish Posts: 32,132	I did not. I meant to. I was so tired. I went upstairs, washed my face, then it hit me...oh no, I forgot to grab crisco....I was so tired and did not feel like coming the whole way back down, I just used my normal night stuff. I will do it tonite...as a matter of fact, I am going to go get a bit of crisco and take upstairs now!

01-04-2009, 07:40 PM	#27
MarblesLongGone Royal Presidential Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton!, OH (SW Ohio) Posts: 51,981	I've used it on my feet. I prefer coconut oil on my face and body, and it soaks in fast, and it is a good fat.

01-05-2009, 01:20 PM	#30
momto4 Royal Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Among the Amish Posts: 32,132	Anyone try this lastnight? I did. I used a pea size amount. I dotted it on my face and rubbed in. To my surprise it was not greasy. No breakouts this morning! I then rubbed a small amount into my hands and elbows. Again, not greasy like I thought it would be. I am gonna continue and see if I can tell a difference.

01-05-2009, 01:45 PM	#31
AJinPA Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Mountains Posts: 12,849	I am interested in doing it, but concerned that cats and dogs will be licking my face all night.. That happened with cocoa butter and a puppy once.

01-05-2009, 01:59 PM	#33
Sparkle Plenty Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,335	I dunno...I found this on several skin care sites. It's not the worst as far as pore clogging goes, but the powers that be say it's not NON comedogenic. I'm thinking it depends on the individual's skin and how prone to breakouts they are. http://www.soapnuts.com/noncomo.html

01-05-2009, 02:25 PM	#34
Pipster Topaz Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Eastern Coast of Missouri Posts: 5,543	I remember reading years ago that Liz Taylor said all she ever used on her face was Crisco. Maybe not true, but who knows.

01-05-2009, 03:12 PM	#36
MsP Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Big D Posts: 10,669	I remember as a teenager we used mayonaisse on our hair for conditioner. The Crisco and mayonaisse is from the dinosaur years. Ha-----everything old is new again.