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Bag Balm Vermont's Original Protective Ointment 10 oz
- Brand: Bag Balm
- Care Type: Skin Care
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Bag Balm: udderly good for man and beast...
Pros
Works wonders on dry skin. Variety of uses. Very effective.
Cons
Smells terrible. Greasy.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Bag Balm may smell like death, but it brings new life to dry skin. Using it may save your skin or that of your favorite bovine!
Last month, I ran across an Internet article about Bag Balm, an ointment made for cows in Vermont that some people swear by for any number of uses. The article was all about the many uses people have found for Bag Balm, a salve that has a history dating back to 1899. I was surprised by the creative ways people came up with to use this stuff. Some people have used it to soften their skin or clear up acne; some used it to heal psoriasis or chapped lips. Some people have even used it to stop bed springs from squeaking or to lubricate tools. I decided to buy it as a remedy for my dry, cracked heels.
I have never been near a cow's udder, but udders are exactly where Bag Balm is intended to be used. In fact, this wonder ointment, which was originally intended to be used on animals only, can now be found at your local feed store... or perhaps your favorite drug store. I bought my 10 ounce tin from Vermont Country Store for about $10. In retrospect, I'm sure I could have gotten it cheaper somewhere else, but I was already making a purchase and decided it would be easier to just order it online.
I'm delighted by the decorative tin my Bag Balm came in; it's a pretty green color with a cow's head on the lid and red accents. I'm sure when I'm finally finished using this sticky, stinky stuff, I'll be able to use the tin for odds and ends around the house.
My experience
I wasn't expecting Bag Balm to smell delightful and it definitely doesn't. This stuff has a decidedly utilitarian acrid scent, obviously meant to be used on farm animals. I used to have a horse and I used Corona ointment on his cuts and scrapes. I remember Corona smelling somewhat better than Bag Balm does, though they sort of have similar uses. Anyway, don't expect to be a turn on when you use Bag Balm on your own skin. It doesn't smell nice. Even my sweet husband Bill complained about it.
When I scooped a little out of the tin with my fingers, I could feel how sticky and greasy the stuff felt. I took a look at the pitifully dry skin on my feet and hoped to bid it goodbye. Smearing the ointment on my heels, soles, and toes before bed, I took care to wait a few minutes for the stuff to absorb before putting my feet under the covers. I wouldn't want to get it on my sheets or clothes.
Results
Much to my great delight and surprise, Bag Balm worked wonders on my dry feet. Within a couple of days of using this stuff, I've noticed the skin on my feet is softer and healthier. The cracked areas on my heels have started to go away. It no longer hurts to walk on them.
Though the rest of my skin could also use moisturizing, I hesitate to use this stuff anywhere but my feet, knees, elbows, and hands because it's so thick and greasy. I've been warned not to get it in my hair, too, because it's very hard to get it out! Still, for the rougher places on my body, it really is a miracle drug.
Good for pets, too
Bag Balm can be used for cuts and scrapes on your pets. It's particularly good for paw wounds because it's hard for them to lick it off.
Ingredients
Active ingredients of Bag Balm include 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate 0.3% (antiseptic) in a petroleum jelly and lanolin base. Indeed, when I look at this stuff in the can, I wonder how similar it is to plain old petroleum jelly.
Overall
I think Bag Balm is a product that could be as indispensable in your household as it is in mine. A 10 ounce tin will last a good long while, too. I recommend keeping some in your medicine cabinet to help chase away dry skin.
For more information: http://www.bagbalm.com/
I have never been near a cow's udder, but udders are exactly where Bag Balm is intended to be used. In fact, this wonder ointment, which was originally intended to be used on animals only, can now be found at your local feed store... or perhaps your favorite drug store. I bought my 10 ounce tin from Vermont Country Store for about $10. In retrospect, I'm sure I could have gotten it cheaper somewhere else, but I was already making a purchase and decided it would be easier to just order it online.
I'm delighted by the decorative tin my Bag Balm came in; it's a pretty green color with a cow's head on the lid and red accents. I'm sure when I'm finally finished using this sticky, stinky stuff, I'll be able to use the tin for odds and ends around the house.
My experience
I wasn't expecting Bag Balm to smell delightful and it definitely doesn't. This stuff has a decidedly utilitarian acrid scent, obviously meant to be used on farm animals. I used to have a horse and I used Corona ointment on his cuts and scrapes. I remember Corona smelling somewhat better than Bag Balm does, though they sort of have similar uses. Anyway, don't expect to be a turn on when you use Bag Balm on your own skin. It doesn't smell nice. Even my sweet husband Bill complained about it.
When I scooped a little out of the tin with my fingers, I could feel how sticky and greasy the stuff felt. I took a look at the pitifully dry skin on my feet and hoped to bid it goodbye. Smearing the ointment on my heels, soles, and toes before bed, I took care to wait a few minutes for the stuff to absorb before putting my feet under the covers. I wouldn't want to get it on my sheets or clothes.
Results
Much to my great delight and surprise, Bag Balm worked wonders on my dry feet. Within a couple of days of using this stuff, I've noticed the skin on my feet is softer and healthier. The cracked areas on my heels have started to go away. It no longer hurts to walk on them.
Though the rest of my skin could also use moisturizing, I hesitate to use this stuff anywhere but my feet, knees, elbows, and hands because it's so thick and greasy. I've been warned not to get it in my hair, too, because it's very hard to get it out! Still, for the rougher places on my body, it really is a miracle drug.
Good for pets, too
Bag Balm can be used for cuts and scrapes on your pets. It's particularly good for paw wounds because it's hard for them to lick it off.
Ingredients
Active ingredients of Bag Balm include 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate 0.3% (antiseptic) in a petroleum jelly and lanolin base. Indeed, when I look at this stuff in the can, I wonder how similar it is to plain old petroleum jelly.
Overall
I think Bag Balm is a product that could be as indispensable in your household as it is in mine. A 10 ounce tin will last a good long while, too. I recommend keeping some in your medicine cabinet to help chase away dry skin.
For more information: http://www.bagbalm.com/
