Thursday, April 5, 2012

100+ Uses for Skin So Soft Oil

I never knew there were so many uses for Skin-So-Soft bath oil.  There were originally 100 uses listed, but I combined a few that were very similiar.  I was most surprised by all the pet uses and bug sprays!


  1. Bath Oil & Moisturizer
  2. Makeup Remover
  3. Tanning Oil
  4. Hot oil treatment to soften cuticles
  5. Massage oil for tired muscles
  6. Cleans off tape marks off skin left from bandages
  7. Cleans ink off skin
  8. Insect Repellent
  9. Helps relieve itching caused by dry skin.  It helps skin retain its elasticity
  10. Clean oil and grease off skin
  11. Painting something?  Use SSS to remove paint from hands
  12. Sooths a light sunburn
  13. Rub with hands before washing, it helps them get cleaner
  14. Rub on dry, cracked skin - helps heal skin in 2-3 days
  15. Put 1-2 caps full in liquid soap and use it for shaving.  Helps razor glide and leaves skin feeling smooth
  16. Pour a little into your Foot Saver to help moisturize your feet
  17. Removes gun from hair, skin, and most surfaces
  18. Cleans permanent ink off stamps
  19. Head Lice!  Saturate the head and let it set for 15 minutes, then rinse under an outdoor facet.  This will loosen the glue which holds the nits to the hair.  Shampoo hair a few times till oil is gone.
  20. Wash hair with shampoo and conditioner like always and after it dries use about a size of a dime of SSS and rub it into your hair.  It goes straight in and leaves hair as as shiny as the ads on TV, not greasy all.
  21. Helps mild cases of psoriasis
  22. Pets!  Put on your pets to keep ticks and fleas away.  Recommended by 'Outdoor Life' magazine. (safe for licking)
  23. Mix 5 parts water, 1 part SSS and mist on animals.  Brushing it in makes their coats gleam.
  24. Rub on your hands before & after working with your pets and farm animals.  It will remove the strong smells.
  25. Black Fly spray for dogs: use as a spray or a dip.  1 cup SSS, 1/2 c liquid detergent, and 3 gallons water.
  26. Hoof Polish. 
  27. Horse mmuzzle, eye, and ear enhancer.
  28. Holds horse braids together great and use on tails as a detangler.
  29. It kills ants instantly.  Use bath oil towelettes - cover window sill to keep ants out
  30. Sponge it around doors, window, and screens to keep the crawling bugs out.
  31. Great wood cleaner and conditioner for natural wood
  32. Removes glue and gum left from price tags and labels from glass, metals, and most plastics
  33. Removes soap scum from shower door and curtains, and bathroom and kitchen figures
  34. Removes lime and hard water deposits from fixtures, tile, shower doors, and windows
  35. Its an oil lubricant for fitting pipe joints that won't slip together
  36. It cleans ink off most vinyl and painted surfaces
  37. It cleans heavy oil and grease from non-porous surfaces
  38. It takes fur off clothing
  39. Rub on brass ornaments or figurines to help keep them from turning dark
  40. Removes crayon from appliances and most painted surface
  41. Wash cupboards with it mixed in your cleaning water to keep ants off and out of the cupboards
  42. Use it to discourage hornets from building their nests.  After using a hornet killing spray, remove the nest and keep the area sprayed with SSS.  They will not rebuild there.
  43. Use it clean leather, it will also keep it soft and supple.
  44. Use it on your air conditioning screen filter - your incoming air will smell fresher and the filter is easier to clean
  45. Cleans paint brushes easily and leaves them soft as new
  46. Removes scuff marks
  47. Use it on running rails for sliding glass doors and windows
  48. Removes 'ring around collar'
  49. Removed liquid nail (paneling glue)
  50. 2 glass bowls stuck together?  Use SSS
  51. Removes candle wax from furniture, carpets, and clothing
  52. Hummingbird feeders: to deter bees try rubbing SSS on the feeder surface by the feeder ports
  53. Furniture Polish
  54. Put in the fertilizer bottle that you attach to your hose, then spray down your back yard.  Will cut down on your ants, mosquito's, and other creepy crawlies.
  55. People in Eureka spray it on their rose bushes to keep the deer from eating them and at the cemeteries on the flowers.
  56. Acts as a fabric softener and keeps bugs off clothes.  Add 1 cupful to a wash
  57. Cleans baseball caps, just spray on and rub with toothbrush.
  58. Keeps worms off of tomatoes!  mix 1 part SSS and 2 parts water (may also add vinegar).  Spray every 2-3 days.
  59. Have a bed wetter?  Spray the bedding and sheets before washing.
  60. Removes tar spots from the car without damages to the paint.
  61. Use to clean vinyl dashboards, seats, & tops.  In not only cleans but keeps it soft and helps to prevent any cracking.
  62. After washing your car, use it as a tire dressing to keep them looking like new.
  63. Put some on a small washcloth and leave in car to help keep the air fresh and clean.
  64. Removes tree sap and tar
  65. Prior to traveling rub SSS on headlights and grill.  Makes insects and bugs easier to remove
  66. Shines vehicle tires
*Skin-So-Soft bath oil is approved by the FDA/CDA only as a both oil.  This list of uses comes from customers.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Avon Bug Guard Review & Comparison

Avon's Skin So Soft Bug Guard
Reg. $14.00 - $16.00
Sale Price: $6.99 - $7.99

Available in Tammy's AVON Store

Bug Guard is Avon's most popular summer item.  It is America's #1 deet-free repellent, which you must use if you have children.  I love how the Expedition and Family Guards also have an SPF of 30, which is hard to find with bug spray.  It is sweat proof and 'very water resistant' (45 minutes submerged). 

I would suggest not buying the disappearing color because it doesn't fade very well, especially if you have dry skin (unless you want to look like an Avatar).  Also, do not buy the aerosol cans, they have an unpleasant scent to them and it is more difficult to apply to the face without getting in the eyes.  If you are on-the-go the Picardin towelettes are a good idea, but remember they don't have SPF. 

I like the lotions the best because it makes your skin so soft.  It is great how you don't have to wash it off and have that 'sticky' feel to your skin.  The non-aerosol cans have a pleasant summery smell to them.  I live in a mosquito infested area so I love this.

Their regular price is a few dollars more than 'OFF' but the sale price will last quite a while and you can price match for 4 weeks after the sale has ended, making it cheaper than OFF.  I believe that they will go on sale 4/6/2012.

Avon's Rating: 5 Stars
My Rating: 4.5 Stars

Monday, March 26, 2012

AVON ANEW Clinical Advanced Retexturizing Peel Review

ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Retexturizing Peel
Reg. $25

Available in Tammy's AVON Store
I've been excited to try this product out since it's been featured on the Dr. Oz Show & most recently, The Today Show.   The instructions say for best results to use every other day, but dermatologist say to not use more than twice a day - I think it depends on your skin type, so if your skin begins to get irrated don't use it as often.   It does burn a little but your skin feels so clean and fresh afterwards.  My skin seems much smoother and I don't have occasional breakouts as often.  You will notice a definate difference in your skin after 2 weeks.  If you want more dramatic results follow the steps below:

For Dr. Office/Professional Results
(1) Thoroughly cleanse skin with an appropriate ANEW Cleanser
(2) Use ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Dermabrasion System Scrub (best applied onto hand-held facial cleansing device), then after a few min, rinse & pat dry
(3) Lastly, Use ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Retexurizing Peel, in an upward motion.
Oily skin will require more frequent use
Avoid Sun during peak hours, and use Sun Screen or ANEW lines of DAY CREAM with SPF. Even if only driving, when using any such Glycolic or AHA system, use SPF prior to going outdoors.

Featured on the Dr. Oz Show

Featured on the Today Show

Avon's Rating: 4.5 Stars
My Rating: 4.5 Stars

 

Monday, March 19, 2012

AVON ANEW Lash-Transforming Mascara + Serum Review

ANEW Lash-Transforming Mascara + Serum
Reg. $20

Available in Tammy's AVON Store
(Serum, .159 oz. net wt. Mascara, .229 oz. net wt)
I just started using the serum so my review will be coming soon!  I have heard that the attached mascara isn't very good, but with it being on sale for $4.99 just use the serum (that's why your buying it anyways).  If it works like Latise (as I've heard it does) I will be definetly stocking up. I heard a rumor that it is on clearance because they will soon be making it without the mascara attached (serum only).  Avon won't bring in an improved or updated item until the old item is completely sold out (this is why I always get great deals in the outlet).
AVON's Rating: 4 Stars
My Rating: TBA

 

Saturday, March 17, 2012

AVON ExtraLasting Eyeshadow Review

ExtraLasting Eyeshadow
Reg. $9

Available in Tammy's AVON Store

.
053 oz. net wt.
Can I tell you how much I love eyeshadow?  I have so many colors of all different brands.  But I hate how eyeshadow doesn't last very long on me without first applying a primer or concealer so I was very excited for this product.  I ordered the Pink Sands color, which goes on very very light.  I think it will only show up if you have a dark complexion, so I just used it as a base.  It goes on moist but dries very quickly so you can layer other colors on top.  It didn't cause any creasing which I was worried about.  I didn't think it lasted any longer than my other eyeshadows.  I might be returning this item.
AVON's Rating: 3 Stars
My Rating: 1 Star

 

AVON SuperSHOCK Max Mascara Review

SuperSHOCK Max Mascara
Reg. $9
.35 oz. net wt.

Available in Tammy's AVON Store
I was very excited for this product since it has great reviews on AVON's site, but was somewhat disappointed after first using it.  Because I have extremely straight eyelashes I always curl my eyelashes before and after applying mascara, yet if you try to curl your eyelashes after applying this mascara it will clump your eyelashes together badly.  The bristles are very short so it is difficult to separate the lashes if clumping occurs.  I also didn't like how thick & stiff the wand is, when running low this will make it difficult to 'swirl' the wand to scrape the mascara off the sides. I have found that if you curl the wand while applying it goes on very well and looks great. After using this method I really do like this mascara.  I think you have to always give 1-2 weeks of an adjustment period to decide if you like a new product.
AVON's Rating: 4 Stars
My Rating: 3.5 Stars

 

Thursday, March 15, 2012

AVON Moisture Therapy Intensive Healing & Repair Hand Cream Repair

MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Healing & Repair Hand Cream
Reg. $5
4.2 fl. oz.

Available in Tammy's AVON Store
This hand cream is very comparable to Aquaphore but is more creamy.  It isn't as greasy as Aquaphore but leaves your hands about half as sticky.  This worked great for my cracked knuckles & dry cuticles.  I also used in my daughters eczema rosy cheeks and it worked great.  I think my favorite part is not having the greasy feel.  I am definitely now a fan.  I really thought I would have some lower ratings as I demo'd the products, but I can't help but love these skincare products.
AVON's Rating: 4.5 Stars
My Rating 5 Stars