Yes, it is the adhesives. The cheaper patches use a different adhesive. I am allergic to that cheaper adhesive also. I am also allergic to most medical tape adhesives. Only 3M is guaranteed safe for me. I have taken to bringing my own tape to the doctor's office if I am having lab drawn and they don't use Coban.
Pain relief/arthritis cream copy
- Thread starter Derpina Bubbles
- Start date
Help Support Soapmaking Forum:
"...I was worried about the same thing when I did the math and it came out just under 9% EOs. I looked up safe % uses of EOs in skin care and found a lot of products use them in even higher amounts. Found a lot of conflicting info but went for it anyway. If I put the cream on and turned into a newt I'd know it was a bad idea...."
<snort!> A newt, huh? Pretty funny!
Seriously speaking .... I have been working on an insect repellent with 10% EOs that I'm testing for "no-see-ums" and mosquitoes in the Midwestern USA and Belize, Central America. Works pretty well, so far. And it's nice that the lotion I add the EOs to is good for your skin.
From my point of view, if the product is meant for limited use to solve a problem, then a higher % of EOs is acceptable. If the product is meant to be used long term, however, a lower % of EOs is more reasonable because some chemicals in EOs do accumulate in the body. And if the EOs are for fragrance only, then even lower is probably a good idea. I'd say your cream falls in the first category.
On the other hand, I know that rosemary can be nose-twisting-ly potent, at least the stuff I normally use for lotions. I found myself wondering if that much rosemary also clears your sinuses along with your arthritic aches and pains.
<snort!> A newt, huh? Pretty funny!
Seriously speaking .... I have been working on an insect repellent with 10% EOs that I'm testing for "no-see-ums" and mosquitoes in the Midwestern USA and Belize, Central America. Works pretty well, so far. And it's nice that the lotion I add the EOs to is good for your skin.
From my point of view, if the product is meant for limited use to solve a problem, then a higher % of EOs is acceptable. If the product is meant to be used long term, however, a lower % of EOs is more reasonable because some chemicals in EOs do accumulate in the body. And if the EOs are for fragrance only, then even lower is probably a good idea. I'd say your cream falls in the first category.
On the other hand, I know that rosemary can be nose-twisting-ly potent, at least the stuff I normally use for lotions. I found myself wondering if that much rosemary also clears your sinuses along with your arthritic aches and pains.
Lin
Well-Known Member
I should start bringing my own tape... Only I'm not sure what stuff I'm NOT allergic to! Currently they usually always use coban after draws, and paper tape with IVs. But if the paper tape is left long enough I react to that as well.
Derpina Bubbles
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Nov 20, 2013
- Messages
- 543
- Reaction score
- 730
The bug spray sounds good. The limited use versus long term use makes perfect sense. I was reading it looking like a bobble head. Biggest problem I've had so far with the rosemary EO is the cravings it gives me for a lamb roast.Seriously speaking .... I have been working on an insect repellent with 10% EOs that I'm testing for "no-see-ums" and mosquitoes in the Midwestern USA and Belize, Central America. Works pretty well, so far. And it's nice that the lotion I add the EOs to is good for your skin.
From my point of view, if the product is meant for limited use to solve a problem, then a higher % of EOs is acceptable. If the product is meant to be used long term, however, a lower % of EOs is more reasonable because some chemicals in EOs do accumulate in the body. And if the EOs are for fragrance only, then even lower is probably a good idea. I'd say your cream falls in the first category.
On the other hand, I know that rosemary can be nose-twisting-ly potent, at least the stuff I normally use for lotions. I found myself wondering if that much rosemary also clears your sinuses along with your arthritic aches and pains.
My Mountain Soaps
Well-Known Member
bwahahahaha..... you are twisted and i admire you even more for it.....:twisted:
Derpina Bubbles
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Nov 20, 2013
- Messages
- 543
- Reaction score
- 730
LOL! Thought I was more bent. You must be just as twisted cause you get me every time
. Sometimes I forget to apply a filter between my brain and the keyboard 
.My canary reported back on the cream and is still loving it. Everyone with the real batch is loving it actually. No rashes, apparently great for pain relief and no sudden newtage.
The placebo group (7 people) is way more interesting.
-One I haven't heard from.
-Another one reported really awesome incredible results. 2 days running she called me with the great news. I might never tell her the truth, if she's getting relief I should shut my pie hole.
-3 think I made a lovely moisturizer and that's that. This lot might be on to me.
-2 said it was too early to tell (patient people are sooo annoying).
Well, so reading that back it wasn't all that interesting after all.
My Mountain Soaps
Well-Known Member
I am one of those quiet people believe it or not. I just have a twisted sense of humor as well. My mom gets nervous when i get quiet, she is a chatty Cathy, and she knows i am always thinking thinking thinking.... she just doesn't know what
My hubby is a chatty as well, but my quietness doesn't scare him but anyway, keep those lab rats and canaries on their toes!!!! they dont get this stuff for free for nothin!!!!! :twisted:
Lin
Well-Known Member
Still have to determine one I'm not allergic to first lol.I feel your itchies
The worst is when I'm wearing event monitors. I get the 'hypoallergenic' lead pads but still have to change them daily (usually they last 3 days) so I can switch to new skin, and then apply steroid cream on the blisters left from removed pads. I start running out of available skin pretty fast.
Derpina Bubbles
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Nov 20, 2013
- Messages
- 543
- Reaction score
- 730
I am one of those quiet people believe it or not. I just have a twisted sense of humor as well. My mom gets nervous when i get quiet, she is a chatty Cathy, and she knows i am always thinking thinking thinking.... she just doesn't know what
but anyway, keep those lab rats and canaries on their toes!!!! they dont get this stuff for free for nothin!!!!! :twisted:
I swear I'm a total introvert and very quiet (stop laughing). It's just hard to tell cause I'm also a loon.
I'm cracking the whip on the testers right now. 1 is being a git and insisting on being pain free since receiving the cream and not needing it. Gees, how rude lol.
Sheesh Lin, that's just awful. I hope you can find a tape.
Dahila
Well-Known Member
Unfortunately I have chronic pain due to a genetic disorder, so permanent relief from pain isn't something I'm familiar with! But at one time or another I think I've tried everything. What works for one problem doesn't necessarily work for another, and of course what works for one person with one problem doesn't work for the next with the same problem
This is a reason we use i.e herbal teas only for 3 weeks then break fro two and you can go back.
Lin you should try whatever you get your hands on. There is saying that for every disease we have there is also natural remedy...
Eo should be in low concentration when they go on skin, 3-5 drops for 1 oz of cream....
Actually I use up to 3% of my Eo blend in salves .............sorry
Last edited:
I know this is an old post but am looking for an arthritis cream without emu oil and found your post. I bruise easily too, alwayes walking into stuff and I use basil and geranium eos. Bruise is gone in a few days, works wonderfully
.
As another person who bruises easily, and who cannot use basil EO in any amount, I can attest that arnica is also wonderful. I believe it is even FDA approved here in the US, as arnica gels and creams are sold in drugstores here specifically for healing of bruises. Taking extra Vitamin C also helps.
- Joined
- Sep 23, 2010
- Messages
- 14,959
- Reaction score
- 6,600
Your right, the post is 7 yrs old and the person you quoted to help with an answer to your question hasn' t been in smf for 4 yrs. Try starting another thread of your own for help.I know this is an old post but am looking for an arthritis cream without emu oil and found your post. I bruise easily too, alwayes walking into stuff and I use basil and geranium eos. Bruise is gone in a few days, works wonderfully
@Seawolfe, I think the cream your Insane crew member was rubbing on you may have had bee venom in it. Never used it myself in a cream, but other folks said it works.
My rheumatologist would say some people get stung on purpose every now and then to combat the inflammation. When I kept bees I did this a few times…. I was not a fan of self-stinging to affected area….plus did not see that much improvement. Seemed to be trading one pain for another.
Ohh, I am such a dolt, just saw the date of the original post…. Sorry!
Purple heather natural sk
Active Member
I make a lotion with mom, arnica and magnesium... I grow my own arnica and infuse it in oil, then use that oil in my lotions ... I love my arnica!
Sorry! Auto text ... MSM, arnica and Magnesium
Deanna- try some frankincense in your no-see-um cream! I am trying to replicate Sallye Ander’s No Bite Me and I have heard frankincense is great in repellants. Plus, it’s very soothing for bites and rashes. I just love the stuff and can even use it on my dogs."...I was worried about the same thing when I did the math and it came out just under 9% EOs. I looked up safe % uses of EOs in skin care and found a lot of products use them in even higher amounts. Found a lot of conflicting info but went for it anyway. If I put the cream on and turned into a newt I'd know it was a bad idea...."
<snort!> A newt, huh? Pretty funny!
Seriously speaking .... I have been working on an insect repellent with 10% EOs that I'm testing for "no-see-ums" and mosquitoes in the Midwestern USA and Belize, Central America. Works pretty well, so far. And it's nice that the lotion I add the EOs to is good for your skin.
From my point of view, if the product is meant for limited use to solve a problem, then a higher % of EOs is acceptable. If the product is meant to be used long term, however, a lower % of EOs is more reasonable because some chemicals in EOs do accumulate in the body. And if the EOs are for fragrance only, then even lower is probably a good idea. I'd say your cream falls in the first category.
On the other hand, I know that rosemary can be nose-twisting-ly potent, at least the stuff I normally use for lotions. I found myself wondering if that much rosemary also clears your sinuses along with your arthritic aches and pains.
PS. Love your stories!
I used arnica gel all the time. Works great on bruises, inflammation & legs cramps. I have many arnica plants growing in my garden..........
Zany_in_CO
Saponifier
When first reading this, my first thought was, Poor mom!"
