A little goes a long way with lanolin and, importantly, if it is going to help you (even a little bit) will know within about three days of consistant treatment. Lanolin coats the area so the skin can heal itself without outside interference. If the problem is completely internal then lanolin would have a limited effect.
You are brave! I use a cotton tip to spread a thin but total cover over the affected area. For a larger area, a foam make-up applicator would be easier.
The oil wash does two things: It gently removes loose material (loose skin cells, make-up, other skin products, dirt, etc.), and it leaves a light oil coating behind to protect the skin from environmental factors (similar to the lanolin, but thinner). If your skin wants to be cleansed but at the same time wants to keep it's natural oils, then the oil wash can help. At the same time, oil has a warm nature, so if you skin needs to cool down then I would apply light cooling (fan, or wrapped ice pack) after the oil treatment to balance the temperature.
Same for the lanolin, as it is also warming.
Fascinating case, if you try it please let me know how you go!
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You are brave! I use a cotton tip to spread a thin but total cover over the affected area. For a larger area, a foam make-up applicator would be easier.
The oil wash does two things: It gently removes loose material (loose skin cells, make-up, other skin products, dirt, etc.), and it leaves a light oil coating behind to protect the skin from environmental factors (similar to the lanolin, but thinner). If your skin wants to be cleansed but at the same time wants to keep it's natural oils, then the oil wash can help. At the same time, oil has a warm nature, so if you skin needs to cool down then I would apply light cooling (fan, or wrapped ice pack) after the oil treatment to balance the temperature.
Same for the lanolin, as it is also warming.
Fascinating case, if you try it please let me know how you go!