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Hi - I've got an almost full bottle of baby oil and no baby! Anyone got any ideas what I can use it for?

Susy
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  • tru
    tru Posts: 9,138 Forumite
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    Moisturiser - apply all over while you're still wet, it's fab.

    I put it on the ends of my hair, leave for 30 mins, then wash it out. It's better than conditioner.

    Mix with salt or sugar for a body scrub.
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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
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    Hi susyrosy,

    I find it very moisturising applied to damp skin after a bath or shower. It's also good to use a (very small amount) to buff up the shine on stainless steel appliances.

    Pink
  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,162 Forumite
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    susyrosy wrote: »
    Hi - I've got an almost full bottle of baby oil and no baby! Anyone got any ideas what I can use it for?

    Susy

    Eye make up remover.

    Shaving oil (for legs).

    Keep for summer & slather on in the evening after a days sunbathing.

    Got any chrome in your kitchen (hob, hob back, etc) use a little on a kitchen towel to bring an amazing shine.

    Massages.

    DD says use it before shampooing as a hair treatment.

    Rub into cuticles

    You can put some in the bath, but you will need to scrub it after.

    If your DH has a six pack run some in & enjoy the view;)
  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    you can use it for all of the above - but patch test on YOUR skin first!!!
    just a friendly warning - i found out the hard way that i was HIGHLY ALLERGIC to J******s baby oil the hard way! and my face swelled up like a balloon went bright red and i looked like a burn victim.
    for taking off makeup and other moisturising needs i use virgin olive oil. not really expensive when you consider how much cosmetic companies charge for items that do the same thing.
  • bilbo85
    bilbo85 Posts: 14 Forumite
    Hello, as others have said, it can be used for so many things.

    I use Baby oil for the following:

    * Removing eye makeup and other make up at the end of the day
    *I pour a little bit into a washing up bowl with warm water for a lovely foot soak and to help soften cracked skin on feet before using pumice stone.
    *I add a bit to my hair (the ends) and leave in for a couple of hours, then rinse out with cold water and ends of hair are lovely and soft.
    * I use it to soften cuticles when doing a DIY manicure
    * I rub a little bit into my knees, elbows and heels before fake tanning, as this stops the tanning agent being to dark on dry areas of skin.
    *I use it when after ive showered, rub in to wet skin for very soft skin.
    *Massage gently into chapped or sore lips
    *Dip the end of a cotton bud into babyoil before cleaning out your ears, it makes it a much more pleasant experience and stops the cotton bud from hurting your inner ear.
    * I also rub a little splodge of baby oil around my eye area for a nice little massage, i dont think it has much effect, but it makes your bags looks smaller and the skin is softer.
    * Also if you are going on holiday, you can use this as a tan prolonger......once you have showered, slather yourself with Babyoil and it will stop you from going dry and peeling!

    Phew....i think thats it! xx
  • Ladyhawk
    Ladyhawk Posts: 2,064 Forumite
    there is surely only one use... take 1 sexy man (or woman if that is your preference)... apply... enjoy...
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  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    Ladyhawk wrote: »
    there is surely only one use... take 1 sexy man (or woman if that is your preference)... apply... enjoy...

    prefer chocolate myself - nicer to lick off!

    (sorry, couldnt resist):rotfl:
  • rachbc
    rachbc Posts: 4,461 Forumite
    wouldn't let the stuff anywhere near my skin let alone a baby's - quite good for polishing stainless steel though
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  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,162 Forumite
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    bilbo85 wrote: »
    *Dip the end of a cotton bud into babyoil before cleaning out your ears, it makes it a much more pleasant experience and stops the cotton bud from hurting your inner ear.

    If you look at my list, I do nearly all you do:D

    And snap I even do the ear thing too:rotfl:
  • Stephen_Leak
    Stephen_Leak Posts: 8,762 Forumite
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    susyrosy wrote: »
    Hi - I've got an almost full bottle of baby oil and no baby! Anyone got any ideas what I can use it for?

    Susy

    Must ... resist ... Must ... resist ...
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