Every country has a multitasking skin fixer that the locals swear by. From diaper rash, bug bites,dry skin and blisters, these creams are the miracle workers that can be found in your local pharmacy or supermarket. We took a peek at some of the makeup bags around the world and discovered three balms that we can't stop raving about.
Bag Balm
Made in Vermont for over 100 years, Bag Balm was originally formulated to soften cows udders (and is still used on cows and horses today!). The ointment contains ingredients such as petroleum and lanolin (a natural moisturizer derived from the grease and oil in sheep's wool) and instantly soothes dry, chapped skin. This wonder balm was even used to soothe the paws of rescue dogs during the search for survivors after 9/11.
Lucas' PawPaw Ointment
Aussie Beauties swear by Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment (actress Cate Balnchett is obsessed!), but the skin lifesaver is beloved worldwide too! Made with 100% pawpaw fruit (a close relative to papaya which contains a ton of healthy proteins and good-for-you fats), the ointment is used to help heal chapped lips, blisters, open wounds, rashes, and dry skin and as a dewy highlighter over your makeup. If there's one thing you should buy on your next trip Down Under, it's this stuff.
Biopel
Described as the Spanish version of Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream, this balm is used by makeup maestro Dick Page (the creative director of Shiseido—and fashion week favorite) to give models the dewy skin that we all crave. Biopel is also known as one of the best over-the-counter anti-wrinkle creams, and you can find it in in local Spanish pharmacies. So if you happen to be in Spain, stock up!
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Comments
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May 04, 2012
Riti C.
Its true - Aussie girls are totally obsessed with Lucas' Papaw Ointment. I need to have one in my bag, one on my nightstand and a large pot of it in my bathroom. Works amazingly as a heavy moisturiser when the weather gets chilly and dry.
Mar 22, 2012
Cris S.
In fact, Biopel is used as baby diaper ointment! I didn't know it could be used on the skin, but I'm going to give it a try, it only costs around 5€, which is quite cheap! ;)
Mar 22, 2012
Maribel D.
I need to check #biopel out. I hope I find it because now I'm interested in trying it. Thanks
Mar 21, 2012
Victoria F.
I get Biopel at some mom and pop mexican shops around San Antonio. A lot of Mexican mothers(and grandmothers!) will force you to use it as a teen in order to get perfect skin in old age. My great-grandma,who's almost 92, uses Biopel and Mother of Pearl (Or Perla de Mar depending on where you go) and she doesn't look a day over 70.
Mar 30, 2012
Tara L.
Mar 21, 2012
Monica M.
My mom has been using bag balm long before I was born and still uses it today as a lip balm before she goes to bed. Around my house we call it utter balm hehe :) but Its amazing!
Mar 20, 2012
Cortney S.
Many studies have shown that Petroleum does not actually moisturize, but does the opposite... Will have to try this out and review it. If anyone is looking for some natural ways to moisturize their skin, My fruit facials are on my profile :)
Mar 20, 2012
Amanda N.
I love aquaphor! It's a life saver for super dry skin and lips.
Mar 20, 2012
Erica U.
Mar 20, 2012
Kayli H.
I want to get the bag balm just so I can keep the tin afterwards..
Mar 20, 2012
Victoria S.
Mar 20, 2012
Cortney S.
Mar 21, 2012
Kayli H.
Mar 20, 2012
Amanda J.
Yeah, gonna have to go out and buy PawPaw ointment now... lol
Mar 30, 2012
Tara L.