The first time I heard about udder creams, I freaked out. Well, a cream that is meant for cow udders would hardly qualify as a hand and body cosmetic product. This cream for cows, was used for keeping the udders soft and prevent it from chapping when exposed to the harsh cold and dry conditions. So how did this cream make it out of the dairy farms and onto our bathroom shelves? And is it true that the cream can not only moisturize dry, chapped skin but also reduce stretch marks and sunburns?
Benefits
There are a range of udder cream products that are available in different formulations based on its uses. So while a moisturizing udder cream hand lotion is a smooth, non greasy product that helps soothe chapped skin, the one for anti aging purposes may be heavier and greasy so as to restore the oil balance.
Moisturizer: A great skin moisturizer, these creams and lotions work well with moisturizing and softening dry, hard skin. Most of the moisturizing versions of these creams are light and have non greasy formulations that allow it to penetrate the skin. They may also contain skin repair formulations to repair and maintain skin elasticity.
Prevents Stretch Marks: Pregnancy stretch marks can be a woman's bane. Although genetics play a great part in determining whether you have stretch marks or not, moisturizing your skin on a daily basis can help prevent the ugly stretch marks. Moisturizing, oil based creams help to improve skin elasticity and keep it supple enough to be able to deal with the excess baby weight.
Treatment for Chapped Feet: Fabulous for dry chapped heels, these creams work well to prevent the dry skin buildup on the feet. The mineral oil base works well to clear off the dry skin and smoothen the dry hard skin on face and hands.
Skin Disorder Treatment: The drastic reduction of the skin dryness can reduce irritation and inflammation of the skin occurring as the result of rashes, eczema and other allergic skin disorders.
Sunburn: Although it may not contain a sun protector formula, these creams are quite effective in resolving the after sun side effects such as sunburn peeling and flaking. The hydrating formula in these creams and lotions help to restore the moisture balance of the sunburned skin. An absence of any alcohol or other chemicals in the product allows it to act as an effective moisturizer for sun exposed skin.
Diaper Rash: The use of udder cream for diaper rash is known to act as a gentle hypoallergenic moisturizing cream to treat baby bruises and rashes caused by the thick grainy surface of the diapers.
Works as an Effective Natural Barrier: Whether it is the harsh job of gardening, cleaning or painting, these creams are known to work as a great natural barrier from harsh environmental effects. In fact cyclists, hikers and runners have effectively used this cream to reduce the skin blisters and bumps.
In addition to this, udder creams are also known to be an effective anti aging cream and as a dry skin remedy. The usual ingredients include aqua, propylene glycol, dimethicone, lanolin oil, peg-2 stearate, stearic acid, propylparaben, isopropyl myristate, paraffinum liquidum, allantoin, triethanolamine, methylparaben and parfum. Some of them might contain additional moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter, aloe vera and essential oils like lemon oil. Please understand that this product is not a miracle cure and only with constant use will an individual be able to understand its benefits and uses.
