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Is Crisco better than Creme de la Mer?

By RosieRoe | 11 posts, last post
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RosieRoe

This is a weird general interest thing I came across, and wanted to share. 

So, I found a blog post on which a woman discussed how Crisco may be a better moisturizer than the famous Creme de la Mer. For those from other countries or those who happen not to know what Crisco is, it's not a skincare product at all but a soybean based vegetable shortening. 

The woman said that Crisco made her pores look better than Creme de la Mer, that Crisco beat Creme de la Mer on the wrinkle front too, and that both did an equally good job at moisturizing. 

OK. I am officially baffled. Would anyone here try Crisco on their face?

Rosie

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I looked that up, and think I saw what you saw. Ugh, while the thought of putting Crisco (which I do use in cooking) on my face doesn't really appeal to me, I also can't afford expensive creams like Creme de la Mer. If Crisco really rivals the quality of Creme de la Mer as a skincare product, then it is indeed perhaps time to give it an honest chance. Maybe I will give it a try next time I have it in the home. I'd still worry whether it would clog the pores in the long term, as it was not made to be put on the skin!
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pizzatime

So, I'll admit that I tried Crisco as a "face cream" after reading a blog where they did exactly that. I won't say what you want to hear, probably. It felt slimy and disgusting on my face and no matter what I did, I felt like I had shortening on my face, which was true of course. I didn't feel like the product was being absorbed by my skin at all, and I was left looking greasy and weird. The verdict? Well, I guess you can see where I'm going with that. I stopped using it really fast!
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RosieRoe

Thanks for replying, both of you. It was interesting to hear from somebody who has actually tried Crisco as a facial moisturizer. I'm quite disappointed that it did not work as well as I had hoped for you, I have to say, because Crisco is cheap and if it worked well as a moisturizer, that would be rather the discovery! I may still give it a go myself. I tend to stick to natural products, but Crisco seems to fall into that category more or less, and it is cheaper than most other things you can find for your skin.

Rosie
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Londongirl347945

So, I had to look that up. I thought they didn't have that in the UK but apparently I was wrong... Tesco's has it listed on its website and so I guess it's available. Does make me wonder, mind you. Is there something so different about this Crisco brand that it's supposed to do magic for the skin, or does any kind of vegetable shortening supposedly work well instead of a moisturiser? I too gotta admit that the idea is not all that nice, and yuck the lady what said it's greasy and nasty doesn't exactly make me warm up to the thought either! But I guess I'd try it as an experiment on the off chance that it works magic. So yeah, I'd wanna know if any veggie shortening cuts it or if you NEED this Crisco for some odd reason?

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Well, since it's only Crisco people are ever talking about (and I've wondered the same thing myself) I am guessing it's only Crisco that works. I am actually planning to start trying with Crisco this week, which is how I found this thread here. Of course I am a little scared that it will make my pores terribly clogged, but so many others have tried this and though some had bad experiences with greasy skin, nobody mentioned breakouts so I'm hoping it will go nicely. If it seems OK for my skin I will keep on using it. By the way, it is supposed to work as a hair mask as well.
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I tried it as a moisturizer and found it too greasy, honestly. As a makeup remover though? Works wonderfully! I found that out when I was trying it as a moisturizer and yes, it removes every last bit of even waterproof eye makeup and I will keep on using Crisco as a makeup remover. Just dab a cotton pad in it and wipe away, then cleanse. When you wash the grease off, it still leaves a nice hydrating residue and I haven't found an actual makeup remover that can match it so yeah, I have my uses for Crisco!
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Crazy-About-PINK348033

No way!!! Is this for real? I had never heard of this before this thread, and I do hang around skincare sites quite a bit, so I'm not sure why. Because I do have a skin condition and need to be very careful with what products I use, I am sure Crisco is not for me as a moisturizer. Nonetheless, I will look into it. This is a very exciting idea, using a common kitchen product like Crisco on your face for a tiny fraction of the price you would otherwise pay. If it works for someone, well, good for them!

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As long as it is not too refined and there isn't any terrible additives in there I am sure this is worth a try. Seeing the fact that it is meant for consumption, if it is safe for internal use it is safe for use on your skin as well, meaning no nasty chemicals. Of course that doesn't mean it's gonna work so I would try it out on a small spot first. Anyway, I don't see the problem. If coconut oil is OK, which it is, so should vegetable shortening be OK for your skin. Sounds weird, but who cares if it works?
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Mickey

I swear I had high hopes after reading the world about Crisco as a moisturizer online. I was fully expecting to love it as much as everyone else seems to be loving it. But nope. Not only did it feel oddly caked on my skin, no pun intended honestly, the experience of scooping something out of a tin with sharp edges just isn't the same as using a nice jar that sits in your bathroom. Conclusion? Packaging is at least half the product, but the other half matters too and Crisco still didn't do it for me. Just no.
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Guest

I have used it for a couple years and really like it. But I have dry skin, I put it in a different jar and only use a little.
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Guest

Yes! I started using Crisco as a face moisturizer years ago at the suggestion of my dermatologist. It’s amazing. All vegetable, pure, no fragrances or additives or colors. It does not clog my pores and keeps my skin perfectly balanced. I’ll never use anything else.
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