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These ingredients include lanolin, glycerin, certain oils, butters (like coconut butter or cocoa butter) and "hard" carriers like beeswax pellets.

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Avocado Oil *
Avocado oil is a delicious food substance with properties very similar to extra virgin olive oil. It is wonderful in marinades or as a salad dressing; but it has other uses, too. As a carrier oil for cosmetics, avocado Oil has outstanding regenerative properties and restructuring powers to keep skin moisturized and soft. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Shop ahead for Mother’s Day *
Anne Garber advises you to Shop Ahead for Mother's Day [More]

Petroleum Jelly *** 1/2
Petroleum jelly is easy to make and it is an ingredient of many other products. Naturalists may substitute a natural oil, such as grapeseed oil or sweet almond oil for the baby or mineral oil to create an "un-petroleum jelly." [More]

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Herbal Essence, Neutrogena and More for Mother's Day *

Anne Garber helps you choose the right cosmetic for Mama on Mother's Day. [More]

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Comfort Cream (Garber review) ****
A light-weight formula that absorbs quickly into the skin, without leaving behind a greasy feel, to deliver moisturization to dry, chapped skin on both body and face. Four stars. [More]