Bacon fat

Looweewoo · 01-14-2010, 06:30 AM

I was talking to a friend of mine about our breakfast habits and I mentioned that I often got bacon fat on my hands and had to look at it and try to figure out, "Should I wipe it off or rub it in?"

She said that she often has the same dilemma! So I wondered if more folks have thought of that. It seems so clean and light, and I do use Coconut oil a lot on my hands. I just wonder if, besides the smell (which might help us befriend barking dogs) there might be an advantage to using bacon or other animal fats for a skin treatment.

Just odd stray thoughts that pass through my head...

clackley · 01-14-2010, 06:39 AM

LOL!!!I can't see the harm and I think it would work but don't know how 'hygienic' it would be...

Charski · 01-14-2010, 07:32 AM

I've "rubbed it in" plenty of times! Same when I'm rubbing olive oil on a chicken, or cutting up an avocado - all good oils!

souzac · 01-14-2010, 07:45 AM

Please don't rub a chicken and then yourself! Eeeeeeks!!

egret · 01-14-2010, 07:50 AM

I always rub whatever oils on my hands into my skin. The butter papers never get tossed without being rubbed over my hands. Bacon grease spatters get rubbed in. Chicken fat, beef fat, pork fat, all of them get rubbed in.

And I've yet to have anyone sicken or die from eating what I cook.

I'm scrupulous about cleaning knives and cutting boards and I don't leave raw meat just lying around the kitchen.

Personally, I think Americans are decreasing their immunity with their horror of dirt and germs.

snowmop · 01-14-2010, 10:05 AM

My dad and grandfather were both butchers and were constantly handling animal fat--- and they both had beautiful, young-looking hands!

tina1973 · 01-14-2010, 10:14 AM

Hmmm. I've never thought about it. I could run around my kitchen and find plenty of grease though if I wanted to. I just noticed my brand new toaster is already covered.

Cooking all this meat does have it's disadvantages, but heck - if it's good for the skin...

Charski · 01-14-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by souzac

Please don't rub a chicken and then yourself! Eeeeeeks!!

I've been doing that for years! The chicken has been well-washed, I rub the oil on the skin only, the oil is a barrier between the skin and my hands, and it ain't kilt me yet....

But thanks for worrying about me!

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Originally Posted by egret

I'm scrupulous about cleaning knives and cutting boards and I don't leave raw meat just lying around the kitchen.

Personally, I think Americans are decreasing their immunity with their horror of dirt and germs.

^^^^^^^
I agree 100%. My sister (the dentist) is CONSTANTLY using those alcohol-based hand sanitizers - I mean like ALL the time - and guess what, she's sick about 6 times a year. Me, NEVAH sick!

I worked front office in a medical practice for years and the only two times I got sick and had to take a day off were when I got flu vaccines. (Well, other than the horrible hangover I had one day from a wine-tasting party...but that's another story....)

My theory is I got exposed to small amounts of OTHER people's stuff and my body was able to build an immunity to it. I STILL don't get sick and I also credit eating low-carb for a lot of that.

Meanwhile, back at the "fat is good for your skin" subject....

teri f · 01-14-2010, 12:20 PM

It's a great idea but being a dog owner I doubt it would work for me.

JazzleBug · 01-14-2010, 12:22 PM

I use emu oil on my skin. I don't see why lard would be a problem, though I can't recall reading of any therapeutic properties of lard...

chiody · 01-14-2010, 12:29 PM

First you have to mitigate the pain from the splattering bacon grease huh? And then decide to wipe it off or rub it in....

I'll let it be and call it a freebie lotion treatment.

MarcyDarcy · 01-14-2010, 01:02 PM

I've had problems with eczema for over 30 years. My allergist had me wash my hands in warm water, shake a little of the excess water and rub in Crisco. They never felt better and believe it or not you really CAN get Crisco completely rubbed in.

fawn · 01-15-2010, 09:22 AM

Oh Marcy, be careful.....crisco is hydrogenated and what goes on the skin absorbs into the body.

MarcyDarcy · 01-15-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fawn

Oh Marcy, be careful.....crisco is hydrogenated and what goes on the skin absorbs into the body.

Ok, thanks. There's probably a better oil to use.

JazzleBug · 01-15-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MarcyDarcy

Ok, thanks. There's probably a better oil to use.

EMU! Nothin' like rubbin' good ol' bird fat on yer skin. (actually, it's fab)

okay, how many people did I totally gross out with that?

Mayberryfan · 01-15-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fawn

Oh Marcy, be careful.....crisco is hydrogenated and what goes on the skin absorbs into the body.

This brings up a point I've wondered about: If you rub a couple of T of EVCO on you...do you get the same benefits as eating it?? I'd find it easier to use this way!!

JazzleBug · 01-15-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayberryfan

This brings up a point I've wondered about: If you rub a couple of T of EVCO on you...do you get the same benefits as eating it?? I'd find it easier to use this way!!

No, you have to take molecule size into account and it's debatable whether or not or how deep topical applications sink in (relative to the molecule size). But, if it's not good for me to ingest, I'm not putting it on my body to risk it, either.

Mayberryfan · 01-15-2010, 10:05 AM

Thanks! That's kind of what I thought, but... why not ask?

I know EVCO is good for you, I just have a hard time finding ways to ingest it sometimes. I'll keep trying! I LOVE to put it on after a bath when my skin is still damp. It really beats dry winter skin like nothing else!

Mule_Freak · 01-15-2010, 10:08 AM

I'll take good ol' Jojoba oil, heard Morccaan (sp?) oil is really good, but I love the Jojoba, for face, hair, anywear you dare

Minnas · 01-15-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JazzleBug

No, you have to take molecule size into account and it's debatable whether or not or how deep topical applications sink in (relative to the molecule size). But, if it's not good for me to ingest, I'm not putting it on my body to risk it, either.

Yes. A major function of the skin is to act as barrier so not much you put on your skin is able to get "into" the body. This is why most skin creams that promise to do pretty much anything other than moisturize can't actually deliver on those promises.

I have seen Crisco used my many people to relieve dry skin, eczema, and other skin problems. On another board I am active on I know of several who switched from Creme de la Mer to Crisco and swear it's just as good. It makes sense that it could be an effective sealant which is really what most moisturizers are. I don't think I would do it but it seems many do so successfully.

Bacon fat? Uh, no. Not for me.

JazzleBug · 01-15-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Minnas

Yes. A major function of the skin is to act as barrier so not much you put on your skin is able to get "into" the body. This is why most skin creams that promise to do pretty much anything other than moisturize can't actually deliver on those promises.

I have seen Crisco used my many people to relieve dry skin, eczema, and other skin problems. On another board I am active on I know of several who switched from Creme de la Mer to Crisco and swear it's just as good. It makes sense that it could be an effective sealant which is really what most moisturizers are. I don't think I would do it but it seems many do so successfully.

Bacon fat? Uh, no. Not for me.

Exactly...better said that I.

Looweewoo · 01-15-2010, 11:00 AM

Well I clarified some bacon fat and used it on my hands and arms. It feels really good, it doesn't smell as much like bacon as I thought it would (unless I'm just used to it) and it did seem to rub in quite a bit.

But I think I will stick to Coconut Oil. No real reason except I do like the smell of coconut.

01-14-2010, 06:30 AM	#1
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01-15-2010, 10:05 AM	#18
Mayberryfan Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,785 Gallery: Mayberryfan Stats: 22/14/10 or 8 if I can! WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 6, 2007	Thanks! That's kind of what I thought, but... why not ask? I know EVCO is good for you, I just have a hard time finding ways to ingest it sometimes. I'll keep trying! I LOVE to put it on after a bath when my skin is still damp. It really beats dry winter skin like nothing else! Last edited by Mayberryfan; 01-15-2010 at 10:06 AM..

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01-14-2010, 06:39 AM	#2
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,991 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/169/125 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	LOL!!!I can't see the harm and I think it would work but don't know how 'hygienic' it would be...

01-14-2010, 07:32 AM	#3
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,810 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	I've "rubbed it in" plenty of times! Same when I'm rubbing olive oil on a chicken, or cutting up an avocado - all good oils!

01-14-2010, 07:45 AM	#4
souzac Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacto., CA Posts: 365 Gallery: souzac Stats: 183/176/145 WOE: Atkinsish Start Date: March 23, 2011	Please don't rub a chicken and then yourself! Eeeeeeks!!

01-14-2010, 07:50 AM	#5
egret Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 242 Gallery: egret Stats: 217/217/150 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January 4, 2010	I always rub whatever oils on my hands into my skin. The butter papers never get tossed without being rubbed over my hands. Bacon grease spatters get rubbed in. Chicken fat, beef fat, pork fat, all of them get rubbed in. And I've yet to have anyone sicken or die from eating what I cook. I'm scrupulous about cleaning knives and cutting boards and I don't leave raw meat just lying around the kitchen. Personally, I think Americans are decreasing their immunity with their horror of dirt and germs.

01-14-2010, 10:05 AM	#6
snowmop Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: florida Posts: 1,346 Gallery: snowmop Stats: 113/89/90 4' 10" 66 yrs old WOE: atkins Start Date: Long, long ago!	My dad and grandfather were both butchers and were constantly handling animal fat--- and they both had beautiful, young-looking hands!

01-14-2010, 10:14 AM	#7
tina1973 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,607 Gallery: tina1973 Stats: 280/1something WOE: VLC/high fat Start Date: latest restart 1/16/13	Hmmm. I've never thought about it. I could run around my kitchen and find plenty of grease though if I wanted to. I just noticed my brand new toaster is already covered. Cooking all this meat does have it's disadvantages, but heck - if it's good for the skin...

01-14-2010, 12:20 PM	#9
teri f Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 5,092 Gallery: teri f Stats: 203/127/125 WOE: High fat VLC Start Date: Original start: January 3, 2001. Restart 6/18/2007	It's a great idea but being a dog owner I doubt it would work for me.

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chiody Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,663 Gallery: chiody Stats: 245/153/165 6'0" Diabetic T2, No Meds 22 yrs. WOE: LC/Paleo/IF (Maintenance) HbA1C 4.5 2011	First you have to mitigate the pain from the splattering bacon grease huh? And then decide to wipe it off or rub it in.... I'll let it be and call it a freebie lotion treatment.

01-14-2010, 01:02 PM	#12
MarcyDarcy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 1,677 Gallery: MarcyDarcy Stats: 195/180/173 goal: 135 or maybe lower WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2009	I've had problems with eczema for over 30 years. My allergist had me wash my hands in warm water, shake a little of the excess water and rub in Crisco. They never felt better and believe it or not you really CAN get Crisco completely rubbed in.

01-15-2010, 09:22 AM	#13
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,072 Gallery: fawn	Oh Marcy, be careful.....crisco is hydrogenated and what goes on the skin absorbs into the body.

01-15-2010, 10:08 AM	#19
Mule_Freak Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,295 Gallery: Mule_Freak Stats: 145/125-130/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Oct. 2003	I'll take good ol' Jojoba oil, heard Morccaan (sp?) oil is really good, but I love the Jojoba, for face, hair, anywear you dare

01-15-2010, 11:00 AM	#22
Looweewoo Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,355 Gallery: Looweewoo Stats: 420/275/220 - 6'2" WOE: Carnivore/T2 Diabetic Start Date: Restart@350 09/17/09 The best is yet to come!	Well I clarified some bacon fat and used it on my hands and arms. It feels really good, it doesn't smell as much like bacon as I thought it would (unless I'm just used to it) and it did seem to rub in quite a bit. But I think I will stick to Coconut Oil. No real reason except I do like the smell of coconut.