40 ways to use multi-purpose balms

If that multi-purpose balm that lives in your handbag or jacket pocket is only being used on your chapped lips, get ready for your mind to be blown.
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This Swiss Army knife of beauty products (which you've only been using for one thing!) will soon heal ailments and be your go-to for achieving a dewy complexion.
And according to Kate Bosworth, you can even use it on the ends of your lashes for a thicker, fuller effect.
For anyone confused by what on earth a multi-use balm even is, we are referring to a skin care formula that's typically thick in consistency, colourless and scent-free. It's purpose in a nutshell is to nourish and hydrate skin.
Our faves include:
- Lano Lips 101 Ointment
- Sukin Naturals Paw Paw Ointment
- Weleda Skin Food
- Aquaphor
- Trilogy Everything Balm
- Vaseline
Got one of those or something like it? Get ready to use it for basically everything...
40 ways to use a multi-purpose balm
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To treat dry lips
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Apply over lipstick to add shine
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To treat dry cuticles
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To soothe mosquito, spider or various insect bites or stings
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To smooth hair fly-aways
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To treat cracked elbows
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As a dewy highlighter on cheekbones
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To treat cracked nipples
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To treat nappy rash
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To offer relief from psoriasis
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To heal grazes if you’ve fallen over
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To soothe sunburn
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To ease chafing
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As a protective barrier for eczema and dermatitis
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To treat pash rash
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To heal minor burns
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To hydrate cracked pet paws
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To treat cracked heels
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To remove eye makeup
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To prevent split ends
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Use it as a perfume base for longer lasting scent
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To help remove tight rings off your finger
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As a barrier to prevent hair, brow or lash dye staining skin
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As an eyelash conditioner
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To lubricate stubborn door hinges
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To lift stubborn makeup stains
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To turn powder, or pigment makeup into cream products
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Acts as a barrier for nail polish bleeding onto skin
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As a leather polish
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Apply to dry skin spots before applying fake tan
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To help insert piercings with ease
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As a base of lip or body scrubs
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To prevent nail polish lids glueing to the bottle
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To stop razors from rusting
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As a dewy finish on eyelids
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To tame unruly brow hairs
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To define lashes
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Applied to nipples during a run to avoid rubbing
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To soothe freshly waxed or lasered skin
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To soothe a dry, red nose during a cold
Do you get the most out of your balms? What is the most obscure way you've ever used one?
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67 Member Comments
I really like Sukin's Paw Paw Ointment. I just bought another tube of it.
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I think is is very nice to know about how to use multipurpose balm it's very nice to using the balm as for the body mosituriser as well..
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This is a pretty comprehensive list! I use Vaseline for heel & toe blisters & corns.
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Such a helpful article. A lot of these uses I knew of and a lot I didn't and will definitely be using in future with my balms.
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Lanolips ointment I use on my lips and on dry spots on my face.
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Not sure about it being a nipple cream, is it safe for bub???
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So versatile always have one in my handbag
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wow! Who knew? Must get that Trilogy everything balm!
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Interesting article! Has convinced me to give the Lanolips 101 ointment a try!
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I love using a multi purpose balm but I think using it as a makeup product would be a bit sticky.
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Great suggestions. New ideas for using a beauty balm which I can’t wait to try
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So many uses. I would never have thought to use as a base for perfume though. Must try this if I can remember. Other uses make sense and was aware of so many but I would not use in my hair because it is so fine, also brows would just look greasy for me.
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So versatile. I have combined it with eyeshadow before to make a cream shadow. The world is your oyster!
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very good for dry lips, cuticles, even your nose when you have cold!
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How wonderful that one balm can do many things. Must keep it in my bag for when I'm out and about.
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Some good ideas here!
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I booked marked this page very helpful info.
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Forty is a lot! Like WD40 - that stuff really does it all! I'll admit though, some of these are a stretch. I have a platinum and diamond ring I struggle to get off but I'd never use a balm to get it off, I just lick my finger a bit and it slides right over the knuckle and I don't have to worry about dirtying up my diamonds.
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Vaseline is the best always have one at home
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So do I. Can't live without vaseline
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Love Vaseline , so many uses. Great for dry cracked lips.
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My reaction?....WOW!
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I don't think all it is multi-purpose
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I love multiple purpose products.
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So do I it's great value for money
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