downfall24,

for many skin issues, dry feet, chapped skin on hands & lips during our cold winter times, major irritation around the nose during a cold, sunburns, etc... i will use castor oil with amazing results... i use it regularly... it's thick but will penetrate the skin quite fast, smells and tastes good (almost like sunflower seed oil)

it can be used for massage of the joints, it is anti-inflammatory... and is quite cheap too

this oil is amazing and i think it would deserve a thread of its own...

i hope this suggestion helps and i wish you have a great winter SOLstice !