Tough Titties Nipple Rub

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1.7 ounces extra virgin coconut oil
.30 ounces anhydrous lanolin USP
.10 ounces beeswax

6 drops Lemon EO
5 drops Geranium EO
5 drops Tocopherol (natural vitamin E)
1 drops Clove Bud EO

Step 1 Slowly melt coconut oil and beeswax together in a pyrex container.  (A mini crock pot also works well).

Step 2 Add lanolin -- stirring till smooth and completely melted.

Step 3 Lastly, add your essential oils, if desired, and pour while warm into a clean container. Let set and cover when cool.

Apply Tough Titties Nipple Rub to entire nipple area after each feeding or as needed for dry, cracked or just sore nipps.
Still having a rough time of it? Chat up your local lactation consultant.

How long will it last?
A little dab will do ya... for a long time.

Do I need to wash it off before nursing?
I get this question a lot - most people are concerned about the essential oils (less than 3 percent of the formula). Basically Tough Titties is like a glorified lip balm (w/ extra lanolin for smoothness). It absorbs rather quickly and doesn't really leave much to wipe off. Conventional wisdom says to apply before nursing - I did this somewhat but generally after feeding or after showering worked best for me. It's all about preventing cracks. I tell my customers to do what they feel is best - to my knowledge and in my personal experience it isn't necessary.

Couldn't I just use straight up lanolin?
Sure you could. I made this product to be less sticky than the typical lanolin sold for this purpose. I wanted something that went on smooth and easy so I made this. Try it, you'll like it.

Vitamin E
Generally good for your skin and is an antioxidant.

Clove Essential Oil
There's just a wee bit of this in Tough Titties Nipple Rub. It adds some nice spice and is slightly analgesic.

Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium is a mild essential oil with antiseptic properties. Also smells good.

Lemon Essential Oil
Antiseptic and smells good.

Beeswax
Fit for a queen... (and helps thicken it up a bit).

Coconut Oil
High in lauric fatty acids, which is believed to have antimicrobial properties, coconut oil goes on smooth and makes you happy (just kidding). Coconut oil is a great natural lubricant.Lanolin
Lanolin is sheep wool fat. It is the main ingredient in most nipple preparations.

High in lauric fatty acids, which is believed to have antimicrobial properties, coconut oil goes on smooth and makes you happy