I'm currently suffering from a moderate bout of dry scalp (not dandruff). Could someone recommend a natural shampoo, free of SLS's, etc, that will combat dry scalp?
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 - 10 answers

Have you ever grown your own hops? And if so, how do you know they're ready to harvest? [more inside]
posted by Toekneesan on Aug 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Sweat management: help keep me from drowning during an interview. [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Aug 17, 2009 - 17 answers

I am a 25-year-old male, and I have a problem with dry knuckles and fingers. I don't have a problem with dry skin anywhere else, but my knuckles and fingers crack and itch they get so dry. Putting on petroleum jelly at night helps some. I put on lotion during the day but it doesn't help much. I live in San Francisco now, and didn't have this problem when I lived in Maryland where it is much more humid. In fact, I recently went back for three days to Maryland, and my hands were almost completely better by the time I came back. Would a humidifier at home and/or the office help at all? Is there some sort of great hand lotion that I can use during the day (that won't leave my skin greasy like petroleum jelly)? Or should I just schedule an appointment with my doctor?
posted by fourmajor on Jul 10, 2009 - 29 answers

what the hell do i do with three pounds of whole-fat dried milk? [more inside]
posted by chickadee on May 17, 2009 - 32 answers

SteakFilter: Help us wow our Mom's with a great steak recipe for Mothers Day! [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel on May 4, 2009 - 28 answers

Does anyone have experience with punctal plugs (eye plugs) as a solution for dry eyes? Would you recommend the procedure? [more inside]
posted by bradly on Apr 15, 2009 - 10 answers

Why has our new dog stopped eating her dry food? [more inside]
posted by sunshine arakhan on Mar 23, 2009 - 8 answers

What is this dry, itchy patch on my areola? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 13, 2009 - 8 answers

Why are my legs--especially calves--itching all the time? I know it's winter, so things are dry, but I moisturize religiously and it happens during the summer too. I've tried Bag Balm, Eucerin, body butters, shea butter, aloe, hydrocortisone, exfoliating, not exfoliating, Cetaphil, jojoba oil, cold showers, not using soap on them, not shaving, and not using stuff with cetyl alcohol in it. This has been going on for years now, getting steadily worse each year, and a dermatologist a while ago just told me to put on lotion. What next? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Jan 18, 2009 - 32 answers

I'm recovering from a body sunburn, most of the pain is gone but now I'm painfully itchy. Should I use some moisturiser cream or should I let my skin dry out to accelerate the process? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Dec 4, 2008 - 15 answers

Two parts: If I have a big piece of dry summer sausage that's developed mould, do I have to throw it away? And, how do I properly store it? [more inside]
posted by geodave on Nov 25, 2008 - 4 answers

My girlfriend took a $200 dress to the dry cleaners, paid $9 for it to be cleaned, and it was returned with broken threads and missing beading. The dry cleaning place sited some Federal Trade Commission ruling that they say protects them from having to pay for the clothing. Three part question, all of which are important to me: a) What is the FTC ruling they're referring to? b) How difficult will taking them to court be? c) Are there any strategies to further the discussion of them simply paying for the dress?
posted by davebug on Sep 16, 2008 - 15 answers

I recently moved into a new apartment. Every morning I wake up with a nose full of dry, scratchy mucous and my mouth is blanketed in something foul. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by steelbuddha on Sep 8, 2008 - 9 answers

Looking for suggestions for a good vendor for a large dry erase board in the US. [more inside]
posted by 4ster on Aug 10, 2008 - 15 answers

Need advice on drying out car seats quickly. [more inside]
posted by goethean on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers

Why do cold clothes feel wet? [more inside]
posted by robotot on Jul 30, 2008 - 14 answers

Bad haircut plus dry and damaged hair. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by likeapen on Jul 7, 2008 - 13 answers

I just started using Tazorac, and of course now my skin hates me (temporarily, I hope). Any recommendations for moisturizers? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Feb 20, 2008 - 17 answers

I've come to realize that I am not paying as much attention to detail as I should when I drop off shirts at my dry cleaners. It seems like I end up losing 3 or 4 shirts a year to the ebb and flow of having my shirts laundered. Is this truly because of my lack of attention or do others have the same problem? How common it is for shirts to be lost at the dry cleaners? Beyond a greater attention to the checkin and checkout of shirts, does anybody have any advice on stemming the tide of lost shirts?
posted by blackjack514 on Jan 31, 2008 - 9 answers

Grownup has never washed a nice sweater. Help. [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Jan 2, 2008 - 22 answers

Where can I get dry ice in Berkeley/Oakland area? [more inside]
posted by mikeand1 on Aug 24, 2007 - 12 answers

Does anyone know of a good full service laundromat in Quincy or Milton in Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by pikaboy202 on Jul 25, 2007 - 0 answers

Will using dry ice in my car as a replacement for air conditioning kill me? Or my dog? [more inside]
posted by tonylord on Jul 17, 2007 - 33 answers

Where can I buy dry ice in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by true on Jun 4, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there a budget dry cleaner in the South Bay? When I lived in Washington, DC there was a dry clean depot (which later became Zips) which would dry clean any item for $1.50. Since moving to the South Bay (Sunnyvale -San Jose area), I've not found anything similar and my dry cleaning bill is wrecking my budget! Anyone know of a $1.50 or $2.00 per item dry cleaner?
posted by bananafish on May 2, 2007 - 6 answers

Why do dogs stick their heads out of moving cars windows?
posted by econous on Mar 15, 2007 - 33 answers

How can I keep my hands moisturized without lotion? [more inside]
posted by Hargrimm on Feb 14, 2007 - 38 answers

Have you experienced any side effects from extended use of extra-strenght, aluminun chloride based antiperspirant sports lotions? And what configures extended use? Twice a day for a week? Everyday for a year? [more inside]
posted by AnyGuelmann on Feb 1, 2007 - 2 answers

Anyone know of any places in NYC (pref. midtown) where I can get my dry cleaning back in 24 hours? [more inside]
posted by josher71 on Nov 26, 2006 - 2 answers

Drycleaninghack filter: How to monitor how many times I've worn a suit so it can get cleaned at appropriate intervals? [more inside]
posted by TrashyRambo on Apr 14, 2006 - 18 answers

Where can I find dry-erase / whiteboard paint to put on my wall? Something like chalkboard paint.
posted by GernBlandston on Sep 9, 2005 - 9 answers

We just ran my cell phone through the washing machine, accidentally, of course. Is there any hope of reviving it? How?
posted by pjhagop on Oct 24, 2004 - 11 answers

Any MeFites have experience with Focus Night and Day contacts? I'm not necessarily interested in sleeping in them, but my current contacts make my eyes uncomfortably dry all the time, so I'd like to know if the N&Ds are as comfortable as they claim.
posted by Aaorn on Jan 17, 2004 - 8 answers

Speaking of booze, I'm new to martinis. What's the accepted shorthand way of asking for the classic "gin, vermouth, stirred, olives" version? Too often I end up with a drink that got too much olive juice or ice bits, or the bartender asks me if I want *cringe* vodka.
posted by machaus on Dec 19, 2003 - 23 answers

Why do porous objects (wood, textile, hair, etc) appear darker when wet then when dry? A googling gave me this ("surface reflection and refraction"), but that doesn't sound entirely reasonable, as it merely talks of light being scattered, but the light in question is already diffuse. This also gives some suggestions, but nothing conclusive. Any chem/physics MeFiers know this?
posted by fvw on Dec 12, 2003 - 7 answers