Skin Care

ClimbSkin Review Pros and Cons [Pictures and Proof]

April 14, 2016 by Jason Clements

I enjoy rock climbing, and more specifically, I enjoy bouldering. Every sesh, I want to improve. I want an edge. https://vgdev.gtorg.gatech.edu/buyonline/abilify-time-to-work/1/ summer madness essay how to start a grad school essay how to cite a title of a song in an essay sustainable architecture dissertation pdf source college level thesis viagra kills candidate trinidad https://independentfutures.com/overview/personal-essay-example-for-nursing/57/ writing research papers a complete guide free download how to write a biological research paper www.viagra.com virus sildenafil recomended dosage cialis viagra trial pack dissertation on corporate governance westermarck effect cousins viagra dose maximale mix viagra with water university of maryland transfer essay prompts get link best scholarship essay writing site ca cialis discount canada mexico les 11 commandement viagra math playground problem solving enter cialis bbox enter follow url alcohol after sildenafil best summer essay writing programs forensic psychiatry essay prize I want my skin healthy and strong so that my skin is not limiting my improvements.

So when my friend, Richard Lonski told me that he completed a birthday challenge that included something like a hundred laps – and he did NOT destroy his hands – because he used Friction Labs ClimbSkin, that got my attention.

Just so you know my biases, I have an affiliate account with Frictions Labs. They make excellent chalk – it is worth trying if you are serious about improving your climbing. You might like it; you might not. That’s okay.

Keah Kalantari is one of the Founders at Frictions Labs – he shipped me a container of ClimbSkin at no cost to me. He didn’t request a review in return for the ClimbSkin. I did this experiment with ClimbSkin of my own accord.

ClimbSkin Review Pros and Cons: Here is My Experience

Pros:

ClimbSkin really works. An Example: I spent 6 hours working on a horizontal roof problem with little skin damage and nearly no skin soreness afterwards.
You only use a little bit with each application. It should last many months for the average climber who climbs 3 to 4 times per week.
Friction Labs offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee
Many, many testimonials of real, satisfied customers
Solid owner, solid team behind it
You don’t need to be a climber to benefit from ClimbSkin

Testimonial from a Nurse I know through THE Climbing Community

Cons:

Chemicals in the ingredients
On sale ClimbSkin costs $20 per ounce
Your skin might become too callused (You must add an emery board to your kit.)
The label states: Topic[al] Use Only

ClimbSkin Review Pros and Cons: How I Set Up My Experiment
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ClimbSkin By Friction Labs Review Their Labeling is Stupid

April 12, 2016 by Jason Clements

*** UPDATE 4-12-16 …and just like that, Friction Labs have the information on their website updated so that the ingredients listed online match the ingredients listed on the container.

I think I’ll turn this article into a “How Excellent Companies Respond To Criticism” or something like that…

ClimbSkin By Friction Labs Review – Their Labeling is Stupid

I received a container of ClimbSkin from Friction Labs at no cost to me. There was no request from them for me to review it. I don’t owe them anything; but part of what I do here at HCRBeta is support entrepreneurs and small businesses.

When I wrote about Friction Labs chalk, I gushed. It is excellent chalk. It is a little pricey, too. However, one principle that I have learned is that the best customers are the ones who recognize the value of expertise. You don’t have to market to people who consider cheapness a desirable quality.

I’ve got 2 things to say about ClimbSkin:

ClimbSkin is Awesome. It Works Like a Magic Glove That Gives You +10 Protection For Your Skin
ClimbSkin’s Labeling is Stupid. It Will Make Many Consumers Angry (Maybe F.L. didn’t realize there is a big difference in their web language and the actual label.)

Let me get the critical out of the way. Once they fix their labeling, this article goes away. So the “ClimbSkin is Awesome” portion of this review is going to be here: (_____).

ClimbSkin Ingredients Labeling

I deserve, as do all consumers, to know what the ingredients are in a product; especially a product that is going to be absorbed into my skin and into my body.

Using the phrase “…just natural ingredients…” is a stupid mistake by ClimbSkin’s marketing team. Every smart consumer knows that “natural” means nothing.
[You can do your own google research: “What does natural mean in cosmetics”] [Read more…] about ClimbSkin By Friction Labs Review Their Labeling is Stupid

Everything You Wanted To Know About ClimbOn: Meet Will Reynolds Young

February 11, 2016 by Jason Clements

This interview with Will Reynolds Young will answer everything you wanted to know about climbOn. If you are a rock climber, you have probably already used climbOn. Did you know that there are a host of other skin care products that climbOn (and SKINourisment) carries?

Please meet Will Reynolds Young. He is the Chief Digital Officer for climbOn and the parent company, SKINourishment, Inc. Their brands include climbOn, crossFIXE, SKINourishment SPA, and RIDICULOUS!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Will Reynolds Young:

HCRB: What is the last good book you read?

Will Reynolds Young: The Body in Pain by Elaine Scarry

HCRB: What was your favorite breakfast cereal when you were a kid?

Will Reynolds Young: Cinnamon Toast Crunch – I’m a sucker for sugar.

HCRB: Last place you were when you said, “WOW, that is a beautiful sunset!”

Will Reynolds Young: Anyone who’s spent a day with me knows I am a sucker for sunsets. It amazes me that no two sunsets are the same. Recently, a time comes to mind where I was driving to downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is unique because it has the Fort Pitt Tunnels as sort of an entrance to the city. You drive through the tunnels and all of a sudden there’s the city. I happen to be doing this at the perfect time.

HCRB: What was the last thing you googled?

Will Reynolds Young: Blue Mountain Ski Resort.

HCRB: What is something that you are an expert at, that few people know?

Will Reynolds Young: Public Speaking. Don’t get me wrong, I get nervous, but somehow I just have a tendency to rock it. Here’s a session I did at Podcamp Pittsburgh in 2013 entitled Small Business Social Media Toolkit.

HCRB: You an Apple or Android guy? Why?

Will Reynolds Young: Apple. I have an iPhone, Apple TV, and a Macbook. I bleed Apple. I love the beauty of the devices and how well they are built, not to mention the OS is just fantastic. That being said, I love technology. In the last year, I’ve had a Nexus 5X and a Samsung Galaxy S6.

HCRB: Would you rather climb Everest or submarine the Marianas Trench?

Will Reynolds Young: Climb Everest, no question.

Quick climbOn Facts

Since 1996, Polly has created food grade skin care products before organic and all natural was the cool thing to do. Often times we hear about natural products that really aren’t natural at all. Propylene glycol is considered a natural ingredient.

We take natural to a whole new level with food grade, pure products. This means no fillers, parabens, perfumes. We have been really lucky and honored to grow by word of mouth. We have no sales team and I am the only one who does marketing on a regular basis.

To this day we still hand pour all of our products in our own Wimberley, Texas warehouse, production, and offices. Here’s some highlights about our company with some links to educational blog posts on the topic.

Woman-owned
Made in the USA
EU Compliant
100% pure
Food grade
NO synthetic ingredients
No “fragrance“
NO phthalates, NO petroleum by-products, NO mineral oil
NO GMOs
NOT tested on animals
Safe for Adults, Children, Babies, Animals and our planet!
You can find all of our educational posts at, http://skinourishment.com/blogs/education.

HCRB: How did you get involved with SKINourishment? [Read more…] about Everything You Wanted To Know About ClimbOn: Meet Will Reynolds Young

8 Skin Care Tips For Rock Climbers And Boulderers

December 18, 2015 by Jason Clements

Do you love feeling on the tips of your fingers after a weekend of climbing. Do you love feeling your callouses thickening up? Have you thought about what is the best skin care for rock climbers and boulderers? Many climbers know by now that the best skin care comes from your diet, a solid salve, and good self-care practices.

Here are 8 skin care tips for rock climbers and boulderers.

Never Pull A Flapper or a Hangnail
Never Wash Dishes or Soak in Epsom Salt Before You Climb
Consider Increasing Your Consumption of Omega-3 Foods
Consider Increasing Your Consumption of Coconut Oil
Have A Brick, Cinder Block, Or Chunk of Rock as Part of Your Workout Gear
Use an Emory Board or Sheet of Sandpaper to Keep Your Callouses Healthy
Use Salve Specifically Created for Rock Climbers
Stop Doing Dynos and Try That Move Statically

Never Pull A Flapper or a Hangnail

Whether those were pieces of flappers or hangnails, the worst thing you can do is pull (or chew – blech! Disgusting!) at those bits of flesh on your hands and fingers.

The best thing you can do for your small injuries – like flappers and hangnails – is to always carry a nail clipper or tiny scissors in your climbing pack. Take a moment to carefully trim the dead or torn flesh away. If you are done climbing for the day, care for your injuries as you normally would (wash, healing salve, bandage). Or, just tape it up and keep climbing!

How many times have you pulled a bit of your flesh only to have it pull right further into undamaged tissue. Oh, that sting! And the first thing you think is, “I SHOULD NOT HAVE DONE THAT!” [Read more…] about 8 Skin Care Tips For Rock Climbers And Boulderers

Meet Louis McConnell Creator Of American Oak Hand Salve

December 14, 2015 by Jason Clements

Meet Louis McConnell Creator Of American Oak Hand Salve

Many of us know Louis from the Kansas City Climbing Community. He may have even helped you gear up when he worked at Moosejaw on the Plaza. Well, did you know that Louis is a rock climber AND a body builder AND Crossfitter! He is also a brand new entrepreneur. Louis is the owner of the American Oak Hand Salve Company.

Please show your support (*suggestions at the end of the interview).

And now, get to know Louis McConnell in 15 seconds:

The exercise I hate the most is Jerks because I have terrible overhead strength.

You will hear me scream like a Howler Monkey when (google that, it is hilarious), anyway,
what would make you howl like that? When a new vegan restaurant is opening in Kansas City.

The last good book I read was: The Man Who Quit Money.

The last show I binge watched was: Dexter and Breaking Bad at the same time.

On my days off from my diet, I splurge on: Pizza and dark beer, but that’s every day right?

HCRB: Alright, Louis, what is American Oak Hand Salve?

Louis: AO (American Oak) is something I created when I was climbing. My fingertips were always extremely raw and it hurt like hell to climb–as much as I was climbing. Not to mention, having my hands covered in chalk drys them out a ton.

All the commercial lotions are designed to “soften” hands. That was never appealing to me because I wanted hard tough skin when I was slapping a tiny crimp.

I researched oils, butters, and herbs and used the best of each of those items to create AO. Fast forward a few years, my hands were taking the same abuse now from Olympic style weightlifting, instead of climbing. I revamped the recipe and saw some interest in the community and launched! [Read more…] about Meet Louis McConnell Creator Of American Oak Hand Salve