From Roofing Wreckage to Resilience: How TariaCosmetics Saved My Skin

If you’ve ever spent a July afternoon on a roof, you know that shingles aren’t just heavy—they’re abrasive. Between the constant friction of the grit, the drying heat of the sun, and the industrial cleaners needed to get the tar off at the end of the day, my hands were a disaster. We’re talking deep cracks, bleeding knuckles, and skin so rough it felt like 40-grit sandpaper.

Standard pump lotions were a joke; they either stung my open cuts or disappeared into my skin in seconds, leaving me just as dry as before. Something had to be done, I needed to find a way to safely and effectively repair my skin. 

The Starting Point: Soothing the Sensitivity

Because my hands were so raw and irritated, I was hesitant to try anything with heavy fragrances or harsh chemicals. I started researching and found a product that was widely used in the 1920s for dry skin called "Brick Toilet Cream," which in 1999, a woman named Nancy Bogart improved the formula and called it a "Lotion Bar." I decided to make a lotion bar to see if it worked. After studying the quality and effectiveness of the ingredients needed, I decided to put my personal touch to it, I used my power of three formula (ratio between oil, butter, and cosmetic grade beeswax) and started with the Shea Butter Collection. 

Shea butter is a powerhouse for sensitive skin, and these bars provided an immediate "sigh of relief." The wax base created a protective barrier that locked in moisture while the shea worked to calm the inflammation. 

For the first time in years, my hands didn't burn when I washed them. It was the gentle healing I needed to get back to a baseline of health.

Leveling Up: The Buffalo Bills Themed, Kokum Butter Collection

Once my skin barrier was repaired, I wanted something with a bit more "muscle" to handle the daily grind. Being a local fan, I did a tush push for the Buffalo Bills themed Kokum Butter Collection last year.

Let me tell you: Kokum butter is a game-changer. It’s firmer and more intensive than shea, making it perfect for high-impact areas. It absorbed deeply without feeling greasy on my steering wheel after work. My hands didn't just look better; they felt tougher and more resilient against the elements. It’s the ultimate "Heavy Duty" treatment for anyone working with their hands.

The Foot Fix: Cocoa Butter for the Toughest Cracks

I knew I couldn't just stop with my hands. Years of work boots had left the backs of my feet severely cracked and calloused—the kind of rough skin that catches on your socks, literally. Been there!!!

I started using the Cocoa Butter bars specifically on my heels because it has been tested and tried for its ability to soften even the thickest skin. After two weeks of applying it before bed, those deep, painful cracks were fading away. My feet are now smoother, which is a miracle considering the mileage I have put on them.

Why You Need This in Your Toolbox

If you’re a tradesperson, an athlete, or just someone who deals with the brutal effects of the seasons, you can’t afford to ignore your skin. Damage isn't just a cosmetic issue; it's a comfort and health and safety issue (remember, those cracks in skin are a open invitation for dirt, infection, anf fungus.

The Difference: Unlike liquid lotions that are mostly water, these bars are concentrated, portable, and built for people who actually work with their hands.

Stop settling for cracked, painful skin. Whether you need the gentle touch of Shea, the intensive power of Kokum, or the deep softening of Cocoa Butter, TariaCosmetics has the blueprint for your recovery.

Visit www.tariacosmetics.net abd shop the collection and give your skin the protection it deserves. Your hands will thank you at the end of the next shift. You'll feel like you've made the game winning touchdown.