I rub the butter into my face, work it into the skin of my hands. There's no longer any hand lotion or face cream, not for us. Such things are considered vanities. We are containers, it's only the insides of our bodies that are important... What is the author trying to convey through this passage?
1) The author is emphasizing the importance of taking care of one's body
2) The author is criticizing the use of hand lotion and face cream
3) The author is suggesting that external appearance is not important
4) The author is promoting the use of butter as a skincare product