Powerful Winter Lotion Potion

Jergens New Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer is fling-flanging fantastic!

You know, dear readers, how picky I am when it comes to lotions— searching, searching, searching for that great smelling, affordable, hydrating holy grail— and Jergens New Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer is QUITE the contender!

It goes on smoothly, absorbs quickly with no sort of greasy feeling and my skin felt soft and hydrated all day. Furthermore, since I started using it, I have seen a noticeable improvement in my usually dry, flaky winter skin. Yes indeed, my "Black Winter Tights Test" results were much improved since I began daily use. 

Beyond its sensational skin softening abilities, my favorite aspect is its wonderfully fresh scent. It’s not too flowery or too citrus-y … just clean and fresh, and lingers on the skin without being overpowering. 

Also, get this— after all my raving about it to my husband, he tried it too and even noticed a difference! Jergens will definitely be our new daily lotion stand-by. Consider us converted!

The Jergens New Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer described above was provided to this author free of charge. The product can be found at drugstores nationwide. 

Maybe Melvita

Every time I try a new body butter, lotion or balm I am crossing my fingers that I have found The One. That perfect concoction that smells like heaven, sinks in like nobody's business and  finally ends my flaky Michigan winter legs.

Melvita's APICOSMA Body Ultra-Nourishing Body Balm almost meets this criteria. The organic, patented mixture of three honeys- Thyme, Acacia and Orange Blossom- has a nice thick, creamy texture that works in quickly and and leaves skin feeling soft.  After a few days of continued use I conducted my winter skin black tights test to see how much dry leg powder flakies were left on the tights once taking them off. Sure, it's a tad gross, but I have mad dry skin! The results were much improved from my usual lotion, but not jaw-droppingly better. Also, I'm not a fan of the Orange Blossom scent. Maybe because it's a bit too summery for the middle of winter? With it's three honey mix I was hoping for something more soothing and warm.

Overall this is definitely a quality body balm that I would recommend to someone who enjoys a citrus scented beauty product. As for me, I'm still holding out for The One.