Not sure about you, but my skin has become so incredibly dry (living here in PA) pretty much overnight!  I LOVE the fall and winter so much, but the season-change just wrecks my skin [especially] on my hands and face.

It is made even worse from constantly washing/drying my hands all day with diaper changes and food preparations for the iTwins.  Then there is the pile of dishes that doesn’t quite fit into the dishwasher…my hands want to scream by the end of the day — no. more. water!

Oh and then there is tubby-time…again more soap. more water.

My hands have just about had it by the time I actually get to sit down, relax and crochet or blog.

Just in time, the wonderful company Skin MD Natural™ sent me their product to try out and I NEED to share this one with you!

What it does
Skin MD Natural™ is a “shielding lotion” for your entire family – that not only moisturizes and heals your dry skin, but protects and shields your skin from the irritants you are constantly exposed to.

Sounds a little crazy, right…and even a little gimmicky…and for $18 a bottle? C’mon – right?

I will tell you, this lotion surprised me beyond belief and is pure “heaven in a bottle” for anyone with dry skin or skin conditions such as Eczema, Psoriasis and even those with skin problems due to thyroid disorders.  It is worth every penny if you are looking for relief and a dry skin cure that works!

Here’s HOW it works
“Shielding lotions not only protect the skin’s barrier but they restore the moisture to the skin and allow the skin to continue to moisturize itself, so that your skin does not become addicted on the moisturizer and ultimately cures the dry skin.

Unfortunately, traditional lotions have one basic goal – to simply make up for the moisture that our bodies are losing by adding an external source of moisture.”

The application
Basically you start off with multiple applications a day and over time, as your skin heals, you will need to apply it less and less.  It is safe to use on the face, hands and body – that’s something you don’t get with most “regular lotions” as they are usually face, hand or body-specific. 

I love that they actually explain ALL of the ingredients that make up the lotion, so you know exactly what you are putting on your body.

• Dermatology tested
• No animal products or testing
• Hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic
• Fragrance and colorant free
• Paraben free

How to ENTER to WIN:
Simply visit the Skin MD Natural™ website, to read more about this amazing shielding lotion – then come back here and leave a comment on this post telling me why you need Skin MD Natural™.

A winner will be chosen via random.org on Wednesday November 4, 2009 at noon EST and notified via e-mail.

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Good Luck and Thank You to Skin MD Natural™ for a wonderful family-friendly product that is helping my skin tolerate this change in weather and helping me give happier tubbies :)