SkinMD Shielding Lotion

March 25th, 2008 Amanda

This little 4 ounce plastic bottle packs a punch. I am fair skinned with blond hair and I sunburn easily. Did I mention sensitive skin? Well, I’m not only “fragrance” allergic to most hand creams and moisturizers, for a double-whammy my skin will either break out in a rash or just break out. So was I skeptical and/or nervous about testing this? You bet I was.

(From their website www.skinmdnatural.com) According to Dr. Helton, shielding lotions help prevent damage to the skin by bonding with and protecting the skin. “They not only add moisture, but also help stop the loss of your natural moisture.”

Because it’s used and prescribed by dermatologists, I figured it was something I would like. So I squeezed a bit into my palm and rubbed all over my hands. It felt great and soaked right in. Then the scent wafted into my nose. It’s just too strong for me. I could actually taste it and that made me uncomfortable. It really felt good on my hands, however, being as smell-sensitive as I am, this is just not a product for me. My family jokes around that I have a nose like a blood-hound.

Perhaps a less-sensitive person will appreciate this more than I did. If they make a lotion that is fragrance-free I’d love to try that one.

The product was smooth and light. I am keeping my eyes out for a less fragrant one, however for people with skin problems such as eczema, this is truly the lotion to use. My daughter’s finance’s three-year old nephew (now thats a mouthful!) has eczema and is also fair-skinned and prone to allergies. I believe something like this may work for him. He’s a wee little hobbit of a boy (as I refer to him) and at such a young age fragrance may not make a difference to him as it does to me. It is a good product, I am just going to keep my eyes out for an unscented version.

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