Just for Moms: How to Save Dry Skin

   Your epidermis is showing! The age-old joke that little ones try to play on each other is silly, yet true, and serves as a great reminder. From the biting cold outside to the blazing heat in buildings, my skin has been crying out for a bit of moisture and protection from the elements. Being from a state where I never experienced a season quite like this (read: Florida), I had a good bit to learn about what would best help me not look like I had snake skin. Getting in the habit of using lotion immediately after a not-so-piping-hot shower really helps to keep moisture in, and placing a bottle of hand cream right next to the kitchen sink makes it easy to rejuvenate hands after doing dishes or scrubbing away germs. After a bit of trial and error, I found some great lotions for dry skin that is desperate for a little hydration.

Classic: Johnson's 24 Hour Moisturizer

   Many have used the Baby Lotion and now Johnson's has done a bit of tweaking to the formula so that skin that's seen more years can still stay soft as a baby's behind. Filled with emollients and natural lipids to revitalize skin, the lotion is hypoallergenic so it can be used on even the most sensitive skin. A 14 oz. bottle usually runs about $6 and can be found at drugstores or groceries.

Natural: Burt's Bees Milk & Honey Body Lotion

   For those who want smooth skin without added chemicals, the Milk & Honey Lotion is made of 98.3 percent natural ingredients. With milk powder (that stuff left over after cow's milk has been defatted and the water has been removed), sunflower oil, and coconut oil, this lotion has a subtle sweet scent and is light on the skin. About $10 will get you an 8 oz. bottle at drug stores and higher-end groceries.