There are some amazing things about winter – that chill in the air, fresh snow on the ground, cozy fires, chapped skin. Oh, you don’t like chapped skin? Me either. When my hands start to feel dry and the skin tight, as if making a fist would cause cracks, I know that it’s time to start doing some serious moisturizing. The new Carmex Healing Lotion and Healing Cream collection are perfect products to help make dry hands, happy moisturized hands.
About Carmex Healing Lotion and Healing Cream
The Review
I felt it as I was typing the other morning. That slight tightness across the back of the hands that told me that my skin was feeling a little parched. Like Sahara desert parched. The sad result of washing a lot of dishes in hot water without moisturizing afterwards.
To help heal your dry skin you can grab either the Carmex Healing Lotion of the Healing Cream. They both use a patente pending process to bring moisture and healing relief to dry skin. The cream is slightly thicker than the lotion, but otherwise they both do an excellent job at moisturizing. I usually find myself using the lotion for day-to-day healing and the cream for extra dry patches. They also absorb into the skin very quickly – within a few seconds after the initial application for me.
One of the things I love about the new Carmex Healing products are that they have a non-greasy formula. Too often lotions just seem to leave an oil slick on your hands after application, making opening jars or tubes of lip balm virtually impossible. After applying Carmex, my skin felt smooth and moisturized but not oily or greasy.
Both the Healing Lotion and the Healing Cream have a light scent. There’s still a hint of the trademark Carmex smell – a soothing blend of camphor and menthol, but it very pleasant and mild.
If you are looking for some serious healing for your dry skin, Carmex Healing Lotion and Carmex healing Cream are available in stores near you, including Walgreens, CVS and Walmart for $0.99 (for the smaller tubes) or $5.99 (for full-sized tubes.)
The WiC Project Carmex Healing Giveaway
The Prize:
One winner will receive a Carmex prize pack which includes Carmex Healing Lotion and Carmex Healing Cream in full and small sizes.
This giveaway is now closed. A list of all giveaway winners can be found on our Giveaway Winners page.
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
diane says
November 21, 2011 at 10:45 amweather is a biggie for me. And the constant hand washing in winter to try and stay healthy!
Marthalynn says
November 21, 2011 at 12:13 pmWeather and dry, indoor air cause my skin to be so dehydrated.
Lori Stilger says
November 21, 2011 at 12:14 pmOhhhh, I would SO love to win this! Winter – even in the South! – dries my skin out badly, and I have sensitive skin! Thank you SO much for your generosity!!!
Paula Lee says
November 21, 2011 at 12:23 pmThe cold weather absolutely sucks the life out of me….skin included :/
Lisa says
November 21, 2011 at 12:41 pmWeather is bad on my skin but also I’m so bad at forgetting to put on rubber gloves when it comes to cleaning the bathroom with bleach.
Gerri Bolen says
November 21, 2011 at 1:34 pmIt is just my skin is ALWAYS dry it seems like nothing so far has helped.
Barbara Evans says
November 21, 2011 at 1:52 pmHere it is the low humidity.
Krystal Larson says
November 21, 2011 at 2:08 pmConstant washing of my hands
Kitty says
November 21, 2011 at 2:12 pmThe winter weather dries my skin, especially face and hands.
Joan Terry says
November 21, 2011 at 2:26 pmLove, love, love Carmex. Works wonders for dry skin and chapped lips.
Yidi T says
November 21, 2011 at 2:47 pmweather and cleaning both dry my skin very badly
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June M. says
November 21, 2011 at 3:26 pmMy skin just seems to be drying out as I get older (kinda scared to see what 40 will bring, lol). I use a lot of different lotions trying to deal with it but have not gound one that works for very long yet.
Andrea D. says
November 21, 2011 at 3:27 pmI hate the dry weather. I live in a dry area but the winters really are very dry which makes our skin crack.
denise says
November 21, 2011 at 5:22 pmconstant washing of hands, dry winter air, cleaning products
Zabrina Caldwell says
November 21, 2011 at 8:04 pmThe cold weather with the wind dries my hands out terribly since I have to walk most places, and puch my daughter in the stroller. Even with gloves my knuckles dry out.
Vivien Lee says
November 21, 2011 at 9:25 pmI have to wash my hands at work a lot and it dries them out.
Gayle J says
November 21, 2011 at 9:49 pmWinter weather really makes my skin dry
Anne Loyd says
November 21, 2011 at 11:24 pmEverything dries my skin out but especially the winter weather.
mrsshukra says
November 22, 2011 at 2:27 amDefinitely the weather!
Trisha Burgess says
November 22, 2011 at 10:03 amWinter weather!! Ugh!
Yidi T says
November 22, 2011 at 12:03 pmboth weather and cleaning
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Stacy H says
November 22, 2011 at 7:47 pmI live in MN, so winter does it for my skin!
renee walters says
November 22, 2011 at 9:28 pmThe weather kills my skin! Happy holidays! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
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Shannon Baas says
November 22, 2011 at 11:20 pmThe winter weather.
EMMA L HORTON says
November 23, 2011 at 9:46 amCLEANING (MY HANDS ARE CONSTANTLY IN WATER) REALLY DRIES MY HANDS OUT
Lynda E says
November 23, 2011 at 10:29 amI could really use this – my skin is soooooo dry.
Vicki Wurgler says
November 23, 2011 at 11:07 amthe cold weather is the worst for me
Denise B. says
November 23, 2011 at 12:11 pmMy hands being in soap water dries out my skin.
Kiara says
November 23, 2011 at 12:51 pmThe cold weather dries my skin.
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Amber says
November 23, 2011 at 2:15 pmThe weather, definitely!
tracy davis says
November 23, 2011 at 5:10 pmThe chemicals when cleaning dry my skin out
Mary Calabrese says
November 23, 2011 at 7:10 pmThe dry winter weather totally dries out my skin.
nan says
November 23, 2011 at 9:11 pmcleaning
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Ms. T says
November 24, 2011 at 2:40 amI think right now weather..
Susan H says
November 24, 2011 at 6:53 pmI merchandise plants for a living. I am constantly washing my hands & they get so dry.
Shannon Egan says
November 24, 2011 at 7:33 pmMy hands seem to get dry every time they come in contact with water. Not sure why. lol And the cold weather makes my hands and feet really dry. 🙁
Bill says
November 25, 2011 at 11:18 amsounds like something I would use on my car
Stase says
November 25, 2011 at 4:27 pmBeing pregnant sure adds to my dry skin!
lyndsey says
November 25, 2011 at 5:25 pmthis dry winter weather makes my skin so dry!
Kim Henrichs says
November 27, 2011 at 9:26 amWeather mostly!
Casey Lynn Everidge says
November 27, 2011 at 7:24 pmthe weather really dries out my skin!
Denise S says
November 27, 2011 at 7:32 pmWashing hands constantly to fight germs.
beth says
November 28, 2011 at 11:56 amthe weather definitely
Yidi T says
November 28, 2011 at 4:06 pmboth weather and cleaning dry my skin
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Diane says
November 29, 2011 at 11:59 amI work in a digital print shop so handling all the paper dries out my hands, plus the room is humidty controlled so it is kept very very low!
Stacey P (cosaver213) says
November 29, 2011 at 12:44 pmThe cold, windy Colorado weather dries my skin out.
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richelle bowers says
November 29, 2011 at 2:12 pmI have eczema breakout when the seasons change
Cheryl Abdelnour says
November 29, 2011 at 9:43 pmWashing dishes dries out my skin.
katfam says
November 30, 2011 at 9:49 amThe heat in our house dries up my skin, so we have to run humidifiers in winter.
Janice Crespo says
November 30, 2011 at 12:51 pmOil heat is very drying – but winter in general
Felecia says
December 1, 2011 at 12:04 pmI am always washing my hands
Erica C. says
December 1, 2011 at 2:55 pmEverything dries my skin…it’s naturally dry!
melissa n says
December 2, 2011 at 9:30 pmi never thougt about it before but i take scalding hat showers and i believe that helps keep my skin dry.
Diane F says
December 2, 2011 at 9:57 pmWeather and the fact that I am always washing my hands.
Andrea Williams says
December 3, 2011 at 12:26 amI think it is mostly the dry, cold climate, but also lots of dishwashing.
clynsg says
December 3, 2011 at 7:56 amDry air and frequent handwashing
Catie says
December 3, 2011 at 9:22 amCold weather always dries my skin and lips out.
Valorie Hoelscher says
December 3, 2011 at 10:21 amThe cold weather is very hard on my skin
Jessica Lewis says
December 3, 2011 at 2:37 pmDuring the winter, my skins get so dry!!
Debbie jackson says
December 3, 2011 at 2:41 pmweather and freq handwashing
Jennifer C says
December 3, 2011 at 4:21 pmWorking outside, especially in winter, dries out my skin.
Desiree Dunbar says
December 3, 2011 at 7:41 pmwashing my hands too much in the winter.
gala says
December 3, 2011 at 7:58 pmweather — wind or sun
Tami C says
December 3, 2011 at 9:19 pmWeather seems to dry my skin
Ann Marie Walker says
December 3, 2011 at 10:50 pmThe weather and cleaning our the worst for my skin. The cold weather and the mixture of the dry heats dries my skin, along with cleaning after 4 kids, I’m always washing my hands. SweepsGirl(at)aol(d0t)com
Christine says
December 3, 2011 at 11:20 pmweather
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
December 4, 2011 at 12:31 amConstant hand washing (probably a good thing until your hands are dry).
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Carolyn Daley says
December 4, 2011 at 1:44 amWeather and dehydration dries me out
shirley pebbles says
December 4, 2011 at 1:49 amThe weather dries my skin and lips out.
Kathleen S. says
December 4, 2011 at 1:59 amDefinitely dry, windy weather dries my skin. We’ve had that weather here this past week and I have been using tons of lotion. Thanks!
Jennifer R says
December 4, 2011 at 2:00 amThe weather and hot showers are the main culprits in drying my skin and lips out.
michelle rosborough says
December 4, 2011 at 2:36 amThe weather
Cheryl Free says
December 4, 2011 at 1:34 amThe weather dries my skin more than anything — that and hot water ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!
Sherry S. says
December 4, 2011 at 8:16 amThe weather dries my hands and it doesn’t help that I was my hands all of the time or use Germ-X wipes.
jeannefairbanksconner says
December 4, 2011 at 11:13 amWeather and the fact that I am always washing my hands.
Sarah Ryan says
December 4, 2011 at 11:44 amThe winter weather and water tends to dry my skin out.
Carolyn K. says
December 4, 2011 at 12:27 pmthe cold weather in Michigan really does a number on my hands!
mary gardner says
December 4, 2011 at 12:40 pmweather
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Melissa Lawler says
December 4, 2011 at 11:40 amCold and the lack of humidity!
barbara hunt says
December 4, 2011 at 1:53 pmThanks for the great contest!
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Nina McClain says
December 4, 2011 at 4:25 pmthe cold michigan weather!
Deborah Wellenstein says
December 4, 2011 at 5:12 pmI work in a bookstore, and handling all that paper just sucks the moisture right out of your hands!
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laurie says
December 4, 2011 at 7:31 pmi have extremely dry skin and i have trouble with it all seasom
jeannine m says
December 4, 2011 at 8:33 pmthe dry air from the heat being on
Claudia Castillo says
December 4, 2011 at 9:32 pmI would love to try this! I have been sniffing it in the store and it smells so good. I bet it would really help with winter skin!
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Sand says
December 4, 2011 at 11:14 pmThe weather really dries out my skin.