Finally a winter where I’m not battling White Walker hands
Usually by mid to late winter, my hands have deteriorated into painful, scaly abominations thanks to the prolonged dryness. Lotions containing colloidal oatmeal are the only ones that offer any relief or heal my hands once they start to get raw, but this year I have managed to avoid them even getting to that state by using this lanolin, and I’m not even particularly good about using it regularly.<br /><br />Yes, it smells like a barn, that’s how you know it’s legit and not over processed. I’m fine with it. The smell goes away eventually, and it’s a small price to pay to not have painfully raw flaking skin. And as a knitter who works with natural fibers, I recognize the sheepy smell and don’t find it that offensive. Best to use this before any activity where you’ll be washing your hands a lot, or before braving the outdoors.<br /><br />If you’re struggling with dry skin, up your water intake as well, it really helps. And for chapped lips, check out the lanolin lip balm by Lansinoh, no smell and a game changer for those with chronically chapped lips.
Rating: 5 stars