Equate Ultra Restoring Skin Therapy Lotion

I know that out of all the things I could have chosen to review for my first official entry, this may seem like a strange one. But the truth is, I didn't have "winter dry skin" until I experienced my first winter in Utah. I thought that any old lotion would do the trick, but I soon found that I was wrong. So, this winter, after noticing that my knuckles were chapped and--gulp!--on the brink of bleeding, I decided I needed something a little stronger than my standard Johnson's lotion.

What it is: Equate Ultra Restoring Skin Therapy Lotion. 14 oz.; 396 g

According to the label, this is meant to be compared to Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Skin Therapy Lotion--13 oz.; available at Wal-Mart for about $8.92 (though prices in store may vary).

This is a standard pump bottle. I will get back to you on the exact price after my next trip to the local Wal-Mart. My guess was that it was under $5.

What it claims: With nourishing aloe and three essential vitamins for skin health (A, C, and E), this lotion is meant to "[help] heal extremely dry and rough skin." It is hypoallergenic, safe to use on the delicate skin of the face, and does not leave a greasy residue.

Keep in mind: I wash my hands A LOT. As in... OCD a lot. The rest of my skin is in pretty good condition, so I mostly used this on my hands.

The result: I actually love this lotion. My hands tend to break into a sweat when I use almost any other lotion, but this formula truly was non-greasy. The formula makes it very thick, so I would not recommend it for use on the face as a continual moisturizer unless you have dry skin, though I did use it a few times, and it did not cause any overt problems. Especially if you have skin starved of moisture, this may be a great low-priced option to treat it.