Say Bye-Bye to Dry, Scaly Skin With Neutrogena Norwegian Formula
Written: Apr 15 '09 (Updated Apr 15 '09)
Product Rating:
Pros: Only a small dab works effectively to moisturize very dry skin.
Cons: A little thick for facial areas and lips, but it is a hand cream...
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this product to anyone in need of a good hand cream to help heal dry skin because it does exactly as promised.
joylein's Full Review: Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream 56g/2oz Un...
Anyone who washes their hands frequently or works primarily outside knows that extremely dry, cracked skin is often the result of doing so. Dry, cracked skin is not only just a bother...it can even be painful.
As an art teacher in an elementary school, I was my hands countless times per day. Constant hand washing deprives my skin of its natural oils and leaves them dried and rough. Light lotions just aren't enough to replenish the moisture.
My husband is in heavy equipment sales and spends a great deal of his work day out in the elements on construction sites. The sun and the wind have taken their toll on his poor, callused hands. Sweetly scented girly lotions just won't do for his skin.
In need of a lotion that would deliver prompt, effective moisturization, my husband picked up a three pack of Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream at BJ's club on the way home from work one day. The slogan on the red, white, and blue bottle reads "Just a dab heals dry skin". Thus far, the claims appear to be true. This is not a miracle cream, but in terms of relieving dry, cracked skin, it works pretty well.
The Package Neutogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream comes in a two ounce squeeze tube. My husband purchased a three pack, although I am sure they can be purchased separately. I am not certain as to whether the tubes are offered in larger sizes.
The tube is white with red and blue designs. The Norwegian flag is featured as a part of the simple and elegant design. The design is appealing and not overly feminine. Men will not feel silly using it and ladies will find the packaging elegantly understated.
Despite its simplicity, the design of the tube is attractive enough to set out beside the bathroom sink, as we have done by the sink in each of our baths.
The 2 ounce tube is relatively small, which makes it quite convenient for travel. We often take one along when we go anywhere.
The Product Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream is a product that I feel lives up to its claims in helping to heal dry skin. It comes in a fairly small tube, but very little is needed to do the job.
The cream is thick in its consistency much like Vaseline, or other petroleum based products. It is a clear, whitish color and has a light, pleasing scent that is not overpowering. It just smells...clean. The scent is neither fruity nor floral.
As I said earlier, we keep a bottle of Neutrogena Norwegian Formula by each bathroom sink for use after handwashing. It works very well on damp skin, and you really do need just a little dab. It is not really greasy, but if you use too much it feels a bit heavy on your skin. The cream rubs nicely into the skin, and feels as though it creates a protective barrier. I would not describe it as light or necessarily quick absorbing, but it is made for especially dry skin.
We try to use this product on a regular basis, and I feel that it has really helped in the appearance and feel of the skin on my hands. They feel softer and smoother than ever before. My husband has noticed a significant difference in the appearance of the skin on his hands. With regular use, they are not as dry and cracked as they once were.
This product claims to offer "prompt relief for even seriously dry, chapped hands". It does what it promises. It is also great for elbows, knees, and other dry areas.
The tube states that it can be used on the face and lips. I used a little on a dry skin patch on my face, but I feel it is much too heavy for those areas and prefer something suited specifically for those areas. I tried it on my lips, but could kind of taste the product and did not like that it seemed as though I kept breathing in the lotion scent or taste of it. I have sensitive skin and am not sure if the product is hypoallergenic, so I will save it for less sensitive areas such as my hands.
I am not sure of the actual ingredients,as we no longer have the packaging and they are not listed on the tube. My husband and I both have sensitive skin and have had no problems with allergic reactions on our hands, but I am not absolutely sure if it is hypoallergenic.
The product is made in the United States of both domestic and foreign ingredients (according to the tube).
The Final Say I would highly recommend this product to anyone in need of no-frills hand cream. I am impressed with how soft this cream has made my frequently washed hands. I feel that it has really helped replenish and seal in the moisture that I lose with each hand washing.
My husband's hands do not feel as lizard-like as they once did before using Neutrogena Norwegian Formula. With consistent use, this cream has helped to heal some of the cracks in his skin from constant exposure to the elements. His hands no longer itch from the dryness.
This product is great for use by the bathroom or kitchen sink, or as a take along for a boating or ski trip. The simple, elegant tube is attractive enough to display and the product is great.
The product seems to last forever, since it only takes a tiny dab to moisturize dry hands. Our teeny tubes have lasted us over two months so far. My husband purchased the product for $11.99 USD for three tubes. I feel it is a good value overall.
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