The Voices in my Head tell me this is Good Stuff!
Written: Jan 28 '03 (Updated Mar 03 '03)
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Pros: Long Lasting. Lives up to its claims. Non-greasy. Inexpensive.
Cons: Haven't experienced any.
The Bottom Line: Finally a lotion that can withstand frequent hand washing! Buy a bottle today!
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| bterry's Full Review: St. Ives Water Resistant Moisture Therapy Lotion |
I have dry skin. Really dry. And to be honest, it is my fault. (No, it's not! Yes, it is!) I don't drink enough water every day. (I do not drink too many cokes -be quiet!) My hands are the worst, often itchy and rough. Also my fault. I bring it on myself by washing my hands constantly throughout the day.
While I doubt I seriously suffer from an OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), I know that my frequent handwashing goes beyond what is considered "normal" - because people have commented on it. (Yes, they have! I'm busy! Leave me alone for a few minutes!)
So here I am - an easy target for jokes - and also left with dry, itchy, flaking hands. What's a girl to do?
Besides being known for washing my hands repeatedly, I've apparently also established a reputation for possessing lotion. Any time one of my girlfriends needs a little lotion, no matter how many of us there are in the group - they always come to me. When I say "Yes, I've got some!", they never act surprised. Often, they say "Oh, I knew you'd have lotion in your purse". I even recently visited a client who asked to borrow some lotion, recalling from previous visits that I've always got it around and readily accessible.
How did I get here?!? Well, if you wash your hands all the time - your hands will need lotion all the time. I decided to save myself the misery of dry hands and as a result carry a little bottle of lotion with me at all times... Geez, maybe I do have OCD...
Anyhow, this has been going on for years... and I had pretty much accepted that things would always be this way. But then - by chance - I found St. Ives Water Resistant Lotion and things began to look up!
I was in my local Albertson's store purchasing Drano. This is a regular purchase, since my long hair often causes a slow drain in my tub. While I was there, I decided to stroll on over to the row with all the lotion - a haven for me - and see if they carried the St. Ives Whipped Silk I had heard so much about. Sure enough, Albertson's carried it - and I had no sooner tossed it into my hand basket when something else caught my eye.
There, on the bottom shelf - beckoning me - was St. Ives Water Resistant Lotion. Wow! Something new! I always get excited about new stuff I haven't tried - being something of a Lotion Junkie - but the words "Water Resistant" drew me like a moth to a flame & I quickly tossed a bottle into my basket before the pesky voices could lecture me about the fact that I already have 12 bottles of lotion on my shelf at home.
I carried my basket to the check-out counter - carefully avoiding all cracks in the floor along the way... paid for my purchase and left - using the automatic doors to avoid touching a doorknob.
When I got home, I couldn't wait to try my new lotion. Having already forgotten about the Whipped Silk I purchased, I dove into the sack and whipped out my new Water Resistant friend.
Let me tell ya - this stuff WORKS!!. I applied it once around noon - and didn't touch the bottle again for the rest of the day. After eating pizza (washing hands), smoking (washing hands), and several potty breaks (all of which were followed by a thorough hand washing) there was no need to re-apply my lotion. My hands stayed moisturized and soft throughout the entire day - and were still soft and smooth when I woke up the next morning. You can't beat that with a stick!
The Claims that this Lotion Live Up To:
Non-greasy hand and body lotion with Vitamins E & B5 and natural shea butter resists the drying effects of soap and water, for soft, smooth skin even after washing.
Unleash the natural long-lasting moisture protection of shea butter plus multi-vitamins and Swiss botanicals in a non-greasy formula that helps skin resist the drying effects of soap and water. So effective, skin feels great for hours, stays soft and smooth, even after washing.
All day protection from the seven symptoms of dry skin: Tight * Dry * Chapped * Red * Itchy * Flaky * Rough
St. Ives Water Resistant Lotion is a must for those who want soft, smooth skin that lasts for hours - regardless of the number of times they wash their hands.
Stats: My 18 oz bottle cost $4.49 at Alberston's - a local grocery store. (This is currently the only available size.) It is white with blue lettering and a blue pump lid. The lotion inside is an opaque white that glides smoothly, feels silky, and is quick to absorb. The scent is light and pleasant - but barely noticeable.
For those with OCD's related to INGREDIENTS:
Water, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Stearic Acid, Glycol Stearate, Petrolatum, Cylocmethicione, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Rosmarinus, Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Ginko Biloba Extract (Will that help me remember more?!), Cocoa Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii, Nymphaea Odorate Roote Extract, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Calcium Panthothenate, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance and other Ingredients.
Some more info off the bottle about the Ingredients:
Vitamins E & B5 - Anti-oxidant, nourishing
Shea Butter - Long lasting, emollient
Water Lily - Soothing
I tried it. I liked it. I recommend it. I think I'll suggest it to my therapist.
Recommended:
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