During the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, athletes require high performance skin care in order to be comfortable in their own skin and combat wind and freezing temperatures. Sports like skiing, bobsledding and ice hockey, are held on snow or ice and can cause dry, itchy skin.  I may not be an athlete, but I can relate to the annoyance of dry skin!

Curél Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion for Dry Itchy Skin is a revolutionary solution to the irritation that causes itching. The Itch Defense moisture lotion rebalances four essential components of healthy skin, restoring skin to its natural moisture levels:

* Humectants and Emollients boost moisturization and leave skin feeling protected
* Natural Ceramides restore skin’s barrier function and regulate skin’s ability to hold moisture
* Accelerated Cellular Turnover minimizes dry, flaky skin and smooths the skin’s surface, balancing the dry skin cycle
* Balanced pH levels return skin to a healthy equilibrium

So whether you are a part of the Olympics, or just cheering for your favorite team, you always want to be a head of the game - just like the athletes.  I was recently sent this product for review and let’s see if it helped my dry winter skin!

Approx. Price: $7

Where to Purchase? Mass market retailers

The Bottom Line:

I’ve used Curél Itch Defense Lotion consistently for two weeks straight and saw superb results! Curél Itch Defense Lotion is a bargain no-frills lotion that actually works! Curél Itch Defense Lotion is unscented and excellent for dry skin sufferers.  Due to this dry and cold winter, my skin has been itchy, flaky and dry.  No matter how much lotion I slathered on, my skin still felt dehydrated.  However, this wasn’t the case with Curél Itch Defense Lotion.  At the end of the testing period, my skin was smoother, softer and flake-free! I was quite surprised, because Curél Itch Defense Lotion works better than my HG Aveeno body lotion.  If only Curél can add a touch of fragrance to this lotion, it would be perfect!

Did you know that 75% of infectious disease is caused by hand to mouth or hand to eye transmission? Gross, isn’t it?  Unfortunately, cold and flu season is here!  Washing your hands is one preventive measure, but you won’t always have access to a sink nearby.  That’s when hand sanitizers come in.

Infectiguard hand sanitizer by Dr. Fresh is a skin-friendly alcohol-based hand sanitizer that kills germs, not dry out your hands!  I use Infectigard daily at work, and haven’t experienced dry hands yet! 

Approx. Price: $1.99-$2.99 (dirt cheap!)

Where to Purchase? Mass market retailers

Bye-bye germs!

Desert Essence Organics just recently launched their NEW line of Moisturizing Hand Washes.  Unlike most hand soaps, these new hand soaps effectively cleanse without drying your skin.  Organic jojoba oil and shea butter add moisture and gentle cleansers remove dirt while leaving skin silky smooth. These soaps also function as an easy way to green your kitchen or bathroom for all you eco-beauties.

The moisturizing hand washes come in 4 amazing flavors: Grapefruit, Coconut, Vanilla Chai and Lavender.

I received Desert Essence Moisturizing Hand Wash in Vanilla Chai and it smells divine!  The scent reminds me of my morning Vanilla Chai tea.   The scent is pretty strong when first applied but subsides after several minutes.  I’ve used this hand soap in place of my regular hand wash for a week straight and my hands felt incredibly soft.

For all you eco-beauties, Desert Essence Moisturizing Hand Washes are 100% Vegan and wheat/gluten free!

Satisfy your sweet tooth without the calories with Giovanni’s Hot Chocolate Sugar Scrub! Known as the leader in all-natural body care, Giovanni creates an irresistible recipe of organic botanicals and essential oils in a scrub that exfoliates, soothes and warms the skin.   It gently exfoliates and polishes skin using soft sugar grains and crushed cocoa beans.  Mixed with assorted essential oils, the sugar scrub leaves skin regenerated, refreshed and glowing.

Approx Price: $13.95

Where to Purchase? Target or Online

The Bottom Line:

I was sent this product from Giovanni, and I actually like it!  Believe it or not, I do not like chocolate.  I’m probably the 2% of the population that does not like chocolate.  As ironic as it sounds, as a non-chocolate lover, I actually like Giovanni’s Hot Chocolate Sugar lightweight scent.  It smells exactly like Hot Chocolate and its not overpowering.  It works as a great exfoliator to slough off dead winter skin or prep your skin before shaving.  The sugar scrub is gentle enough even for those with sensitive skin.

So if you are looking for pre-Valentine treat, check out Giovanni’s Hot Chocolate Sugar Scrub!