Finding the right moisturiser for inherently dry skin can be quite a challenge.  Most lotions do not last all day, by midday you can feel your skin itching and see it grow scaly.  Reapplying when you are out is not exactly ideal, much less practical.  This is how I started to like body oils.

When I was younger, I never liked moisturising.  I hate the greasy feeling it leaves on my skin but as I got older I realised how important it is to nourish the skin especially during the cold season.  I tried every lotion in the market that promises ultimate moisture but I never got through more than one bottle of the same kind.  I started using Neutrogena Body Oil a couple of months back.  It is very light and suitable for use both in and out of the shower.  Spread it on areas that are prone to moisture loss like your arms, elbows, legs and knees.  At some point, I had to use more of the oil to keep my skin hydrated.  After looking around, I found Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Nourishing Body Oil.  It is definitely heavier than Neutrogena but it seems to do its job.  I chose Mama Bee Nourishing specifically because of all the oils by Burt’s Bees, it is the only one that is labeled 100% natural.  It is made with almond oil and contains vitamin e, all you need for good skin.  at 10gbp for this bottle, it is not bad if it does its job properly.  No need to worry about lugging around a bottle of moisturiser and trying to reapply every five seconds when you are stuck in an air conditioned office.