I have often encountered difficulties with my skin. Living in a place that has a harsher winter climate attributes to some of that. A few years ago I was diagnosed with Dyshidrotic Eczema. I have tried so many different prescription and over the counter lotions and medications to relieve the symptoms of this. Some work with varying degrees, and for certain amounts of time, but I have never found one that I can use all the time.

I had the opportunity to try Skin MD Natural, and jumped on the chance. Because of the eczema and the fact that I have not found anything to use on it for the long haul, if you look under my sink, you will find scores of different lotions!
This natural skin care lotion arrived in my home last week, and I have been using it twice a day, every day since I received it.

The lotion is a bit thinner and seems waterier than most that you might be used to, and I was worried that it would require a lot of rubbing to be absorbed by my skin. That was a needless worry though, Skin MD Natural absorbs quickly and leaves your skin silky smooth after applying. It also is fragrance free. And it really is. I've been trying to smell something after I put it on. Many "fragrance free" products that I have used, still have a little bit of an odor to them. Not this one, it really truly is fragrance free.

I think I've found a keeper! One of the reasons I think it will be very effective on the type of eczema I have is because Skin MD Natural is actually a Shielding Lotion. This means, that it keeps irritants out and moisture in. Most lotions try and "add" moisture to your skin by using glycerin. Not so with Skin MD Natural . With Water and Aloe Vera being the top two ingredients in the product, you can see that it will be effective in moisturizing and have healing protection for your skin.

A 4 oz bottle has a retail price of $18.00 (it also comes in a variety that offers spf 15 protection). That might seem like a lot of money, but a little goes a long way. If you use it daily this will last you at least a month, probably longer. It's comparable to buying a large bottle of scented product at a large bath chain store, simply because you will use less to moisturize and hydrate, and it is actually better for your skin. For myself it is a good investment, when I think of all the money I have spent on prescriptions, and lotions that just have not worked.

Please take the time to visit their website. I'm sure that you will be amazed at how this product works to give you healthy skin. There is so much more to this lotion than what I have said about it, and they truly can explain it better than I.

Even better, it's made in the U.S.A. In these struggling economic times, I always like to support American companies when I buy something too. They have a function to find a store near you that sells it (and I'm sure most of you will find a store, since there is even one where I live, and I live in the middle of nowhere!)

Be kind to your skin in 2009!

Buy it: You can purchase Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion on their website for $18.00 & $25.00 for the lotion with SPF 15.

Skin MD Natural is giving one of my readers their own bottle of Shielding Lotion!

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The original review post was written after receiving a bottle of Skin MD free of charge.  I received no monetary compensation for writing this post and all views and opinions are mine.