If you suffer from dry skin, what key ingredient do you look for in a hand/body lotion?

The winter is still months away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about how to best treat your skin when the cold rolls around. What ingredients do you look for when purchasing a lotion or moisturizor for dry skin?

Aloe (31.1%)

Vitamin E (28.0%)

Cocoa butter (32.4%)

Alpha hydroxy (2.7%)

Cream Oil (5.8%)

If you suffer from dry skin, what key ingredient do you look for in a hand/body lotion?
  • jlindseyc By jlindseyc
    on Jul 16, 2010  

    i have to lotion head to toe every day. i look for a lotion that absorbs well and is not greasy or sticky.

  • LizN06 By LizN06
    on Jul 16, 2010  

    I love cocoa butter for the smell; however aloe lasts longer as a moisturizer for me.

  • Happygirl7373 By Happygirl7373
    on Jul 16, 2010  

    i didn't know abot the alpha hydoxy and making your skin look younger. I could certainly use that!

  • tashabaker By tashabaker
    on Jul 16, 2010  

    cocoa butter makes my skin soft , it has made my complection even and i love the way it smells!

  • lisalovesyeww By lisalovesyeww
    on Jul 16, 2010  

    cocoa butter smells great and really helps dry skin. aloe also helps(:

  • erin48 By erin48
    on Jul 16, 2010  

    I love the smell and feel of cocoa butter, reminds me of Maui

  • jenndta69 By jenndta69
    on Jul 16, 2010  

    I too love cocoa butter. For me, that's works and feels the best on my dry skin.