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Healing Your "Winter Skin" With Carmex {Review & Giveaway}

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A little birdie told me that yesterday was supposed to be the first day of spring. Here, we had 20 degree temperatures and snow. Last year, the first day of spring gave us 80 degree temperatures. I cannot believe that we are officially in spring now. Hard to believe considering the weather outside seems to think that it is still winter. I am not going to complain though...I HATE the heat and will take this cold weather over the high temperatures any day. With cold weather comes one thing...dry skin. My hands always take a beating throughout the winter months because I always have them in water and they are constantly being exposed to the wind and icy temperatures. Every night, I apply hand lotion to keep my skin somewhat soft and use lotion throughout the day to keep the cracked skin at bay. My father's hands are HORRIBLE when it comes to roughness, cracks and bleeding...I feel so bad for him! With the right creams and lotions though, you can keep your skin supple, soft and always feeling great!
Today, I am going to introduce you to Carmex's Healing Cream and Hydrating Lotion which has recently been given new packaging and it is lovely! Carmex is a company that makes awesome lip balms, conditioners and also a plethora of skin care products. Here is a brief bio of this company...

Carmex® lip balm was invented in 1937 by Alfred Woelbing, literally on the family stovetop. For the next 20 years, Alfred and his wife made Carmex by hand and poured it into the familiar yellow-capped jars.
Eventually production moved out of the Woelbing home and into a rented facility in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, where it remained until the move in 1975 to its current site in Franklin, Wisconsin. Carma Labs employs about 100 people and is still owned and operated by the family: Alfred's grandsons Eric and Paul Woelbing. The Woelbing stove is now used for cooking things the family can actually eat.

Like I have said in previous Carmex reviews, I just love their signature red and yellow packaging. I can pick it out in any store simply by looking for the color. Having eye-catching packaging is key to great marketing and Carmex has that covered!
So, for this review I was sent Carmex Healing Cream and Hydrating Lotion (and a cute hoodie. Just because. *smile*). Sometimes, I just can't help but think that it(whatever product I am reviewing) will be just like every other lotion and hand cream product that I have reviewed in the past. Because there are so many different brands and types of lotions out there, what will set this one apart? Well, I was really surprised with what I found.
The Carmex Hydrating Lotion is wonderful. You can use it daily and it is loaded with Vitamin E and ultra-concentrated Aloe Vera to soothe your skin.
This lotion is very hydrating and, to my great surprise, is non-greasy! Because I usually apply lotion when I am running around my house, quick absorption and non-greasy lotion is a MUST. I go from one thing to the next so I need something that will work well with me.
The Carmex Healing Cream is luscious. I applied this to both my hands and also to my heels. It is made for the roughest and driest skin that you have and seriously, my feet are always dry. I applied the cream to my feet about 4 hours ago and I can still feel it on there. I also loved the non-greasy factor of this cream and found that it absorbed really quickly into my skin...which was also a wonderful benefit.

You can purchase these and other Carmex products at mass retailers and drugstores across the country. Also, be sure to check out Carmex on Facebook and Twitter, that way you will never miss out on the latest news and excitement that happens with Carmex!
So, in my opinion...Carmex Healing Cream and Hydrating Lotion is wonderful! I love the fresh, clean scent and how it absorbs so quickly into my skin. Being the busy mom that I am, I don't have time for lotions to absorb so this was probably my favorite part about using these products. My skin was also really soft and felt so great after applying these creams. I would definitely recommend Carmex to anyone! They have some of the best skin care products that I have tried!!
Carmex has offered to giveaway a Carmex Healing Cream and Hydrating Lotion to one of you! Here are your entry options...
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. As a member of the Carmex Blog Squad I did receive Carmex products for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Carmex website and email. Prize is being provided and shipped by the sponsor. This blog is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged prizes. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

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73 comments

  1. suburban prepMarch 21, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Moisture plus for lips

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  2. LaurenMarch 21, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Ultra Smooth Pomegranate Lip Balm Stick :)

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  3. greenhomeMarch 21, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I really want to try the hydrating lotion, I have never even seen it before.

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  4. Diana StanhopeMarch 21, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    I would like to try the Ultra Smooth Vanilla Lip Balm Stick.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    I would like to try the Healing Ointment
    lorenalke@yahoo.com

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  6. JoanneMarch 21, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Ultra Smooth Vanilla Lip Balm Stick

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  7. KathyMarch 21, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Cherry Tube Lip Care

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  8. eclairreMarch 22, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    I would like to try the Ultra Smooth Vanilla Lip Balm Stick.

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  9. Heather!March 22, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    I have used the Original Carmex in a small jar for years! It's definitely my favorite.

    Thanks!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  10. littlelatinaMarch 22, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I'd like to try the healing cream

    edq143 at yahoo dot com

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  11. DONNA CHEATLEMarch 22, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    I would like the everyday lip conditioner.

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  12. julis55March 22, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Ultra Smooth Pomegranate Lip Balm Stick

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  13. rubynrebaMarch 22, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Carmex Moisture Plus Pink

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  14. steve weberMarch 22, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    the healing ointment.

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  15. ♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡March 22, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    I like the Cherry Tube (lip balm)

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

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  16. BowieTipMarch 22, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Carmex's Healing Cream would be nice to try against my dry hands.

    Hope to win!

    xxbowietipxx@gmail.com

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  17. Jessica ToMarch 22, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    The lime lip balm stick.

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  18. Barbara MontagMarch 22, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    I'd like to try the Carmex Moisture Plus Peach lip balm.
    Thank you.

    barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com

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  19. msmargie2March 22, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    I would like to try the Healing Cream. It sounds like it just might be the thing for my dry heels.

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  20. BoMarch 23, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    I would also love to try the Healing Ointment.

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  21. Jennifer ReedMarch 23, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    I would also love to try their thick, concentrated healing ointment for my irritated skin.

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  22. Katherine DonovanMarch 23, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    I would like to try the Lip Conditioner.
    donovandiva61269@aol.com

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  23. Rodney JacksonMarch 23, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    carmex moisture plus pink
    Rod Jackson
    mrsrodjac at hotmail dot com
    mrs rodjac

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  24. Susan CMarch 24, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Carmex Moisture Plus Plum

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  25. michedtMarch 24, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    I'd like to try the jarred Healing Ointment.
    Michelle Tucker

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  26. DarleneMarch 24, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    I would like to try the Healing Ointment

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  27. JenndiggyMarch 24, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Carmex original tube.

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  28. Susan DeVauxMarch 25, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Cherry stick!

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  29. Stephanie LarisonMarch 25, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    Id like to try the Healing Ointment

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  30. iggysaysnoMarch 25, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    i'd like to try the Healing Ointment

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  31. Vera KhuleMarch 25, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    I would like to try the Ultra Smooth Lime Twist Lip Balm Stick.

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  32. CarmexMarch 26, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Thanks so much for your review about Carmex skin care products! We are thrilled that you are enjoying them, and that they are living up to the Carmex standard! Good luck to all entering the giveaway and keep slathering away!
    Sincerely,
    The Carmex Team

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  33. Amy Z.March 26, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I'd love to try their Lip Conditioner!

    flutterby2188 at yahoo dot com

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  34. AnnaZedMarch 27, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    I LOVE the Classic Carmex Jar (and I always have one) but the Carmex Moisture Plus Clear sounds pretty nice too!

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  35. lisaMarch 27, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Ultra Smooth Vanilla Lip Balm Stick

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  36. June LMarch 27, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Carmex Moisture Plus Pink looks cute.

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  37. Yona WilliamsMarch 31, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    I'd like to try the Strawberry Stick

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  38. janetfayeMarch 31, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    I would like Carmex Healing Ointment.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  39. KarenApril 1, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    I'd like the Healing Ointment.

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  40. judy gardnerApril 1, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    I'd like to try the Carmex Moisture Plus Peach lip balm

    velvetelvis46@yahoo.com

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  41. KarenApril 2, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    I would love to try the lip conditioner :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  42. Holly KennedyApril 2, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Healing Ointment-my fiance works with his hands and outside.

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  43. Jennifer ReedApril 2, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    I would also love to try the Carmex Moisture Plus in peach for my lips.

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  44. blue65829April 3, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    The lip conditioner! I've been using a Clinique treatment on my lips but im not that happy with the results.

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  45. kathy peaseApril 3, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    id love to try the Healing Ointment for my feet they get so dry and cracked

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  46. c allenApril 3, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    i want to try the Carmex Moisture Plus Pink thanks crystal

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  47. KatieApril 3, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Like to try Carmex Moisture Plus Peach

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  48. Valerie Taylor MabreyApril 3, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    cherry lip balm
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  49. Erica C.April 3, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    The Lip Conditioner sounds nice.
    ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  50. NickolayApril 3, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    I like the Carmex Moisture Plus Berry

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  51. trichieApril 3, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Carmex Moisture Plus Berry

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  52. Peggy RydzewskiApril 3, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    I adore the regular stick but I wont mind trying the different flavors

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  53. KaylaApril 3, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Carmex Moisture Plus Pink

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  54. bbrittbrat1398April 3, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Cherry Tube Lip Care
    Brittney House BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com

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  55. JenniferApril 3, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    I would love to try the Ultra Smooth Lime Twist Lip Balm Stick.

    jennylovesjeff (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  56. shanta spradlinApril 3, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Carmex Moisture Plus Berry

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  57. Storm, The Psychotic HousewifeApril 3, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I'd like to try the healing ointment.

    stormraven at gmail dot com

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  58. krystal wethingtonApril 4, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    carmex moisture plus pink

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  59. daveshir2005April 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    I like the everyday lip conditioner

    daveshir2005@yahoo.com
    fb/ shirley greenawalt zolenski

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  60. Courtnie MillerApril 4, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Carmex Moisture Plus Berry

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  61. heymissvirginiaApril 4, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    I want to try the Healing Ointment
    designed with trouble spots in mind to promote healing as well as help prevent future problems.

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  62. Susan SmoaksApril 4, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    i would like to try the Carmex Ultra Smooth Lime Lip Balm Stick

    susansmoaks at gmail dot com
    tony l smoaks on rafflecopter

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  63. AllisonApril 4, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    healing ointment

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  64. Samii AlexxisApril 4, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    I would like to try the healing cream

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  65. EmilyApril 4, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    I'd love to try the healing ointment. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  66. brendaelsnerApril 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    I would love to try the healing cream.

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  67. Carolyn DaleyApril 4, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Carmex Cherry Tube lip balm

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  68. luckynordbergApril 4, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    I'd like to try the healing ointment

    arifamily at comcast.net

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  69. Vikki BillingsApril 4, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    I would like to try the Carmex Moisture Plus Peach
    vikki.billings@yahoo.com

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  70. tlcfromtnApril 4, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Carmex Moisture Plus Berry

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  71. Lisa PecoraApril 4, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Carmex Moisture Plus Berry

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  72. /\Heather/\April 4, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Carmex Moisture Plus Peach for me!

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  73. lilykApril 5, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    I would like to try the Carmex Ultra Smooth Lime Twist Lip Balm.

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