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I bought the peppermint flavour which did absolutely nothing for my lips but dry them out even further. Do not buy if you have dry skin

I have very dry body skin and am prone to rashes (eczema). Currently, I mix this with a fragrance free oatmeal lotion (Nature's Gate), it boosts the moisturizing ability and lasting power of the lotion. A few years ago I was using pure coconut oil on wet skin; works well but takes a long time to sink in and you are very greasy for over an hour. This shea nut oil is pure and has no fragrance; very subtle natural smell to it. You could use it straight (not mixed in lotion) but it would be somewhat oily. Mixing gives a workable compromise that soaks in within 5-10 minutes, rather than an hour. The only con, which I find acceptable, is there are tiny (very small) bits of solid shea butter that need to melt when in contact with the (warm) skin. This might not be the case in warmer climates. Note that I have not used this on my face. TL; dr: Cost effective, unscented natural addition to body lotion for sensitive/dry skin.

The claims * Hydrate & Repair * Nourishes and Renews Dry, Dull Skin * Paraben Free I'm into cleaner products now, so I decided to try this lotion for body that is paraben free. It's summer now so the refreshing citrus scent is definitely welcoming. Although this is a rather thick lotion, it absorbs well after a while. Wouldn't recommend it for day use since it does not have SPF. I've been using it for a couple of days now (in summer), and my skin does feel hydrated. To begin with, my skin does not feel tight after a bath but will feel dry in the colder winter months. I'll recommend this for the lovely citrus scent and good hydrating properties. Of course, the major draw for me is that it is paraben-free and absorbs well.