Skin MD Natural

I would like to thank Pete Grimaldi at 21st Century Formulations in Beverly Hills, CA for contacting me about Skin MD Natural and sending free samples. I received a 120ml sample and three small sample packs, which I gave to my Mom. I was very anxious to try the lotion on my hands since that is a major problem area for me in terms of dryness.

This review is going to highlight pros and cons of Skin MD Natural since it did not totally work for my hands in the way that I hoped. Yet it is still a great lotion for other dry areas such as my feet and there is no reason to give a negative review just because it didn't work on one of four problem areas; after all nothing is perfect. Keep in mind that your mileage may vary (ymmv).

Pros: Skin MD Natural does live up to its claims of being appropriate for sensitive skin. A product of a five-year collaboration of leading dermatologists, a gynecologist and a cosmetic chemist, the lotion is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, color-free (milky white), paraben-free, non-comedogenic and is not affliated with animal-testing or by-products. You know how some lotions claim to be fragrance-free but you still pick up a distinct scent? Not with Skin MD. This is fantastic for a variety of reasons, the main one being sensitive skin usually has a negative reaction to fragrance, especially synthetic ones.

Feels great, easy to spread and a little does go a long way in some areas of the body. For example, I used most of the lotion on my feet after a home pedicure and my tootsies felt fantastic. This is a problem area for me since I exercise a lot, so the feet sweat, dry out due to the salt in the sweat and then become very uncomfortable. Skin MD worked better on my feet than other lotions made especially for the feet. After the first day of using the lotion on mis pies, it was another two days of showering and exercising before I had to reapply.

There are very specific instructions to follow so don't disregard them. Skin MD is a shielding lotion that creates a barrier of protection to keep out irritants from anti-bacterial soaps and harsh cleansers. When it works, it works quickly and satisfactorily. But...

Cons: It just didn't deliver the moisture I needed for my hands. I was hoping that it would improve the look and texture of the skin. At first it felt good. The instructions tell you to "apply small amount, initially every 2-8 hours", which I did for a full day and, "then 12-24 hours". Still my hands became as dry as parchment.

I have to wash my hands a lot more than the average person. I am still my mother's caregiver and considering her compromised immune system my hands have to be clean or covered with those awful latex gloves (which also dries out my hands) when handling food for her. Of course also I'm doing a lot of cleaning, especially in the bathroom, with products containing bleach. So I was very excited about this lotion because I noticed my hands looking a lot older than their 26 years. The formula just wasn't strong enough for me.

Instead I use Aubrey Organic's Rosa Mosqueta Luxurious Hand & Body Lotion (which I will review at another time). I put some on last night and have since washed my hands four times and it's still going strong.


As I said, ymmv with this product. In the customer reviews many afflicted with disorders like eczema rave about Skin MD Natural, so don't let my "con" section discourage you from trying it. I am still recommending this product and if I had to give a specific rating, a definite 4 out of 5.