If you could create the IDEAL moisturizing lotion for dry skin, what would it need to include? (Here are my answers:)
If my skin is cracked and split, it can’t hurt when I apply it.
It needs to be something that lasts a long time on my skin so I don’t have to keep re-applying it.
It shouldn’t have any ingredients that irritate my skin by solving one problem but causing another.
I’d prefer it didn’t have a scent. Scent is okay sometimes but I’d rather not have something that competes with my perfume should I choose to wear it.
My skin must feel fantastic after I apply it. I don’t want to feel greasy.
Enter the lotion bar!
What is a lotion bar?
A lotion bar is a solid moisturizer that looks similar to a bar of soap, but it is made with nourishing oils and butters that melt when they come in contact with warm skin. It is used to nourish and moisturize dry areas like hands, elbows, and feet. Lotion bars are a convenient and mess-free alternative to traditional liquid lotions, making them perfect for on-the-go use.
What ingredients are in a lotion bar?
All you need to create a lotion bar is a wax (we use beeswax), a butter (our top choice is shea butter because it's great for the skin, including the face, and is excellent for mild eczema) and an oil (we choose coconut oil because it's the one oil that melts at 76 degrees, making it a perfect "absorber" into the skin.
What does a lotion bar smell like?
Our Beesilk hard lotion bar has a very light beeswax scent... that's it! We do have scented lotion bars that are lightly scented with essential oils. Check out our varieties here: https://store.hardlotion.com/products/scented-lotion-bars
How do you use a lotion bar?
To use a lotion bar, hold it between your hands or rub it directly onto dry areas of your skin. The warmth of your skin will melt the lotion bar, releasing the moisturizing oils and butters. Massage the lotion into your skin until it is fully absorbed, and reapply as needed. Store your lotion bar in a cool, dry place when not in use to prevent it from melting.
Can a lotion bar fix YOUR skin?
As a mom who suffered from splits and cracks in my fingers and heels, I just about gave up some of my favorite activities, like baking bread, cooking exotic Mediterranean cuisine, and making soap. Anything that came in contact with the splits would sting like crazy.
Does this describe your skin?
If not your skin, maybe you have a child with mild eczema and the least invasive route to treat it is to "keep it lotioned up" according to your dermatologist. The next suggestion of steroids worries you.
Or your family struggles from food allergies that also affect the skin.
Or you're tired of not knowing which ingredients are safe for the skin, and which you should be avoiding.
These make you and your family members a perfect candidate for the lotion bar.
What are other benefits of using a lotion bar?
Deep hydration: Lotion bars are made with nourishing oils and butters that provide deep hydration to dry and rough skin.
Convenience: Lotion bars are a mess-free alternative to traditional liquid lotions, making them convenient for on-the-go use.
Portability: Lotion bars are compact and easy to carry, making them ideal for travel or use at work.
Long-lasting: Lotion bars are solid and typically last longer than liquid lotions, providing more value for your money.
Customization: Lotion bars can be made with different ingredients and scents to suit different skin types and preferences. We have several options on our scented lotion bar page.
Ready to make your skin soft again?
If your skin gets splits and cracks, we've got you covered.
No more Band-Aids, goopy lotion, greasy lanolin, or other ineffective skin care.
Lotion Bar Before & After Photos
They're not just for hands!
Use hard lotion bars on your heels, your rough elbows, "alligator skin" on your legs... the list is endless!
Here are some customer reviews:
JoAnn: "My hands and heels have never felt so soft and no longer dry / cracked. I bought one for my daughter-in-law so I am anxious for her to try, too."
Maria: "I mean it when I say I really never write reviews. But this product has been transformative for me. After 8 long winters of extremely painful bleeding cracks, usually two or three at different stages of healing on each hand, I have had an almost crack free winter this year since I started using Bee Silk. The few cracks I have gotten have been instantly soothed by the product and have healed quickly. I used to wear nitrile gloves most of the day to protect my cracked fingertips from painful contact with everything. Now I am free of that and I’m so grateful! Thank you!!"
I’ve tried zillions of moisturizers for my chronically dry hands, and BeeSilk is far and away the very best.
This stuff is great!
My hands have never felt softer! I absolutely love this brand and will shop again! A+
I love this product so much!
It works better and longer than lotions I've used and I can easily take it with me everywhere I go. I love that it's good for my skin, has no added stuff and zero plastic!!
Love love love this product!
After searching for many years and different lotions I can say this is the absolute best!
My skin feels great for several days after application which is unusual as most lotions are absorbed by my skin within hours.
The BeeSilk Lotion bar has been one of the best products I have purchased in a long time. We have hard water and as a result it takes a toll on my skin. This is the first lotion I have used that has taken care of very dry skin and actually has stopped the deep peeling from such dry skin. I highly recommend this product.
Love the natural ingredients, but it really is challenging to use due to how it pulls my skin as I rub it on.
There may have been an issue with one batch having too much beeswax. We're shipping you a new bar to compare.
I am very disappointed. I liked the small size, and that's why I ordered a regular size, however, this large one is very dry and hard to apply to my hands. While the small one is smooth and easy to apply, the regular size, no matter how long and hard I rub my hands on the lotion, never gets on to my skin. I don't know if this item is defective or not, but I'm getting tired of using it.
I'm going to look into this for you. We'll ship you a new bar.
I live in a dry climate and have used the lotion bar with great success for years. When I use consistently before bed, my hands are always smooth by morning. It also helps small cuts to heal faster. Great for traveling without worrying about carrying liquid lotion. I recently had a minor issue with one order and Renee was very quick to help me out. Very thankful for this product and company!
Beesilk Lotion Bars Fix Dry, Cracked Skin
How Angie uses Beesilk
Beesilk helped Carrie's dry, winter skin
Love the minimal ingredients that actually WORK!
Love the Beesilk lotion bar the best...so much better than regular hand lotion which I feel just dries your hands out more. Great company, great product...I’ll be back for more.
After “discovering” Beesilk hard lotion it has become my go-to lotion. With a sensitivity to fragrances, I’m so happy to find something that is one of quality with minimal ingredients.
I like the pure ingredients and the size. Easy to travel with.