Carmex lip balm was invented in 1937 by Alfred Woelbing on the family stovetop. For the next 20 years, he and his wife made Carmex by hand, pouring it into the familiar jars with the yellow caps. That takes a lot of dedication and devotion. Now, Carma Labs employs about 100 people, but it is still owned and operated by the family: Alfred’s grandsons, Eric and Paul Woelbing.
I feel that this ongoing tradition contributes to a company that truly cares about their customers and the products it shares with them.
As part of the Carmex Blog Squad, I was sent a muslin bag filled with a full-size and travel-size Carmex Healing Lotion and Carmex Healing Cream. It couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, because the weather in New England has been changing. It’s always erratic, but we actually had snow before Halloween. I do a lot of do-it-yourself projects and painting, and I seem to always have dry hands in the fall and winter, so I was thrilled to try these out.
The Carmex Healing Lotion is great for daily use, and, the more I use it, the more hydrated my skin seems to stay. It has Aloe and Vitamin E to help nourish and moisturize skin. I love the smell. It’s like the Carmex I’ve always loved, but milder, a clean fresh scent. It’s not greasy and absorbs quickly. If I apply it to my legs, they feel incredibly soft and smooth, as well as soothed. I like to put it on after a shower or bath and it’s great anytime.
I found the Carmex Healing Cream to be a bit thicker, with 9 healing ingredients, especially formulated for your driest skin. It’s more concentrated and you can use less. If you have dry or cracked skin, this is perfect. It’s great for feet, elbows and knees, and dry hands or stubborn rough spots. I use it whenever my skin is feeling especially dry and love having the travel tube to carry with me in my purse. I apply it to my hands at night before bed, and, when I wake up, I’m really happy with the results. My hands feel smoother and softer than when I went to sleep. Over a few weeks, the dry patches have become healthier and healed. This also has a light scent which I found fresh and pleasing.
Carmex was kind enough to also provide a skincare kit for one of my readers, identical to the one I received. It contains:
One 5.5 oz Carmex Healing Lotion
One 4 oz Carmex Healing Cream
One 1 oz Carmex Healing Lotion
One .75 oz Carmex Healing Cream
To enter:
Disclosure: I received free samples of Carmex Skin Care products. No
compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.
I would like to try it because when the furnace is on I dry out all over!
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I’d love to try this because the dry winter air leaves my skin a crackled shell of it’s former self. How will I ever attract a muscle-bound hunk with crackly skin?? Plz send help. – JENNA!
I have heard a lot about Carmex from friends and would like to give it a try.
Having Crohn’s Disease, I have a hard time staying hydrated. As a result, my skin is always dry. I’d love to try the Carmex products because they sound like they would help my skin tremendously.
I have psoriasis and im always looking for some help with my dry skin. Would love to try this!
I’m always looking for a great moisturizer. esp in winter and esp for my husbands, dry , cracked bleeding winter hands..he works outside and his hands pay the price
I’d love to try it because my skin has been much drier after having Emma. My feet and legs are the worst at keeping the moisture. Thanks!
Alholm.co at gmail dot com
because i need to rub it on stuff
My skin is so dry this time of year I am always looking to try new products
I would love to try this because it’s only fall and my skin is already dry and ashy!
I would enojy trying this as I love to try new things, I also have clinically dry skin, so I moisturize constantly. I am looking for a great product that actually works! Thanks for the chance!
I would love to try this as I have clinically dry skin and moisturize constantly. I am looking for a product that truly works. Thanks for the chance!
I’d like to try this on my very dry hands! Thank you for the giveaway!
~Beeb
supercoupongirl AT gmail.com
HORTON111@AOL.COM
I HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT AND IT IS GOOD
It looks like it could help my dry skin
I love Carmex lip balm, and would love to try their lotion.
dwellenstein at cox dot net
My skin gets very dry as soon as the weather gets colder. I have never tried Carmex products, but they sound like they are something I really need.
I would like to try it because my skin is so dry it itches right now.
I would like to win because I love carmex
I would love to try Carmex as it is one skin care brand I have yet to try.
Karen Phillips @Karenmp31
MY hubby works in oil ll day and his hands really get dried out I hope this will help him.
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I’d love to try the lotion on my dry, itchy legs.
katfam95 at aim dot com
my hands are dry and they need help
dez3b@yahoo.com
This would be awesome for the dry winter skin I’m sure to experience with this pregnancy! I would love to try this as I’ve never heard of their skin care line before.
This is awesome ! I have always used the carmex lip balm but the healing creme would be cool to try too !
nikipavlin@yahoo.com
I’d like to try these because I love the Carmex lip products and could definitely use the skin products for Winter! jessicapeeling@yahoo.com
My children and I have rough red dry skin in the winter time.
Laura Lane
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I would love to try these products because I love Carmex lip balm so I think I would like the lotions as well.
tderosa142 at gmail dot com
I would love to try these products because I have dry skin and love carmen lip balm
I have dry skin problems and would love to see if this helps.
ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
Ive used carmex for a long time, they are a great product.
sunniewoodyplus2 atmsn.com
The Lime Twist lipbalm! (cnfc800@gmail.com)
To help with dry skin
I get really dry hands and feet, and could really use this
robinlscott4 at hotmail dot com
I would like to try these products because I have very dry skin.
my skin is so dry and now we are entering winter and the darn indoor heat that is so drying!
amylovesbeing mom at gmail dot ocm
With winter coming I would love these products for my dry skins.
I hear a lot of good things, so I must give the product a try!
courtnut1990 at yahoo dot com
I like Carmex lip balm and I would like to try their healing products; especially for my feet.
I have heard great things about your products… Would be great to try them for myself
ilove to bubble bath and afterward i need something to put the luv back in my skin i like to try carmex as son as possible
I’d like to try these products because my skin is already hurtin’, and it’s not even technically winter yet!
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
I would love to win this because I have very dry skin! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
Bored2quickly@hotmail.com
i think it may help my terribly itchy, dry skin
marygardner49 at aol dot com
Carmex lip balm is outstanding, I would love to try any other products they have.
lindar
mylind@aol
have used Carmex products for many yrs always work very well especially these NY winters
sue14625@gmail.com
I’d like to try this product because I’ve never tried anyhting carmex brand before
Jessica Rose
ijessica_r at yahoo.com
I would love to try these because I have really dry skin and it is especially needed during the winter!
I’d like to try the Carmex Healing Cream, as I have persistent dry hands. I am always looking for a product to counter my condition.
Hope to win!
xxbowietipxx@gmail.com
I would like to try it because my skin gets really dry in the winter.
austma7@aol.com
could really use the healing cream, CO is dry and cold
kendraco22 at yahoo dot com
i would love to win because i love carmex
susansmoaks at gmail dot com
I love the Carmex lip balm and think the lotion will be a great product.
I have to wash my hands a lot and haven’t found anything that works to keep my skin moist. I use the lip balm and am excited to try the skin cream.
ezmerelda at mail dot com
I would like to try Carmex Healing Cream.
I’d like to try this to fight winter dryness