Those of you who saw my photo last week and wondered, “How does she do it?”, or simply you readers who are trying to get through the dog days of winter, with its piercing wind and forced air heat, and need to moisturize your skin, would do well to purchase some Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lotion. Make sure to get the fragrance free (where do they get the idea that cocoa butter should smell like coconut?!).

It’s thick, it’s rich, and it absorbs without feeling greasy afterwards. Within a short period of time you will notice your skin starting to feel as soft as the proverbial baby’s bottom. It also serves as a useful emollient for the delusional few who still expose themselves to the sun or go to tanning booths. Palmer’s also makes a wonderful cocoa butter soap, also available on the website. And no, they’re not paying me for this!