The Year My Hands Cracked and Bled Every Winter
Hey friends! Stacie here, writing from our Enola kitchen on a cold February morning. Let me tell you about the product that changed my life—and eventually became one of our bestsellers.
The scenario: It’s January in Central PA. Temperatures are in the teens. Indoor heating is blasting and sucking every bit of moisture from the air. I’m making soap all day (which means constant handwashing). My hands are a disaster—cracked, bleeding, painful every time I bend my fingers.
What I tried: Regular lotion. The drugstore stuff. The fancy department store stuff that promised “intensive care” and “deep healing.”
What happened: I’d apply lotion. My hands would feel better for maybe an hour. Then the dryness would come screaming back. I was reapplying lotion 10+ times a day. It was exhausting and expensive and NOTHING was actually working.
Then I discovered whipped body butter.
Not the solid body butter that sits there like a rock and you have to scrape with your fingernails. Whipped body butter—fluffy, cloud-like, melts on contact with skin.
Everything changed.
My hands stopped cracking. The dry patches on my elbows disappeared. My skin felt soft for the FIRST time in YEARS during a Pennsylvania winter. I could hold my grandson’s hand without worrying about rough, cracked skin scratching him.
That’s when I knew: Maddi and I need to make this. Other Central PA families dealing with brutal winters need to experience this.
Let me explain why whipped body butter is different—and why it might transform your winter skin too.
What Makes Whipped Body Butter Different (From Someone Who Makes It)
I’m not going to give you a bunch of technical jargon. Here’s what actually matters:
1. The Texture is Like Frosting (But for Your Skin)
When people first see our body butter at craft shows:
“Wait, is this frosting?” (I hear this ALL the time!)
What it actually is: We literally whip shea butter, cocoa butter, and nourishing oils until they’re fluffy and cloud-like. It looks like cake frosting. Feels like clouds.
Why this matters: Unlike solid body butter (which you have to rub really hard to warm up), whipped body butter melts on contact. Scoop a little bit, apply to your skin, and it just MELTS. Effortless. No tugging, no rubbing hard, no fighting with a rock-solid butter bar.
2. It Actually STAYS on Your Skin (Unlike Lotion)
My personal test: I apply our whipped body butter after my morning shower.
What happens: My skin stays soft ALL DAY. Not just for an hour. Not “pretty good until lunch.” All. Day. Long.
Why: The butters and oils create a protective barrier that locks in moisture. Your skin drinks up the nutrients and holds onto them. Pennsylvania winters can throw cold wind, dry air, indoor heating—doesn’t matter. My skin stays protected.
Real feedback from a customer at Williams Grove: “I put this on before bed and when I wake up, my skin STILL feels soft. I’ve never experienced that with any lotion.”
3. Not Greasy (I Promise!)
I know what you’re thinking: “Body butter sounds heavy and greasy.”
Here’s the truth: Our whipped body butter absorbs FAST. No greasy film. No waiting around in your bathrobe for 10 minutes before getting dressed.
How I use it: Right after my shower, I scoop a little bit, massage it into my damp skin, and within 30 seconds it’s absorbed. I can get dressed immediately. My clothes don’t feel oily or sticky.
Why this works: The whipping process changes the texture. It’s rich and nourishing, but it sinks into your skin instead of sitting on top.
4. A Little Goes a LONG Way
Real talk: One jar of our whipped body butter lasts 2-3 months with daily use.
Why: Because it’s whipped, it spreads easily. You need WAY less than you’d use with lotion. A small scoop covers your arms, legs, hands—everything.
What this means: Better value. Less waste. And you’re not constantly running out and rebuying.
5. Natural Ingredients You Can Actually Pronounce
What’s in our whipped body butter:
- Shea butter - Deep moisture
- Cocoa butter - Protective barrier
- Coconut oil - Nourishing and light
- Vitamin E - Antioxidant boost
- Natural fragrance oils - Because it should smell amazing!
What’s NOT in it: Sulfates, parabens, harsh chemicals, mystery ingredients you can’t pronounce.
My rule: If I wouldn’t put it on my grandson’s skin, we don’t make it.
Our Signature Scent: Chocolate & Honeysuckle (My Personal Favorite)
Let me tell you about our flagship scent.
The smell: Rich chocolate mixed with sweet honeysuckle. It’s like a dessert you can wear. Warm, comforting, sweet—but not overpowering or cloying.
Why I love it: After a long day of making soap, packing orders, running to craft shows—I take a shower and apply this body butter. The scent is like a hug. It reminds me why I love what I do.
What customers say:
- “This smells like heaven!” (I hear this constantly)
- “I want my whole house to smell like this!”
- “Can you make a candle in this scent?” (We’re working on it!)
The subtle shimmer: Yes, our Signature Scent has a tiny bit of shimmer. Not glitter-bomb. Just a soft, healthy glow. Your skin looks radiant, alive, healthy.
When I wear it: Special occasions, date nights, or honestly? Just because. Sometimes you need to feel a little fancy, even if you’re just going to the grocery store.
Other Scents We Make (They Rotate!)
We make whipped body butter in multiple scents. Because of our small-batch approach, scents rotate based on what’s in season and what customers request.
Popular scents include:
- Pineapple & Coconut - Tropical, sweet, like summer vacation
- Hawaiian Ginger - Exotic, spicy, warm
- Mango - Fruity, uplifting, cheerful
- Lavender - Calming, relaxing, perfect for bedtime
- Unscented - Just pure moisture, no fragrance (great for sensitive skin!)
Follow us on social media to see which scents are currently available. We announce new batches on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Body Butter vs. Lotion: What I Tell Customers at Craft Shows
The question I get constantly: “Should I use body butter or lotion?”
My answer: Depends on what you need!
When to Choose Lotion:
- Light daily moisture - If your skin isn’t super dry, lotion might be enough
- Quick absorption - Lotion sinks in fast (great if you’re in a rush)
- Oily or combination skin - Sometimes body butter feels like too much for oily skin types
When to Choose Body Butter (My Preference!):
- Central PA winters - Seriously, our winters DEMAND body butter
- Very dry skin - If your skin is cracked, rough, or constantly dry, you need the deep hydration butter provides
- Long-lasting moisture - When you don’t want to reapply 5 times a day
- Eczema or sensitivity - The natural ingredients in butter soothe better than most lotions
My personal routine: I use body butter in winter (October through April in Central PA = BRUTAL). In summer, I sometimes switch to lighter moisture. But honestly? I usually just stick with body butter year-round because I love how my skin feels.
Real talk: If I had to choose ONE product for the rest of my life, it would be whipped body butter. Hands down. (Pun intended!)
Perfect for Gifts (And Not Just Because I Sell It)
Here’s what happens at craft shows:
Someone buys a jar of Signature Scent body butter for themselves. They try it at home. Next show, they’re back buying 3-4 jars for gifts.
Why body butter makes a great gift:
- Everyone needs moisture - Especially in Central PA!
- Luxurious feel - It feels fancy and indulgent, even though it’s affordable
- Beautiful presentation - Our jars look pretty on a bathroom counter
- Unique - Most people haven’t tried whipped body butter before
- Smells incredible - The scent makes opening the gift a sensory experience
Gift ideas I’ve seen customers use:
- Teacher appreciation gifts
- Mother’s Day baskets
- Holiday stocking stuffers
- “Just because” gifts for friends
- Wedding shower favors (one customer bought 20 jars!)
Try It and See Why Central PA Loves Our Body Butter
I’m not going to tell you that body butter will change your life (though it kind of changed mine!).
What I WILL tell you: If you have dry skin, if Pennsylvania winters wreck your hands and elbows, if you’re tired of reapplying lotion constantly—try whipped body butter.
One jar. Use it for a week. See how your skin feels.
I’m confident you’ll come back for more. Everyone does.
Shop our whipped body butter:
- Online: Momma Bears at Carlisle Creative Vibes
- In person: Carlisle Creative Vibes (152 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA) - Come smell ALL the scents!
Stay connected:
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to see which scents are currently available
- Join our mailing list for updates and skincare tips
Questions? Message us on Facebook or visit our Contact page. I’d love to help you pick the perfect scent!
— Stacie (Momma Bears Creations, Enola PA)
P.S. - My hands used to crack and bleed every single winter. Now? Soft, protected, happy. That’s the body butter difference. Try it. Your skin will thank you.