Dry Skin

It’s mid-January in Central PA. You know what that means.

Your hands look like they belong to someone 30 years older. Your legs are so dry they’re leaving scratch marks. Your lips cracked the moment you stepped outside. And somewhere in the house, someone is complaining that their skin “feels weird.”

Welcome to winter. Population: all of us.

The Central PA Winter Skin Problem

Here’s what we’re dealing with:

Outside: Cold wind that strips moisture from exposed skin the moment you walk to your car.

If You Live in Central PA, You Know Exactly What I’m Talking About

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me paint you a picture:

It’s January in Central Pennsylvania. The temperature is hovering around 20°F. The air is so dry you can practically hear it crackling. Your indoor heating is blasting, sucking every bit of moisture out of the air. You walk outside, and the cold wind hits your face like a slap.

As the winter chill sets in, many of us find ourselves battling dry, itchy skin. The cold air outside and heated indoor environments can strip our skin of its natural moisture, leaving it feeling tight, flaky, and uncomfortable. But fear not! Momma Bears Creations’ whipped body butters and lotion bars are here to rescue your winter-weary skin.

The Winter Skin Challenge

Winter poses unique challenges for our skin:

• Low humidity levels both outdoors and indoors
• Harsh winds that can strip away moisture
• Hot showers that further dry out the skin
• Indoor heating that reduces air moisture

These factors combine to create the perfect storm for dry, irritated skin. That’s where our whipped body butters and lotion bars come in as your ultimate winter skin saviors.

Body Butter vs. Lotion: Why I Switched (And Never Went Back)

Hey friends! Stacie here, writing from our Enola kitchen on a cold February morning. If you’ve ever wondered “should I use body butter or lotion?”—let me tell you my story. It’s 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.

“Which Soap Should I Use?” - The Question We Get at Every Craft Show

Hey friends! Stacie here (Momma Bear). You know what question we hear most at craft shows and at our Carlisle Creative Vibes booth?

“Which soap is best for my skin type?”

Usually followed by: “I have dry skin… I think? Or maybe sensitive? Actually, my T-zone gets oily but my cheeks are dry. What do I even have?!”