Solid Lotion Bar

Love it, but could be improved

I love this lotion bar, but it comes with a lot of caveats. What you need to know before you buy: - This is beeswax & plant oil-based, so it's going to be a solid puck in cooler temperatures. I found the most effective way of using it was to take it out of the tin and rub it between my hands / on my skin to let my body heat melt it a bit. But this does mean I've dropped it several times, which isn't great for hygiene, and some gets wasted when I wipe it off. Would really love an alternative packaging option to make it easier to handle / apply. - The beeswax is going to mostly stay on the surface of your skin, and this can feel 'greasy' to some people. If you haven't used a beeswax or other occlusive cream/lotion before, be warned that this won't fully absorb the way that a water-based moisturising cream/lotion will (like most of the ones that come in pump bottles / squeeze tubes). - The product image is a bit misleading - the bar was significantly smaller than the tin when I received it, which is fine for how I use it, but I imagine it'd be annoying for anyone trying to use it like a normal balm/ointment by swiping some off the top, because it's going to slide around the tin. Assuming it's warm enough where you are to actually use it that way in the first place. - "Unscented" in this case means no added fragrances - it has a slight beeswax/honey scent, with maybe traces of the other ingredients, so if you're after a truly neutral, scent-free lotion, this isn't it. To second what other reviewers have said, I'd really like a "refill" option that doesn't come with the tin. It would be incredible if there was a refillable twist applicator, like a lip balm stick or similar, which would really help with the "how do I use this hygienically in cold weather" issue. I have found this to be really effective for my very dry skin, and I enjoy the mild natural scent, but living overseas with an unfavourable exchange rate means I have to really weigh up whether it's still worth buying in its current form.

Pleasantly surprised

Started using lotion bars several years ago and my only disappointment is that each place seems to discontinue production after a couple of years. Tried this one out and I like how compact it is (well-sized tin for size of bar), lotion is soft enough without being too soft, leaves hands happy, good smell that isn't overpowering. Pleased so far - just keep it coming!

Just wish I could subscribe

I’ve been trying to get over a bad habit of picking at the dry skin on my hands, so I’ve started regularly applying lotion after washing. This has been great for keeping in my bag! I’m hoping I can take it on flights since it’s not liquid. I think the beeswax/faintly honey smell is quite pleasant, too. Just wish I could add it to my subscription, but maybe not in another tin. Not sure if a box would keep it intact for shipping though.