Winter Sets In

My hands are beginning to crack and sting and Elsa's eczema is reappearing in little patches -- signs that winter is just around the corner. I decided to again use Dr. Owen's lotion recipe to whip up (literally) another batch of homemade lotion for a second year in a row. This time I remembered to heat the aloe and the water, which I think made for a much better consistency in the end. I've already used it on my hands, and relief is setting in. The lotion seems a bit greasy when you first rub it in, but the greasiness disappears (for the most part) after a few minutes. This will become Elsa's new after-bath lotion as of this evening!