Curl Natural Healing Soothing Formula Lotion By ValerieDavid on Nov 04, 2007 - Updated Oct 15, 2011

Curél Natural Healing Soothing Lotion uses lavender, chamomile, and oatmeal extracts to help calm dry skin irritation and promote natural healing. I find that Curél's Intensive Ultra Healing lotion is better equipped to deal with super dry skin, but this Soothing formula works nicely as both a skin softener and aromatherapy.

Hands can feel a bit slippery after application, but that extra bit of shine does add to the softer, smoother feel and appearance of skin. Curél products are very gentle, but the fragrance in this one may make cause some irritation for those with very sensitive skin. Curél claims this lotion can even be used on the face, but I'd recommend using a very small amount in that case.

The pump style bottle makes application easy, and the large bottles last a long time. The lavender scent is very pleasant, but if you're looking for an aromatherapy lotion you'd probably be better served by something from Bath & Body Works. Overall I wasn't as impressed with this product as I'd hoped to be.