I use a bit of jojoba oil on my skin in the winter when things get so dry.  If I put it on right after my shower, when my skin is still wet/damp,  it really helps retain the moisture.  I use it on my face as well as arms and legs (and, of course my hair!).

I use whipped shea cream!

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One night a week, I sit down and devote 30 minutes to covering my body in this stuff. The soft skin lasts at least 3 days on skin exposed to air (i.e. hands and forearms, ankles, suchlike) and about a week for skin that isn't as exposed (e.g. torso, back).

And for face, like Bikerbraid I use jojoba oil, or sometimes broccoli seed oil. 

Anais  

Thanks BB  Unfortunately I cannot use Jojobaoil in my face. I tried it before and I looked like one big red pimple.

Anais: This sounds good  And I will definately give it a try, just not in my face    Thanks!

Sakina: I went online and checked out drugstore.com - and voila' - Avalon Organical Botanic Skin and Hair Care! I ordered toner, cleanser, and moisturizing cream for sensitive skin. No perfumes added. This should be fairly safe for me.  And, since I like shopping, and I still had a $ 6,-- discount offer  .....I went ahead and ordered some Avalon Hair Care  stuff as well: shampoo and conditioner for damaged, dry hair. 

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That's great, Moochild!  I have sensitive skin too and have not had one moment of trouble with this product line.  Oil doesn't work on my skin, either.  We must need more water for our skin to be happy.  I used the hair care for several years and liked it a lot.

Let me know how you like it!

My absolute favorite skin care product is actually home-made.  My skin type is usually oily and prone to breakouts, but also dry at the same time - and this cleanser is just perfect.  It's made from white clay powder, green clay powder, dried rose petals, oats (unflavored oatmeal will do, like quaker oats), raw almonds, and you can use poppy seeds for extra exfoliation if you like.  You just throw them all into a processor and make sure everything is chopped up pretty finely (you don't want it too chunky, clogs the drain!) and viola!  To use, you just mix about a TBS w/ water in the palm of your hand or a dixie cup, massage it in, and I sometimes leave it on as a mask - works awesomely and does NOT dry the face a bit, leaves it super-soft.  You can get the clay at places like herbalremedies.com, and it's not that costly.

http://herbalremedies.com/frengreencla.html

Maggie this sounds very interesting!

I love this forum more and more. This is a neverending source of ideas, wisdom and fantastic people!

Hi Moonchild,
I use a mixture of half vinegar, half olive oil.  Start with just a small container-full because I'm not too sure how long it lasts, since it's all natural.  Be sure to shake well before each use.  Like Bikerbraid was saying, I apply it on my face right after showering.  Works great all over too. 

I actually read the scientific reasoning behind the particular mixture of olive oil and vinegar. The olive oil moisturizes, while the vinegar tones, heals, dissolves piled up grease inside your skin, exfoliates etc.  I can post the weblink later, if I can find it!