I spend a lot of time outside on the weekends and I’m pretty careful to apply sunscreen, but once in a while I get a little scorched around the edges. I really dislike that tight, hot skin feel and am always on the lookout for a non-greasy lotion that will soothe my skin (if not my guilty conscience for abusing it.)

I came across Yes To Cucumbers Completely Cooling Body Butter the other day in my drugstore aisle and decided to give it a try. At $12.99 for a 8.45 tub it’s well priced and the products in the “Say Yes To” lines are generally excellent.

Thinner than most body butters, the lotion glides on smooth and cool; a big plus on slightly scorched skin. Once the butter settles into the skin there is a nice, tingly, sensation that calms the heat nicely. The initial scent is fragrant, so I suggest anyone with a sensitive nose apply sparingly at first. The smell is nice though: cucumber skins with a hint of spice. It dissipates fairly fast though and should not interfere with your perfume.

Widely available at drugstores, Completely Cooling Body Butter also contains Dead Sea minerals, certified organic ingredients, and is petroleum and paraben free.