Dry, rough, chapped hands

I've never tried the O'Keeffe's but I have had good luck in the past with Corn Huskers Lotion, made by Johnson & Johnson, when troubled with dry and cracked winter hands.


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That's all expensive stuff.

When I wash my hands which is frequently I just use some baby oil afterwards and wipe it off. I suffer from those pesky hangnails which comes from lack of moisture and washing your hands frequently and not using rubber gloves to wash dishes.

What I miss most moving into an apartment is a dishwasher.
 
I like Lubriderm Fragrance free. It is one of the few my hubby can use. He had a terrible skin problem and finally had many tests done. They found he is highly allergic to preservatives and fragrances that are in a lot of skin care products as well as household cleaners. I have a list of what he can use.
 
Camper6 said:
That's all expensive stuff.

When I wash my hands which is frequently I just use some baby oil afterwards and wipe it off. I suffer from those pesky hangnails which comes from lack of moisture and washing your hands frequently and not using rubber gloves to wash dishes.

What I miss most moving into an apartment is a dishwasher.
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?? :confused:

The products mentioned range from $3 to $8. Expensive?

I'm not talking about just washing dishes.

IKE, I checked - Walmart and Target have Corn Huskers.
 
Many of the farmers in this area swear by Bag Balm.

It was originally for use on dairy cows but now they have a version for people.

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My PCP told me to use Eucerin Advanced Repair on my hands, feet, etc...

It works wonders but it is a little pricey.

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I need to try that someday Applecruncher, is it greasy at all? Thanks for the tip! I did try Corn Huskers once, never bought a second bottle, seemed to have a sticky feel to it. I pretty much have been using Curel Ultra Healing lotion that I have in a big pump bottle, been using that on everything hands, face, legs, arms, etc. But the hands do get super dry sometimes. I've been washing my hands a lot and using Purell at the gym so I don't pick up any cold germs, and only after several days I'm feeling the effects.
 
I just use vaseline. I get a glob set and watch T.V. and rub it in for a while then take a towel and wipe it. I'm frugal that way though. For feet rub it on and put on socks sleep in it.
 
Seeker said:
I just use vaseline. I get a glob set and watch T.V. and rub it in for a while then take a towel and wipe it. I'm frugal that way though. For feet rub it on and put on socks sleep in it.
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I use petroleum jelly too. I use a small amount and rub it in until it spreads out enough to not be an issue... if that doen't work I just work it up my arms or legs to thin it out.

Another thing that I found that works for me is those thin disposable gloves they use in sandwich shops; with some thin finger-less gloves over them. And thin plastic bags (liners for bathroom trash cans) under socks for feet.

As I understand it the root problem is evaporation in cool dry air of the moisture your body generates to keep you skin pliable. It is called insensible perspiration, if I am remembering it correctly, and is not quite sweat, or sensible perspiration. Insensible perspiration keeps your skin pliable (and from drying out) and sensible perspiration is used to cool you off via evaporation. You don't really notice insensible perspiration as it does not quite make you wet, while sensible perspiration does (try to) make you wet.
 
I found OKeefes is the only thing that helps heal and prevent the cracks I often get in the sides of my fingers, regardless of what else I use, wear gloves for dishes etc. I think different things work differently for different people.
 

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