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I do a lot of tile work and the grout dries out my hands so bad that they feel like sand paper, and they crack and bleed around my knuckles. I use Aquafor, and I apply it right after my shower, and then again right before bedtime...and I put socks on my hands. :giggle: Yes, I feel silly doing it, especially when trying to turn off my nightstand light; as I forget to do that prior to putting on the socks. :blink:
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I've seen Vitamin E oil, could that be applied as opposed to breaking open the gel caps? Just think it would be less messy. Apply to a cotton ball and maybe rub it in? Quote:
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I think you've already gotten some great responses, but I would add that you should make sure that your thyroid levels are in the normal range. Dry skin can be a symptom of hypothyroid. Normally it would be your whole body, not just your hands, but it's worth asking about at your next check up.
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I have not tried the Bag Balm, but I have heard WONDERFUL things about it....right now, Austin is experiencing some of the lowest humidity levels we have ever had! 16% this morning!
I've been using Shea Butter (Bath & Body Works) and it's pretty good for short term. I also got a parafin bath thing at Wal~mart...it's still in the box! lol But parafin feels WONDERFUL, too! |
Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve:)
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In the spring when I am in the throws of gardening, my hands become particularly rough and chapped. Now, salves can be particularly greasy, but vasoline combined with cotton gloves while you sleep, followed by a moisturizing lotion several times during the day, works wonders. Aveda hand relief lotion is a wonderful product. Has a soft, lovely, lemon vanilla fragrance.
This method also works well for those "rusty" heels *laffs and obviously you would use cotton sox in place of the gloves. Aveda has a fabulous foot relief lotion as well, with a soft peppermint fragrance. *I just can not stand greezy (yes, greezy) palms |
A couple of things crossed my mind reading though the thread...
If someone has started a low fat diet that is too low in fat ('cause your body needs some to actually function well) it can lead to dry skin and hair not to mention constipation... make sure you are getting enough EFAs (essential fatty acids) in your diet as well as mono-saturated fats like olive oil and avacado oil... stay away from artificial fats like those in margerines and butter substitutes. Eucerin and many other creams are made from differently sourced urine... might want to check the ingredient list. If you are vegetarian or vegan you may be compromising thoe choices as its being absorbed into your body... more than one way to injest something ! "Eucerin dry skin products rely on the main ingredient of urea to fight itchy, scaly skin. Urea is a chemical compound that is produced in the waste stream when metabolizing proteins in mammals. It is manufactured in the liver and is expelled as the chief ingredient in urine." (mammals includes humans). For more info and other options go to... http://www.skinsosilky.com/dryskin/30-eucerindryskin.htm Checking the thyroid hormone levels are also a great idea but do need to be aware of the side effects of levothyroxin and synthroid (2 most common prescribed thyroid hormone replacements) such as heart palpitations, elevated heart rates and heart attack - myocardial infarction is the most common... Applying a light oil such as sweet almond or sesame right after bathing or showering while the skin is still damp works well as do any of the Aveeno products (no urea) and a few million Italian women can't be wrong with centuries of using olive oil for hair, skin and cooking/eating it ! AND Drink water... hydrate and moisturise from the INSIDE out... 2 quarts / liters a day does it and flushes the kidneys! |
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Lots of good suggestions here but I would recommend going down the natural route and avoiding all the petroleum based products. Blush mentioned soap and that's one of the biggest problem causers along with wash/shower gels that contain sodium laureth sulphate, a really strong detergent. Look out of cleansers that do not contain this and I think coupled with the use of natural oils and butters, you'll see a remarkable difference in no time.
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So many great suggestions!
I so agree with all the oil ideas...and cocoa/shea butters. I've been using >>Alba<< cocoa butter body lotion for about 2 weeks now and I *love* it. I've tried lots of cocoa butter lotions and this one has been the best so far. I also smells devine. My hands get really dry at work for some reason, so I use >>Bath & Body Works<< hand creme. It also smells yum. But really, it is just so moisturizing without being greasy. Best of luck! |
I have been using Miracle of Aloe Miracle Foot Repair Cream.
It is not just for feet. It works realy well and when that is not enough I grab some aloe off my porch and go the route. The miracle cream is made in the USA and is evironmentally friendly and not tested on animals. |
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I know someone else that uses foot repair cream on her hands. She started using it on cracked and dry heels and decided to try it on chapped hands. It worked so well, she bought more cream for future use. |
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If that might be the case for you, the answer might be to wear gloves when washing dishes. Also, a liberal application of Vaseline covered by thick white socks (or gloves) while you sleep will heal some really badly chapped skin pretty fast, sometimes in a day or two. (Generic brands don't seem to work as well as Vaseline, dunno why.) Whatever the case may be, Selly, I hope your hands feel better soon! |
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[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]My hands are prematurely aged from gardening without gloves for years. Plus, I wash my hands about 30 times a day.
I swear by Curel Lotion. http://www.curel.com/moisture.asp I use dish soap that has lotion or hand protector built into it. When it's really bad, Mary Kay has a collection called "Satin Hands" that will make your hands look great in minutes. http://www.marykay.com/spabody/bodyc...2/default.aspx Oh, and I can't forget another great one. Hemp hand lotion. It has a bit of a weedy smell but it penetrates and makes dry skin really soft. http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/hemp/prod5950023 :nerd: |
Burts bees works great.
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Topical ointments and lotions are very usefuk and needed for sure.
But if this is really bad it sounds like it needs to be addressed inwardly as well Most definately by drinking water..alot...And laying off any caffine and carbonated producks for a few days. Also, Green Tea is very food at bring elasticity back into the skin from the inside out. Also very good for complection. Just a thought. Also by taking vit E...It also helps to regenerate the skin from inside out. |
Lots of comments about hand care here. I use Obagi skin products (yes even some Butches/TGs want nice skin). It's mostly focused on facial skin. Been using them for around 5 years now. ;) |
Old butch hear...I have the same prob when I work as a chef as I wash my hands many times a day..The thing I use is called udder butter,works great and has no alcohol in it or anything to dry ut skin.It comes in a round or sometinmes squre jar with a cow on the front.I swear its the best I ever used.
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