New Input on Handcream

[mharen]

My hands are so dry. My cuticles are cracking and I have to be careful not to bleed on my fabric! Is there a lotion out there that is safe to apply while working with fabric? I had one once, but it was rather like water and although it rubbed in well and left no greasy residue, it didn't help much, either.

Thanks in advance for your input!

[Salsabil]

My hands are so dry. My cuticles are cracking and I have to be careful not to bleed on my fabric! Is there a lotion out there that is safe to apply while working with fabric? I had one once, but it was rather like water and although it rubbed in well and left no greasy residue, it didn't help much, either.

Thanks in advance for your input!

You have to search for something with UREA in it! Sorry, that I can't say a name. In Germany " Eucerin" is a good one.

[quilt-silly]

Ouch!!! My hands used to do that, too - yikes! If I were you, I would go to the drugstore and buy some sleep gloves.

You just slather your hands with any kind of heavy, greasy cream before you go to bed and put the gloves over top of it. The gloves will get greasy, but your hands will heal up and stop cracking.

The best stuff that I've ever found for cracking skin is Bag Balm:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=200300381701 - your hands will oooooh and ahhhhh and thank you, just to have you put it on.

[mharen]

Actually, we have Eucerin here in the US. I have heard that it is good. I will have to try it. Thank you!

[mharen]

The bag balm idea sounds good, too. Myabe I'll get socks and do my feet up while I am at it!

[Simpleuser2000]

I use Curel. It soaks in quickly.

[rainagade]

This is my opinion. I too have dry skin and hair and I am always looking for something to HELP.

Stay away from lotions, they are too watery for you. Look for things that are thicker like body butters. The other thing I do is use baby oil after I shower. It really helps.

[mharen]

I've heard of that one, too. Thanks

[Salsabil]

Do you have Kneip too! Their oil bath are very fine too

[mharen]

I've never heard of Kneip. I have to admit I have stopped using bath oil, though I love it. My husband complains it makes the tub to slippery and the last thing I want to do after a relaxing bath is scrub the tub!

[Salsabil]

I've never heard of Kneip. I have to admit I have stopped using bath oil, though I love it. My husband complains it makes the tub to slippery and the last thing I want to do after a relaxing bath is scrub the tub!

Yes that is something that is necessary after bathing with oil bath, but if you use immediately the shower with hot water it is be done in seconds!

[brendaj]

Just read in some magazine that Suave advanced therapy tied for 2nd. I started using it several years ago and have had good results. Have had no transfer to my fabric. I just finished a queen sized quilt and had lots of skin cracking. The Suave brand worked great for my money. Can't afford the expensive stuff. I use baby oil immediately after showering and Ponds face cream every night. Oil of Olay during the day. It has been really helping. Brenda in MI
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[mharen]

Wow, we ladies sure have our problems staying "gorgeous"! Thanks for all the help!

[SewCalGal]

I have problems with my hands too and can not use moisterizers with any perfume in them, or they make my hands worse. I have exzema on my hands, so I'm pretty picky about what moisterizers I can use.

I've had great luck with the following:

- MaryKay's Satin Hands set: hand cleaner & Moisterizer http://www.marykay.com/lburchell/default.aspx

- UdderCream has a really nice feeling when it goes on, and really keeps my hands feeling smooth. http://www.uddercream.com/

- Bag Balm; originally marketed for cow's udders, but many quilters have fallen in love with it. Goes on a bit greasy, but seems to quickly absorb. I also like to put it on my feet.

- Gloves in a Bottle is another product that was marketed to quilters. Works well.http://www.glovesinabottle.com/

Also, when working with fabric remember to wash the fabrics before you start working with them. I understand many fabrics are shipped with formaldahyde/preservatives/bug killers on them, so your hands can also react to the chemicals on the material.

Good luck!

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[Simpleuser2000]

I understand many fabrics are shipped with formaldahyde/preservatives/bug killers on them, so your hands can also react to the chemicals on the material.

Good luck!

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Yikes! I didn't know about the bug killer. Does kind of make sense though. I do wash all my fabrics first anyway.

[srobins96]

It's amazing that there are so many chemicals on our fabrics..I always wash new stuff when I bring it in, whether it is fabric or premade clothing..I use all different kinds of hand lotions, but I find the the footworks, by Avon, is very very good..I use it on my feet too, just need to rememberr to do it before my heals crack..LOL..the fabrics really suck the moisture out so I do my best to stay on top of the hands..I use Avon's Anew line for my face and sometimes their hand creams. I do like the Anew..I don't have to worry about looking my age..?????????????

[wienerin]

I have problems with my hands too and can not use moisterizers with any perfume in them, or they make my hands worse. I have exzema on my hands, so I'm pretty picky about what moisterizers I can use. ...

have you ever tried a cure with pure olive oil? Apply richly on your hands, put over some old gloves or some cotton towel, then sit down and relax for at least half an hour (better one) - or leave on over night. Works wonders.

[rainagade]

Olive oil works as a hot oil deep hair conditioner too.

[mharen]

I have used lemon juice in the summer as a lightener and raw eggs as a conditioner on my hair. Just don't get them hot or they'll begin to coagulate! An oatmeal mask works great for a mask for oily skin. Used that as a kid, but I wouldn't dare do it with my dry skin now.

[rainagade]

good old mayonnaise is good for the hair too.

• smear hair with mayo
• warm a rag in the microwave.
• seal with saran wrap.
• leave for a good 20 minutes before washing