Enough Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 We don't have a dishwasher, and washing dishes makes the skin on my hands all dry and crackly and rough. I tried some Bigelow chapped hands cream, and that's worked okay but I'm wondering if there are other (better) options. Wearing rubber gloves while washing dishes is not an option- the powdery-feeling insides drive my sensory-sensitive self BATTY. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'd try either coconut oil, olive oil, or shea butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I like cetaphil lotion - the pump bottle sits on our counter, next to the sink, so once I dry my hands, I squirt a little on and it does the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I recommend doing as much washing as possible with a brush, so your hands are not in the water. And my favorite all time brush for dish washing is the Avent Bottle Brush: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2736616 This is the brush I use for all dishes except those that need harder scrubbing. I soak all the dishes in hot soapy water before using the brush, then after a few minutes I lift them out one by one and use the Avent brush on them. I have a regular dish brush for when it's needed but the angle and shape of the Avent brush makes washing dishes really easy and my hands are not in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I have found good results with jergens extra moisterizing. I also use it on my knees, which tend to dry and crack as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 This. I only have to put it on once at night (I don't wash it off until morning) and it works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothergooseof4 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I looked up lotion on beautypedia a few weeks ago and saw that Oil of Olay Quench got an excellent Review. The I have been using it since and LOVE it! My hands feel great. My ashy winter legs are gone. And my dry, cracking heels are smooth. Dh even commented how smooth my body felt during tea one day.. Coconut oil did not do this for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl h Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I agree with the recommendation of Olay Quench. I have used it for years and it's the only body lotion that really works for me; very hydrating and isn't overly perfumy. However, for my very dry hands I use Neutrogena hand cream. It is very hydrating, and it doesn't take much, it is the thickest lotion I have ever seen. I can't remember exactly the name...but it comes in smallish tubes and says something like "used by Norwegian fishermen" on it. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Our dermatologist recommends CeraVe, Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair cream, and Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream...applied within one minute after drying the hands. We found out very quickly that antibacterial hand soaps are very harsh so I also avoid buying the dish detergents that say antibacterial on the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5forMe Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I use Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair cream at bedtime. And Aquaphor on the cracks around my finger tips that open and bleed (gosh those are painful). I haven't yet found the perfect non greasy hand cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Oil of Olay, original formula (face and neck cream). Leaves no oily residue, and repairs damage/adds moisture quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Better is to try a different soap. Certain brands will do it to me too, but I found the ajax brand dish soap doesn't bother me very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 My new magic formula (I have painfully dry, hypothryoid skin) is Castor Oil (used externally, like lotion)- I've been getting it at the health food store). I got it for the blood clot I got from falling this summer (external) and it actually healed my heels (I've tried everything). I LOVE it. And it's really uber healthy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Pricey but works (I do a lot of gardening that destroys my hands..this is the only thing that works for me!!) http://www.amazon.com/Crabtree-Evelyn-Gardeners-Therapy-100ml/dp/B00004U9UY Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners therapy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but the absolute best thing I've used, hands down, is petroleum jelly (Vasoline or similar). I apply a small amount after *every* handwashing and rub it in vigorously. Huge difference. Huge! Before that I used Palmer's Cocoa Butter and some shea butter handsoap bars. I liked Nivea, too. Frequent use of petroleum jelly beat them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 break out your crockpot, and throw a hunk of shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil in there, then put in a handful of comfrey, calendula, a knob of lanolin and I used cinnamon, anise and allspice, too. Let it steep on low all day, then, strain out the herbs, and add in beeswax. (I play with the amount of beeswax, but I think a good amount is one ounce to every 8 ounces of oil). At the last I add in a few dashes of tea tree oil, and this time I used Warm Vanilla Sugar fragrance oil, but it's still great without. It sinks right into your hands, and the lanolin draws in moisture, and keeps it there. They'll heal up right away. Mine used to get cracked and bleed, but not since I've been making this. And, you should be able to get everything at your healthfood store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicmom Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but the absolute best thing I've used, hands down, is petroleum jelly (Vasoline or similar). I apply a small amount after *every* handwashing and rub it in vigorously. Huge difference. Huge! Before that I used Palmer's Cocoa Butter and some shea butter handsoap bars. I liked Nivea, too. Frequent use of petroleum jelly beat them all. I use petroleum jelly daily to prevent chapped lips... it's the absolute best. I never thought about using it on hands--I may try it!! Next up in my mind would be the 2 products we like best: Johnston Honey's Helping Hand Cream (pricey, but works wonders quickly): http://www.johnstonhoney.com/giftshop/bodycare_helpinghandcream.asp and Cetaphil, to maintain once the dryness problem is under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Aquaphor (or generic) at night. Put cotton gloves on so it doesn't get all over your bedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Using a gentler dish soap helps, too. I do a huge sinkful of dishes every night by hand. Since I started to use the Seventh Generation stuff, I haven't had dry hands at all. And it gets my dishes clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Can you wear cotton gloves inside large sized rubber gloves? Prevention is better than cure, so they say! Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorie Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Vanicream. I get it by the 1 pound tub at Walgreens. It has no fragrance, no dye and it is THICK. I use it for dd for an occasional eczema flare-ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I wash by hand and like Bath & Body Works Shea Cashmere Hand Cream. I don't get chapped hands, but they get dry in the winter and this cream helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamsFamily Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 This. http://www.amazon.com/Unscented-Beeswax-Moisturizer-1oz-jar/dp/B002PDI8FO/ref=sr_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1325310170&sr=1-4 I used to live in AK with a very drying woodstove. You use this stuff at night. It is too heavy to use during the day, but the effects will last all day. I put cotton gloves over it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My hands get very itchy, red, cracked, dry in the winter. Any lotion is better for me than none, especially if I put it on frequently. I particularly like coconut oil, lanolin, and some fairly pricey lotion that has CoQ10 in it. I really glop on the lotion, and it's amazing how quickly it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 This. I only have to put it on once at night (I don't wash it off until morning) and it works like a charm. I like this, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I've been using Seacret brand, which I really like, but I ran out of it. It has a nice fragrance, softens well, and doesn't leave a greasy residue behind. However, I have little doubt that it is overpriced for what I get. I've tried others but really dislike the scent or feel of it. Based on the recommendations, I think that I will try to Neutrogena Norwegian Formula. Hopefully it will do the trick. I just purchased some hand lotion this week which ended up being disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Change dish soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Keeping your hands out of the soapy water is really the first step, but my new favorite "lotion" is Vaseline with Cocoa Butter. It has a brown lid. My fingers crack open and bleed every winter...so I try out a lot of products...this particular vaseline is working wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) I like Kiss My Face hand cream in the orange tube. I think it's grapefruit. Eta: you can just flip dish washing gloves inside out and wash the powder out of them, too. Or just use them inside out. Edited December 31, 2011 by MyCrazyHouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enough Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Eta: you can just flip dish washing gloves inside out and wash the powder out of them, too. Or just use them inside out. Can you wear cotton gloves inside large sized rubber gloves? Prevention is better than cure, so they say! Rosie OOOOH! These are BRILLIANT ideas!!! This is why I love the Hive! Change dish soap. Several of you said this, and it's got me thinking. How would I know if I'm using a harsh soap? I use the Kirkland (Costco brand) environmentally friendly dish soap- they don't list the ingredients :glare:, but it's plant-based, no phosphates or dyes. I ASSumed this was better than Dawn etc in terms of harshness...? My new magic formula (I have painfully dry, hypothryoid skin) is Castor Oil (used externally, like lotion)- I've been getting it at the health food store). I got it for the blood clot I got from falling this summer (external) and it actually healed my heels (I've tried everything). I LOVE it. And it's really uber healthy for you! Castor oil?!?!? As in, labor-inducing castor oil?!?!?!? That is awesome and hilarious. I just may have to try this for the shock value! :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 We don't have a dishwasher, and washing dishes makes the skin on my hands all dry and crackly and rough. I tried some Bigelow chapped hands cream, and that's worked okay but I'm wondering if there are other (better) options. Wearing rubber gloves while washing dishes is not an option- the powdery-feeling insides drive my sensory-sensitive self BATTY. :lol: Thank YOU for posting this! We don't have a dishwasher either, and I hate rubber gloves. I was thinking of posting this myself because my hands are near to bleeding they are so cracked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5forMe Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Using a gentler dish soap helps, too. I do a huge sinkful of dishes every night by hand. Since I started to use the Seventh Generation stuff, I haven't had dry hands at all. And it gets my dishes clean. This is all I use to wash dishes. My dry skin just started a few years ago. I think for me it is part of the aging process and I just need to be more conscientious about moisturizing my skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 If you have eczema, I'd say Bag Balm or Corn Husker's Lotion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPoppy Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Use a gentle soap. Always moisturize immediately after doing any activity that wets the hands. I keep lotion at the kitchen sink, as well as the bathroom sink. Use an overnight treatment to help heal the skin. I really like Mary Kay's Extra Emollient Night Cream. It is not one of those types that absorbs easily, but rather is thick and beeswaxy/vaseline-y. I use it on hands and feet overnight or when they need an extra boost, and it does wonders. You can cover it with cotton socks or gloves, but I don't feel the need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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