Indigo Blue Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 What do you think works best? Lasts the longest? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Aquaphor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I always used Neutrogena Norwegian formula hand cream before bed, but at the moment I'm using Gold Bond hand cream which is really nice and not so ointment-like. Eucerin hand cream is good too. It has almost no scent, Gold Bond slightly more but not annoyingly so. All just stuff I can find at Target. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Love Heals (by Thistle Farms) Lavender Body Butter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pawz4me said: Aquaphor I like Aquaphor, too. I’m using the body wash, and I like it! Doesn’t lather up lots, but it works and doesn’t strip your skin. (Also add some type of oil to bath water, such as jojoba or sunflower oil). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Eucerin. Which I think is like aquaphor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 I’ve always thought that Eucerin lotions were pretty rich and hard to beat. I think it’s richer than Cetaphil and Cerave, although I do like all of them. What I’m currently using is Mustela Stelatopia emollient cream. It’s pricey, but a little goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 minute ago, desertflower said: Eucerin. Which I think is like aquaphor. Yes, I think they are made by the same company. I heard Eucerin wrinkle cream is really good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadie Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Not lotion but for serious dry hand repair we rub in lanolin at bedtime, then cover hands with socks because it's greasy. By morning your skin will be soft and smooth. Rarely have we had to do it twice, due to lanolin's magical healing powers 🐑 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I have been using Garnier Hand Repair. My hand are breaking out this year though, so I am using inscented E45 cream. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 34 minutes ago, Ali in OR said: I'm using Gold Bond hand cream which is really nice and not so ointment-like. This is what ds2 and I have been using, too. I'm also a big fan of any Palmer's lotion with cocoa butter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math teacher Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I like Curel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Aveeno Intense Moisture is my favorite for winter hands. My ds13 and I are the ones with extra dry hands in our family, and we both like it bc it’s moisturizing and thick, but not greasy. (He can NOT handle greasy—at all!) It also doesn’t sting like others commonly do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) This one has changed winter for both my DS and me. We've been using it for several years. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVQHMG5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07CVQHMG5&pd_rd_w=fKGqE&pf_rd_p=54ed5474-54a8-4c7f-a88a-45f748d18166&pd_rd_wg=65fxN&pf_rd_r=GX92K312X4TKYXXGWPG4&pd_rd_r=9146ca23-af65-41be-85f2-700d74cff3b9&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFLR1M2WFJPNEczUFQmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4NDY5MzQzNEtDOVkwNTlYR0lYJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzNzc3NTQxQ0lSMEpMUjJSNFRWJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==#customerReviews Edited January 15, 2022 by FuzzyCatz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 28 minutes ago, Acadie said: Not lotion but for serious dry hand repair we rub in lanolin at bedtime, then cover hands with socks because it's greasy. By morning your skin will be soft and smooth. Rarely have we had to do it twice, due to lanolin's magical healing powers 🐑 We use lanolin too for prevention of callouses or on callous (my husband). It does have magical powers. 😂 He does not usually use lotion. I forgot about that. As an everyday product, my son and I use eucerin for after showers or doing the dishes. He had eczema when he was younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Gold Bond radiance renewal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Welda Crepe erase for hands 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoeless Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Crabtree and Evelyn's Gardeners Hand Therapy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Vanicream…for those with sensitive skin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I’ve never regularly used lotion. On occasion I’ve used Neutrogena Norwegian Hand Creme at night. My hands have been dry & rough so I recently picked up some Eucerin in a pump bottle. I like it so far. My dermatologist advised me to use Vaseline with gloves at night. I ordered gloves and picked up the Vaseline today. Hopefully it will help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Glaxal Base is my do-to for otc products, however I'm currently using some home-made moisturizer that is far superior. It's amazing, and I'm tickled to say I was part of the production process so I know exactly what's in it. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Because I wash my hands so often I use a thick beeswax based cream from Bert's Bees. It's meant to be a foot cream, but I mix a little more coconut oil in it to help it spread easier. Dh gets me stocking stuffers of little hand creams from Bath & Body Works or the like so I have something in my purse, and they work well, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamerGirl Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I wash my hands a lot and also use a ton of sanitizer now though so Cerave Therapeutic Hand cream. https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Therapeutic-Hyaluronic-Niacinamide-Fragrance/dp/B00BN2UF54/ref=pd_bxgy_1/134-4553414-8260226?pd_rd_w=IlJ8y&pf_rd_p=c64372fa-c41c-422e-990d-9e034f73989b&pf_rd_r=74SSRRYTYGW6BV6X59WC&pd_rd_r=f68f41e5-d7b3-42b0-8b41-951e48569916&pd_rd_wg=8lYbn&pd_rd_i=B00BN2UF54&psc=1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I used to use Gold Bond cream but switched to CeraVe cream in the pump a few years back. My mom gave me some The Naked Bee for Christmas and I’m enjoying it more than expected. I’ve been using it throughout the day (after hand washing and such). https://nakedbee.com/collections/orange-blossom-honey-hand-body-lotion 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 The only thing that works for me and that I buy in bulk to give to every woman I know is L’occitane. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 40 minutes ago, alisoncooks said: My mom gave me some The Naked Bee for Christmas and I’m enjoying it more than expected. I’ve been using it throughout the day (after hand washing and such). https://nakedbee.com/collections/orange-blossom-honey-hand-body-lotion That's good to know - I see that brand often and didn't know how it worked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Acadie said: Not lotion but for serious dry hand repair we rub in lanolin at bedtime, then cover hands with socks because it's greasy. By morning your skin will be soft and smooth. Rarely have we had to do it twice, due to lanolin's magical healing powers 🐑 This method works with other really thick creams too, and it's my go-to because I wash my hands so often that it's better than lotion alone. Besides lanolin, Mary Kay night cream works, and I also sometimes use my homemade lotion bars (beeswax, shea butter, and sweet almond oil). I think Burt's Bees has an almond oil cream that I've used this way. I would not be surprised if straight shea butter would work also. I know if I soak my feet in epsom salts first and exfoliate, it works much better than just putting thick emollient on and covering with socks. You probably don't need to exfoliate your hands (lol!), but I bet the epsom salts soften things so that a good lube up before bed would be more effective. Edited January 15, 2022 by kbutton typo that made things unclear 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) Weleda Skin Food. Saved my hands through the years of multiple kids in cloth diapers. One of the main ingredients is lanolin, along with sunflower and sweet almond oil, and beeswax. It's nice and thick and lasts, but absorbs much better than straight lanolin. Edited January 15, 2022 by Matryoshka 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) Double post Edited January 15, 2022 by kbutton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Acadie said: Not lotion but for serious dry hand repair we rub in lanolin at bedtime, then cover hands with socks because it's greasy. By morning your skin will be soft and smooth. Rarely have we had to do it twice, due to lanolin's magical healing powers 🐑 I didn't realize you could buy/use plain lanolin. Is there a particular brand you recommend? Do you know if Whole Foods has lanolin? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, Kassia said: That's good to know - I see that brand often and didn't know how it worked. It’s more scented than I’m used to (being a CeraVe devotee), but the smell doesn’t linger too strongly. It’s definitely lighter than the CeraVe cream, but it dries nicely (not tacky or slippery — I hate lotions that feel tacky!) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 hour ago, alisoncooks said: The Naked Bee for Christmas and I’m enjoying it more than expected. I’ve been using it throughout the day (after hand washing and such). https://nakedbee.com/collections/orange-blossom-honey-hand-body-lotion Thank you for the link! I am going to try this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Just now, Ditto said: I didn't realize you could buy/use plain lanolin. Is there a particular brand you recommend? Do you know if Whole Foods has lanolin? I remember buying plain lanolin from WF for (nipp1e) use during breastfeeding… 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadie Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, Ditto said: I didn't realize you could buy/use plain lanolin. Is there a particular brand you recommend? Do you know if Whole Foods has lanolin? Target and many other drugstores carry Lansinoh lanolin to heal cracked nipples when breastfeeding, which is how I first learned of it. Our pediatrician said it was fine for dds to nurse right after applying Lansinoh, which reassured me for other uses. We also used it as super diaper cream and kept buying for dry skin. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 14 minutes ago, alisoncooks said: I remember buying plain lanolin from WF for (nipp1e) use during breastfeeding… 1 minute ago, Acadie said: Target and many other drugstores carry Lansinoh lanolin to heal cracked nipples when breastfeeding, which is how I first learned of it. Our pediatrician said it was fine for dds to nurse right after applying Lansinoh, which reassured me for other uses. We also used it as super diaper cream and kept buying for dry skin. Thank you both for the lanolin info! Now I know what to look for and where. Some of my favorite hand lotions/creams: Trader Joe's, Burts Bees, Eucerin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadie Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 For those with babies reading this thread--lanolin is not good for yeast diaper rashes, because it can lock a yeast infection under an oil coating. But for just plain raw/dry/irritated skin there's truly nothing better! We used clotrimazole cream to treat yeast rash and lanolin for regular diaper rash. For diaper rash if we tried one and it wasn't clearly helping in a day or two, then we would try the other. One of the two always worked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 31 minutes ago, Ditto said: Thank you both for the lanolin info! Now I know what to look for and where. Some of my favorite hand lotions/creams: Trader Joe's, Burts Bees, Eucerin. One thing to note about lanolin… our dermatologist said lots of eczema sufferers have allergies to lanolin (which is also in Aquaphor, which most people tolerate very well). My youngest had issues that we were treating with the latter (and should’ve resolved with it but only got worse). Reason: lanolin allergy. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 BobKat Naturals Beeswax dry skin balm. https://www.bobkatnaturals.com/Rub-It-Skin-Balms-s/1814.htm Make sure it is a little warm and rub the whole bar against your skin. It doesn't contain water like a liquid lotion which I think makes it work better. It works miracles overnight when your hands are so dry that they are cracked and chapped and bleeding and is a good protective layer to put on before doing the dishes. There are other good brands of beeswax lotion bars as well on Amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 34 minutes ago, alisoncooks said: One thing to note about lanolin… our dermatologist said lots of eczema sufferers have allergies to lanolin (which is also in Aquaphor, which most people tolerate very well). My youngest had issues that we were treating with the latter (and should’ve resolved with it but only got worse). Reason: lanolin allergy. Oh this is interesting. Thank you. I get eczema outbreaks on my hands mostly (but not this fall/winter come to think of it). I love Eucerin cream as my daily face moisturizer and I remember getting Aquaphor once thinking it was the same thing and I did not like it. I can't remember if I had a reaction to it or what it was I didn't like--it just burned in my memory to not get that again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Aveeno and Vanicream for the day. Vaseline with cocoa butter at night when skin is very dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 1 hour ago, alisoncooks said: One thing to note about lanolin… our dermatologist said lots of eczema sufferers have allergies to lanolin (which is also in Aquaphor, which most people tolerate very well). My youngest had issues that we were treating with the latter (and should’ve resolved with it but only got worse). Reason: lanolin allergy. That is very interesting! My dd also had issues with Aquaphor and I didn't know about the lanolin. Aquaphor was awful for her. I'll mention the lanolin to her as something to look out for. Thank you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGal Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I like Lush Lime Bounty. It’s lime and coconut, not greasy, smells great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I always like Vaseline clinical care extremely dry skin rescue. It cleared up ds eczema when he was a toddler. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I react to lanolin and beeswax. Both are more common allergies than one would think. This is a list of what to avoid from the eczema foundation: https://nationaleczema.org/8-skincare-ingredients-to-avoid/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 This one from Flower City Soap Company is the best I've ever tried for seriously dry hands: https://flowercitysoaps.com/products/hemp-seed-butter-body-balm?_pos=1&_sid=5def81121&_ss=r It's a small business owned by a Canadian woman. Her products are excellent - I love her lip balms. She also makes products for dogs like oatmeal soap and paw & nose balm.🐶 All of her products are vegan and cruelty free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 This conversation reminds me of the time I got terrible blisters from lotion! I didn't realize why! It was aquafor, and not cheap, but it was so awful that I threw the rest of the bottle away. Good to know I'm not the only person who experienced an issue with it, and I'll avoid lanolin products. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Cetaphil Pro Eczema Soothing Moisturizer (unscented). (Apparently new packaging doesn't have the "Pro" on it.) I don't have eczema but my skin is extremely sensitive. When my hands get dry in winter, most lotions make my skin feel like it's burning. Not this. It's so soothing. https://www.target.com/p/cetaphil-restoraderm-skin-restoring-body-moisturizer-unscented-10oz/-/A-13389382?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df_free_online&CPNG=Beauty&adgroup=37-12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 This thread has been fun to read. I remember when I was 15 or so I used to love Camille Beckman (sp?) with the tiny pink silk rose on top of the lid. They still make that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 14 hours ago, alisoncooks said: One thing to note about lanolin… our dermatologist said lots of eczema sufferers have allergies to lanolin (which is also in Aquaphor, which most people tolerate very well). My youngest had issues that we were treating with the latter (and should’ve resolved with it but only got worse). Reason: lanolin allergy. And this is why Lansinoh was formulated. :-) It is hypoallergenic. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, prairiewindmomma said: Vanicream…for those with sensitive skin. We moved mostly to this as well. I still have some older bottles of lotion (scattered throughout the house) that I need to finish up. Their face wash products are very nice too. But they are still new enough that our one store that carries their products does not carry all of them. I really like the Wedela products as well, but most of the scents bother me. Edited January 16, 2022 by Bambam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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