Winter hand care

I'm w/Donna - I think the best hand cream going is Baby Magic. Haven't had any here in a while simply because I've gotten tons of other stuff as gifts. Tyring to reduce the level of debris in the house. I also get very dry, cracked and bleeding fingers periodically. For that I'll use either Neosporin or J&J brand First Aid cream w/band aids during the day. At night I'll also use the Satin Hands that someone else mentioned. That stuff is nasty and sticky till it soaks in but really does a great job.

Kim in chilly, windy NJ

My doc said to soak my hands, feet, whatever in warm water for about 5 min. before applying hand cream. He said lotions are just watered down creams and sometimes cause your skin to loose moisture instead of holding moisture in the skin. Also, avoid hot water on your body- showers, baths, cleaning, etc.- since that tends to dry out your skin. Just before bedtime, try putting about 1/2 cup of baby oil in the bathtub with very warm water, have a nice long soak and then gently pat dry. Put on flannel jammies and cotton socks and jump in bed. You'll be soft as a baby's behind by morning... ALL over! ;-) (You can buy fast absorbing baby oil, too, which is great for shaving your legs rather than using shaving cream.)

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

I'm w/Donna - I think the best hand cream going is Baby Magic. Haven't had any here in a while simply because I've gotten tons of other stuff as gifts. Tyring to reduce the level of debris in the house. I also get very dry, cracked and bleeding fingers periodically. For that I'll use either Neosporin or J&J brand First Aid cream w/band aids during the day. At night I'll also use the Satin Hands that someone else mentioned. That stuff is nasty and sticky till it soaks in but really does a great job.

Kim in chilly, windy NJ

Here in the desert we know dry. Especially in the summer. But I have several different products I have used and like. My favorite is probably "Udderly Smooth Udder Cream" in the white with black spots jars/tubes. Nice smell, same usage as Bag Balm, but not greasy at all. Soaks right into the skin, and won't stain fabric. Sometimes you can find it at quilt shops, and several drugstore chains carry it. Haven't noticed the cats being interested in it either.

My sister has given me several different Jafra products which are nice. My old fall back is original Jergens, because I love the almond scent. This year at the quilt group holiday party we got a tube of something from Avon in our goodie bags. It is great too. Works right in, doesn't smell horrendous and lasts for a long time. (I really need to use any of them more often than I have been. Have to remember to use them not just have them around. )

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My dermatologist advised that I use Vaseline all over my body while I am still wet from the shower, rub with a towel afterwards. I do this about once a week. The towel is a mess but the body is less dry and flaky.

I use "bag balm", in the green can, on my hands and feet, every day.

I also use cheap (bought by the gallon) hair conditioner as a shaving medium when I do my legs and under arms, leaves them silky smooth.

Lava soap is a great (cheap) exfolliater, rinses off completely, doesn't melt in the shower.

Bonnie, in Middletown, VA

Howdy!

Like handquilting: as often as possible. ;-D

R/S

Let me tempt you all to try something just for the challenge of it. I put a a hefty glug of lotion on the back of one hand, pat it with the back of the other hand just to divide it. Then I rub my forearm, elbow and top of one hand with the back of the other . . . and repeat with the other hand. That way I don't get greasy, gooey etc on my palms and fingertips. Works great and you can go right on stitching or whatever. Looks right silly. Don't let anyone see you try this. Polly

My sister has given me several different Jafra products which are nice. My old fall back is original Jergens, because I love the almond scent. This year at the quilt group holiday party we got a tube of something from Avon in our goodie bags. It is great too. Works right in, doesn't smell horrendous and lasts for a long time. (I really need to use any of them more often than I have been. Have to remember to use them not just have them around. )

Pati, > What product works best for you? I dug out my tin of 'bag balm' a

Or you could wipe the lotion off your palms and fingers with a paper towel... ;-)

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

Awwww, Leslie. C'mon. I can't believe you won't try it. I mean, really. Do you think those sweet furry faces would tell? Polly

It's also advised to not use really hot water for winter bathing. And pat dry rather than rub. It all helps keep the winter itches at bay.

Howdy!

It's always quilting weather.

While the painting waits for clear days & temps warm enough to open the windows, quilting is always on the menu. ;-)

I've mentioned that my dad (carpenter/builder) was color blind; he usually had help choosing colors. It's not difficult for me; after all: IJP!

R/Sandy

I use Prevex. It's sold in Canada for around $10. But you use very, very little. If you have excema you can even get a script for Prevex B. Works wonders even in nursing, and mechanics both with excema. Mine gets so bad sometimes when I'm too lazy to put the cream on it will get cracked and bleeding. A couple days of the cream and all is good.

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