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Hands severely dry from all hand washing

Posted by on Jun. 13, 2012 at 9:36 PM
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With all the diaper changes and running back and fourth between puppy poop and baby poop I have successfully washed my hands to the point of being cracked and dry. Any ideas on how to help?
Posted by on Jun. 13, 2012 at 9:36 PM
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sleepymommy87
by Member on Jun. 14, 2012 at 3:15 AM
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I know this is a silly question, but are you staying super hydrated? My hands never really dry out even washing them a bunch of times a day because I drink a crap ton of water... I would suggest upping your water consumption on top of these wonderful suggestions that you've already been given. :)

Sunshine257
by Member on Jun. 14, 2012 at 3:17 AM

Maybe coconut butter?

Armymom134
by Bronze Member on Jun. 14, 2012 at 3:20 AM

 Eucerin cream is what I used when I was a dishwasher and had severely dry cracking hands it was what my doctor recommended. Aquaphor works great too but its very expensive.

blondiemomof2
by Member on Jun. 14, 2012 at 3:33 AM
Cutemol
Katt709
by Katharine on Jun. 14, 2012 at 4:53 AM
Lotion everytime you wash. I use lubriderm.
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vreed0608
by New Member on Jun. 14, 2012 at 7:33 AM
I use a thick cream made with lanolin and olive oil.
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rjsmommy214
by Member on Jun. 14, 2012 at 7:37 AM

get a very thick hand lotion. use it all the time. maybe even stop by a salon for a parrafin wax dip. it feels great.

rHOPEb
by Silver Member on Jun. 14, 2012 at 8:36 AM

I have a bottle of Curel on my sink!  My hands are the worst in winter.  They get to dry and cracked that they bleed :(  Its so painful!!!  So, after each time you sanitize or wash your hands put 2 pumps of lotion on.  Also, MaryKay sells a Satin Hands kit and if you use it before bed then sleep in soft gloves it will help out. If you don't have any of that............put vaseline on your hands before bed and sleep in gloves.

Bmat
by Barb on Jun. 14, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Every single time after you wash your hands and before bed, apply a small amount of high quality creme. I like a handcream that has glycerin.

Aamy
by Gold Member on Jun. 14, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Gloves on at night with a good heavy moistureizer.
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