Coconut Oil for Dry HandsI think I have washed my hands more in the last two weeks than in the past two months. To keep them from getting so dry, I use lotion. In addition to the lotion, I have been using coconut oil to keep my hands soft. It's an easy application with the use of X-large disposable latex gloves.
Butt Paste for Cracked HandsMy hands start to crack every winter from our dry air. Hand lotion does not seem to help. I remembered how well Boudreaux's Butt Paste Diaper Rash Ointment worked for my babies so I thought I'd try it. It really works well to help my skin heal and prevent more cracking.
Vaseline for Cuticle Care in WinterI have found that Vaseline works better than anything on my cuticles. My cuticles get all dried out in the heat of our house and I keep the house very warm. I put it on my cuticles at night and rub in very well.
Vinegar for Soft HandsTo keep hands soft, spray with a mist of vinegar after washing dishes in soapy water.
Therapy for Dry HandsThis is is old, but good. Are your hands dry and cracked? Just put sugar and butter together and rub real, real good, then wash off with soap.
Use Antbacterial Gel in Your BathroomOur house is 100 years old and any activity on the plumbing affects the water pressure. When someone is in the shower it is a big problem. I have added anti-bacterial gel next to the sink so if you need to "wash" your hands the person in the shower doesn't get scalded.
Hand Cream Recipe for Extra Dry SkinI have a terrible time in the winter with dry skin. I do housecleaning, so my hands are in the water a lot so it's probably no wonder!
Easy At Home Hand MassageGive your hands a massage they will never forget! Squeeze a small amount of baby oil into your palm, a puddle of oil about the size of a dime, and then add the same amount of granulated sugar to the oil.
Suave As Hand SoapLiquid antibacterial soap is so expensive and maybe not good for your health. I buy Suave scented shampoo when it is on sale at a rock bottom price. Fill your liquid soap dispenser 1/3 full of the low cost Suave and then fill the rest with nice warm water.
Cleaning and Whitening Finger NailsTo clean and whiten finger nails--dip in bleach--wash hands with soap and warm water. Really works...
Lip Balm for CuticlesIf you have super dry cuticles but you don't have any cuticle cream, lip balm works very well.
Removing Cooking Odors from HandsTo eliminate cooking odors from your hands, onion, garlic, shrimp, etc., rub a few coffee beans in your hands. The oil in the beans will absorb the odors...
