debp33

I have a pair a gloves that I cut the fingertips out of. That way I still have some protection from the dirt and mud, but still can use my fingers.

They look dorky, but it seems to keep my hands a bit softer.

icon17

I hate Gloves TOO! But find If I buy the Boxes of medical supply ones (blue) not so bad and I just keep them in my pocket and change as they rip. We have a glove maker supply here so I get them cheap $5 per box.
8-)

ptquilts

LOVE Aquaphor!! Also there used to be something in a tube called Vaseline Creamy, not sure if it still is out there.

I do some product testing and they sent me a wonderful hand/body lotion but of course I don't know the name of it as it was a blind test. Wish I could find it out, I would buy some.

Gold Bond makes a good one in a tube also.

raedar63

I too can't stand gloves, and I LOVE the feel of touching warm dirt! Lots of good tips on here, some I already do. I use the vasoline and either salt or sugar scrubs on my hands and feet( I am also a barefoot girl lol) It really does keep my hands and feet nice. I do like the sounds of olive oil and will try this next time. I also only use Natural soap. this has done wonders for my entire integumentary (skin) system ! I no longer have to lotion my whole body due to horrlbly dry skin . I can't beleive the diffrence natural soap does in keeping the natural protective oils in your skin. We are bombarded by chemicals now days, I figured a few years ago I don't need to rub chemicals on my skin too lol

PS
And thanks to a certian board member on here I have traded for a new supply of natural soap that I LOVE!!!!

hperttula123

I make doors at a factory. So no matter how much lotion I put on, within no time my hands are dry again. I keep bottles of lotion at work and apply all the time. Pumice stones work when your showering to take off dead skin too.
This isn't natural but works unbelievable. I had a friend give me a bottle...she said it's a little pricey, but a little goes a long way. It is called herbal serenity-show of hands. It says beauticontrol on it too. You rub a little around in your hands and it has a grainy texture and it takes off the dead skin.

damaquilts

I went through a bunch of lotions when I first moved here. Central heat really dries out my skin and eyes. Didn't have it in GA. Anyway, For my skin I finally picked up a big jar of Palmers cocoa butter. Seems to be helping better than anything else.
my grandfather use to use Corn huskers too. I had forgotten about that stuff.

grenon

I use vinyl general use gloves, or medical latex glove. I buy them by the box. There are 50 in a box.

Ditter43

You are too funny!! :lol:

Ditter43

I will try the soap under the nails trick!(If I remember it)That's what I hate most when I dont wear gloves...nasty fingernails! I try to remember to wear gloves, but I often wear out the fingertips on the right hand. :thumbup:

Lena1952

Awwww, Jan you stole my thunder. The part about "put in frigde to store for next time" caught my eye too. My husband tells me I am bit weird. If we think alike, I don't know about you, but I would be worried.

I use hand lotion, any brand will do, add a teaspoon or so of sugar and scrub my hands well. Rinse with warm water and apply a heavy cream or lotion to my hands. I am a spinner and often work with angora wool and this prevents the wool from sticking to my rough hands.