Comments on: Hot Mama Tip: Banish the Crocodile Hands

By: Mr. Henry

Mr. Henry — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:47:32 +0000

Mr. Henry’s dermatologist friend advised him to use Neutrogena Norwegian formula (which contains lots of good old-fashioned lanolin) claiming it was the one widely available cream that actually soaks into the skin and doesn’t sit on top of the skin like olive oil or other nostrums.

The Hand Cream works equally well for foot callouses, by the way.

By: raincoaster

raincoaster — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:20:36 +0000

Avon makes a lotion called Silicone Glove, and it is phenomenal for those who work in fields where their hands are always getting wet and then drying. It’s amazing.

But I’m also addicted to this lotion from Skoah that smells like coconut. I’d use it even if it were crap, because it smells so fantastic, but it’s a really rich, nourishing cream that you can put on scaly skin and within five minutes your skin will be soft again.

In general, it must be admitted that Neutrogena products rock. I’m always impressed with their value for money.

By: marvel

marvel — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:52:48 +0000

On bathroom counter: Lubriderm

In handbag: Vaseline brand “Deep Moisture Creamy Formula with vitamin .” Almost as good as the Norweigian formula above.

At bedtime (during the dry season): Vaseline petroleum jelly, then mittens. Cheap, odor-free, and effective though greasy. Also good for under the eyes.

By: dgm

dgm — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:12:13 +0000

Apparently you can tell the true age of someone even if they’ve had “work done” on their face by looking at their hands.

I like L’Occitane’s results, but I hate the smell. I’ve found that rubbing zinc on my hands and topping it off with Aquaphor at night makes my hands really soft. The zinc heals dry skin and the Aquaphor seals in moisture (but it’s messy). Aveeno makes a good 24-hour hand cream that doesn’t wash off when you wash your hands.

By: galadrium

galadrium — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:43:25 +0000

I bought my husband Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve. It is also somewhat pricey, but it doesn’t look or smell girly, a requirement for getting him to use lotion. And I have become secretly addicted to it and use it whenever he isn’t looking.