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Good Hand Lotion?

with a toddler and a 5 month old, I am constantly washing my hands, which are now a dry, scaly M.E.S.S. Can anyone recommend a good, cheap lotion that will work with using once a day (or will stay on with the hand washings)? Used to use Vaseline Intensive Care Hand Therapy, and that even hasn't done the trick as of late.
Thanks!

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Try Aquaphor (not the baby version as it costs more for the same ingredients) and jojoba oil (the have a good one at Trader Joe's)

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Here are some of my favorites:
1. Neutrogena Norwegian hand cream (unscented- I don't like that powdery smell on the scented one). Comes in a little tube and takes me months to use it up if I use it every day.
2. Udder cream- my mother in law loves this one.
3. Gardeners hand cream (Target)
4. Thyme hand lotions. They are not really cheap ($17-$20) but they last and they work. TO me, the Vaseline therapy (while I love it) is not as thick and I can feel it rinsing off, but the norwegian formula is $4-$6 and it stays through multiple washings.
I hope this helps!
-E. M.

I am fair skinned and have "elephant" skin... VERY dry cracky all the time... and I use "Neutrogena Hand Cream". It is a little pricey and ocmes in a smaller container... but so worth it I swear. Its in a white with blue and red container. I put this stuff on once in the morning and it lasts literaly all day... its amazing. And I hate "slimmy hands" after lotion... this stuff starts slimmy and drys smooth within minutes...Avon Silicon Glove works well too it just dones't smell that great, good luck!

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You can use Bag Balm, it is sometimes in the pet section in a green can. It is really really goooey!! I put it on my hands at night when I am in the bed so not to touch anything, then in the morning my hands are so soft. You won't believe it. It's actually made for cows utters. Works good on the heals of your feet too. I know...weird but it works and its not too expensive, around $5.00.
Good Luck

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Hi,
I am a consultant with The Body Shop at Home, and we have an awesome protective hand cream that lasts through hand washing. It is called hemp hand protector.
check out my website: www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/cflesher. I also do free spa parties, and you as the hostess can earn free and discounted products :)
Maybe you want to do a fundraiser or catalog party.
Thanks,
Cynthia
http://cindyflesher.tripod.com

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Try Aquaphor (not the baby version as it costs more for the same ingredients) and jojoba oil (the have a good one at Trader Joe's)

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I like the Cetaphil lotion, it can be used even on babies since it doesn't have fragrences or extra stuff added to it. I have been constantly washing my hands with our little one in the NICU and now at home, trying to ward off the germs. It doesn't stay on after hand washing, but I only apply it morning and night and my hands are much better.
G.

I am fair skinned and have "elephant" skin... VERY dry cracky all the time... and I use "Neutrogena Hand Cream". It is a little pricey and ocmes in a smaller container... but so worth it I swear. Its in a white with blue and red container. I put this stuff on once in the morning and it lasts literaly all day... its amazing. And I hate "slimmy hands" after lotion... this stuff starts slimmy and drys smooth within minutes...Avon Silicon Glove works well too it just dones't smell that great, good luck!

S.,

Look no furthure! Here it is, the answer to your problem:

* MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Hand Cream
Prod. # 440-131 Hospital-tested! price: $3.99
* AVON BASICS Silicone Glove Hand Cream
Prod. # 971-661 price: $3.00 Sale: $1.99

I have two toddlers and I find myself washing my hands constantly as well. Right before going to sleep I lather the Moisture Therapy hand cream and my hands feel wonderful that morning.... Hope you enjoy it.

Go to:
www.youravon.com/normagutierrez
Enter this code:FIRSTREP at check out and get
FREE Direct Delivery to your home.

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Works great! Not greasy. Date: January 16, 2009

"During the winter, my hands get so cracked and dry. This stuff works great! When you put it on, it does not make my hands slippery and greasy. It soaks right in and doesn't smell. It lasts for hours. Great product!"
Overall: 5 5

Anonymous Reviewer
Location: Richmond, VA
AVON Online Store shopping frequency: 2-3 x a year
Age: 25-34
Skin tone: Fair
Skin type: Normal

Best Ever! Date: January 12, 2009

"In many decades of trying the expensive, as well as the inexpensive brands, this is the only one that works! I won't be without it and have just ordered more. It's completely non-greasy and goes into the skin on contact. I can't say enough good things about this product."

BlueRain
Location: GA
AVON Online Store shopping frequency: 4-6 x a year
Age: 55 yrs and older
Skin tone: Fair
Skin type: Dry

I sell Beauti Control. I am not saying this so you buy my products. You can also purchase from another consultant but Show of Hands from Beauti Control is wonderful. This is a hand scrub with oils. You leave it buy your sick and can use once a day or everytime you wash your hands. You do not need to use lotion afterwards. I had a friend who in the winter time his tips of his fingers would crack from being so dry. He used this product and the next winter his fingers did not crack once. You can also use this product on your body and feet. You can also save with it and no lotion afterwards. It is great. The price is about $27.50 so if you use a small amount on your hands each day it will lst awhile.

Hope that helps.

Hi S.. I totally know about those dry hands! I work at a grocery store and I am conctantly washing my havds and using the spray sanitizer. Both continue to dry my skin however I recently got some hand lotion as a gift and although it doesn't stay on through hand wash it has been a great one for instantly healing my dry hands. Its called "look ma new hans" by a company called Bliss. I know you can purchase it from tbe bath and body works online store....good luck

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