I have very rough hands, I am embarrassed to shake other peoples hands. I've tried exfoliating and different lotions, nothing seems to help. Please let me know of anything I can use!!!!!!!!
2006-09-26 10:56:26 · 12 answers · asked by cyntss 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
use cocca butter lotion
2006-09-26 11:03:30 · answer #1 · answered by BEATIFUL RAYE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple, soothing kitchen ingredients make a moisturizing hand cleanser.
Wash for Chapped Hands
The honey in this recipe is a wonderful moisturizer, while the cucumber and oatmeal are soothing on chapped hands. This mix will also exfoliate and clean.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup grated cucumber
1/4 cup honey
2 Tbs. water
1 dash fruit or nut oil (apricot or olive, for example)
2 Tbs. oatmeal
1/2 cup facial cleanser
Directions:
Combine ingredients. Use a small amount to wash hands and rinse under running lukewarm (not hot) water.
Work the sugar mixture into cuticles as well as the back of hands.
Moisturizing Hand Cream
Ingredients:
1/4 cup grated beeswax
3 Tbs. aloe-vera gel and plant glycerin
6 drops sandalwood oil
1 tsp. water or rose water
1/2 fruit or nut oil
Directions:
Combine ingredients and microwave for one minute.
Notes:
You can get beeswax at art- or craft-supply stores, or simply grate a beeswax candle.
The plant glycerin gives the lotion a nice slip. If you don’t want to use sandalwood oil, use an herbaceous oil like chamomile.
This soothing, hydrating lotion should be applied warm and left on the skin.
Microwave the mixture each time you use it. It will keep indefinitely out on the counter.
Lemon Exfoliant
This mixture works well for calluses. The lemon juice has lightening effects on discolored calluses. It is too rough to use on the face. Substitute honey for the sugar for a wonderful facial scrub.
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
Directions:
Combine ingredients to make a loose paste. Rub the mixture into the top and bottom of hands, working well into cuticles. Play close attention to callused areas, rubbing for about five minutes. Repeat daily until calluses have softened or disappeared.
i really hope i can help you, && even if your hands do get softer fro these ideas, who ever said a nice spa manicure couldnt help?? haha, good luck!!
2006-09-26 11:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by *BoNitA ChIcA* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an a/c man mine get rough quite often. I made a mixture of 4 parts hand lotion and 1 part Vaseline. Works for me.
2006-09-26 11:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to use chemicals exfoliants ( AHA ) a slice e of lemon will help
than get Glycerin after using the Lemon.
at the end any lotion with moisturizer will help
2006-09-26 11:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by simosam1960 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try smothering them in intensive moisturiser and putting some cotton gloves on just before you get into bed at night. when you wake up in the morning you should feel a difference. if they are that bad though it may take a few nights to get there.
this can be done for the feet too but obviously using cotton socks, although it would be good fun trying to get some gloves on them lol
2006-09-26 11:01:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
lotion your hands real well and wear rubber gloves . either a few hours during the day or while sleeping. and every time you use soap use lotion after , take some with you and use when you can . for dry feet use foot lotion or cream.
2006-09-26 11:03:36 · answer #6 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lotion and a pumas stone. Try hemp body butter from The Body Shop. I have dry skin and it is the only thing that works.
2006-09-26 11:00:43 · answer #7 · answered by mandrin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lather your hands in olive oil and scrub vigorously for a couple minutes with sugar.
Worked like a charm for my mom and I. My hands were sooo soft.
2006-09-26 11:04:32 · answer #8 · answered by iLLy W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE BODY SHOP DO A RANGE CALLED HEMP - THE HAND PROTECTOR CREAM IS AN EXCELLENT MOISTURISER - SPECIALLY FOR DRY/ECZEMA LIKE SKIN, FOR INTENSE MOISTURISING USE IT WITH A PAIR OF THE BODY SHOP MOISTURISING GLOVES. PUT THE CREAM ON YOUR HANDS THEN THE GLOVES AND GO TO BED WITH THEM ON. THEY ARE FORMULATED SO THAT THE GLOVES DONT TAKE THE MOISTURE AWAY. HOPE THIS HELPS - I USE THE FOOT PROTECTOR AND FOOT SOCKS AND THEY WORK FOR MY DRY FEET. GIVE IT GO!
2006-09-26 11:07:20 · answer #9 · answered by TRACEY B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this, my mom used to be a chef and washed her hands constantly, she used this.
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=79471&catid=10401&aid=335972&aparam=udderly_smooth_hand_and_bod
2006-09-26 10:59:29 · answer #10 · answered by danac210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
atrixo cream, it is really good. its in a little yellow tub with a green top.
2006-09-26 11:00:29 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋