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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2349 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2025 : 6:04:07 PM
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It's been so cold that the tips of my fingers get dry and crack. It's painful to type with them. I even get cracks on my heels. My lotions don't help, so I'll try Vaseline. Does anyone have any other solution?
Vanessa Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6984 Posts

Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2025 : 6:12:32 PM
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Vanessa try Udderly Smooth Hand location. I lived in Colorado for 23 years before I moved to Oregon. This is what I found that helped my fingertips the best. Also O’Keefes Working Hands lotion is excellent too. Good Luck
Big Hugs, Debbie #1582 Blessed in Oregon With Colorado on My Mind Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
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Lacey
Chapter Guru
   
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Rea
Davis
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2025 : 4:17:22 PM
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I found O'keefes works well ..easy to find in most stores.
Rea Nakanishi Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022 “Action is the foundational key to all success.” – Pablo Picasso |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
    
7240 Posts

Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2025 : 06:09:50 AM
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Home remedy, dip fingertips in mild solution of 5% white vinegar & water, dry, and rub in extra virgin olive oil. The vinegar will adjust the ph of the skin and the olive oil will help heal the skin.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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katydid83
Farmgirl in Training
 
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Kate
Upton
MA
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2025 : 3:27:18 PM
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Vanessa, I will second Debbie’s recommendation of O’Keefe’s which seems to work well. I have eczema so I have found that when dealing with cracking skin from dry weather and over washing, it definitely helps to soak my hands , give them a scrub with some sugar to remove dead skin, then cover them with a lotion containing dimethicone. I feel like I have tried every natural product possible, but nothing provides the skin barrier that the dimethicone does. If you come across a lotion with that ingredient as one of the top few, it will definitely help protect your skin! To take it a step further, you can either wrap your hands or feet in plastic wrap to help the lotion absorb, or try a pair of cotton gloves (usually best suited to when you are getting into bed at night!). Good luck!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
9525 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2025 : 12:00:42 PM
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I use silver serum cream. My hubby had that problem. Healed in about 2 days. I get it from https://store.drlivingood.com/ Unfortunately it is sold out right now. It's the only cream I use now.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
    
7493 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2025 : 2:16:01 PM
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My husband loves O'keeffe's Working Hands and I love CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, but my Mother-in-law just told me she uses menthol on her deep cracks around her fingers. I haven't tried it yet, but figured I could pass on the info.
Krista Farmgirl Sister #528 Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
   
342 Posts

Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
342 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2025 : 5:45:01 PM
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My Husband and I use O'Keefe's. It works well for us.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1749 Posts

Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1749 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2025 : 8:19:22 PM
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Krista, I second the Cera-Ve! The cream keeps my hands moisturized for a long time! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
    
7493 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2025 : 12:23:30 PM
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Karen, I started using it when my youngest was a baby. His skin was so dry and that is what the doctor recommended I use. I noticed how wonderful my hands felt after putting it on him all the time. Now it just stays in our home permanently.
Krista Farmgirl Sister #528 Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1749 Posts

Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2025 : 7:53:36 PM
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It’s so amazing. I really like the Cetaphil cream too. Costco has that and it very reasonably priced.
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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