Best lotion for dry hands?

[AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone uses any hand moisturizers that are really good. I am using vaseline intensive care and it just isn't doing the trick, as my hands are very dry and cracked, it feels really good when I use the hand gel on rare occasion.

Any recommendations would be great!

HPRN

[firstinfamily, RN]

The best I have found over the years is Silicone Glove by Avon. It is not very expensive, I believe it is fragrance free, it usually comes in a pocket size for the holidays. I have used this for years and it always comes through for me. With the alcohol scrub it seems my hands dry out more often. Try this and see if it helps you!!! Another tip is to put vaseline jelly on your hands at night or when you sleep and cover them with cotton gloves.

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

I'll second Avon, but NOT for the hand creams (although SG is very good).

Nope, it's the FOOT Cremes that are the best for your hands! Think about it: thick, quick-absorbing, non-greasy. And they smell great :)

I've also put cotton socks on my hands with the cream at bedtime. Hmm....my hands are gonna think they're PAWS!

[vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN]

Vaseline intensive care?! No! It's very watery, to me. Burt's Bees in the small tubs the size of baby food jars is awesome. There is also a eucerin cream in a tub that's very good.

Here's a link to the eucerin: http://www.drugstore.com/eucerin-original-healing-soothing-repair-creme/qxp16895

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

My DH,son and I swear by this.... better than Avon Silicone glove. Stings first time applying then gets better.

[fawnmarie, ASN]

Tree Hut Shea Body Butter in Coconut Lime! The fragrance is so soothing and the body butter is very rich and moisturizing.

[icuRNmaggie, BSN, RN]

This works really well for me and it has a nice clean fragrance. I am going to try the neutrogena hand cream.

[j.carroll]

True Blue Spa Paraffin Super Softening Hand Lotion. BEST HAND LOTION EVER. You can buy it at Bath & Body Works. It comes in a pink bottle and usually there is a deal if you buy three. My dad has the driest hands ever and has tried almost everything, and now this is the only thing he'll use. He even tries to steal mine haha.

[Nibbles1]

The Norwegian hand cream and the True Blue as stated above are my favorites.

[bb007rn]

I love the Hemp Hand Protector by The Body Shop, it's a bit pricey, but you only need a little bit and it works wonders! (and it doesn't have a sickly sweet smell to it, either)

[1wellnessnurse]

In the winter, my hands get dry and chapped easily. I put a thick layer of A&D ointment on my hands at bedtime and then sleep with cotton gloves on, so I don't get it on the sheets. It works really well to soften feet too (just sleep with socks on).

[Farawyn]

I do good old Cetaphil.