Hand and fingernail care

GingerSue · Jul 30, 2007

have tried Avon's liquid silk for strengthening fingernails

hikernurse · Jul 30, 2007

Neutrogena hand or foot cream. The ingredients are different, but they seem to work equally well, so I use them interchangeably (sp?) :). I think they have a new product that is supposed to work well without the greasy feeling, but I haven't tried it.

sshannon · Jul 30, 2007

I swear by Elon Nail Conditioner. It's 100% lanolin and is great for your nails and nail beds. My local grocery store pharmacy special orders it for me. Here's a link to a site that carries it:

http://www.ilovemynails.com/FRAMES/Product_Pages/frame_nail_cond_pg.htm

I get the tube rather than the jar because you get more product for the same $$.

PeachPie · Jul 30, 2007

Goldbond lotion.

Indy, LPN, LVN · Jul 30, 2007

A & D ointment. It smells bad but does the trick, and a tube that's about two dollars will last a really long time. Like years maybe. I use it a couple of times a week.

AprilRNhere · Jul 30, 2007

I have a few products I LOVE. One is Melaleuca Renew. Another is Beauty Control healing hand cream.

Princess74 · Jul 31, 2007

Thanks for the ideas, keep them coming.

Medic2RN, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Aug 1, 2007

Like Peachpie, I discovered GoldBond lotion and it is wonderful!

In the winter my skin will sometimes crack around the knuckles. I have found that liquid band aid is a lifesaver for protecting the wound and it won't wash off easily.

CRNI-ICU20 · Aug 2, 2007

I pay a manicurist a hefty sum....but dang it!! I am worth it!! hehehe!

I like to use nivea at night....and sometimes I use this creme that is used for hoof care (no kidding) for horses....it keeps the nail beds hardened prevents splitting....I get it at Walmart....about $2 for a small jar....a little goes a long ways....smells like almonds and cherries...

I also like a little vit. E oil from walgreens....and use that reg. for my cuticles....olive oil works too...here's to soft hands....