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Title: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Novus on Tue, 25 February 2014, 21:44:38
What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands that start bleeding either from a cold winter or washing your hands too much?
I don't normally have this issue or dry skin but I've had this since last December and my skin hasn't been able to naturally heal it.

I'm thinking a can of Eucerin?
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: demik on Tue, 25 February 2014, 21:46:20
blood of my enemies
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Novus on Tue, 25 February 2014, 21:48:51
blood of my enemies

Not an option.
I killed them all last summer.
Didn't save any for the Winter.
Hence why my hands are like this now :/

Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: demik on Tue, 25 February 2014, 21:51:03
do this.

buy an mx keyboard.

get a blender. stick the switches in there, add water. bam. that's all mx switches are worth for. lotion.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Halverson on Tue, 25 February 2014, 21:53:23
do this.

buy an mx keyboard.

get a blender. stick the switches in there, add water. bam. that's all mx switches are worth for. lotion.

FINALLY! A way to get rid of my excess keyboards AND stop my hands from looking like an alligator!
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 25 February 2014, 21:56:59
Pee on them.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 25 February 2014, 21:57:32
do this.

buy an mx keyboard.

get a blender. stick the switches in there, add water. bam. that's all mx switches are worth for. lotion.

FINALLY! A way to get rid of my excess keyboards AND stop my hands from looking like an alligator!

Girl shark has alligator hands.  The plot thickens.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Novus on Tue, 25 February 2014, 22:01:50
Pee on them.

No can do.
Wolf pee is a valuable commodity.
It's used to keep rabbits and various other critters out of your lawn.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 25 February 2014, 22:03:43
Pee on them.

No can do.
Wolf pee is a valuable commodity.
It's used to keep rabbits and various other critters out of your lawn.

That's why you soak your hands in it before spreading it across your lawn.  Softens your hands, keeps pests away, and keeps those same pests from eating your hands when they inevitably go carnivorous and gang up to take down larger prey.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Novus on Tue, 25 February 2014, 22:09:10
Pee on them.

No can do.
Wolf pee is a valuable commodity.
It's used to keep rabbits and various other critters out of your lawn.

That's why you soak your hands in it before spreading it across your lawn.  Softens your hands, keeps pests away, and keeps those same pests from eating your hands when they inevitably go carnivorous and gang up to take down larger prey.

You, sir nubbinator, are a genius.
That's some 4 paw logic right there.


Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Megaweapon on Tue, 25 February 2014, 22:10:50
(http://i.imgur.com/qhK1gw2.jpg?1)

Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 25 February 2014, 22:11:53
Soft Pork Fat buddy.  That will ease away any dryness and cracks within the skin.  You need to get fresh fat (pure white, drained/cleaned from blood) and leave it on your hands for 2 hours and then wash it off or simply brush it against your overalls.

I have had cracked hands for ages and the last few years have used good quality pork fat, rubbed in - really softens them to almost 'girl-like' qualities.  Plus the smell is really delicious  :thumb: .
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: iri on Wed, 26 February 2014, 03:08:08
just some cream.

(http://cs409926.vk.me/v409926692/8a46/a5jpwPPBiU4.jpg)
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: naasfu on Wed, 26 February 2014, 04:01:04
I have dry hands, and it doesn't help that I am kind of OCD about washing my hands often. 

I found that Burt's Bees Hand Salve works pretty well if my hands are in bad shape.  The stuff will get absorbed by your skin after a minute, so if your hands are especially damaged, repeating a few times is helpful.  I also use Lubriderm lotion that Megaweapon posted above and Vaseline.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Kouni on Wed, 26 February 2014, 04:19:44
I use my own mix of shea butter and avocado oil (with added vitamin E to prevent it from going bad). The stuff works great. Better than most commercial creams I've tried.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: paicrai on Wed, 26 February 2014, 04:24:52
IT'S TIME TO LUBE UP!
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Findecanor on Wed, 26 February 2014, 04:45:14
I use regular body lotion, because it seeps into the skin where as hand lotions are too thick and come off and contaminate stuff I touch.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: CJNE on Wed, 26 February 2014, 05:04:08
This is my favorite
(http://www.lyko.se/Root/Images/1483-100-0200.jpg?preset=popup)
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Lanx on Wed, 26 February 2014, 08:15:41
eucerin is the ****, it really heals. when i moved into my new apt, i'd walk around barefoot, it has hotel carpeting... that seems to suck the moisture out of my feet, they were dry like an african savannah. now of course i didn't do any research, i just said "wife i my feet are dry" and she pointed to a bottle of eucerin on her vanity table. next day my feet don't look prunes no more and the cracking stopped.

aside from the calloused areas (heel and floor touching part) they feel fine. I only put eucerin on maybe 3x over 3days, i haven't anymore since i REALLY hate the feeling of lotion. i'm sure for hands it'll work just as good.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 26 February 2014, 08:21:54
eucerin is the ****, it really heals. when i moved into my new apt, i'd walk around barefoot, it has hotel carpeting... that seems to suck the moisture out of my feet, they were dry like an african savannah. now of course i didn't do any research, i just said "wife i my feet are dry" and she pointed to a bottle of eucerin on her vanity table. next day my feet don't look prunes no more and the cracking stopped.

aside from the calloused areas (heel and floor touching part) they feel fine. I only put eucerin on maybe 3x over 3days, i haven't anymore since i REALLY hate the feeling of lotion. i'm sure for hands it'll work just as good.

I can also vouch for eucerin


Another option is corn huskers lotion

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Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 26 February 2014, 08:50:20
Drink more water and less coffee.  ;)
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 26 February 2014, 08:59:56
I like this Vaseline lotion. It feels greasy for a few minutes then soaks in.

For lips and healing cuts, Carmex can't be beat.

And for things like feet where you need really heavy-bodied grease, Aquaphor, but then put on socks for a while.

Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: IPT on Wed, 26 February 2014, 09:13:52
I used to use Aveeno, but 2 years ago my dermatologist recommended i switch to Cetaphil cause it lasts longer and is better for more sensitive skin.
(http://www.cetaphil.com/Content/images/product_moisturizercream.png)
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 26 February 2014, 09:29:25
Any moisturizing lotion will help if you wear light cotton gloves as long as you can, after its application. The denser lotion the better. And again being well hydrated is key.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: paicrai on Wed, 26 February 2014, 13:46:57
Drink more water and less coffee.  ;)
Coffee is equal to water, apparently, so coffee is fine.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: IPT on Wed, 26 February 2014, 13:49:06
Drink more water and less coffee.  ;)
Coffee is equal to water, apparently, so coffee is fine.

0_o??
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 26 February 2014, 13:49:40
Coffee is not the same as water, because caffeine is diuretic, thus it drives water out of the bloodstream, getting the body dry.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Novus on Wed, 26 February 2014, 16:19:12
do this.

buy an mx keyboard.

get a blender. stick the switches in there, add water. bam. that's all mx switches are worth for. lotion.

FINALLY! A way to get rid of my excess keyboards AND stop my hands from looking like an alligator!


Pretty sure spacebars are more popular than a bunch of thin WoB caps

i hope its not all thin white on black, or else these crap bags will be lit on fire on my neighbors doorstep

Sorry bro, most of the times they are that and tons of POS SA caps. I have two bags from the last two runs....do I regret it though? Naw, one day I will use them for some creative purpose.

Indeed!
I think you're set.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: Tarzan on Wed, 26 February 2014, 16:25:15
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O'Keefe's Working Hands.  It's a solid, then it melts at skin temperature.  Non-greasy, really seems to work.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: paicrai on Wed, 26 February 2014, 16:36:48
Drink more water and less coffee.  ;)
Coffee is equal to water, apparently, so coffee is fine.

0_o??
sry if i confused you

just in case I did: It's equally hydrating (at least) and ****, so if you need moisturizing, coffee isn't the problem.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: demik on Wed, 26 February 2014, 16:40:31
do this.

buy an mx keyboard.

get a blender. stick the switches in there, add water. bam. that's all mx switches are worth for. lotion.

FINALLY! A way to get rid of my excess keyboards AND stop my hands from looking like an alligator!


Pretty sure spacebars are more popular than a bunch of thin WoB caps

i hope its not all thin white on black, or else these crap bags will be lit on fire on my neighbors doorstep

Sorry bro, most of the times they are that and tons of POS SA caps. I have two bags from the last two runs....do I regret it though? Naw, one day I will use them for some creative purpose.

Indeed!
I think you're set.
da fuq you quote
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Wed, 26 February 2014, 16:44:41
Simple cheap body lotion, because I'm to lazy to get a separate hand lotion...
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 26 February 2014, 16:47:17
do this.

buy an mx keyboard.

get a blender. stick the switches in there, add water. bam. that's all mx switches are worth for. lotion.

FINALLY! A way to get rid of my excess keyboards AND stop my hands from looking like an alligator!


Pretty sure spacebars are more popular than a bunch of thin WoB caps

i hope its not all thin white on black, or else these crap bags will be lit on fire on my neighbors doorstep

Sorry bro, most of the times they are that and tons of POS SA caps. I have two bags from the last two runs....do I regret it though? Naw, one day I will use them for some creative purpose.

Indeed!
I think you're set.
da fuq you quote

First was from this thread about making lotion out of caps.  Second was from SP Grab Bag thread about having extra keycaps with no purpose.

Quote together here, point out that now there's a use for them.  That's what happened.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: demik on Wed, 26 February 2014, 16:52:05
yeah GH's "multi quote" is terribad.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: dgreekstallion on Thu, 06 March 2014, 19:49:53
Pfft. Bow down to the master race of lotion for chapped hands:
 (https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRUV7P3QgRiu4O2jtXS338_KZEQQ1PPylWktx6dSL_JBtT_e5Ek9w)
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: ManicMatt1125 on Thu, 06 March 2014, 19:51:01
aquaphore (spell check)
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 06 March 2014, 21:45:58
aquaphore (spell check)

See my photo in post # 22
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: C5Allroad on Thu, 06 March 2014, 21:52:19
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qhK1gw2.jpg?1)

Damnit you beat me to it. I use this after practice. Works well.
Title: Re: What do you guys use for dry, cracked hands?
Post by: demik on Thu, 06 March 2014, 22:23:30
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00014D5O8?vs=1

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