I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire and
feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . . you
know.
One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of course,
the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food meat and
wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie has 'kennel
cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly

On Aug 29, 10:04*pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. *They are on fire and
> feel like a crocodile. *Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . . you
> know.
> * * One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
> science fair exhibits. *Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. *Of course,
> the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. *I took her some baby food meat and
> wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. * Baby Sophie has 'kennel
> cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
> * * So. *Anyhow. *I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion..
> * * What is your best defense with dishpan hands? *Nevermind the day-to-day
> care. *Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
> everybody. *How do you defend yourself? * Polly

>
>
Sorry, I haven't experienced that. But on occasion when my hands get
too dry in the winter I use Camille Beckman Glycerine Hand Therapy in
the Camille fragrance. Good stuff.

i am allergic to most dish soaps, so i try to get it as much as possible in
the dw, but if i have to wash something i pat hands dry after rinsing off
the soap and put on pure shay butter, pricey but it works, and for me it has
eliminated, all other lotions/moisturizers and also petramalt for the
cats... safe for hairballs, like i said pricey but a df and i split an order
and we give it for christmas presents so it works out nice, Lee
"Polly Esther" > wrote in message
...
> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
> and feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . .
> . you know.
> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
> course, the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food
> meat and wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie
> has 'kennel cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly

Polly Esther wrote:
>
> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire and
> feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . . you
> know.
> ...
> What is your best defense with dishpan hands?

I rub in vitamin E oil drops.

Or I notice that there's some other part of my body that's still oily
and I use human oil from that spot. I used to have pretty oilly skin
when I was young but that doesn't work as well as it used to. My
forehead still builds up some oil when it's warm out.

"Polly Esther" > wrote in message
...
> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
> and feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . .
> . you know.
> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
> course, the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food
> meat and wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie
> has 'kennel cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly

Rubber gloves if it looked like getting that bad.
>


--
http://www.shop.helpforheros.org.uk

"Polly Esther" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
> and feel like a crocodile. What is your best defense with dishpan hands?
> Polly
A vacation helps. Several times a day applications of a heavy salve helps
too. Nothing is instant and nothing will help if you continue to abuse the
hands.

On Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:04:47 -0500, "Polly Esther"
> wrote:

>I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire and
>feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . . you
>know.
> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
>science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
>Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of course,
>the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food meat and
>wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie has 'kennel
>cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
>care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
>everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly

I 'wash' my hands with baby oil every morning. If they are about
to take a bath in something caustic I wear gloves. [usually]

If they get chapped up anyway, Corn Huskers Lotion is a great cure. It
doesn't leave an oil slick and it doesn't taste terrible if you eat
some chips too soon after applying.

I used to use it when I was younger and foolisher and did concrete
work without gloves. That'll suck the moisture out of you quicker
than anything. It was a mason's helper that turned me on to Corn
Huskers.

Jim

On 8/29/2011 10:04 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
> and feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . .
> . you know.
> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
> course, the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food
> meat and wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie
> has 'kennel cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly


Bag Balm. http://www.bagbalm.com/ No, I am not kidding.

Thank me later.

George L

"George Leppla" > wrote in message
...
> On 8/29/2011 10:04 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
>> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
>> and feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . .
>> . you know.
>> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
>> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
>> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
>> course, the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food
>> meat and wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie
>> has 'kennel cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
>> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
>> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
>> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
>> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly
>
>
> Bag Balm. http://www.bagbalm.com/ No, I am not kidding.


you beat me to it.

On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:33:27 -0500, George Leppla
> wrote:

>On 8/29/2011 10:04 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
>> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
>> and feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . .
>> . you know.
>> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
>> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
>> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
>> course, the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food
>> meat and wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie
>> has 'kennel cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
>> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
>> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
>> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
>> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly
>
>
>Bag Balm. http://www.bagbalm.com/ No, I am not kidding.

>Thank me later.

Great for rashes & chapped skin-- but it leaves a grease slick that
just won't quit. I keep some in the house & use it-- but only as a
last result. [it smells funny, too.]

Jim

On 8/30/2011 9:35 AM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:33:27 -0500, George Leppla
> > wrote:
>
>> On 8/29/2011 10:04 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
>>> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
>>> and feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . .
>>> . you know.
>>> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
>>> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
>>> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
>>> course, the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food
>>> meat and wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie
>>> has 'kennel cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
>>> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
>>> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
>>> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
>>> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly
>>
>>
>> Bag Balm. http://www.bagbalm.com/ No, I am not kidding.
>
>> Thank me later.
>
> Great for rashes& chapped skin-- but it leaves a grease slick that
> just won't quit. I keep some in the house& use it-- but only as a
> last result. [it smells funny, too.]
>

Basically, it's lots of lanolin, an oil or grease from sheep's wool, and
probably will help. Originally, it was used for cows; "bag" is "udder".


--


James Silverton, Potomac

I'm *not*

On 8/30/2011 8:35 AM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:33:27 -0500, George Leppla
> > wrote:
>
>> On 8/29/2011 10:04 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
>>> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
>>> and feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . .
>>> . you know.
>>> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
>>> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
>>> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
>>> course, the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food
>>> meat and wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie
>>> has 'kennel cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
>>> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
>>> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
>>> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
>>> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly
>>
>>
>> Bag Balm. http://www.bagbalm.com/ No, I am not kidding.
>
>> Thank me later.
>
> Great for rashes& chapped skin-- but it leaves a grease slick that
> just won't quit. I keep some in the house& use it-- but only as a
> last result. [it smells funny, too.]
>
> Jim
Hmm! Our cow never objected to the grease nor the smell. <G>

On Aug 29, 8:04*pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. *They are on fire and
> feel like a crocodile. *Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . . you
> know.
> * * One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
> science fair exhibits. *Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. *Of course,
> the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. *I took her some baby food meat and
> wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. * Baby Sophie has 'kennel
> cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
> * * So. *Anyhow. *I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion..
> * * What is your best defense with dishpan hands? *Nevermind the day-to-day
> care. *Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
> everybody. *How do you defend yourself? * Polly

Sounds to me like you are sensitive to whatever soap it is that you
are using. Try switching to something
without antibacterials and deoderants or harsh detergents.

On Aug 29, 10:04*pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. *They are on fire and
> feel like a crocodile. *Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . . you
> know.
> * * One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
> science fair exhibits. *Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. *Of course,
> the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. *I took her some baby food meat and
> wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. * Baby Sophie has 'kennel
> cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
> * * So. *Anyhow. *I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion..
> * * What is your best defense with dishpan hands? *Nevermind the day-to-day
> care. *Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
> everybody. *How do you defend yourself? * Polly

My hands are very dry nearly all the time. For a real super "cure," I
use Bag Balm (like heavy duty vaseline for cow udders) slathered on
generously, and covered with cotton gloves, left on overnight. It
works great for hands AND feet.

N.

On Aug 30, 7:33*am, George Leppla > wrote:
> On 8/29/2011 10:04 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
>
> > I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
> > and feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . ..
> > . you know.
> > One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
> > science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
> > Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
> > course, the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food
> > meat and wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie
> > has 'kennel cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing..
> > So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
> > What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
> > care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
> > everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly
>
> Bag Balm.http://www.bagbalm.com/*No, I am not kidding.
>
> Thank me later.
>
> George L

That's the sure-fire cure-all. You can find it at farm stores and at
fabric (quilt) shops - BUT, buy it at farm stores, because it's way
cheaper.

N.

shay butter is the next step up from that and udder butter... with no grease
slick, Lee
"Jim Elbrecht" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:33:27 -0500, George Leppla
> > wrote:
>
>>On 8/29/2011 10:04 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
>>> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
>>> and feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . .
>>> . you know.
>>> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
>>> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
>>> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
>>> course, the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food
>>> meat and wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie
>>> has 'kennel cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
>>> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
>>> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
>>> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
>>> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly
>>
>>
>>Bag Balm. http://www.bagbalm.com/ No, I am not kidding.
>
>>Thank me later.
>
> Great for rashes & chapped skin-- but it leaves a grease slick that
> just won't quit. I keep some in the house & use it-- but only as a
> last result. [it smells funny, too.]
>
> Jim

On Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:04:47 -0500, "Polly Esther" >
wrote:

> .... I know I could don gloves....

> What is your best defense with dishpan hands?

Polly, have you met Polly?

-- Larry

On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:31:31 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> wrote:

>On Aug 29, 10:04*pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
>> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. *They are on fire and
>> feel like a crocodile. *Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . . you
>> know.
>> * * One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
>> science fair exhibits. *Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
>> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. *Of course,
>> the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. *I took her some baby food meat and
>> wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. * Baby Sophie has 'kennel
>> cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
>> * * So. *Anyhow. *I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
>> * * What is your best defense with dishpan hands? *Nevermind the day-to-day
>> care. *Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
>> everybody. *How do you defend yourself? * Polly
>
>My hands are very dry nearly all the time. For a real super "cure," I
>use Bag Balm (like heavy duty vaseline for cow udders) slathered on
>generously, and covered with cotton gloves, left on overnight. It
>works great for hands AND feet.

Gloves are a bit much to sleep with all night and make your hands
prune up. When I worked construction I'd put vasoline or cream on my
hands and sleep with socks on them. It's best to have someone else
put them on for you.

Lou

On Aug 29, 8:04*pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. *They are on fire and
> feel like a crocodile. *Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . . you
> know.
> * * One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
> science fair exhibits. *Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. *Of course,
> the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. *I took her some baby food meat and
> wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. * Baby Sophie has 'kennel
> cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
> * * So. *Anyhow. *I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion..
> * * What is your best defense with dishpan hands? *Nevermind the day-to-day
> care. *Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
> everybody. *How do you defend yourself? * Polly

Working Hands lotion- when I worked in bakeries, my hands would get so
dry and cracked. This stuff is awesome!

"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:31:31 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> > wrote:
>
>>On Aug 29, 10:04 pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
>>> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
>>> and
>>> feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . .
>>> you
>>> know.
>>> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
>>> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
>>> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
>>> course,
>>> the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food meat
>>> and
>>> wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie has
>>> 'kennel
>>> cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
>>> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
>>> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the
>>> day-to-day
>>> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
>>> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly
>>
>>My hands are very dry nearly all the time. For a real super "cure," I
>>use Bag Balm (like heavy duty vaseline for cow udders) slathered on
>>generously, and covered with cotton gloves, left on overnight. It
>>works great for hands AND feet.
>
> Gloves are a bit much to sleep with all night and make your hands
> prune up. When I worked construction I'd put vasoline or cream on my
> hands and sleep with socks on them. It's best to have someone else
> put them on for you.

I still don't see why you can't wear rubber gloves to do the work instead of
all that faffing about *grumble*

--
http://www.shop.helpforheros.org.uk

On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:50:43 -0700 (PDT), merryb >
wrote:

> Working Hands lotion- when I worked in bakeries, my hands would get so
> dry and cracked. This stuff is awesome!

Where do you buy that, Merry? Can't say I've ever heard of it before.
Bag Balm used to be popular for dry hands. If Polly can't find
Working Hands, I'm sure she can find that.

--
I take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila

just use the shay butter no gloves needed, Lee
"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:31:31 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> > wrote:
>
>>On Aug 29, 10:04 pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
>>> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
>>> and
>>> feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . .
>>> you
>>> know.
>>> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
>>> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
>>> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
>>> course,
>>> the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food meat and
>>> wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie has
>>> 'kennel
>>> cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
>>> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
>>> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
>>> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
>>> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly
>>
>>My hands are very dry nearly all the time. For a real super "cure," I
>>use Bag Balm (like heavy duty vaseline for cow udders) slathered on
>>generously, and covered with cotton gloves, left on overnight. It
>>works great for hands AND feet.
>
> Gloves are a bit much to sleep with all night and make your hands
> prune up. When I worked construction I'd put vasoline or cream on my
> hands and sleep with socks on them. It's best to have someone else
> put them on for you.
>
> Lou

Polly Esther wrote:

> What is your best defense with dishpan hands?

You have quite a few options. Besides the already-mentioned Bag Balm,
there is Corn Huskers Lotion:

http://www.amazon.com/Corn-Huskers-O.../dp/B000RO3EMA

Almost every review starts with the words "It works!" or similar.

However, my personal recommendation is: coconut oil. It not only feels
good, it's good for you. You can cook with it and also rub it on your
hands.

-S-

On Aug 30, 12:47*pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:31:31 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
>
>
>
>
>
> > wrote:
> >On Aug 29, 10:04 pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
> >> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire and
> >> feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . . you
> >> know.
> >> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
> >> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
> >> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of course,
> >> the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food meat and
> >> wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie has 'kennel
> >> cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
> >> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
> >> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
> >> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
> >> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly
>
> >My hands are very dry nearly all the time. *For a real super "cure," I
> >use Bag Balm (like heavy duty vaseline for cow udders) slathered on
> >generously, and covered with cotton gloves, left on overnight. *It
> >works great for hands AND feet.
>
> Gloves are a bit much to sleep with all night and make your hands
> prune up. *When I worked construction I'd put vasoline or cream on my
> hands and sleep with socks on them. *It's best to have someone else
> put them on for you. *
>
> Lou- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

LOL. Bag Balm doesn't make your fingers or hands "prune up." They're
not water. Sleeping in gloves once or twice a winter is a lot easier
than sleeping with socks on your hands! They make cotton gloves (sold
in the pharmacy section of supermarkets or at beauty supply stores)
just for this purpose.

N.

On Aug 30, 2:49*pm, "Steve Freides" > wrote:
> Polly Esther wrote:
> > What is your best defense with dishpan hands?
>
> You have quite a few options. *Besides the already-mentioned Bag Balm,
> there is Corn Huskers Lotion:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Corn-Huskers-O...otion/dp/B000R...
>
> Almost every review starts with the words "It works!" or similar.
>
> However, my personal recommendation is: coconut oil. *It not only feels
> good, it's good for you. *You can cook with it and also rub it on your
> hands.
>
> -S-

I always thought Julia Child had very young-looking hands (for her
age) - and decided it was because they were in oil or butter all the
time she was in the kitchen. Or nearly so.

N.

"Jim Elbrecht" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:33:27 -0500, George Leppla
> > wrote:
>
>>On 8/29/2011 10:04 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
>>> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. They are on fire
>>> and feel like a crocodile. Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . .
>>> . you know.
>>> One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
>>> science fair exhibits. Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
>>> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. Of
>>> course, the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. I took her some baby food
>>> meat and wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. Baby Sophie
>>> has 'kennel cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
>>> So. Anyhow. I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion.
>>> What is your best defense with dishpan hands? Nevermind the day-to-day
>>> care. Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
>>> everybody. How do you defend yourself? Polly
>>
>>
>>Bag Balm. http://www.bagbalm.com/ No, I am not kidding.
>
>>Thank me later.
>
> Great for rashes & chapped skin-- but it leaves a grease slick that
> just won't quit. I keep some in the house & use it-- but only as a
> last result. [it smells funny, too.]
>
> Jim


It smells of lanolin. I used to sleep in white cotton gloves after slather
my hands with bag balm

Jill

On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:11:37 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
.. .

>> Gloves are a bit much to sleep with all night and make your hands
>> prune up. When I worked construction I'd put vasoline or cream on my
>> hands and sleep with socks on them. It's best to have someone else
>> put them on for you.
>
>I still don't see why you can't wear rubber gloves to do the work instead of
>all that faffing about *grumble*

Rubber gloves might be fine for dishes but not for most construction
jobs.

Lou

On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:32:02 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> wrote:

>On Aug 30, 12:47*pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:31:31 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2

>LOL. Bag Balm doesn't make your fingers or hands "prune up." They're
>not water. Sleeping in gloves once or twice a winter is a lot easier
>than sleeping with socks on your hands! They make cotton gloves (sold
>in the pharmacy section of supermarkets or at beauty supply stores)
>just for this purpose.

Once or twice a winter would have been ok but there were years I'd
have to do it 3-4 times a week for months. My hands would split and
bleed all the time. It wasn't fun but the money was good.

Lou

"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:11:37 +0100, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
. ..
>
>>> Gloves are a bit much to sleep with all night and make your hands
>>> prune up. When I worked construction I'd put vasoline or cream on my
>>> hands and sleep with socks on them. It's best to have someone else
>>> put them on for you.
>>
>>I still don't see why you can't wear rubber gloves to do the work instead
>>of
>>all that faffing about *grumble*
>
> Rubber gloves might be fine for dishes but not for most construction
> jobs.

Agreed but you could use them where it *is* possible. What about those very
thin ones which you have to stretch over your hands.

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On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:20:02 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:11:37 +0100, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>>> Gloves are a bit much to sleep with all night and make your hands
>>>> prune up. When I worked construction I'd put vasoline or cream on my
>>>> hands and sleep with socks on them. It's best to have someone else
>>>> put them on for you.
>>>
>>>I still don't see why you can't wear rubber gloves to do the work instead
>>>of
>>>all that faffing about *grumble*
>>
>> Rubber gloves might be fine for dishes but not for most construction
>> jobs.
>
>Agreed but you could use them where it *is* possible. What about those very
>thin ones which you have to stretch over your hands.

Those would be shreds in minutes.

Lou

In article >,
says...
>
> "Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:11:37 +0100, "Ophelia" >
> > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
> . ..
> >
> >>> Gloves are a bit much to sleep with all night and make your hands
> >>> prune up. When I worked construction I'd put vasoline or cream on my
> >>> hands and sleep with socks on them. It's best to have someone else
> >>> put them on for you.
> >>
> >>I still don't see why you can't wear rubber gloves to do the work instead
> >>of
> >>all that faffing about *grumble*
> >
> > Rubber gloves might be fine for dishes but not for most construction
> > jobs.
>
> Agreed but you could use them where it *is* possible. What about those very
> thin ones which you have to stretch over your hands.

They'll last about 30 seconds in most construction jobs.

The thin gloves aren't so hot for dishwashing either--they're short so
water gets in at the top.

What we need is Heinlein's "Agent's gloves" from "The Puppet Masters"
(the book, not the movie), which are apparently nearly indestructible
but fit well enough to do any kind of precision work. I expect those to
become available shortly after the General Atomics house core.

"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:20:02 +0100, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:11:37 +0100, "Ophelia" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
m...
>>>
>>>>> Gloves are a bit much to sleep with all night and make your hands
>>>>> prune up. When I worked construction I'd put vasoline or cream on my
>>>>> hands and sleep with socks on them. It's best to have someone else
>>>>> put them on for you.
>>>>
>>>>I still don't see why you can't wear rubber gloves to do the work
>>>>instead
>>>>of
>>>>all that faffing about *grumble*
>>>
>>> Rubber gloves might be fine for dishes but not for most construction
>>> jobs.
>>
>>Agreed but you could use them where it *is* possible. What about those
>>very
>>thin ones which you have to stretch over your hands.
>
> Those would be shreds in minutes.

Oh dear. I thought the original mail from Polly was about domestic tasks
though, which I do believe could be help by gloves. But for you, Lou, there
is no hope!

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On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:30:39 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:20:02 +0100, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:

>>>>>I still don't see why you can't wear rubber gloves to do the work
>>>>>instead
>>>>>of
>>>>>all that faffing about *grumble*
>>>>
>>>> Rubber gloves might be fine for dishes but not for most construction
>>>> jobs.
>>>
>>>Agreed but you could use them where it *is* possible. What about those
>>>very
>>>thin ones which you have to stretch over your hands.
>>
>> Those would be shreds in minutes.
>
>Oh dear. I thought the original mail from Polly was about domestic tasks
>though, which I do believe could be help by gloves. But for you, Lou, there
>is no hope!

LOL. I just shared a method that worked ok for me in an enviorment
that's 100 times more harsh than dishes.

Lou

On Aug 29, 11:04*pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
> I've washed dishes and my hands too many times today. *They are on fire and
> feel like a crocodile. *Actually, I've never felt a crocodile but . . . you
> know.
> * * One extra bout of washing was caused by emptying the refrigerator of
> science fair exhibits. *Then a neighbor needed help with a precious baby
> Yorkie who, she said, wouldn't eat and wouldn't take her pills. *Of course,
> the wee pup would eat for Aunt Polly. *I took her some baby food meat and
> wrapped her pill in the 3rd treat of soft cheese. * Baby Sophie has 'kennel
> cough' which is highly contagious - hence more hand-washing.
> * * So. *Anyhow. *I know I could don gloves and apply hand lotion..
> * * What is your best defense with dishpan hands? *Nevermind the day-to-day
> care. *Don't worry about recommending something that doesn't work for
> everybody. *How do you defend yourself? * Polly

Hi Polly, I make my own hand cream with almond oil, calendula and
comfrey (from my herb garden), vitamin E oil, coconut oil, and
beeswax. It works great.

Denise in NH

On 8/31/2011 4:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:

> Agreed but you could use them where it *is* possible. What about those
> very thin ones which you have to stretch over your hands.

I try using those with my hands loaded with creams and oils, but they
always come off while I'm sleeping.

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
. com...
> On 8/31/2011 4:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>> Agreed but you could use them where it *is* possible. What about those
>> very thin ones which you have to stretch over your hands.
>
> I try using those with my hands loaded with creams and oils, but they
> always come off while I'm sleeping.

Oh heavens no.. I didn't mean for you to sleep in them... just to wear while
you're hand are in the water/liquid.
I think for sleeping cotton gloves might be best.

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