It seems like I have been battling dry hands my whole life - I worked in a Medical Science lab and had to constantly wash my hands which could really dry them out - used a product called Prevex - it coats your hands, keeps them moist and protects against external irritants. Although it contains 67% petroleum jelly it leaves no residue after application that will not rub off on what you are working with. I still use it when my hands are chapped and sore and there are no 'grease spots' on any fabric that I am working with.