I too can't stand gloves, and I LOVE the feel of touching warm dirt! Lots of good tips on here, some I already do. I use the vasoline and either salt or sugar scrubs on my hands and feet( I am also a barefoot girl lol) It really does keep my hands and feet nice. I do like the sounds of olive oil and will try this next time. I also only use Natural soap. this has done wonders for my entire integumentary (skin) system ! I no longer have to lotion my whole body due to horrlbly dry skin . I can't beleive the diffrence natural soap does in keeping the natural protective oils in your skin. We are bombarded by chemicals now days, I figured a few years ago I don't need to rub chemicals on my skin too lol
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And thanks to a certian board member on here I have traded for a new supply of natural soap that I LOVE!!!!