My skin tends to be very dry to the point of cracking. In general, I refuse to use any product that contains petroleum jelly--it's a crude oil by-product. YUCK. Several years ago, I began to make my own hand cream using Rosemary Gladstar's recipe (can be googled). In the lotion are aloe juice, water, coconut oil, grapeseed or sweet almond oil that is infused with calendula (in many commercial products--it's great for your skin), beeswax and lanolin. I brought a jar to a quilting retreat and it was used by many who loved it. It is greasy upon application but that quickly goes away leaving a nice feeling. I have not had any cracked fingers since I've made this cream.