Hello ladies. I'm not an experienced quilter by any means but hope to devote more time to it. My hands get very dry when I'm working with fabric and I'm not really good at remembering to put lotion on. I would like to keep some lotion near my sewing machine so I'll remember to use it. I'm allergic to most everything that has a scent to it. I'm wondering if there is a lotion someone can recommend that won't be a problem rubbing off on fabric.

Thank you so much.

I have very very sentitive skin and my doctor suggested that I use Aveeno Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion with Lavender, chamomile and ylang-ylang. Using it for a year no and no problem fabric or scent.

I have the same problem with fragrances in lotions. I use Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion or Wal Marts generic version which is Equate Gentle Skin Lotion. Neither have a fragrance and they don't rub off. The Equate is much less expensive, but you have to get it at Wal Mart. Aveeno also has very good lotions. I hope you find something you can use. :)

Lubriderm with aloe. I've used it for years and years. Good luck.

My LQS sells a product called "Gloves in a Bottle" and it is awesome. DOesn't leave a residue on the fabric. You can use it while you are quilting. A really, really nice product made especially for us quilters. If you can't locate it, I'll be glad to forward a sample to you. I am not affiliated with this company, but a lady in our quilt group gave us each a sample. Let me know!
Sandy

Thimbleberries hand care for busy hands. Very nice. Picked it up at the Lancaster quilt show last month.

I also like the "Gloves in a Bottle". It is a little more expensive than some of the others mentioned but you don't need much, it is not heavily perfumed and it does work.

I use Aveeno products. They don't leave oil on your hands/legs/wherever. DH is even getting so he uses it after shower.

I only use Mary Kay hand cream and it now is available in a fragrance-free formula. My husband loves it, too. MK products are only sold through independent beauty consultants. Find one in your area by visiting www.marykay.com. Karen

I use a dab of Norwegian Formula dry hands by Neutrogena - odorless and greasless and no makrs on my fabric either !

Neutrogena..... the only way to go... kinda expensive tho... I gut it on ebay for a 1/3 or less of wal mart prices...
Leaves skin silky with greasiness.

Ditto on the Neutrogena, I've used it for many years. I keep it my basket next to my chair where I quilt.

I use http://www.moondancesoaps.com/produc...a_Butter_Cream

I love the stuff, and it's all-natural and they have an unscented version. I love it!

Udderly Smooth! http://www.uddercream.com/

Your local TSC store carries it :)

I don't know about rubbing off on fabric, but for very dry hands I've used Hoofmaker by Mane & Tail for years. I also take it to
mobile blood drives where we have to wash hands before and after wearing gloves, and hands get so dry and cracked with harsh cleansers. Everyone grabs at my bottle of it sitting on my table, and when it's gone someone else will bring in another one.

I've used it on horse's hooves, as makeup remover, body lotion, etc. Can't see not having it around. SaveMart has it, so do some drug stores, farm stores carry it.

I use Eucerin Calming Cream, its real thick, fragrance free because i have eczema and sensitive skin like you, I love it, and does not feel too greasy, its the only lotion I use now for anything

My favorite - even though it's a little pricey- and I don't use it WHILE working on fabric is Crabtree & Evelyn Gardener's Therapy. I use this at after working with fabric or working with soil and it helps soooo much. It smells lovely too ;)

I use Caren Original Hand Treatment. There are several scents, but the one I like is Blue Linen. This line of hand products helps to protect, heal and nourish the skin, contains no mineral oil, and is not tested on animals. You can go to www.carenproducts.com or call them at 800-626-6272 to find the location nearest you. You don't need a whole lot, it keeps my hands feeling soft, and I wouldn't be caught without it. I keep a tube in my purse, and one next to the bed.

vaseline/lanolin put on over night sleeping in white cotton gloves, cheapest and it works!!

That is what I use too and it works better than any lotion I have tried

I just started using this a couple weeks ago. It's fantastic!

I dont use lotion I use a cream from Avon it is heavy intensive therapy and soaks in real quick and doesnt have any smell I go online at avon.com and they will ship it right to your home and most of time it is free shipping, right now it is on sale for 3.99 usually 5.99.

I live at a high altitude with very low humidity. I feel like a dried out sponge sometimes. It took me 5 yrs to find Gold Bond hand lotion. It doesn't stain, is NOT alcohol based and I usually only put it on once or twice a day now! The others I was putting on all the time and my hands felt dryer!

Bag Balm
then wrap hands in a warm towel or hot pack from the oven.

I have severe dry skin and I'm allergic to practically everything. I use Infinite Aloe. http://www.infinitealoe.com/

I have the same problem with smells, and any type of products that goes on your skin or hair. I use Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion. It is fragrance free. Hope that it helps.

I make my own by mixing a large bottle of Johnson's Baby Lotion (the pink bottle), a jar of vitamin E cream, and a large bottle of Vaseline Extra Dry hand lotion. Smells good, disappears without leaving a greasy feeling and does the job.

My husband loves this as it is non-greasy and absorbs rather quickly. I like it too but lately received a sample of "No-crack" during a shop hop and love the scent and the quickly absorbed formula.

I also use Gloves in a Bottle.

I love the Neutrogena. I don't have to use that much and it doesn't leave any residue on the fabric.

ali

I was given a moisturizer called Vanicream by my dermatologist. It is a wonderful product. Available via prescription but also sold over the counter. Comes in a good size jar/tub with a pump. It is absorbed quickly into the skin and does not leave a greasy film. No color, odor, parabens. I have used every product mentioned and this is the best I've ever used.

I use "udder smooth"Udder Cream http://uddercream.com/
or Silicone glove by Avon. Neither leave greasy residue and absorb well.

Gold Bond!

i am not a lotion person myself but I do like to use pure sha butter on my hands and feet at night before going to bed. It helps to keep them soft and moist. I buy it on line just Google it.

I use Eucerin Calming Cream and Eucerin Dry Skin Therapy Original Moisturizing Creme. The first one is light and absorbs well and doesn't leave a greasy residue. The Moisturizing Creme is greasy and leaves a greasy residue, but because I work with fabrics all day, I feel I need a really good coating on my hands. I use a tissue to wipe my hands before touching fabrics. I also use it at night before bed to help protect my hands. Using it regularly keeps my hands and fingers smooth and soft. Helps prevent cracks and hang nails.

I found a jar of Cocoa Butter Cream on the bottom shelf at WalMart. I put it on after doing the dishes and I don't need to put it on again unless my hands are in water. Yes, even when I am quilting; put it on about 30 minutes before so it has time to soak in. LOVE IT! (no scent)

It was suggested to me that creams have less liquid in them than the lotions, so there is more value in using them. Just learn to keep white gloves in your night stand, cover your hands with cream and wear the gloves while sleeping, it is a nuisance, but the results are great. piecefully, the old one

Good ole fashion cocoa butter works great on dry hands and body. It is a little messy when you first put it on, but disolves quickly. I have never had it stain my material or wools.

If you can get them in your neck of the woods: Aqueous cream, Derma Drate, Dermaveen and Cetaphyl are all good products.

I work where I use hand gel allll the time, I have tried almost everything but found Eucerin to work well,no greasy after feeling until you wash your hands again but then it is under the water. I also got some steroid cream from the dr. that helps my cracking...I have also noticed the quilters glove in quilt stores?