This must be the best and least expensive cure for dry hands which I just discovered last December. I have the driest skin. My hands are rough and cuts form at the corners of my nails constantly in winter. I usually wear three or four bandaids at one time.
I buy pure glycerin (which Dr. Oz said should be the first ingredient for great skin care) at Walmart for $2.97 in the pharmacy section. Ask for help if you can't find it. It lists "skin protectant" and "pure natural skin softener" on the label. I use one drop with an equal amount of water which is enough for my hands AND face every night before I go to bed. It's been a miracle...no cuts and the smoothest skin I've ever had at a fraction of the price! I've only used 1/4 of the bottle in four months. Try it! You'll like it!