Is There a Hand Cream for Quilters?
#21
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i use 'gloves in a bottle' from my local quilt shop, a little on the expensive side but works great for me...i wash my hands hundreds of times a day and they would be a cracked ugly mess without this stuff! a quilty friend sent me a bottle of 'udder cream' quilter's lotion one time, used it once, my hands started burning, turned bright red and raw/rashy...washed it off as quick as i could and decided its' not for me...i know people who love it though...its' hard to find what works best for you, but once you find it, stick with it.....i love vaseline intensive care products too.........this is always an issue for quilters, handling all that cotton leaches the oils right out of our skin, then winter comes and oh boy...
#22
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
I really want to try this stuff http://www.planetpatchwork.com/honeyguy.html as much for gardening as for quilting.
Bag Balm is still readily available at any farm store, btw. Like Orvus (the equine soap used by many to wash needlework) and Mane n' Tail (the equine shampoo used by many young girls to wash their hair), Bag Balm is easy to find and costs less at stores like Agway, TSC, or Southern States Cooperative.
Bag Balm is still readily available at any farm store, btw. Like Orvus (the equine soap used by many to wash needlework) and Mane n' Tail (the equine shampoo used by many young girls to wash their hair), Bag Balm is easy to find and costs less at stores like Agway, TSC, or Southern States Cooperative.
I bought this stuff 2 years ago at the Houston Quilt show. Works good!!
#23
Originally Posted by ckcowl
i use 'gloves in a bottle' from my local quilt shop, a little on the expensive side but works great for me...i wash my hands hundreds of times a day and they would be a cracked ugly mess without this stuff! a quilty friend sent me a bottle of 'udder cream' quilter's lotion one time, used it once, my hands started burning, turned bright red and raw/rashy...washed it off as quick as i could and decided its' not for me...i know people who love it though...its' hard to find what works best for you, but once you find it, stick with it.....i love vaseline intensive care products too.........this is always an issue for quilters, handling all that cotton leaches the oils right out of our skin, then winter comes and oh boy...
Regarding Bag Balm, we used to have a dairy farm and used it for what it was originally intended: cow's teats! I have to admit it did work well on the cows, but I never liked getting it on my hands, so I've been reluctant to use it. I think I hurt my oncologist's feelings the last time I had chemo. I was having issues with my hands and fingers such as infections, fingernails lifting off, skin peeling off worse than normal, and lots of fun things like that. My onc started to tell me about Bag Balm and was getting a big kick out of saying I probably wouldn't believe what he was going to recommend, when I interrupted him and said oh yeah, Bag Balm, we used to use it on the cows when we farmed. Poor guy, you could just see I took all the fun out of his little presentation. :twisted:
#24
I got Udder Cream and new skin this week at Walmart and I can already tell a difference. The new skin(or whatever) leaves an ugly film but my fingers don't hurt so I can live with the stain for a bit.
#25
Originally Posted by Boston1954
I have to wash my hands a lot during the day, and on top of that, I have exzema (sp). My hands get very dry, and I cannot use regular hand cream while quilting, or while using the computer. Have you ever heard of anything I could use to help my hands and still play at my favorite hobby?
#26
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Originally Posted by Sandy1951
Several years ago my hairdresser, who, like me, has eczema, recommended a hand cream that contained beeswax. I think it was called ActiveHands. It was wonderful! My hands became soft and smooth; it wasn't heavy or greasy; it had a nice, mild scent; and the best thing was - it healed! It healed all those annoying little painful cracks before they got to be larger, even more painful cracks. So of course the company stopped making it. :evil: I've never found anything since then that worked nearly as well.
#27
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I love Avon's Moisture Therapy Intensive. It is heavy but if I allow it to soak in for about 10 minutes I can then handle fabric, the comuputer, etc. It makes a real difference in my hands. It's also great for dry feet. I put it on before going to bed.
#29
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My husband uses Generic Userin from Wal-Mart. His skin gets unusually dry from the Winter and also being Diabetic.
It is about $4.00/bottle at Wal-Mart. It is in a large White Round container in the Cosmetic Dept.
It is about $4.00/bottle at Wal-Mart. It is in a large White Round container in the Cosmetic Dept.
#30
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Location: Central Illinois
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Originally Posted by kathyk
Yes, I second the recommendation on this brand of products but I've had trouble finding it lately. Any suggestions?
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