[Jewelry making - Article 00185] - Re: [Orchid] Dry Chapped Hands

[David L. Huffman]

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Hi Neil;

>     Yikes, my hands suddenly look weathered and ancient, near
>     cadaverous. 

    Two things. If you are using any "antiseptic" or especially
    "antibacterial" hand soaps, stop using them. These really strip all
    the oil out of your skin, and I've known a lot of jewelers, including
    myself, who found that out the hard way. Use Ivory or some natural
    hand soap. The best hand creams I've used are "Corn Husker's Lotion"
    or "Burt's Bees" hand products. Corn Huskers soaks in and softens the
    chapping, and doesn't leave much sticky or oily feel. The Burt's Bees
    stuff is a tiny bit oily, but is very soothing for cracked skin. Some
    people like "Bag Balm" but it's a little greasy, I think. 

David L. Huffman
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