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Post by Bess on Jun 3, 2014 4:06:10 GMT
Just joking, I'm not really a beauty regime sort of person (unless you match your eyeshadow to your planting schemes - in which case I am intrigued.) Wasn't sure which thread to post this is in - but, does anyone else have really messed up hands from gardening? If so, what do you do about it? I know some people just have amazing skin like leather, which sadly I missed out on, despite having farming in my genes! My hands are a right mess most winters, but whenever it's damp or I do much gardening at any time they crack/get itchy/scabby (ew) which makes them really stiff and uncomfy. Which is a right pain as I do fiddly art. I wear gloves when I can, but that doesn't really work - your hands still get damp. Plus my patio is mostly fiddly stuff that is hard to do in gloves. I've tried many lotions and potions but it's still a problem. I can't really afford to try most the stuff magazines etc recommend, unless I know it's going to work  (The Doc generally just tells me not to garden or get wet but that's not much fun.) So if anyone had any magic hand protection tips I'd be v grateful to hear, please  |
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Post by Rosie on Jun 3, 2014 7:46:30 GMT
We use hemp body butter from the body shop Bess, it's thick and really absorbs into your hands, Graham has always got splits and cracks in his hands in winter and the body butter does help it a lot. We just use it at night so it has all night to soak into your skin www.thebodyshop.co.uk/hand-care/hemp.aspx#/hemp.aspx |
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Post by SueA on Jun 3, 2014 20:53:22 GMT
Barrier creams are useful Bess , I've tried a few in the past but I always forgrt to use them as you have to put them on before you start gardening, there are lots of different brands, I seem to remember using a Scottish one, but they are quite expensive, usually about £8 or more. I also won a set of Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Therapy & Hand Cream which were very good but would be expensive to buy. I tend to use any old handcream but if I get itchy or cracked skin I use Cream E45 which is good & fairly cheap. |
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Post by Bess on Jun 4, 2014 4:02:46 GMT
I'd forgotten about barrier cream SueA, as I haven't had such bad hands for ages. The Dr used to give me them at one point, I will see if I can get more. Thanks I have tried E45, Nivea, Vaselines etc - I found Neutrogena the best one personally, but even that isn't doing it at the mo. I think that Hemp cream really might be worth a try, Rosie, it's got glowing reviews from all sorts of outdoor types. Thanks  Must see if there's a Bodyshop in Hereford. Can I just ask what it smells like - is it really strong or anything? I can't imagine 'hemp' as a smell. At the mo I'd happily pay a bit more to be able to use my hands easily - don't really want to go back on steroid creams. |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 4, 2014 5:52:08 GMT
I have used beeswax, but I have not had it for ages. I must get some. It has wonderful healing properties as well as being a useful barrier cream. I had to use Manuka honey from the vet to heal an open wound in my dog after a breast cancer operation.
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Post by Rosie on Jun 4, 2014 7:41:49 GMT
I'd forgotten about barrier cream SueA, as I haven't had such bad hands for ages. The Dr used to give me them at one point, I will see if I can get more. Thanks I have tried E45, Nivea, Vaselines etc - I found Neutrogena the best one personally, but even that isn't doing it at the mo. I think that Hemp cream really might be worth a try, Rosie, it's got glowing reviews from all sorts of outdoor types. Thanks Must see if there's a Bodyshop in Hereford. Can I just ask what it smells like - is it really strong or anything? I can't imagine 'hemp' as a smell. At the mo I'd happily pay a bit more to be able to use my hands easily - don't really want to go back on steroid creams. It's an odd smell Bess, not unpleasant but not strong. it really is good stuff. I get mine by mail order cos the nearest body shop is in Aberdeen and I avoid going there as much as possible |
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Post by sweetpea on Jun 4, 2014 15:20:38 GMT
Why not try surgical gloves or similar. They are very handy when working in a oily/greasy environment like car engines and quite cheap to buy as well so even when they get damaged eventually you just throw them and use another pair. Okay for feeling what you're doing too as opposed to thick gardening gloves.
I seldom use them personally in the garden as I don't need to.
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Post by Bess on Jun 5, 2014 5:26:31 GMT
Thanks Rosie, if I can't co-erce one of the family into picking it up in Hereford for me, I will order it - I imagine Aberdeen's a bit worse than weeny Hereford!
I used to wear surgical gloves whilst working at a plant nursery, Sweetpea, we had to for hygiene. I didn't get on well with them, but I was wearing them hours on end.
Might be worth trying them again for short periods. Thanks.
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Post by Rosie on Jun 5, 2014 7:48:58 GMT
Ugh, Bess, Aberdeen used to be a nice city, but now it's just so busy and everyone is so rude. I only go there when i have to go to rheumatology. |
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(The Doc generally just tells me not to garden or get wet but that's not much fun.)
Must see if there's a Bodyshop in Hereford. 
