Hand lotion?

Autumn · 01-07-2012, 12:10 AM

DH's hands are SO chapped and dry and cracking open - right now he's using coconut oil on them as often as he can but he can't exactly put that on at work and be all goopy.

Any tips on hand lotion that isn't full of added gunk?

shekinah · 01-07-2012, 01:26 AM

Hmmm... have you tried searching etsy? There are many reputable sellers on there selling vegan/natural skin care products, and they list the ingredients, mostly coconut oil based with shea butter and essential oils and stuff. You can check if they have a lot of sales and good feedback, and generally you'd be pretty safe.

RiverRock · 01-07-2012, 01:33 AM

Usually lotion has alcohol as an ingredient (drying), and you might want to get something called hand cream. Not everyone follows the rule, but cream should not have alcohol added. I am currently using a hand creme from Alba with shea butter, and my dd likes a hand creme by Palmers that has cocoa butter. I joke that she smells like a chocolate bar.

shekinah · 01-07-2012, 01:41 AM

Heh, I thought lotion and cream were just interchangeable words for "that gooey stuff you rub into your skin"

I didn't know there was actually a formula difference.

RiverRock · 01-07-2012, 01:50 AM

I am sharing what a dermatologist told me about lotion vs. cream. Unfortunately, you still have to read the ingredient list if it says, "cream" but a lotion will most likely have alcohol in it. Lotions tend to be thinner, and the alcohol helps it to dry faster.

ArmsOfLove · 01-08-2012, 11:24 AM

The Shalomtion I make is in a quality lotion base but the eo's I add are extra goo dfor skin issues

shekinah · 01-08-2012, 12:31 PM

Shalomtion

That's cute.

righteous mama · 01-08-2012, 12:35 PM

I just started making a salve for dry skin and eczema that's made from just olive oil and beeswax. I've been having amazing results from it and have had lots of people give me good feedback...including my MIL who has severely chapped/cracked hands. When she forgets to use my salve it comes back (she hasn't let it heal completely).

You can look at my Etsy shop, if you are interested. I love Shalomtion, too! They are different...honestly, I would consider (if it were me) using mine at night and Shalomtion throughout the day. That's what I'd recommend to a friend.

blondie · 01-08-2012, 03:25 PM

My husband uses this for his dry hands. He puts it on all day, and it really helps. It's not super greasy and it's easy to use.

http://sowellfarm .webs.com/beeswaxbalmsbars.htm

The Tickle Momster · 01-08-2012, 11:25 PM

I would check out Bubble and Bee. Their stuff is awesome and no yucky stuff.

also this link gives a super simple recipe for making your own coconut oil lotion. I've made it. Love it! (gave it as Christmas gifts this year)

Autumn · 01-08-2012, 11:26 PM

Thank you guys! I'll pass this on to him!

The Tickle Momster · 01-08-2012, 11:29 PM

I just edited my post. I think the links will work better.

Autumn · 01-08-2012, 11:30 PM

---------- Post added at 01:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:30 AM ----------

Where did you get the beeswax and aloe vera you used?

The Tickle Momster · 01-08-2012, 11:33 PM

Mountain rose herbs. I ordered some eo's while on their site as well.

Autumn · 01-08-2012, 11:47 PM

Thanks!!

01-07-2012, 12:10 AM	#1
Autumn Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9,445	Hand lotion? DH's hands are SO chapped and dry and cracking open - right now he's using coconut oil on them as often as he can but he can't exactly put that on at work and be all goopy. Any tips on hand lotion that isn't full of added gunk?

01-07-2012, 01:26 AM	#2
shekinah Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,768	Re: Hand lotion? Hmmm... have you tried searching etsy? There are many reputable sellers on there selling vegan/natural skin care products, and they list the ingredients, mostly coconut oil based with shea butter and essential oils and stuff. You can check if they have a lot of sales and good feedback, and generally you'd be pretty safe. __________________ Missina Moved across the country for love. Married in the mountains Sept 6, 2008. Former hotel manager turned placenta encapsulation specialist. I'm finally on facebook! Feel free to add me - Link Zahavah Calvary (Oct 2013)

01-07-2012, 01:33 AM	#3
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Hand lotion? Usually lotion has alcohol as an ingredient (drying), and you might want to get something called hand cream. Not everyone follows the rule, but cream should not have alcohol added. I am currently using a hand creme from Alba with shea butter, and my dd likes a hand creme by Palmers that has cocoa butter. I joke that she smells like a chocolate bar. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

01-07-2012, 01:41 AM	#4
shekinah Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,768	Re: Hand lotion? Heh, I thought lotion and cream were just interchangeable words for "that gooey stuff you rub into your skin" I didn't know there was actually a formula difference. __________________ Missina Moved across the country for love. Married in the mountains Sept 6, 2008. Former hotel manager turned placenta encapsulation specialist. I'm finally on facebook! Feel free to add me - Link Zahavah Calvary (Oct 2013)

01-07-2012, 01:50 AM	#5
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Hand lotion? I am sharing what a dermatologist told me about lotion vs. cream. Unfortunately, you still have to read the ingredient list if it says, "cream" but a lotion will most likely have alcohol in it. Lotions tend to be thinner, and the alcohol helps it to dry faster. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

01-08-2012, 11:24 AM	#6
ArmsOfLove Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79,607	Re: Hand lotion? The Shalomtion I make is in a quality lotion base but the eo's I add are extra goo dfor skin issues __________________ Crystal "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou

01-08-2012, 12:31 PM	#7
shekinah Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,768	Re: Hand lotion? Shalomtion That's cute. __________________ Missina Moved across the country for love. Married in the mountains Sept 6, 2008. Former hotel manager turned placenta encapsulation specialist. I'm finally on facebook! Feel free to add me - Link Zahavah Calvary (Oct 2013)

01-08-2012, 12:35 PM	#8
righteous mama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,568	Re: Hand lotion? I just started making a salve for dry skin and eczema that's made from just olive oil and beeswax. I've been having amazing results from it and have had lots of people give me good feedback...including my MIL who has severely chapped/cracked hands. When she forgets to use my salve it comes back (she hasn't let it heal completely). You can look at my Etsy shop, if you are interested. I love Shalomtion, too! They are different...honestly, I would consider (if it were me) using mine at night and Shalomtion throughout the day. That's what I'd recommend to a friend. __________________ Marcella Wife, Mom, Counselor Married and standing firmly with my love since 1994, mama to farmer girl (21) princess lionheart (16), and dandelion queen (11) ~infp~ Nourish Ministries Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power!

01-08-2012, 03:25 PM	#9
blondie Rose Garden A little bit crunchy, a little bit rock n' roll! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 10,298	Re: Hand lotion? My husband uses this for his dry hands. He puts it on all day, and it really helps. It's not super greasy and it's easy to use. http://sowellfarm .webs.com/beeswaxbalmsbars.htm __________________ homeschooling mama to four dear ones Lilla Rose Stylist

01-08-2012, 11:25 PM	#10
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,954	Re: Hand lotion? I would check out Bubble and Bee. Their stuff is awesome and no yucky stuff. also this link gives a super simple recipe for making your own coconut oil lotion. I've made it. Love it! (gave it as Christmas gifts this year) __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save Last edited by The Tickle Momster; 01-08-2012 at 11:28 PM.

01-08-2012, 11:26 PM	#11
Autumn Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9,445	Re: Hand lotion? Thank you guys! I'll pass this on to him!

01-08-2012, 11:29 PM	#12
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,954	Re: Hand lotion? I just edited my post. I think the links will work better. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

01-08-2012, 11:30 PM	#13
Autumn Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9,445	Re: Hand lotion? ---------- Post added at 01:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:30 AM ---------- Where did you get the beeswax and aloe vera you used?

01-08-2012, 11:33 PM	#14
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,954	Re: Hand lotion? Mountain rose herbs. I ordered some eo's while on their site as well. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

01-08-2012, 11:47 PM	#15
Autumn Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9,445	Re: Hand lotion? Thanks!!

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