Comments on: Home Remedy for Dry Chapped Hands

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:09:10 +0000

In reply to Tonya. This is one of my most favorite tips ever. So glad it worked for you!

By: Tonya

Tonya — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:53:23 +0000

Thank you so much!!! I work in Healthcare and between washing hands a ton and using hand sanitizer especially more during pandemic my hands were aweful. It worked so well!!! Again thank you so much!!

By: Soothing home remedies for dry, cracked hands and fingers - Way to Steel Health

Soothing home remedies for dry, cracked hands and fingers - Way to Steel Health — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 18:03:56 +0000

[…] Petroleum jelly, sugar, dish soap, and lotion. This Grandma Is Fun swears by this routine for healing dry, chapped hands and fingers. First, spoon 1/2 teaspoon […]

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:24:58 +0000

In reply to AuntieEm. Hi Auntie Em! You know, I've only ever used liquid dishwasher soap but there isn't a "chemical" necessity for that so I think that any type of soft liquid soap will still do the trick. I CANNOT WAIT until you try this. It seriously is one of my favorite things to share!

By: AuntieEm

AuntieEm — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:43:38 +0000

Can’t wait to try this! I think the stain remover I’ve been using on my kids’ clothes is causing my hands to get so rough…

Just a question for clarity: where you list the ingredients, you say “liquid dishwasher soap” but then in the recipe it says “any kind of liquid soap.” Was “dishwasher” a typo, or is the caustic nature of that type of soap a key step in the process?

Thanks!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:35:52 +0000

In reply to Luisa. Luisa this seriously is one of my most FAVORITE things ever to share. It's amazing how well it works! Thanks so much for stopping by!

By: Luisa

Luisa — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:17:48 +0000

I have just done this and my hands are softer than it ever used to. I will make sure to do this every week…..thank you for sharing this.

By: brandim

brandim — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 19:36:21 +0000

I keep a bottle of Made from Earth’ Holistic Honey Lotion at my desk. Not only does it heal my dry hands, but the smell, which is great, actually wakes me up during that afternoon lull. Instead of grabbing a candy bar or coffee I put on some lotion and the smell wakes me up, while taking care of my skin. Love it!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:32:02 +0000

In reply to Gabi. I know! Sometimes I have cracks on the sides of my fingers but this still works for me. I promise it's worth a shot!

By: Gabi

Gabi — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:22:59 +0000

My hands are already scratched/cracked from my skin being so brittle. I feel like the sugar scrub would just irritate my scratches and maybe open them up again. Do you know what would be a gentler option?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 23:36:24 +0000

In reply to Lynnie. So glad this method works for you too Lynnie! I love it!

By: Lynnie

Lynnie — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 06:37:39 +0000

I am happy that you also use this method to Exfoliate and Condition your Hands and Feet, it works like Magic especially in Winter. My Elbows and Knees benefit from it too and my Lips too, thank you for sharing xo

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 18 May 2015 17:55:06 +0000

In reply to Kyara. This really does help me alot. I'd love to hear if you like it Kyara!

By: Kyara

Kyara — Mon, 18 May 2015 07:12:57 +0000

In reply to Debbie. I don't have petroleum jelly lying around my house, actually :P.

By: Kyara

Kyara — Mon, 18 May 2015 07:11:46 +0000

In reply to Debbie. I have this problem, even in the summer. The Mary Kay stuff mentioned above doesn't actually help. Am going to try this next time I go out and find petroleum jelly.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 21:49:37 +0000

In reply to Stephanie Cordova. Hi Stephanie! Seriously...this is one of my favorite things to share with people because IT WORKS SO GOOD!! Plus everyone usually has everything already in their house. I'm so glad that you found it and am so glad that you stopped by!! Deb

By: Stephanie Cordova

Stephanie Cordova — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:55:56 +0000

Holy AMAZBALLS! That is amazing how fast and well that worked. You know you are desperate when you Google a solution and I found this one and I am happy I did. Next, I am going to do this to my feet.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:04:37 +0000

In reply to Heather Gallagher. Oh Heather! I am so glad to hear that it worked for you. I do this multiple times and it's just so dang easy with ingredients that I already have. Thanks so much for your kind words.

By: Heather Gallagher

Heather Gallagher — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:24:50 +0000

I tried this last night and it worked WONDERS on my hands…thank you. I am going to do it again today and I am going to add aloe to it to see if that helps heal the cracks.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:47:14 +0000

In reply to Anjalee. Hi Anjalee! If you have Gold Bond Lotion in the UK, that is great stuff! Very good for serious dry skin.

By: Anjalee

Anjalee — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:41:33 +0000

Very cool. Any lotions in particular that you would recommend? x

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:37:51 +0000

In reply to Patricia. Hi Patricia! This really does work for me so I do it every year. Really hoping that it works for you too! Thanks so much for stopping by! Deb - The Oldest Sister

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:40:22 +0000

Thank you…I must try this. I am desperate my hand are cracking and bleeding and nothing is working.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:50:04 +0000

In reply to Jeni. Jen, what's the recipe for your homemade cream? Is it a hand lotion? Would love to know! Thanks, Deb

By: Jeni

Jeni — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 06:18:13 +0000

Very cool idea! I have homemade cream that I use, which works wonders. But I also love this “scrub”. My husband bought me a Mary Kay version that is similar to this, but I’m sure this is MUCH cheaper!