What product to use for "buffer hands"?

SilverLexus · 03-09-06, 07:28

I notice that doing a big detail like another F-150 today that my hands get very dried out.

Does anyone have a product they use for this?

Just curious...Thanks.

WSUcommuter · 03-09-06, 07:35

There was a time when I thought that any and all moisturizers were "girly". I found that

does an excellent job of moisturizing my skin and has no fragrance. I get better skin without the expense of smelling like fruit or my girlfriend.

WSUcommuter · 03-09-06, 07:36

Not to say she smells bad, mind you!

truzoom · 03-09-06, 07:40

Before you go to bed, slather your hands with petroleum jelly and then cover them up with socks.

It sounds silly, but it works!

That said, I don't do it often, only in mid winter when my skin is nearly cracking.

Joshua312 · 03-09-06, 07:44

Corn Huskers

In the winter my hands get really dry sometimes to the point of it hurting...Corn huskers really brings relief and softens my hands

SpoiledMan · 03-09-06, 07:45

Aquaphor and it's available at Target. Thank me later.

Scottwax · 03-09-06, 07:46

I've never used moisturizers specifically on my hands. I do wear sunblock from mid February to late November religiously and aloe vera gel on all my skin that is exposed to the sun, so maybe that prevents any issues I might otherwise have.

wannafbody · 03-09-06, 07:53

Use nitrile gloves when detailing in cold weather

Tasty · 03-09-06, 08:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSUcommuter

There was a time when I thought that any and all moisturizers were "girly". I found that

does an excellent job of moisturizing my skin and has no fragrance. I get better skin without the expense of smelling like fruit or my girlfriend.

This is what they use on their hands at Texas Children's Hospital, and those nurses wash/alcohol cleanse their hands all day long. Must be good stuff.

kpounds · 03-09-06, 08:36

Just tried a product yesterday called Burt's Bees Hand Salve It looks like a mini-tin of car wax, and has the consistency of wax too. Has a bunch of natural ingredients in it. The local home improvement radio guy here uses it and recommended it. Tried it on my "dry parts" and give it a

Burt's has a store locator on their site.

Bence · 03-09-06, 09:10

Better to protect the skin from the chemicals. Our skin absorbs way more than you'd think. I personally don't want to cause long-term damage to my body. Today it is only my skin what's dry, but tomorrow it can be more serious...

Chan · 03-09-06, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bence

Better to protect the skin from the chemicals. Our skin absorbs way more than you'd think. I personally don't want to cause long-term damage to my body. Today it is only my skin what's dry, but tomorrow it can be more serious...

I would suggest some disposible gloves but not latex as they dry out your skin as well. Vinyl gloves are supposed to be better though.