Stitchers Lotion

BeStitched carries a new brand of hand lotion that's non-greasy.  It's called Stitchers Lotion and is from Yarn Tree.  It comes in two sizes, in five scents and in unscented.  I've not tried it yet but if your favorite shop carries it, you might want to see if it works well for you now that in the USA it's winter and dry skin is the result of cold weather and heat being turned on inside.

https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/unscented-stitchers-lotion?_pos=1&_sid=9a46ad847&_ss=r&variant=47306075930794&inf_contact_key=72631112e430018af6287ee3d53b446c

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Dry Skin and Lotions

Paige over at Needlepoint Nation decided she would test various lotions for her dry hands. She's trying to find a fast-absorbing lotion she can use before stitching.   She has two clear favorites, but read the comments.  Some folks are allergic to lanolin which is in her favorite and some wonder if a lanolin-based lotion will stain silk which doesn't have lanolin in it already, unlike wool.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3816144901795973/

Kudos to Paige for experimenting.  Not everyone's skin is the same, so what works for her may not work for you, but at least will give us all ideas.   Her favorite is available at Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pure-and-Simple-New-Zealand-Lanolin-Cream/159977779

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Dry Hands: Ideas UPDATED

Mary Corbet tackles the issue of dry, rough hands.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2017/01/rough-hands-fine-threads-some-tips.html

I suffer from split skin on my fingertips in the winter, courtesy of genetics.  (Mom had the same problem.)  If you do as well, I highly recommend Liquid Bandage.  It stings when you put it on a split but it quickly seals the split, protecting you from infection. It is available under various brand names but they all seem to work, except I cannot recommend the spray on version as the nozzle is plugged every time you use it. This is the sort of item I'm recommending for split finger tip skin.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/New-Skin-Liquid-Bandage-First-Aid-Liquid-Antiseptic-0.3-oz/10316533

Lots of my friends have similar problems and recommend quite a few brand name lotions to help heal and prevent dry skin on one's hands.  Note that these are not to be applied just before stitching.  You'll want to go with lotions specifically made to be non-greasy for that.  (I use Udderly Smooth.)

In alphabetic order:

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
CeraVe Healing Ointment
L'Occitane en Provence Creme Mains
Luberiderm Intense Skin Repair Lotion
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula

If you have other products you've tried on your hands that work really well for you, please add them in the Comments or email me at chilly hollow at hot maildotcom and I will add them for you.

Here's to healthy skin!

UPDATE:  Make sure you read the comments below for other great skin care products!  Many thanks, everybody.

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