An Easy and Cheap Cure and Prevention For Dry Hands

Summary

This page describes a simple, harmless moisturizing solution that can cure and prevent ordinary dry hand discomfort, and subsequent skin thickening, deep flaking, and bleeding.

Important: uncomfortable dry skin may be caused by fungal infections, allergies, or other serious medical conditions. Be sure to check with a dermatologist to rule out skin disease before attempting this or any home remedy. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is herein conferred.

Directions:

In a small bottle, add pure glycerin up to one third of the bottle and fill the rest of the bottle with plain water. Another way to describe these proportions is one part glycerin and two parts water (by volume, not weight).
Shake well, turning the bottle over several times; glycerin and water take awhile to mix thoroughly. Glycerin is cheap and available in many (but not all) drugstores.
Apply 1-4 drops and rub into hands or other area of dry skin immediately after washing your hands. Be sure to apply every time you wash.
The solution works by softening the skin and by attracting water from the humidity in the air (glycerin is a hygroscopic alcohol).
Be sure to bring a small bottle with you on trips.

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