Handcream

flashy · 12-05-2014, 11:16

In need of a little advice please

Since i started working on the ward 8 months ago, my hands have become rather a mess...due to the amount of handwashing and handgel we use (i work on a very demanding ward, everytime we see a patient we wash before putting on gloves and after we take the gloves off) they have become almost transparent and my skin very shiney, and often very irritated.
Can anyone recommend a really good handcream that i could pop into my uniform pocket that would protect my hands? i am using cocoa butter at the moment and its rubbish

thankya kindly

MargaretR · 12-05-2014, 11:27

This lotion is wonderful but pricey at £22 a big bottle.

"ANCIENT MINERALS MAGNESIUM LOTION:

Ideal for children and sensitive individuals
Highly therapeutic for psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions
Significant for massage applications
Effective at encouraging healthy skin tissue"

My chiropodist does my feet with it after nail cutting. She has a sensitive skin and was so impressed that she asked where she could buy some.
Magnesium lotion

It contains coconut oil (which is like butter) and shea butter, so I think either of those would be fine if you don't need the (expensive) magnesium ingredient.

Margaret Pilkington · 12-05-2014, 11:43

Udderly Smooth moo cream.
I know it sounds a really daft name but this stuff(8.99 from Amazon-a very large tub....but can be decanted into a uniform friendly pot) is very good. It is not greasy, leaves no marks and a little bit goes a long way.
It is recommended by doctors treating cancer patients who get very sore dry hands (and feet)as the result of chemo.
I have a large tub of this in my bathroom and I use it frequently. My hands are permanently damaged as a result of hand washing and the use of strong detergents used in my career.....and my hands love it.

gpick24 · 12-05-2014, 11:50

The mrs uses this stuff - E45 Dermatological Cream 350g - Boots

westendlass · 12-05-2014, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Udderly Smooth moo cream.
I know it sounds a really daft name but this stuff(8.99 from Amazon-a very large tub....but can be decanted into a uniform friendly pot) is very good. It is not greasy, leaves no marks and a little bit goes a long way.
It is recommended by doctors treating cancer patients who get very sore dry hands (and feet)as the result of chemo.
I have a large tub of this in my bathroom and I use it frequently. My hands are permanently damaged as a result of hand washing and the use of strong detergents used in my career.....and my hands love it.

My daughter also works for the NHS and she too has problems with her hands. She gets quite deep splits in her fingertips and nothing she has tried has worked so far. I tell her about moo cream and see if it makes a difference Margaret.

Margaret Pilkington · 12-05-2014, 12:44

I get similar splits in my fingers.....and I have pompholx eczema. I have tried all kinds of stuff.....this cream works for me.....and although it may seem a lot to fork out.....my tub has lasted me almost a year. I apply it sparingly, but after each hand wash.

This cream was originally formulated for the treatment of sore udders on cows.....and that is where the name comes from.

Margaret Pilkington · 12-05-2014, 13:06

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Udderly-Smoo...udderly+smooth

There is a link for you.

westendlass · 12-05-2014, 13:36

Thanks for the link Margaret, I'll show her when she comes in.

flashy · 12-05-2014, 16:48

ah thanx Marg, i will get some of that, inbetween my fingers peel a lot too, it looks quite freaky at times, but i wouldnt change my job for the world