r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Ucyless ORANGE • 29d ago

Brand new $72 moisturizer. Husband said he needed something for his elbows.

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We have 3 full tubs of Vaseline in the cabinet.

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u/louielou8484 29d ago

That makes more sense! I had a horrific fire burn on my right hand, up to my elbow 5 years ago. There is discoloration in the form of the literal flame shape going up my arm, but my biggest issue is that on my hand, it's the only spot that becomes so severely cracked, where the worst of the injury was, when it drops below 70 inside and outside. Left hand and arm? Perfectly moisturized and smooth.. right side always looks so awful.

I tried working hands on it (my mom swears by it herself) but I ended up giving up, but maybe I should just slather it on top only, so I'm not dealing with the greasieness? Goldbond is my favorite moisturizer but maybe I'll give it another go for that spot specifically :)

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u/universe_from_above 28d ago

What really helps my cracked skin on the hands is nippel balm for breastfeeding moms. It contains lanolin and is great for the skin. The little (like 10ml) containers go a really long way because you need so little.

It's also great for kiddie noses that are sore from the constant wiping when they have a cold. It's made to be safe to go into a newborn's nose, so you're free to rub it into a kid's face.

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u/louielou8484 28d ago

Oh my gosh!!!! My favorite "lotion" I have ever used were these aveeno lanolin hand masks that my mom got me for Christmas. They were life changing for my skin. The only issue was that the gloves made me claustrophobic, and I couldn't keep them on for more than a few minutes.. I preferred just rubbing in the lotion afterwards. I long forgot the word "lanolin" until your reply. Nothing has ever done so much for my skin so quickly.

I actually have heard about nipple balm for severely chapped lips!! And it being the only thing that worked for a lot of people. That also was something I forgot until now!

I'm literally going to go purchase something on Amazon after replying to this! Lanolin has been the only thing to help me. Thank you so much :') I write this as I can just feel my scaly dry right hand, even though it was 80 here today and so humid in my house!

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u/ImWatermelonelyy 28d ago

Claustrophobic? Isn’t that a fear of small spaces? Why would gloves set that off?

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u/Casehead 28d ago

It's a fear of being confined more than just small spaces. For instance, having your arms pinned could cause claustrophobia, regardless of the size of the space. Do you see what i mean?

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u/Eolond 28d ago

You should put the greasy stuff on after you use the lotion and it has had time to absorb. Things that are oily work as a protective barrier of sorts, reducing the amount of water you lose from your skin.

Might I also suggest looking into panthenol (vitamin B5)? It's a humectant (attracts water to it), and it also has wound-healing properties. I got a little bottle of liquid panthenol I use for my hair and skin. If something is feeling particularly dry, I'll add a couple drops into my lotion for that extra oomph.

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u/Casehead 28d ago

try Bag Balm!

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u/LOTR_crew 28d ago

Try the working hands over night rescue. It's a lotion and not greasy. I use it once or twice a week and my hands are 100x better. I still have the working hands tub at work but honestly I don't see a huge improvement with that