Dear @SpookPumpkin ,
Regukar coconut oil will work fast.
Shea butter and emu oil are both very effective.
Unless you are engaged.
@SpookPumpkinI have to agree w/
@ Gravity's recommendations.
About the coconut oil. Cold pressed is best as it contains the amino acids and other beneficial compounds that are destroyed at 117 degrees Fahrenheit.
The coconut (and olive) oil keeps the moisture from escaping the skin. Cold pressed is more expensive though.
Coconut oil liquifies at 76 degrees Fahrenheit which makes it excellent as a moisturizer - it absorbs quickly.
Plain old olive oil is very good also ( extra virgin(s) not required
) as it is very high in Vitamin E. The darker the better though- It's hard to tell, if they come in green bottles - to keep light from destroying the nutritional value. If it's too thick, just thin it down with a little water and it will absorb without leaving your hands greasy.
But, if your hands are dry enough that they are cracked, the olive oil should suck right into your hands and keep your body moisture from escaping.
Oh, and drink lots of water. Most people go through life dehydrated. I average a gallon and a half a day, and I look 20 years younger than what I am..
Your body can't
properly function without sufficient hydration.
I've heard good things about shea butter and emu oil, but have no experience w/ them.
If you have any Lavender oil (the cheap stuff works just fine,) mix one or two drops in with the coconut, olive, emu oil, or the shea butter, (per application) and you'll never get sick during the cold and flu season either. Lavender is strong enough to protect you from Bubonic Plague. (Historical fact)
I have spent time pent up in rooms full of people that all were sick. A couple of drops on the hands and rubbed in works wonders, and just the airborne particles will help the sick people around you recover faster. Plus it smells good. (That takes care of the engagement thing - lol.
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