In this post, I wanted to go a step further and add a quick step to the glove tip . When my skin in already cracked with small bleeding cuts, I take half a pea size amount of A+D DIAPER RASH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT and use it as a hand moisturizer . Now if you think this is crazy, bear with me for a moment . If it works to heal rashes on babies' bums why wouldn't it work on your hands?
I've used zinc oxide ( that's in the A+D Treatment ) to help heal inflammatory outbreaks on my skin for over a decade, however, this can dry out the skin a bit so the A+D Prevention is a perfect addition and the two make a great combo. Also, some zinc oxide formulas are very thick and hard to spread so I specially like the A+D formula that is quite spreadable . Of course, you don't want to touch anything after you put these two product on your hand, that would make a mess out of anything . My trick is to use this combo just before I have to do dishes . The body heat that doesn't dissipate inside the gloves helps open up your pores so the product penetrates better. After 5-10 minutes of dish washing, the product is mostly absorbed and those little cuts already don't bother me so much . You really only need a little bit though, the more you slather on your hands, the longer it will take to absorb . I've had these two tubes for about 2 years .
INGREDIENTS (PREVENTION): Petrolatum (53.4% - Skin Protectant), Lanolin (15.5% - Skin Protectant), Cod Liver Oil (contains Vitamin A & Vitamin D), Fragrance (Parfum), Light Mineral Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Beeswax (Apis Mellifera)
INGREDIENTS (TREATMENT): Dimethicone (1%) (diaper rash cream), Zinc Oxide (10%) Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cod Liver Oil (contains vitamin a & vitamin d), Fragrance, Glyceryl Oleate, Light Mineral Oil, Ozokerite, paraffin, Beeswax (Apis Mellifera), Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Synthetic Beeswax, Water
PRICE (each): $5-6 (4oz or 113g)
CONS: They are both very thick products that don't absorb easily, thus the glove trick. Not natural products.
BOTTOM LINE: Zinc oxide in A+D Treatment has amazing healing properties and when combined with the more hydrating, humectant A+D Prevention cream these products create a very effective combo for healing and restoring the integrity of your skin barrier. Super Sensitastic approved!
WHERE TO BUY: Drugstores in general (CVS, ,Walgreens, Duane Reade, Rite Aid, etc).
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The A&D Ointment is a great suggestion. I have actually tried it, by accident, when I had some left over after putting it on my baby. It feels great on!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it ?! I swear by this stuff, I'm so glad you like it too! I was worried it might seem too odd of a suggestion, lol! But I'm glad I'm not alone on this one ☺
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