Mine are terrible just now and if I don't find something decent to use before winter sets in here, they'll be really bad. Last year they dried to the point of cracking in places but you know what it's like being a mum. Your hands are constantly in and out of water so lotions and potions don't get much chance to work before you're washing them again.

In Singapore, we only experience rain and hot weather. We don't have four seasons like America. Even though, we do have dry hands due to spending longs hours in the office with the aircon on. Aircon makes the skin dry. As our climate is always hot, we drink lots of water. Skin in order to stay healthy and supple needs a certain amount of water taken internally to be able to maintain a healthy glow. Drink at least 8 cups of water a day to maintain healthy skin.

On top of that, I always apply Vitamin E lotion on my hands. It helps.

Thanks ladies! I've been trying the vaseline at night and that's helping. I don't know where I'd get half the stuff for that recipe though round here (lecithin and beeswax especially round here…we're lucky to have a Walmart). Diane, you can be our guinea pig and report back on it!