Review on O'Keeffe'S Working Hands Hand Cream, For Extremely Dry, Cracked Hands, 6.8 Oz Jar (Value Size, Pack Of 1) by Jessica Hutchinson

I just recently moved back home from Virginia to Michigan so my skin natural tolerance for the Michigan harsh winter climate is non-existent. As such both my hands and feet have been splitting and cracking which I never experienced while living in the east coast milder winter climate. I was at a lost what to do.my Aunt told me about O'keefe's "Working Hands" and I learned by association its skin care partner "Healthy Feet". I was grateful for the recommendation and immediately gave it a try. I was not disappointed and cannot rave about these two products enough - to friends, family, and strangers alike.When the O'Keefe's products claims to heal the cracked/split skin it is no exaggeration, it almost feels like it is literally stitching or sutures the cuts closed which were pretty deep mind you.Be aware, when the cuts are especially deep you need to reapply "Working Hands" more often especially after each subsequent hand washing as the package directs - just keep with it because eventually your skin builds up a resistance, protective barrier which can be felt by the moistness and smooth texture that builds up on your skin from this product. This product is a cream so it feels pasty and sticky when you first apply, just keep rubbing it in and that texture goes away; however, your skin will temporarily have a sticky feel that I figure is the "protective" barrier that the product claims on the package. Also, once you use this as your normal everyday skin care regiment you will not need to apply so liberally nor so often after each hand washing. I put this on after each shower/bath for sure, but as for after hand washing I only apply it if I have gone bathroom a particularly lot that day and always after I have cleaned the house because I tend to wash my hands of chemical more often then. Since I have made these concessions my hands cracking has not had a further relapse, you just have to be aware of how often you wash your hands and if your hands start to ache you much reapply otherwise you will have a possible relapse - I know I did in the very beginning.Likewise, the "Healthy Feet" is a cream like consistency similar to the "Working Hands". In fact, the two products look identical and have the same product consistency and feel when applied. I decided to try this product because my poor feet were cracking on the soles; and also, combined with the rough and abrasive skin texture on both the sides of my feet and even on the pads of my toes. My feet were actually bleeding through my socks onto my floor that is how deep the cuts were and the abrasive, rough skin texture literally hurt when I brushed my feet against my legs while sleeping - it actually woke me up mind you from a sound sleep. Yikes.all this and I am not diabetic but triggered instead it seems by living in a harsh winter climate again. My skin has no tolerance against the winter conditions in Michigan it seems. Still, I only need to apply this once a day and now my feet are buttery smooth in feel and less abrasive texture. Still some rough texture but not intolerable like before - if I applied more often it would probably go away completely but your feet are so sticky from the cream that you cannot safely walk in your feet barefoot without slipping until it absorbs in your skin (which is why this cream is best applied in bed) - also, if you put socks on it "locks" the moisture of the cream into your feet for better absorbancy I found and also with the socks you can safely walk without slipping since your feet are no longer slippery. Just be aware if you put socks on that the trapped moisture does not cause athletes foot which is common with any topical foot moisturize or cream.I just make sure my foot is only slightly still damp before I put my socks on and I have not had athlete foot flare up as people warned me of with a foot cream.I highly recommend "Healthy Feet" and "Working Hands" alike by O'keefe's. This product is now part of my everyday skin care regimen for the harsh winter months and perhaps even beyond. My hands and feet are no longer open cuts/wounds; and furthermore, the product feels like it physically works to suture those cuts that do appear and with the consistent use of these products you will most likely not have a flare up again.unless you are not paying careful attention to your excessive hand washing and likewise, do not properly cover your hands with gloves when going outdoors in the bitter cold that is - than you will most likely have a flare up in your hands with cuts again. No fear - just use "Working Hands" again and it will heal once again. Love, Love, Love these products. Highly recommend.