Comments on: Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream Review

By: Right Brain

Right Brain — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:11:49 +0000

Jennifer: It’s true that some research indicates that one particular type of hand sanitizer (the kind based on Triclosan) may lead to antibiotic resistant bacteria. However, most hand sanitizers are based on ethanol or isopropyl alcohol and those do NOT lead to resistance.

By: Jennifer Newell

Jennifer Newell — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:46:43 +0000

Cate,
I definitely agree with your attempts to eschew the hand santizer. It seems like an effective quick-fix, but over the long term, it only creates stronger, antibiotic resistant bacteria. Great review of the product and good luck finding something that can stand the test of hand washing. One more thing to keep in mind: be sure you’re drinking enough water. I’ve found that simple water is often times the best cure for my dry skin.

By: Pat Veitch

Pat Veitch — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:20:45 +0000

Cate,
What a surprise! I use the Aveeno product and must agree with you. As a Nanny of 6 I know you come in contact with a lot of those “ubiquitous micro-organisms” that do so much damage to our skin. Aveeno has been adequate for me over the past years since I no longer have to take care of you, your sister & your brothers. I don’t wash my hands as often anymore. However that is about to change as my career is taking me into “contact” with children again. Oh, They and their toys have so many little nasties on them. I will be washing my hands much more frequently for the next few years. I’ve been using the Nivea hand cream recently. I’ll let you know if I like it next time I see you…maybe Christmas or tonight when I call you. If you or anyone else finds a product for their hands make sure to let me know. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! I love your writing style. Maybe Mr. Santee actually taught you something about writing. Be sure to thank him someday. Take Care and Love. Cate’s Mom

By: Cate

Cate — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:02:21 +0000

Sue-Instant Hand Sanitizers contain alcohol..well, the ones that I have used do…so they dry your hand our even more AND it hurts But we do carry those with us when we are at the store or library and can’t get to a sink.

Unfortunatley for us in the area that I work there is a nasty staph infection called MRSA going around so now we are slightly more nervous. And with 6 children in the house staying well…is so much better than 3-4 weeks of illness

Thanks Karen and Gloria!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:26:17 +0000

Thanks for the great information, Cate. Sounds like Aveeno hand lotion could work for some but not for the more severe cases of dry skin.
I used to waitress and would wash my hands frequently from handling so many plates. The skin on my hands paid the price by developing open splits. When I went to a dermatologist to seek relief, he took one look at my hands and said, “I can tell just by looking at them that you’re either a mother of young children or you’re a waitress because both groups get their hands wet far too often.”
His advice: Protect your hands from water by wearing rubber gloves. But once they reach the point of no return, use a product like Eucerin or Nivea and then faithfully apply it before bed. But put on a pair of cotton gloves once it’s on so it can work its magic while you sleep.