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Title: callouses...
Post by: Mr Cat on April 09, 2009, 01:15:13 pm
hi folks = what do you think is the best cream etc for callouses..?

I've got some climb on! but it doesn't seem to touch it really...

my office hands are turning in labourours hands... :(
Title: Re: callouses...
Post by: Krank on April 09, 2009, 01:20:14 pm
(http://benchmark.20m.com/reviews/RidgidBeltSander/RidgidBeltSander_BeltRelease.gif)

this would sort your callouses right out
Title: Re: callouses...
Post by: GCW on April 09, 2009, 01:23:54 pm
I would sand any particularly heavy callus, then moisturise- which one you use depends on personal preferance.
Creams are light and easy to use (not greasy) but don't give as much moisturising action.
Ointments are greasy (and some people don't like that), but give the best moisturising.

There's 5 levels essentially:
Light- E45 lotion/Aveeno ointment/Dermol 500 lotion/aqueous cream
Creamy- Diprobase/E45 cream/Dermol 500 cream/Aveeno cream
Rich Cream- Unguentum, Doublebase gel
Greasy- Hydromol ointment/ epaderm ointment/emulsifying ointment
Very Greasy- 50:50 liquid soft paraffin and white soft paraffin

Personally, I like DoubleBase Gel (a good compromise between greasy and light) or emulsifying ointment for when I've got really dry skin.  I wouldn't bother with other stuff as it's expensive, has other shit in it you don't need and isn't any better.
Plus those on the list are fairly cheap, emulsifying ointment is about 3 quid for 500g.

Hope that helps.
Title: Re: callouses...
Post by: Mr Cat on April 09, 2009, 01:25:49 pm
cheers guys - I'll get googling now... :)
Title: Re: callouses...
Post by: magpie on April 09, 2009, 04:53:23 pm
Lotil - click here to see it (http://www.auravita.com/products/aura/feph10053.asp) - is amazing stuff for dry, cracked or calloused hands - you'll get it in Boots or ASDA.  Not too greasy, sinks in well and really helps. 

I've also recently been amazed at how much giving callouses or loose bits of skin a wee file can help, a regular nail file sorted mine out in 5 minutes. 
Title: Re: callouses...
Post by: GCW on April 09, 2009, 06:04:51 pm
It's still £5.54 for 100g, compared to most of the stuff on my list that'll cost the same (or less) for a 500g tub.
Mind you, if you want girly products  :whistle:
Title: Re: callouses...
Post by: magpie on April 09, 2009, 09:11:57 pm
:spank:

It's not that expensive from ASDA and it's very good, besides I only know boys who use it so it's not girly cream, my delicate lady paws don't need anything that intensive.  :-*
Title: Re: callouses...
Post by: Mr Cat on April 10, 2009, 02:53:49 am
yeah, I've just won some DoubleBase Gel from fleabay for 2.47 (500mg)... :)
Title: Re: callouses...
Post by: GCW on April 10, 2009, 08:31:36 am
Cool, see what you think- I like the consistency of it, but it certainly works well.
Title: Re: callouses...
Post by: SA Chris on April 10, 2009, 09:03:42 am
yeah, I've just won some DoubleBase Gel from fleabay for 2.47 (500mg)... :)

Look up Double Bass in the profanosaurus sometime.
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