KiOgon Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 The first time I've had to 'cook' my own lunch for 2 years & what happens? Took the grill stand thing out of the millennium weasel with a towel, ('cos I knew it was hot like!) put it down on the worktop, then picked it up with my left hand 2 fingers & thumb. Did I swear? Just a bit, straight under the cold tap for a few minutes. Then I remembered the monster Aloe Vera plant we've got. Cut a leaf & rubbed it on the finger tips - HEAVEN! Just wondered if everyone knows about Aloe Vera's soothing & healing juices? [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera[/url] Cheers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Lavender oil is also very good for minor burns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Does it work on hands that have completely dried out and started to split open? I work outside and the current weather plays absolute havoc with my hands. I moisturise, but to little effect. Currently the tips of my index and big fingers on both hands have split open and so to has my left thumb. I was just about to put in some serious practice this week and start a proper practice regime sort of thing, that's all up the spout now. I'll have to wait for my hands to heal again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote name='Marvin' post='755076' date='Feb 23 2010, 03:12 PM']Does it work on hands that have completely dried out and started to split open? I work outside and the current weather plays absolute havoc with my hands. I moisturise, but to little effect. Currently the tips of my index and big fingers on both hands have split open and so to has my left thumb. I was just about to put in some serious practice this week and start a proper practice regime sort of thing, that's all up the spout now. I'll have to wait for my hands to heal again.[/quote] I'd bet it will help a lot more than any commercial moisturizer & it's 100% natural. Have you got a plant? A mate years ago working as a scaffolder used to always piss on his hands & rub it in, he said it was the only thing to stop your hands cracking, working outdoors all weather. Worth a try - wash your hands before playing though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Unfortunately I haven't got an Aloe Vera plant, but I'm seriously considering getting one. For now perhaps I'll have to settle for drinking a gallon of coffee and p1ssing on my hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote name='KiOgon' post='755114' date='Feb 23 2010, 03:48 PM']I'd bet it will help a lot more than any commercial moisturizer & it's 100% natural. Have you got a plant? A mate years ago working as a scaffolder used to always piss on his hands & rub it in, he said it was the only thing to stop your hands cracking, working outdoors all weather. Worth a try - wash your hands before playing though [/quote] That scaffolder ,sounds a bit like a p**taker...(gets coat).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote name='KiOgon' post='755032' date='Feb 23 2010, 02:25 PM']Just wondered if everyone knows about Aloe Vera's soothing & healing juices? [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera[/url] Cheers, John[/quote] Yes John, wouldn't be without one on my windowsill, although the plant does look a bit Triffid-esque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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