[kisagotami]

I have really dry elbows and ankles and was just wondering if anyone had a good home remedy for me.

 

[Ann-Marita]

Crisco. Seriously. Think of it as soy butter. I even mix in a bit of EO (usually lavender) sometimes.

I put it on after a bath or shower, while my skin is still moist. Rub it between your palms first, to liquify it, and then apply. For feet, I rub it in, put on socks and go to bed. I wake up with very soft feet.

I once worked with a man whose hands were so dry they were cracking. I told him about Crisco. He got a pair of cotton gloves. He washed his hands well, rubbed the Crisco in, and put the gloves on over night. This was over a weekend. The next Monday morning at work, he came to my office to tell me what a difference it had made!

 

[Spastica]

Cocoa butter (readily available in Palmer's jar of Cocoa butter, in the lotion section of most stores -- get the jar) works wonders for elbows and cracked heels.

Smells like chocolate! (because it's chocolate fat)

 

[elelvee]

Lanolin.

 

[ComeOnLetsGo]

Olive oil! Rub it in whenever you think of it, especially before bed and after shower. Works great!

 

[Spastica]

I second the olive oil, it's great. Only issue, it's not too portable.