thanks everyone soso much for the great advice and tons of ideas & suggestions. I know I'm going to have to make more of an effort to put (the right) lotion on and do the glove thing at night (my mom has said that b/f but I do it once and then I usually forget...). so yes, it's all about being consistent. I'll try!!!! I've heard of some of those creams and you're right they're all really good. btw, neutrogena does have a hand cream, but it could still be some random cleaning product, lol....

I think the fact that my hands are dry is due to a variety of issues named above but I mean they do get reasonably worse in the winter, so the cold does have something to do w/ it.... SWBF- I know that taking in good fats would be a good idea, in theory, but that's easier said than done... I know, and I'm trying (ie. the nuts, olive oil suggestions are good) but I can't change the fact that I have an ed (yes, still have) until tomorrow, but I guess I can go and put some cream on etc.... I'm generally bad at taking care of myself. I know you're right though. thanks for caring (everyone).