carenab is clueless, sorry! I have been an industrial machine mechanic for over 25 years. During the height of my carrer in that field, my hands were exposed to the worst environments one could imagine. Solvents, parts cleaners, acids, paint thinners including Acetone, laquer thinner, and all the other 'death-in-a-can' chemicals. Of course, the constant use of industrial-strength degreasers, contributed greatly to my hands destruction. Dried to the point of all skin layers cracked and open to daily bleeding, I desperately sought relief! Doctors suggested I ask pharmacists for what would work. Pharmacists were clueless, suggesting all the major-brand lotions like Kerry, Lubriderm, Dermatology Formula this and that. I religeously tried them all, (and gave them a chance to work, unlike 'carenab'). They were all useless! Finally, I talked with an older experienced machinist, who recommended Corn Huskers. True, it does not have a flowery smell. True, it feels wierd when you first rub it on. Once dry though, and your hands will respond almost instantly with healing. Best method I found for badly damaged skin: Apply just before bedtime, 3 nights in a row. You will not see anything else work as well as Corn Huskers Lotion! This stuff saved my skin, literally! I noticed that most of the 'fancy' flowery-designer creams get high reviews on this site. Well, I guess some people consider dusty skin as a disaster. Marketing is a powerful thing... If you have seriously damaged skin, or want to prevent damage, just try what I suggested. You'll be convinced it works!