The winter has been wreaking havoc on my skin. the skin on the back of my right hand feels like sand paper and has tiny slits in the skin that are noticeable. i have used raw shea butter and all kind of lotion and oil but it's so dry.

Ceramides: Soak hands in warm or hot water for 10-20 minutes, then rub in a CERAMIDE cream. These include Eucerin, Aveeno, CeraVe, Neutrogena, etc, generics. Look for CERAMIDES in the small print. Also rub in the cream several times a day. Apply liquid bandaid to cracks. Carry a chapstick and apply to cracked skin several times a day. Wear gloves outside if it is colder than 50. Avoid using solvents or deter