Burts Bees Farmers Friend Hand Salve, 3-Ounce Tin (Pack of 3)

Only thing that heals my woodworking husband’s cracked dry hands. So happy I found this 3 pack! One in the house, one in the shop and one in his truck . He is a happy camper!

Skin care

First, I have been using this product for at least five years. Like other reviewers, I liked it, but found that it was a bit greasy for my taste. I would apply it at night and then put on gloves to keep it on my hands and off my sheets. However, I had an inspiration one day that if this product is too greasy but my Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion is not greasy enough... It was a classic light bulb moment! So, shortly after every shower, I apply a thin layer of Burts Bees Hand Salve followed by a dab of the (unscented) Aveeno product which seals it in. I know, I know, not as natural, but the Aveeno is unscented and the combination WORKS! I use the two products every day on my hands, below the knees including my feet and a couple of other places. The dry red patches around my elbows have been long gone. Regarding the ingredients: this product is 100% natural according to its label. Sweet almond oil is listed as the first ingredient. That oil is not cheap, but it has great healing qualities. The essential oils are lavandin, rosemary and eucalyptus. Lavandin is a cheaper-to-produce cousin of lavender that smells more herbal and camphoraceous. With these three pronounced camphoraceous oils in there, some might find it masculine. I happen to LOVE the smell of this product, but some reviewers have found it objectionable and too strong. At least it is *natural.* And these essential oils all have their therapeutic qualities. Also, as all essential oils are volatile, the smell quickly dissipates when they are put on warm skin. Some have complained that this product is too hard out of the container. For the first use, I give the center a little dig, scooping out a bit with the back of my fingernail. It is easy from there. As a gardener, I appreciated the suggestion of one reviewer to put this product on *before* gardening so that cleanup is a breeze. In my experience, this pack of three will last me one year with daily use as I outlined.

my husband is a fisherman and has tried so many salves! this one is the one he requests specifically.

Its been a brutal winter in New England this year and I have been using Vaseline Intensive Care for dry skin but a friend recommended Burts Bees Hand Salve and I got some other recommendations and ordered a couple of products to try out. I tried the Burts Bees Hand Salve this morning and was impressed. The container and application remind me of shoe polish and it goes on waxy and a bit slippery. It has a very mild odor and makes your hands feel warm. This last part is really great as I have circulation issues and my fingers can go numb when its cold. The ingredient that does this appears to be eucalyptus oil.

Got my and my familys hands thru Chicago winter! No cracked skin on hands or fingers. Keep a jar in bathroom, car, by computer, on desk...love it. Price worth it and soft skin without all those petroleum based chemicals priceless!

This Salve is awesome! It works and smells so good! Love it!

I love this stuff and recommend it to anyone with dry hands. It is slightly greasy when you first apply it but at a little massaging it is not too bad. I love the fresh herbal scent and use it on my hands, elbows and feet. Everyone I recommend it to loves it!

I have very dry hands and this products works.

A great deal! Containers are big and should last several months. FYI- this is not lotion. This is super moisturizing and best to use before going to bed, in my opinion. It leaves your hands greasy but it all soaks in over several hours and has the cleanest ingredients I can find. Very happy to use it after ditching all the bath and body works junk.