As a guide dog handler, I have extensive experience in the area of keeping working hands soft. A guide dog's harness material consists of leather, steel, and various heavy-threaded stitching. The harness handle that allows me to feel which direction my guide dog is going would leave heavy calluses on my hands was it not for a specific soft-hands regimen I use frequently. It is extremely low-cost once purchasing the initial supplies.

Necessary Items:
Paraffin Wax Machine available at most local department stores
Quality paraffin wax will give website address
Post-paraffin wax lotion
Creamy body butters best from Bath and Body Works
Cuticle Oil
Gloves specifically for wearing with body butter
Sugar Scrub choose your favorite scent

Paraffin Machine, accessories, and other items:
First, find the best yet most affordable paraffin wax machine within your budget. The best machine available is the Therabath Pro. It costs approximately $179.95 at the Therabath website (http://www.therabathpro.com); however, the Med Supply Store offers the same machine currently for $137.99 (http://www.medsupplystore.com ). Most paraffin machines come with a sample of wax that will work for the first few dips; however, it is best to purchase extra in a scent of your choice. This is where aromatherapy can be a blessing. Lavender promotes sleep and citrus scents promote a refreshing awake feeling. The Therabath website sells post-paraffin lotion. The lotion available at TheraBath works wonders on dry hands, feet, and elbows. The dry body areas will soak up the lotion softening the tissue that will assist in turning those calluses and rough skin areas into creamy soft southern belle features. The same website offers refills of hand gloves, booties, and a facial set that will allow you many paraffin baths at a decent price.

The best body butter for hands and feet is available from Bath and Body Works. If there is an outlet nearby, purchase the products there. True Blue Spa's Cracked Heel Treatment is the best product available for dry, rough hands and equally dry cracked feet. True Blue Spa's Cuticle Treatment is another necessity. Both products cost $25 to $9 respectively. The Beauty Booties Moisturizing Gel socks are another item that works well. Remember these items cost anywhere from a third to half as much off retail at the Bath and Body Works Outlet Stores.

Sugar scrub, again the best is available from Bath and Body Works is another item that will help improve

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