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Fiskadoro · 04-09-2011, 12:29 PM

Back when I was putting myself through school roofing in NY I had a friend that had this issue when roofing in cold wet weather. He used to take GE 100% silicone caulk and rub it all over his hands. It not only repelled water but kept his hands warm as well. I tired it myself and it works but I was worried about using it all the time because I figured it might be harmful long term. We actually talked about doing research and marketing it repackaged as a silicone water repellent hand cream...

That said I figured somebody had to have something like that on the market by now. Sure enough...

NORTH 222 BARRIER CREAM W/SILICONE: Barrier Cream With Silicone, 4 oz. Tube, In Either Wet Or Dry Work Situations, This Cream Protects Skin Against Many Sticky, Staining And Irritating Industrial Sub-Stances. Contains Silicone.

http://www.amazon.com/North-272204-B...2382489&sr=8-1

Protecta Plus: a non-greasy, non-irritant barrier cream designed to protect the skin from water, moisture and from water-borne irritants. These irritants include acids, alkalis, electrolyte solutions and wet soils. Protecta Plus is highly water repellent, even after long periods of contact with water.

http://www.septone.com.au/detail.asp...=71&page_num=2

That should be perfect for saltwater, but you have to order it from industrial supplies in Australia.

Kerodex - 71 WetWork:

A non-greasy, water repellent cream that protects against irritations caused by acids, alkalies, detergents etc.. Protects 3 to 4 hours.

http://www.amazon.com/KERODEX-WORK-S.../dp/B0006GDAX2

5.0 out of 5 stars great stuff, February 27, 2010
By
E. Gemeinhart "corydors" (Orlando, FL) -

This review is from: KERODEX #71 WET WORK SKIN PROTECTANT CREAM 4 OZ TUBE (Misc.)
Kerodex 71 was recommended by my dermatologist. I usd to work at an aquarium fish store and developed contact dermatitis to something in the water. Had dry, cracked skin with raised, itchy spots. When applied and "cured" as recommended, works wonders and doesn't hurt fish. It is a great product.

Got to like that!!!

Believe it or not diaper rash barrier creams supposedly work.... Makes sense if you think about it.

I'd try one of those above.... Good luck,Jim

04-09-2011, 12:29 PM	#9
Fiskadoro ....... Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,509	Back when I was putting myself through school roofing in NY I had a friend that had this issue when roofing in cold wet weather. He used to take GE 100% silicone caulk and rub it all over his hands. It not only repelled water but kept his hands warm as well. I tired it myself and it works but I was worried about using it all the time because I figured it might be harmful long term. We actually talked about doing research and marketing it repackaged as a silicone water repellent hand cream... That said I figured somebody had to have something like that on the market by now. Sure enough... NORTH 222 BARRIER CREAM W/SILICONE: Barrier Cream With Silicone, 4 oz. Tube, In Either Wet Or Dry Work Situations, This Cream Protects Skin Against Many Sticky, Staining And Irritating Industrial Sub-Stances. Contains Silicone. http://www.amazon.com/North-272204-B...2382489&sr=8-1 Protecta Plus: a non-greasy, non-irritant barrier cream designed to protect the skin from water, moisture and from water-borne irritants. These irritants include acids, alkalis, electrolyte solutions and wet soils. Protecta Plus is highly water repellent, even after long periods of contact with water. http://www.septone.com.au/detail.asp...=71&page_num=2 That should be perfect for saltwater, but you have to order it from industrial supplies in Australia. Kerodex - 71 WetWork: A non-greasy, water repellent cream that protects against irritations caused by acids, alkalies, detergents etc.. Protects 3 to 4 hours. http://www.amazon.com/KERODEX-WORK-S.../dp/B0006GDAX2 5.0 out of 5 stars great stuff, February 27, 2010 By E. Gemeinhart "corydors" (Orlando, FL) - This review is from: KERODEX #71 WET WORK SKIN PROTECTANT CREAM 4 OZ TUBE (Misc.) Kerodex 71 was recommended by my dermatologist. I usd to work at an aquarium fish store and developed contact dermatitis to something in the water. Had dry, cracked skin with raised, itchy spots. When applied and "cured" as recommended, works wonders and doesn't hurt fish. It is a great product. Got to like that!!! Believe it or not diaper rash barrier creams supposedly work.... Makes sense if you think about it. I'd try one of those above.... Good luck,Jim Last edited by Fiskadoro; 04-09-2011 at 12:57 PM.