I try to avoid DMSO and any oil that are pretty drying  because my nails are 
already brittle and dry.
 
I do have turpentine and clove too, but not too sure i want to use them.  
Turpentine is drying.  Clove is to be used with utmost care.  It is pretty 
strong too.
 
I think another cause could be the dish detergents.  We changed, i now boil 
soap nuts then  put borax , baking soda, vinegar and H2O2 in our dishwashing 
solution. It is strong for the hands.  I know i should wear gloves, but i keep 
forgetting too and it is so cumbersome to wash with gloves.
 
Melly


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Subject: silver-digest Digest V2012 #410
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Date: Friday, November 2, 2012, 7:31 PM