You’ve put in the hard work – swinging hammers, hauling gear, and grinding it out at the gym like you’re training for the apocalypse. Your hands tell the story of a life well lived… but there’s a fine line between rugged and revolting. If she pulls back like you’re holding a cheese grater or your toddler cries when you go in for a high-five, it’s time to take action, mate.

Here’s the truth: dry, cracked and calloused hands are a badge of honour… until they’re not. Dry, cracked skin isn’t just uncomfortable – it’s like an open invitation for painful splits, infections, and, let’s face it, public embarrassment. Worse yet, your significant other probably isn’t thrilled about your sandpaper mitts shredding the bedsheets or turning a romantic shoulder rub into a low-grade exfoliation session.

Why Do Hands Get Dry and Hard?

Let’s get scientific (but keep it snappy). Your skin has three layers: the epidermis (top layer), dermis (middle), and hypodermis (deep down). When your hands are constantly under attack – tools, gym bars, wind, water – the epidermis toughens up as a defence mechanism. It’s like your body’s saying, “Alright, we’re building armour now.”

Useful? Sure. Attractive? Not so much. Dry hands aren’t just tough; they’re thirsty. And when your skin cracks, that’s moisture screaming as it makes its great escape.

Women Love Tough, Not Rough

Here’s the thing: women appreciate a pair of hands that look like they’ve seen some action – chopping wood, fixing engines, bench-pressing a house. But if those hands feel like they’ve been sandblasted, you’re not winning any points. There’s a difference between strong and scratchy.

Dry Cracked Hands? Enter the Fix

Luckily, there’s a solution that won’t rob you of your manhood: O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream. It’s tough stuff for tough blokes:

  • It’s unscented (no floral nonsense).
  • It’s non-greasy (because you’re not lubing up a car engine).
  • It creates a protective layer to keep moisture in.
  • It’s safe for all skin types, even if you’re a diabetic legend.
  • And the kicker? You’ll see and feel the difference in days.

For best results, slap it on after washing your hands, post-shower, and before bed. While you’re dreaming about tomorrow’s to-do list, O’Keeffe’s will be putting in the overtime.

Shake Hands Like a Legend

Caring for your hands doesn’t make you soft – it makes you smarter. Shake hands with confidence, deliver shoulder rubs without causing carnage, and reclaim your rugged edge without the roughness.If you’re not happy, with any O’Keeffe’s product, they have a 100%, money-back guarantee.

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O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream (76g) and (85g) RRP $15.99* Chemist Warehouse, Woolworths, Bunnings Warehouse and Amazon.

Grab a tin of O’Keeffe’s – because even the hardest workers’ dry cracked hands deserve a little TLC.

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