do you have to wash it off after each use or can you keep it on like regular lotion?
82827
Yes, you need to wash it off. It is not a lotion. It is a coarse cream, which after application forms a slightly sticky film on your hands. It prevents paint, grease, dirt, glue, etc. from sticking to your hands. After you finish your dirty job, you wash it off and your hands are mostly clean.
82828
Actually it makes a fairly thick coating and you don't have to wash it off if you want to do other things. I only use it for working with stuff I don't want to stick to my hands. So after done I wash it off. It is not a hand lotion for softer hands, although it will help to protect your hands from icky stuff. So while softer hands may be a side benefit it is not for hand care - but hand protection.
82829
I found it best to wash it off after each use, to avoid build up around cuticles.
82830
I think Nitrobud got it right, but Jo Ann isn't wrong. You put it on only when you need to protect yourself, and usually that means when you are done you are washing your hands. But really the stuff won't hurt you and you can leave it on for hours. After 3 or 4 hours what kind of person are you if you haven't washed your hands for some reason? Just kidding.
82732
I always apply lotion after this oil dries. It's extremely drying on your skin and leaves it looking white. If you use an oil-based lotion (like St. Ives) you can apply with no trouble. If you use a water-based lotion, it all rolls into little balls and is a mess. I've been using this for 2 years and love it.
1913774
I usually just put it all over and its made so you can put it on your face too. I blend it down my arms and then take my gloves off and rub it into my hands like lotion. Then I take the stuff on the inside of my hands off with windex. It would leave a tone change but unless someone really paid attention I don't think they would notice.
1593645
You just rub it on as you would do any lotion. Very simple. In my opinion it works best after a hot shower
923251
No, none at all. It goes on similar to lotion, but doesn't leave the skin "sticky or greasy " like lotion. It's really a wonderful product.
1342918
I wore it on vacation in Costa Rica and Panama. It has lotions in it to soften the skin. I do not think, in my opinion, that it needs to be removed once inside. Then again, it is insect repellent so probably should be washed off when it no longer serves the intended purpose. The original purpose of Skin-So-Soft was a scented lotion that happens to repel bugs. I hope this feedback helps. The least repulsive smelling bug spray I know of (in my opinion).
2200338
Yes, you just use it like you would any hand or body lotion. It is just not liquid like many hand lotions are. It is called "butter" for a reason. Even tho it is solid, it is soft and smooth as soon as you start to rub it in. I do not use any other product anymore. Our entire family uses this daily.
628835
No, it's a lotion, not a wash. You apply it as a moisturizer after you wash your face and leave it on.
340769
I have been using this product topically for several months, applying to tummy, thighs and arms and have never made it a practice to wash it off. There is no irritation to my skin and no damage to my clothing. I don't know why washing to off is recommended; washing it off just doesn't make sense to me. When applying right after a shower, it does feel slightly irritating but that soon fades; the benefit far outweighs to sight discomfort. -p porter
938324
We wash it after each use. It has never been a problem or concern with daily use but I suppose it happens.
1850813
I have been using this daily as moisturizer since 2010. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. Put it on right after you wash your face and while your face is still moist. A little goes a LONG way. If you don't use too much then it should soak into your skin. Really saw the difference after using it for several months.
1642786
I apply twice per day ........... once in the morning after my shower and once at nite b4 bed. Other than that, I do not deliberately wash it off. It actually dries to a thin film once applied and wears off.
1164960
It lasts for 4 hours and haven't showered right after.. so I have no clue. I keep it on as long as I can because of the additional color from the lotion. When I shower I see no color leave.
344086
I don't wash mine. I wipe off the excess lotion each time I use it, and then store it in a cloth bag to keep it free from dust and dirt. I don't use plastic because I'm not sure if it would start to smell or mildew.
1155192
This product is ment to be a wash that is rinse off after applying. Word of caution, it's very, very drying so I would not wash with anything else before hand. it has a lotion consistency so apply with hands.
593681
I sealed it with the special lotion they reccomend when I first got it.... I use it ever so often to keep it looking good. I use regular dish soap and it's seemed to disinfect it with no issues.
604901
I wash and use it while skin is wet. Too much friction if I use it on a dry face. Still very gentle rubbing.