GRATITUDE: COCONUT CUCUMBER MINT SCENTED SHEA BUTTER BALM in a jar with an aluminum cap. These are part of our WORDS OF WISDOM collection and each are thoughtful gifts, designed to express a range of universal sentiments. Why are our hands always dry? Dry skin on your hands is caused by many factors: The weather, constantly washing your hands, using anti-bacterial soap, handling paper, environmental irritants and underlying medical conditions. We’ve done a lot of research and found that the most effective and long- lasting ingredient to help severely dry skin is shea butter. This unbelievably thick, rich balm also contains added calcium. Recent studies have shown that calcium has as positive of an effect on your skin as it does on your bones - it strengthens as well as fortifies your skin. Our balm will take just a few extra minutes to completely dry on your skin.