My skin is prone to cuts, scratches, and bruises. In the desert I need protection from cactus, etc., while gardening. Do they help?
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These are light weight fabric with a plastic type coating. They would not resist punctures well. They are more for dealing with caustic liquids. I would think leather would wouk better.
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The point is sharp. Be worried about that. And, if you're really using this pick then you'll be wearing gloves. Oh, if you're outdoors maybe use SPF 50; the sun is a bigger risk here in Colorado.
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Not if they are potted! I ended up cutting all the palm leaves and they grew back within days healthier than ever!
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While the gloves are thick, I can't say that they would protect your hands from bruises from being bumped. I believe they would cushion the bump but I can't say to what degree. I really like the way they not only keep my hands warm, but they also help with arthritic pain. I personally recommend them for the stiff joints and aches of arthritis. I hope this helps.
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I have no cactus to test them on, but I doubt it. A sewing needle and the tines of a plastic fork easily went through the glove.
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I have used them for frost protection, and they have worked well. Except last year was an exceptionally heavy frost and they did not save the plants. Since i live in Southern California, that was probably a mild frost by MA standards!
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My response would be I don't think so. This strength is for horticultural purpose. You have to use rubber gloves and not get it on your skin. I used it to kill new growth on running bamboo.
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I think it might depend on, not only how long they are exposed to sunlight, but also other environmental factors (humidity and bioregion). The manufacturer claims that UV protection is included in the manufacture of the product, but research that I did suggests that they will still begin to deteriorate in a matter of months. Ours were out in the open for most of an Oregon summer filled with moist dirt, and seem to be ok so far.
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I have as I have Chemical Injury so have to use natural things. Hope it works for you also.
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As you can see from the pictures the glove material is medium thickness, with some compression. They offer some warmth and I believe would protect skin from accidentally bumping your hand lightly which might otherwise abrade your skin. No protection from heavy contact, the kind which would cause bruise. Definitely worth trying.
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They will provide moderate protection, but they are not thick. I think you become more aware of your hands because of the glove, which may help.
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I got pricked and scratched using these gloves. I had to deal with my roses like I had no gloves on because these gloves DO NOT protect against thorns. I bought them because of all the positives reviews I read. I am glad they seem to work great for everybody. I am returning mine back to Amazon tomorrow.I bought a really great pair at Lowes that truly worked. I brought a rose to Lowes and tried on their gloves and reluctantly grabbed a hold of the branch thinking I am going to get pricked and nothing! I didn't feel a thing. I am so happy to finally have a great pair of gloves that indeed protect. I got pricked and scratched using these gloves. I had to deal with my roses like I had no gloves on because these gloves DO NOT protect against thorns. I bought them because of all the positives reviews I read. I am glad they seem to work great for everybody. I am returning mine back to Amazon tomorrow.I bought a really great pair at Lowes that truly worked. I brought a rose to Lowes and tried on their gloves and reluctantly grabbed a hold of the branch thinking I am going to get pricked and nothing! I didn't feel a thing. I am so happy to finally have a great pair of gloves that... » Read More I got pricked and scratched using these gloves. I had to deal with my roses like I had no gloves on because these gloves DO NOT protect against thorns. I bought them because of all the positives reviews I read. I am glad they seem to work great for everybody. I am returning mine back to Amazon tomorrow.I bought a really great pair at Lowes that truly worked. I brought a rose to Lowes and tried on their gloves and reluctantly grabbed a hold of the branch thinking I am going to get pricked and nothing! I didn't feel a thing. I am so happy to finally have a great pair of gloves that indeed protect. « Show Less
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Didn't work for me in the veg garden. I resorted to using a product called Rabit Scram. It's granuals that you sprinkle around the area you want to protect.
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It is great for relieving arthritis pain and most other body pains for a good deal of time. I don't think it heals bruises. It does ease the pain caused by them.
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I would think they would work like any rubber gloves you might have. Personally I would not use them for thorny bushes.
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All I know is that they will survive indoors. I'm having trouble with the bright sunlight here in New Mexico. I'm going to use shading cloth that blocks 30% sunlight and I hope that helps cause too much sun burns them.
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Comfrey has this herb plus beeswax and Extra Virgin Oil Olive (refrigerate after opening). It is used for scrapes, bruises, abrasions. chapping, itching, burns, wounds, infections, foot pain (takes a while to work on the feet). I use it on my face to decrease wrinkles, and throat winkles and it helps a lot to diminish them. Bone and Tissue has 11 herbs plus wheat germ oil and beeswax. It helps bruises, stiff neck. sprains, strains, bone and tissue repair, it is a regenerative formula especially for arthritis it relieves pain over time. I would say both are good formulas. However, Bone and Tissues has more for the money. It you go to "Herbal Legacy" Dr. Christopher's web site you can read articles and find out how he has used his formulas.