after using lime ( lime putty or hydrated lime) - either as a a 3:1 plaster mix or in a lime wash, you can rejuvenate your hands by
coating Hands with butter then with some sugar ( whilst butter is still on) leave for a few minutes then towel off.
or
before doing the work
apply Amolin create ( baby nappy rash stuff) on your hands
the above helps to reduce hands drying out and cracking.
as too a limewash recipe
strawbale house book
&
millers plastering : plain and decorative
have some recipes
&
www.lime.org
