Skin care?

I've recently been sanding down callouses with a nail file and then putting O'Keefes and Climbon on my hands and I've noticed a huge difference in when I do this and when I don't. My hands were able to stand up to this place: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/110085778/lovers-leap. What other things do you guys do to help your skin recover quickly? No trolls, please. Thanks!

Second the sanding. I would recommend a good Feather razor for the heavy removal with some emory board sanding after that. i have found that the razor and file method keeps the thinner skin surrounding the callous from being sanded too thin.  I have found the Rhino skin 'Repair' to be really helpful for the initial skin hydration, but then i seal it in there with the climb-on. Once it gets to this point ( youtube.com/watch?v=3Bj1NQ_… ) you've got a problem though!

john greer wrote: i have found that the razor and file method keeps the thinner skin surrounding the callous from being sanded too thin. 

Never thought of that. Good thing to keep in mind! Any other methods?

Invest in some nice lotion. I like this stuff.

For splits and punctures I use Burts Bees extra strength diaper rash ointment. It's 40% zinc, and it heals the absolute worst splits I've ever gotten in two to three days under a bandaide.

Sanding, but only to get rid of the ridge that forms toward the top of my callouses. Otherwise, I rub white distilled apple cider vinegar into my hands a few times a month. Works better than any hand lotion I’ve ever tried.