maybe try neosporin(w/pain reliever) over the cuticles then cover with a bandaid(to heal the cracks and soothe the pain) and leave on overnight. I also have found that Sally Hansen makes a great cream-made my cuticles PERFECT for my wedding (also helps if I don't pick at them). It is the hands, nails and cuticle creme. It is in a orange container and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I have tried many many many creams for my hands, and this is "hands down" the best I have tried (no pun intended :) ).
Another product that is good, is the Mary Kay hand treatments (forget what it is called-has the overnight cream, buffer and cleanser) I don't care for the other products, but this one is great. Good luck to you both!