Good daily habits can help keep your hands healthy and hassle-free. We give you 5 tips to avoid buying a ton of products and overcome this winter problem.
Tip #1: Wear gloves
One of the main causes of damaged hands during the winter is excessive hand washing, and having your hands in water for a long time is one of them! So when you do the dishes, put on latex gloves. For the outside, put on leather gloves for example, even for short periods, they will protect your hands from the cold.
Tip 2: Pay attention to the water temperature
Both cold and hot water can burn and irritate, prefer lukewarm water and a mild soap which will be more moisturizing, greasy and will protect against external aggressions. Avoid dish soap, which is too strong for the skin barrier.
Tip #3: Dry your hands properly
No matter how often you wash your hands, it is important to dry them well and gently because if any water remains then it will have the effect of prolonged hand washing!
Tip #4: Hand hydration is key!
A good moisturizing hand cream in prevention and at the first signs will be your best ally to maintain healthy hands. Tip: to maximize results, apply the cream in the evening before sleeping and leave on all night, you will wake up with cared for and soft hands.
And if you’re more DIY, you can make your own homemade moisturizer with ingredients like Aloe Vera or honey!
Tip n°5: Take the advice of your pharmacist or your doctor!
If it stagnates or gets worse despite these simple actions, then it is best for you to seek the advice of your pharmacist or your doctor for appropriate treatment.
Bonus: Prefer washing your hands with soap and water rather than washing with hydroalcoholic gel, the latter will attack the skin more quickly, especially if your hands are already very irritated, it may sting.
So now you know what you have to do!
Jeanette Atme Daou