The skin of the hands is most exposed to aggressive environmental influences. What to do when the skin of your hands screams for help - there is dryness, tightness or even microcracks? We have prepared recommendations on how to care for your hands. They will help maintain the velvety effect of your hands all year round. And if required, then restore the skin as soon as possible.
Do household chores with gloves
With dry skin of the hands, contact dermatitis, women begin to use therapeutic and prophylactic cosmetics, but do not follow the basic rules of care. It is important not only to additionally protect, moisturize and nourish the skin of the hands. Gloves should be used, especially when in contact with aggressive detergents, water and before going outside.
- Dermatologists advise against using gloves with talcum powder, as they dry hands a lot.
- It is also recommended to pay close attention to the choice of soap. Avoid antibacterial agents so as not to reduce the percentage of the beneficial hydrolipid layer - it protects the skin of the hands from dryness.
Moisturize your hands 30 minutes before leaving the house
The cream must have time to be absorbed! It is advisable to apply it no later than 20 minutes before leaving the house. Regular care with moisturizing the epidermis in the morning and in the evening will eliminate peeling, relieve irritation from dry skin. Also pay attention to SPF - 10 for winter, for the summer sun only creams with an additional SPF factor.
However, if you need to solve a more serious problem, for example, very dry skin or microcracks, you need to go to pharmacy products.
What remedies for excessive dry hands to use at home
- Dermatologists recommend using Radevit ointment (contains vitamins A, E and D). Apply in the morning.
- An alternative option is Emolium cream (contains urea and hyaluronic acid).
- On night you can apply Locobase Ripea cream - effective moisturizing for 24 hours.
- If symptoms persist, be sure to see a dermatologist. You will be prescribed hormonal topical medications, possibly taking antihistamines.
Remember to nourish your hands at night
What should be a nourishing hand cream in the autumn-winter period? Of course, oily and dense, with pronounced protective properties. The cream should be applied to the skin of the hands before going to bed, not in a thin, but in a thick layer. Admit that sometimes you forget to use this tool. But in vain.
At night, the skin of the hands is nourished and restored, so dryness disappears, softness and elasticity are restored. To do this, it is advisable to wash the handles with warm water (room temperature) and can be wiped dry, but not necessary. Then apply the cream of your choice to your hands. The product may contain coconut oil or shea butter, macadamia, shea butter, cocoa. Creams with D-Panthenol are excellent. Don't forget about the cuticles. Such a systematic beauty ritual will help maintain the effect of velvety skin.
Exfoliate once a week
When peeling hands, the upper layer of the epidermis is exfoliated. The most popular is an enzymatic or acid-based peel. After it, your skin will better absorb the caring ingredients.Thanks to the active ingredients, you can achieve good results: the skin brightens, moisture increases, age spots become less noticeable.
Contraindications are the presence of microcracks, wounds, atopic dermatitis. Therefore, you first need to restore the health and integrity of the skin, then apply a peeling or mechanical scrub.
Use "liquid" hand gloves
It is an effective and safe remedy for those who dream of soft hands without dry and chapped areas. After application, thanks to the care components inside the gloves, the skin of the hands becomes moisturized, pleasant to the touch, even the nails acquire a healthy appearance. Liquid gloves are produced by different brands today. Alternatively, you can purchase - cream liquid gloves, for example, Magicstripes. Can be used every day or 3 times a week. Such innovative products are also good as the final stage of care. Allows you to keep your hands hydrated for longer by sealing beneficial ingredients on the epidermis surface.
