Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Treatment
• Part 2 of 2: Prevention
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

The delicate skin of the hands has many "enemies". Frost, wind, chemicals that we often use in everyday life, act against us and our skin. Read this article to learn how to make your hands soft and soft.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Treatment

1. 1 Moisturize your hands. Use lotion to keep your hands soft and tender. Find a lotion that suits all of your skin's needs.
   • Moisturize your hands after every hand wash. Keep small jars of lotion in different places in your home so that it is always close at hand.
   • Look for lotions that contain shea butter, B vitamins, and retinol. Thanks to these ingredients, your hands will be soft for a long time.
   • Mineral oils and lanolin retain moisture in the skin. Lotions with lactic acid and urea soothe and protect the skin of the hands. Glycerin and dimethicone moisturize the skin, and hyaluronic acid, like no other substance, is responsible for retaining moisture in the skin.
2. 2 Use natural oils. If you don't want to buy lotion, you can use natural oils. Rub in the oil in the same way as you would regular lotion. Natural oils are a great alternative to expensive lotions. The following natural oils are used in cooking, as well as in skin, nail and hair care:
   • Avocado oil
   • Almond oil
   • Aloe vera oil
   • Coconut oil
   • Cocoa butter
   • Sunflower oil
   • Olive oil
3. 3 Make your own sugar scrub. An exfoliating scrub is usually a moisturizing lotion with fine particles that exfoliate dead cells. You can purchase a hand scrub from many stores and pharmacies, or make your own at home:
   • Combine a few tablespoons of white sugar with olive or coconut oil to form a paste. Rub the resulting paste into your hands for two minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Your hands will become much softer.
   • You can add a few drops of peppermint or lavender oil. You will have a pleasantly scented scrub. If you don't want to use sugar, use grated beeswax and salt.
4. 4 Do deep moisturizing treatments every couple of weeks during cold periods. When the temperature drops, the skin suffers greatly. When you experience dry hands, such as cold temperatures in winter, you can try to combat the problem at home. To do this, you will need a pair of clean socks. This is a fairly simple and effective way:
   • Microwave a pair of clean socks for 15 seconds and apply generously of your favorite lotion to your hands. Do not rub lotion into your skin.
   • Put your socks on your hands. Wait 10-20 minutes.Remove your socks and rub the remaining lotion into your skin.
   • You can also leave your socks on overnight if you are struggling with very dry skin. While this may seem odd at first glance, socks will be easier to clean than gloves.
5. 5 Use an intense moisturizing cream. If your hands are very dry and cracked from time to time, it will be difficult for you to deal with the problem using only hand lotion. Use Hand Salve Healing Cream or a similar product. It is a gel-like cream that is used to treat very dry skin. Rub in the cream over a few days until the skin is soft and well hydrated.
6. 6 Take moisturizing supplements. Recent studies have shown that borage and flax supplements have beneficial effects on skin health. It becomes soft and smooth. You can get these substances by following a balanced diet. However, if your skin is very dry, then flaxseed, borage oil or evening primrose oil can help you solve this problem.
7. 7 Don't use petroleum jelly and lemon juice. Many people use these remedies when trying to heal dry skin. However, refuse to use these funds in favor of more useful and effective ones.
   • Petroleum jelly acts as a barrier: it does not absorb like a cream and allows you to retain moisture. While petroleum jelly retains moisture, it is not an effective treatment for dry skin.
   • While some claim that lemon juice is a good skin softener, the citric acid it contains can act as an irritant. Do not apply lemon juice to your face before going out in the sun. This could result in burns.

Part 2 of 2: Prevention

1. 1 Use a gentle, natural hand soap. Although it is very important to wash your hands as often as possible, the products used can make your skin very dry. Prefer soaps with moisturizing ingredients. For example, you can purchase soap with jojoba oil or olive oil. The use of such products has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin of the hands.
   • Avoid using alcohol or glycerin-based hand sanitizers, which dry out the skin severely.
   • Use moisturizing shower gels. Keep your hands soft and soft while using these products.
2. 2 Do not wash your hands with too hot water. Very hot water can burn you and dry your hands. If your hands become too red, chances are the water you are using is too hot.
3. 3 Use gloves when you wash the dishes. Dishwashing detergents have a negative effect on the skin of the hands. When washing dishes, especially in winter, wear gloves to keep your hands dry.
4. 4 Wear gloves. If you are often outdoors, do your best to keep your skin hydrated even under these conditions. In the fall and winter, wear gloves to protect your hands from the wind.
5. 5 Apply sunscreen. Your hands are also exposed to sunlight like the rest of your body. Since few people wear gloves in summer, sunscreen can be a good alternative.
   • Choose a cream with a high level of protection. If you will be outdoors, choose a cream with a protection rating of at least 20.
6. 6 Drink plenty of fluids. If you don't get enough water, your skin will be dry. Skin health is directly dependent on a balanced diet. Drink at least 8 glasses or about two liters of water every day.
   • Alcohol dehydrates the body and dries out the skin. Avoid drinking too much alcohol if you want your skin to be soft and hydrated.

Tips

• Follow the steps above at all times. Otherwise, the skin of the hands will be dry.
• Rub the piece of avocado on your hands. Avocado perfectly moisturizes and softens the skin.

Warnings

• Consider the likelihood of developing allergies and the special needs of your skin (eg sensitive skin). Test the lotion on a small area of ​​skin before applying it all over your arm. If you notice irritation on your skin, do not use the product of your choice.

What do you need

• Moisturizing soap
• Warm water
• Lotion
• Sugar and olive oil or store-bought scrub
• Deep moisturizing cream (optional)
• Cream for the treatment of dry skin of hands
• Pair of socks
• Gloves
• Sunscreen