Just like your face, your hands need intense care and love on a daily basis. With the continuous washing of our hands and using alcohol-based sanitisers during the COVID-19 pandemic, your hands are prone to dryness, cracked skin and weakened nails. One of the most important things that you can do to prevent yourself from the novel virus is to keep your hands clean and free from germs. Since alcohol-based sanitisers, soaps or hand washes have become an inevitable part of our lives, they can strip your hands of their natural oils because of the alcohol content. This doesn't mean you will stop sanitising. Sanitising our hands is the safest shield we have now but you can do a lot to keep your hands soft and supple. But, how to keep one's hands soft and supple?
There are some tips that can keep you away from dry skin
This Is How You Can Prevent Dry Skin And Keep Your Hands Nourished
1. Be Gentle On Your Hands
Use cool or lukewarm water with soap to wash your hands. Opt for hand washes and soaps with additives to keep them moisturised and hydrated even when they are washed multiple times in a day.
2. Use Gloves When Working
Use gloves for labour involving your hands. Since many tasks like washing the dishes and mopping the floor cannot be skipped, slip into rubber gloves when doing so. Disinfectants for cleaning surfaces are effective against germs, but some of the ingredients can be harsh on your hands.
3. Moisturise Enough
End your day with hand cream or moisturiser. Add hand cream to your skin routine for nourishment. If your hands still feel dry after a minute or so, apply more.
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Home remedies and hand creams keep the dry skin away
Tips To Keep In Mind While Selecting Moisturisers
1.Use a moisturiser that's hypoallergenic and free of fragrances and dyes that can irritate your skin. Keep the moisturiser handy. Make it easy to repeat this critical step.
2.Combine moisturisers. Sometimes, a combination of moisturisers works best. Lightweight creams typically add moisture to the skin's outer layer. Look for ingredients such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid.
3.To seal the moisture in, follow with a heavier moisturizer that prevents water loss. Oil-containing creams or petroleum jelly work well.
Home Remedies To Combat Dry Hands
1. Coconut Oil
Generously apply 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil to your hands, over your palms and in between your fingers. Massage it into the hands and leave it for 2-3 hours or overnight. An emollient, coconut oil will help naturally soften the rough skin.
Coconut oil softens your dry skin
2.Petroleum Jelly
Before sleeping at night, take 2 small scoops of petroleum jelly and apply it generously over the hands. Massage it slightly and slip your hands into a pair of gloves. It is best done at night to prevent having to use hands once applied.
3.Almond Oil
Apply 3-4 tablespoons of almond oil to your hands. Massage it until it is dissolved. As almond oil contains fatty acids, it smoothens and nourishes skin greatly.
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