How to Moisturize Dry Hands

Mike Arrington

Moisturize Dry Hands. Many people suffer from having dry hands, the skin of the palm and fingertips tends to deteriorate and even in some situations crack and make cracks causing severe pain. This situation can be accentuated with the cold or the use of certain chemicals, however, it must be treated in order to avoid the discomfort or the premature aging of this delicate zone of our body.

How to Moisturize Dry Hands

As with the whole body, the skin of the hands has a certain level of water, however, it is also a very exposed area which daily is in contact with various substances and chemical products.

There are many causes that reduce the moisture in the skin of the hands, crack them and affect their appearance. Some of these causes are:

Genetic predisposition, parents with the same problem.
Do not wear gloves when the climate is cold and dry.
Use detergents and cleaning products regularly without wearing gloves.
Be in contact with oils, lubricants and fuels.
To be in the sun for a long time.
Long baths in salt water or heavily chlorinated.
Use daily hygiene products that are unsuitable or too strong.
Do not hydrate the skin properly.

There are several home remedies for moisturizing dry hands, or at least those that do not have a critical level of dryness. An excellent economical solution is to develop a homemade cream for dry skin, for this, you will need the:

2 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
50 g crushed almonds

Mix all the ingredients, then spread the cream on your hands and let stand for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and neutral soap. You can apply this cream twice a day to improve the appearance of your skin.

There are many hand moisturizing creams on the market specifically designed for skin with a strong tendency to dry. This is a very simple way to moisturize dry hands, without having to make a homemade product, but to ensure their effectiveness, you should apply them 2 or 3 times a day and also take into account the recommendations presented in step next.

To prevent the condition of your dry hands from getting worse, it is important to:

Always wear gloves when handling detergents or strong chemicals, including detergent.
Wear gloves to cover your hands in cold weather.
Avoid washing your hands with very hot water and very strong antibacterial soaps, we recommend the use of neutral pH soaps.

If the problem persists or worsens, consult a dermatologist.

How to soften your hands naturally

If you have trouble keeping your hands soft during the winter, you are not alone. Cold air makes the skin rough, dry, and cracked due to low humidity. Heredity can also play a role in dry hands. However, if you follow our tips to gently soften your hands naturally, your hands will stay soft all year long.

Habits and routine

Always have a moisturizing hand cream with you. Apply hand cream several times a day. Remember to always prevail over you, in your bag, because it is when you are outside that you will need it most. Similarly, moisturize your hands after each wash to limit the aggression of the soap or the temperature of the water.
Moderate use of hand sanitizers: only occasionally, if necessary. Disinfectants are effective at killing germs but contain alcohol that dries the skin. Use hand sanitizers in moderation.
Protect your hands with rubber gloves during household chores, gardening, or home improvement. The products are very corrosive to the hands and dry them
Wear gloves if you go out and it’s cold. By not exposing the skin to cold, you will have done half the way.

Home Remedies to Soften Hands

Use petroleum jelly for severe droughts. Apply Vaseline to your hands before going to bed and wear a pair of white cotton gloves to avoid staining the sheets.
To have really soft hands, you can also massage them with a mixture of powdered sugar and olive oil. A teaspoon of sugar, a tablespoon of oil, and a massage with emphasis on the rough parts. Rinse and wash thoroughly.
White vinegar also has beneficial properties for the hands. cover your hands with vinegar and sugar, and massage for several minutes. You should notice results from the first use.
Mix 2 teaspoons of baking soda with a teaspoon of olive oil and gently massage your hands with the mixture. Rinse with warm water.
Massage your hands with vegetable oils such as olive oil, sweet almond oil, or argan oil. Mix in a good tablespoon with a tablespoon of honey (natural) and massage your hands. Rinse then.
Lemon and sugar scrub: the lemon has purifying and softening properties. To make this lemon scrub, take the juice of 1/2 lemon and mix it in a bowl with a tablespoon of sugar. Massage your hands with preparation, this will rid them of dead cells

For very damaged hands

Repair masks for damaged hands

If you practice a lot of activities that attack your hands and that they are very damaged, you can, in addition to the remedies mentioned above, realize from time to time a repairing mask for your hands:

Mask with shea butter. For this mask, you will need: 1 tablespoon of shea butter, 1 tablespoon of wheat germ oil, 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, and rose geranium essential oil. Melt the shea butter and the oils in a bain-marie, then remove from heat and add 10 drops of rose geranium essential oil. Mix well and apply this mask on your hands for 20 minutes before rinsing. this preparation does not keep.
The banana puree also works as a mask for the hands: make a purée with 2 ripe bananas, and mix with a little butter. Coat your hands with this remedy, allowing it to work for a few minutes, and then rinse. Repeat for several days in a row until you notice your softer hands.
Mask with potato to have soft hands. Mix one tablespoon of olive oil with a finely crushed potato. Then apply the resulting paste to your hands for 15 minutes. You can do this mask once a week.

Homemade balm for the hands

You can also prepare a homemade balm to soften your hands. For this, you will need 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of glycerin, 2 teaspoons of beeswax, and 6 drops of essential oil lemon. Melt coconut oil, beeswax, and sweet almond oil in a bain-marie. Mix and then carefully add the glycerine. remove from the heat then add the lemon essential oil

Hand creams for the hands

Mix 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of virgin olive oil. Then add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply this balm as a mask on the hands and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing. You can apply this remedy 1 to 2 times a week

Advice

Pay attention to the temperature of your house during the winter. Dry heat can be as bad for dry skin as exposure to the cold. Lower the thermostat one or two degrees and see if you notice a difference on your skin.
If your hands are dry enough to bleed and the cracks do not heal, it may be time to go to a doctor. It is possible that you have a chronic skin disease rather than dry skin due to winter.