How to heal & care for dry, chapped hands:
Avoid using harsh soaps
Stick to gentle cleansers, that are milder than your regular foamy soaps to wash your hands and rinse under warm water.
Moisturizer is your best friend
You have seen us mentioning this a lot, but the right moisturizer actually works wonder for all skin types. So, find the right moisturizer that has healing ingredients and apply it as soon as you wash your hands to lock in the moisture.
Wear Gloves
Avoid doing the dishes with bare hands, and get a pair of gloves, it is not only hygienic but also doesn’t affect the texture of skin on your hands.
Overnight TLC
Apply a generous amount of thick lotion on your hands with ingredients like vitamin E or glycerin that heal the skin faster and cover it with a pair of soft cloth gloves overnight, locking in the moisture and wake up to baby smooth skin.
Right Temperature of Water
The water you use to wash your hands must not be too hot or too cold, it must be lukewarm. As extreme temperatures can dry skin out even more.