How to heal & care for dry, chapped hands:

Dry hands are a common condition, though not critical, but surely irritating. And with all the timely hand washing and use of sanitizers the natural oils from our hands are stripped away. Regular use of hands outdoors and doing dishes, etc. also damage the skin on our hands. There are luckily few ways to speed up the healing process. So as winter is approaching and the situation will go from bad to worse, we give you a few leads on taking care for your dry 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.

Dry & uncomfortable skin is not an excuse for not washing your hands, try Creme 21’s Soft Moisturizing Body Lotion, with the benefits of Vitamin E & Aloe Vera, sure to cure dry and damaged skin.