Several factors can be responsible for dry and chapped hands: temperature changes (especially with the onset of winter), stress, the use of harmful chemical agents present in the detergents you use to wash the dishes and cleaning the house, excessive use of water, etc. Our hands can therefore quickly dry out.
Fortunately, there are remedies to get rid of it and find soft and smooth hands. Find out which ones!
How to effectively get rid of chapped hands?
Having chapped hands – Source: spm
The hands are among the members of our body most exposed to chemicals that affect the skin on a daily basis. Also, the constant use of water leads the skin to lose its elasticity, to become dry, irritated and scaly. A condition that is not trivial and not without risks since, in the most serious cases, the cuts that form on the surface of the skin could extend more and more until they bleed and cause pain. and burns. This problem can promote a greater risk of getting infections.
For this, it is necessary to intervene quickly without neglecting this risk. The first thing you need to do is figure out where the problem is. Then you can resort to cleaning products to choose carefully, it is better to choose those with a neutral pH, and those which are rich in nutrients.
Another way to attack the problem is to resort to suitable creams, to be applied before going out or before going to sleep. Among these, perfumed creams should be avoided, as perfumes can irritate the skin. It is better to opt for fast-absorbing day creams or more oily and nourishing night creams.
Finally, another useful cosmetic product is the hand mask. Made from natural ingredients: argan oil, shea butter, aloe vera gel and avocado oil are the most effective and popular. You can choose your mask between those that are instant use and those in the form of an ointment or cream, to be applied to the hands with cotton gloves and to be maintained for a few hours.
Natural remedies for chapped hands
Sweet almond oil – Source: spm
Natural remedies abound. For example, honey and sweet almond oil can be great for getting rid of your dry, chapped hands. Mix a spoonful of honey with a spoonful of sweet almond oil and apply the mixture obtained by performing a light massage on your hands then leave to act for a few hours. For a more effective result, apply the mask before going to bed and leave on overnight.
Also, you can use extra virgin olive oil to make a compress. Simply apply a small amount of oil to your hands, then cover them with cotton gloves. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and you will notice the difference! It is best to apply the compress before going to sleep for the best results. You can replace olive oil with Shea oil (for very dry hands)
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