Hand washing is important these days, but is known to be harsh on the skin, which often leads to rough, dry skin. Since there is little fat on the back of your hand – and the skin is much thinner there – dryness and signs of aging are much more noticeable on your hands than on your face. If you find that your teenage hands are getting dry and cracked, read on Eminence organic skin care Solutions to reverse your transformation.
What causes dry, rough hands?
Dry hands, which are usually rough to the touch, are a common skin condition. And the main culprit? A lack of moisture. As the seasons change to winter and the humidity decreases, your skin's natural oils may no longer be sufficient against the elements. Winter also means central heating at work and at home, which can draw even more moisture out of your skin.
"How well your hands can withstand the harsh conditions of winter has a lot to do with the strength of our skin barrier," says dermatology professor Charles Crutchfield III, MDsays WebMD.com. Your skin barrier acts like a defense system for your skin by locking in moisture and protecting your skin from bacteria and irritants. When your skin barrier is functioning normally, your skin will stay hydrated, moisturized, and protected from the elements. But sometimes inclement weather, soap, detergent, or central heating can affect your skin's moisture levels. If your hands get dry, cracked, or peeling, we have some dry hand skin care treatments to help rehydrate your skin.
Choose rich moisturizers for treating dry hands
When lathering is a priority – and humidity is low and heating systems are sucking moisture out of your skin – you should fight back with hand care products from Eminence Organics, especially our Mangosteen Replenishing Hand Cream. This luxurious hand cream preserves moisture through repeated hand washing and revitalizes and revitalizes cracked skin with ours Lactic acid complex.
Another effective choice is our Vanilla Mint Hand Cream. The organic shea butter ingredient is an excellent emollient to hydrate dry skin on your hands with a delicate touch of fresh vanilla and mint. Avocado and rose hip oils also nourish and revitalize cracked skin for a smooth and youthful look.
Protect your hands with gloves
Gloves aren't just a stylish accessory, they're an essential step in protecting your paws from the elements that dry out. Make sure you put a pair on to protect your hands from the wind and to keep the moisture in your skin. Gloves are especially important for strenuous activities like washing dishes. Avoid using oil-dissolving detergents to dry out your hands and wear rubber gloves when cleaning up the kitchen. The last thing you want to suffer now is an uncomfortable case of cracked "sink hands".
Protect your skin with SPF
According to Forbes.com, putting sunscreen on your hands doesn't just protect against skin cancer and sunburn. Sunscreen is also clinically proven to protect hands from signs of aging. To achieve the same effect on your dry hands, we recommend applying sunscreen to your hands if necessary. A sun care product like Lilikoi Mineral Defense Sport Sunscreen SPF 30 not only blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays, but also moisturizes your skin and makes it silky smooth.
Replenish your skin overnight
We love to smear this rich lotion on our hands at night and put on a pair of cotton gloves (or clean socks if necessary). After eight hours of beauty sleep, you will wake up with perfectly moisturized and delicate hands like baby's skin.
One of the best solutions that we at Eminence Organics recommend for dry and cracked skin on your hands is a night treatment. Monoi Age Corrective Night Body Cream is a fabulous (and fragrant!) Way to soothe super-dry hands with shea butter, which is high in fatty acids. Argan oil provides additional nutrients, while botanical hyaluronic acid and nutmeg plump up the skin and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Pamper yourself with a dry hand treatment at home
By treating your fingers with a home manicure, you can keep them soft, supple, and hydrated. Here is Eminence Organics hand care for happier hands:
1. Soak
After you've filed your varnish-free nails, the first step in your organic hand treatment is to soak your fingertips and soften your cuticles. For our soaking solution, we like to mix a pump of Coconut Milk Cleanser in a bowl of warm water. Leave your hands on for at least two to five minutes so fingertips and cuticles are moisturized and gently cleaned.
2. Peeling
Your hands still feel a little rough? Polish any flaky skin with our sugar scrubs. Choose from three delicious scrubs, the coconut sugar scrub, the blueberry soy sugar scrub and the cranberry pomegranate sugar scrub to remove dead skin cells and replenish moisture. Rinse off thoroughly and gently pat your transformed, silky smooth hands dry.
3. Moisturize
Our award-winning apricot body oil is the perfect blend of luxurious oils to deeply moisturize your nails and cuticles. Massage this fragrant oil into your hands and as it soaks in, gently push back your cuticles with a clean cuticle stick.
4. Exit
Complete your hand care routine at home by smoothing out Mangosteen Replenishing Hand Cream. After one application, your chapped hands will feel silky soft and plump even after washing your hands several times.
What are your tips for keeping your hands smooth and hydrated? Let us know in the comments below or on social media.