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7 Tips on How to Keep Your Hands Soft and Smooth

They say the key to happiness is in your hands.

November 26, 2020
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We hope you are doing well during this time. Learn more about coronavirus (Covid-19) from the World Health Organization.

Most of the time, we use our hands to do different tasks and activities. For example, when cooking, cleaning, doing exercise, or playing sports. It is very much more comfortable performing tasks when using hands. As a result, we tend to abuse it and make it challenging to keep your hands soft and smooth.

Hands, when not protected and taken care of properly, may result in dry hands. Dry hands are hands that cannot maintain moisture. It lacks natural oils that keep it soft and smooth. The skin gets dry and rough. In extreme conditions, it is itchy and painful. Different factors that may affect your skin are harmful chemicals, weather, and medical condition. Dry hands are common and manageable. But in some cases, they are irritating and uncomfortable.


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Signs that You have Dry Hands

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  • Itchiness
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  • Roughness
  • Deep crack
  • Skin tightness
7 Tips on How to Keep Your Hands Soft and Smooth
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How to keep your hands soft and smooth?

We listed simple and easy ways on how to take care of your hands.

1. Protect your hands from harmful chemicals.

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Chemicals from cleaning products can damage your hands. Practice wearing gloves to protect your hands. Also, try to use products that have natural ingredients and best for sensitive skin. After cleaning, do not forget to wash your hands properly and apply some moisturizer.

2. Moisturize your hands regularly.

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Moisturizing with lotions and cream can help prevent dry hands. It keeps your skin hydrated. Apply moisturizer on your hands as needed. Use products that are free from perfumes that may irritate your skin.

You can use home remedies to treat your dry hands. You can find cheap kitchen ingredients that can help you achieve smooth skin.

3. Wear gloves in cold weather.

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Cold weather causes the hands to dry. The air dries out that disrupts the skin surface barrier.

Wearing gloves can protect your hands from getting dry. It is best to apply moisturizer on your hands first before covering it with gloves.

4. Use mild soap.

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Frequent washing makes your skin dry. It strips off your hand’s natural oils. Use soap that has a moisturizing effect and gentle to your skin. And, look for products that are suitable for your skin type.

5. Avoid hot water.

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Hot water is relaxing. But long hot baths remove the lipids that make up the skin barrier. It can harm sensitive and oily skin. If you have sensitive skin, it will heighten your skin sensitivity level. And if you have oily skin, it can make your skin produce more oil.

6. Exfoliate

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Exfoliating your hands can remove dull skin and can make it softer and smoother. You can exfoliate your hands between 1-4 times a week. It depends on the condition of your hands. And, do not forget to apply moisturizer after exfoliating.

We recommend easy and simple exfoliating hand treatments using cheap ingredients from your kitchen.

7. Drink plenty of water.

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Ensure that you drink adequate amount of water. Water can do a lot of wonders for your skin. It flushes out all your body toxins. Drinking a lot of water will not directly cure dry skin. It can help your skin stay healthy and receptive to moisturizing.

When to seek a doctor’s help?

Keeping a skincare routine can help you restore your dry hands. You only need to find a treatment that will work for your skin. Mostly, symptoms are responsive to simple home remedies.

Symptoms, like redness, swelling, and bleeding, can be signs of severe skin conditions. You better seek help from medical professionals to avoid more infections.

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