Here is how you can help them

When caring for our body, we most often overlook our hands. They are the most used part of our body and require constant care. Harsh products like detergents, dishwashing liquids, hot water and frequent washing all make your hands dry and wither.

Why do hands get so dry?

There are multiple reasons which make our hands dry and in severe cases cracked skin. Extreme changes in temperature, over washing, stress, aging and use of harsh products are the most common reasons behind dry hands. Your hands come in contact with harsh chemicals like toilet cleaners, detergents, dish washing liquids and other cleaners used at home. These remove all the essential oils from the skin which keep them healthy and soft.

Our skin has a layer of lipid barrier that protects it and also helps to keep the irritants away. When hands are washed frequently with soap and hot water, this damages the protective layer gradually removing lipids from the skin. This causes dryness over time.

Does frequent hand washing really make your hands dry?

Yes, it does. In current times washing hands is extremely important for protection against Covid-19.  This repeated washing, however essential, makes your skin on hands parched. But the good news is this problem can be dealt with. Use of the right products can help your hands keep the moisture locked in and revive their soft and smooth look.

How to help your dry hands?

Worry no more. Below are some things that you can do to keep your hands clean whilst soft and moisturized.

1.     Using an appropriate cleanser

Using the right product is the most vital thing you can do to care for your hands.  After every hand wash you can use a moisturizing lotion to keep provide your hands soft. But using a moisturizing again and again can seem like a headache.

The best way is to use a hand wash product that is gentle on the skin and has moisturizing properties. DUPAS’s Liquid soap also serves the purpose of hand wash. It has great moisturizing capabilities. The antibacterial formula cleans your hands killing 99.99% germs at the same time moisturizing your hands. This eliminates the need of using a separate cream or lotion. It can be used on all skin types too.

2.     Keep the heat down

It is often said that hot water gives better results to remove bacteria. Well, it is a myth.  Warm water is more than enough to kill the germs. You don’t need to wash hands with hot water. Use of an antibacterial soap is more than enough to keep your hands clean. Use warm water to wash hands. Avoid using hot water as it stripes the hands of essential oils. DUPAS’s Hand Wash has an antibacterial formula that cleans away all the germs from your hands.

3.     Change your daily care routine

You need in bring in some changes in your skincare routine. Take out some extra time to nourish your hands. Switch to gentle products that are gentle on the skin. pH balanced formula products are good for the skin. Use products that contain no sulfates and parabens.

If you don’t have a special care routine for your hands, make sure you devise one. Take some time before going to bed and give your hands some care time.

4.     How to fix dry hand overnight

Put on a DIY mask before going to sleep and let them be treated while you sleep. Put plentiful amount of hand cream on your hands and cover them with cotton gloves. This will act as a facial for your hands as the gloves will lock in the moisture and help you fix dry hands overnight.

5.     Use of gloves

Your hand skin is sensitive. It needs gentle treatment like your face. When using harsh products while cleaning, it is best to cover the hands with rubber gloves. The gloves protect your hands from harsh chemicals found in cleaning products which destroy your hand’s skin. When doing laundry, cleaning your toilet, floors or windows or washing dishes, make sure you put on your gloves.

Conclusion

Your hands are sensitive too. They require the same level of care as your face does. As our hands are always in action, it is important to use products that are easy to use and at the same time provide proper protection.