It is always uncomfortable to have scaly and itchy hands. Most people are not paying too much attention with this, but they do not know that in a long run it will cause so much burden when their hands begin to chap and deep lines are starting to form. Dry hands are unpredicted to happen but it is actually very common in winter season.
At below the average humidity and temperature along with strong and harsh winds, it was found that it can deplete the skin's natural lipid layer which can leading our skin to be dried and cracked. Also, the dry air and heating environment are few of the reasons why the natural moisture of our skin was stripped off. Try for all time to stay your skin feeling moisturized with the following tips I summarized. I have collected useful reasons below why our hands are most likely to be dry and provide proven solutions to keep away from this skin condition.
1. If too cold, try to take a bath with lukewarm water instead of hot water - You must always remember that hot water reduces the skin's moisture resulting it to be dry, so it is recommended to take shower in lukewarm water. If you cannot really avoid taking hot shower because of the very cold weather, just have your shower time shorter and if necessary have your shower in a daily basis. The same also to hand washing, try to wash your hands in lukewarm water. Make it an indication that if your skin turns red, the water temperature is too much for your skin to manage.
2. Moisturize your hands always - Moisturizers are proven since before that can effectively soften and supple our skin. You need to use a skin care product that aimed to moisturize your hands and faithfully apply it when you notice that your skin begins to dry and avoid rubbing it upon application. If you are not using a moisturizer until now, try to find ways and make use of some alternatives. I would suggest the coconut oil is a huge help to get rid of dry, itchy skin. In washing your hands, avoid those antibacterial soaps, instead use the mild one.
3. Exfoliate your skin - As mentioned earlier, moisturizers are confirmed to be most effective if you have a well-exfoliated skin. You can use a body scrub if you are having a shower and exfoliate your skin with a moderate scrub. Make it a weekly not a daily basis. Stop using a scrub every time you take your shower.
Along with the use of hand cream, dry hands are no more a problem. You can check some of the skin care clinics and ask for hand creams that are proven effectively to get rid of your dry and scaly hands. Lastly, if there is a need for you to use gloves, wear it. Take note that the same with your face; you need also to take good care for your hands.
