What have you done for your hands lately? Well they do a lot for us,, like cooking, cleaning, exercise like weights, golf, tennis, additional to working on the car, and helping with business everyday!
What do our hands get in return after so much work? Rough palms, cracked knuckles, ragged fingernails, and dry skin! You, and your hands deserve more. It’s important to give something back to yourself and your precious hands that do so much you you. Follow these steps to give back to those hands of yours that give so much for you every day!
Stop Using Poor Quality Soap- The ingredients in liquid dispensers on the walls of public restrooms are mostly alcohol-based that can tear your skin apart. The more you wash, the drier they get. Therefore, it is best to keep your own pocket-size moisturising cleanser that conditions skin whist also removing the grime.
Make Vaseline your best friend– Vaseline can soothe cracked knuckles. “Cracked skin is no different than getting a scrape from a fall” says dermatologist Caroline Chang, M.D., in Providence, R.I. “It is an open wound. Covering it with Vaseline can prevent skin from hardening. Therefore, keep Vaseline near your kitchen, bathroom sink, and in your office so that you can reapply it throughout the day.
Lube liberally– Men have thicker skin as compared to women, so a plain moisturiser won’t work for them. So, use a good moisturiser on your hands before going to bed. Also apply it religiously before heading to the work.
Drop the Dead Skin- Apply a cream with urea, a gentle acid that removes the hardened top layer of skin before bed. Those who have cracked palms should avoid it as it may sting. Apply olive oil or baby oil to your hands before going to bed to soften tough areas and to form a protective seal between your skin and the elements.
Clean your nails– Even the softest hands cannot overcome dirty fingers. Apply soap underneath the white tips of your nails to dislodge dirt. For deeply rooted filth, use a rugged nail brush and then clip nails in a straight line. Make sure your cuticles are not ragged, as water can get between your skin and nail, leading to infection.
Use Sunscreen on your hands– Your hands are more exposed to sunrays than your face. Therefore, to minimise sun damage causing brown spots and freckles, it is best to use sunscreen lotion.
See a doctor– If your skin becomes inflamed, dry or has other problems, get in touch with a reputable professional such as a dermatologist. Do not take anything lightly, and consult the specialist to get timely treatment.
Final Words:
These are only some tips, which you can follow to keep your hands cleaner, softer, and in good health.