Dry hands? Try these 6 tips to make them supple and soft again

WASHING hands is important to our well-being. Many of us are walking around with dry or wrinkled hands, due to the heavy use of soap and water. Luckily, there are ways to make your hands soft and supple .

Make lubrication part of your washing routine

Wash your hands between your fingers and up to the wrist for 20 seconds and dry with a clean cloth. After drying, have a jar of hand cream or Vaseline nearby and rub into your hands.

Choose a hand cream without perfume and alcohol

Hand creams containing perfume and alcohol can dry your skin more. Ingredients such as honey, aloe vera, and snail slime are gentle on the skin. If you do not have hand cream, face cream works well, too.

Take a beauty sleep

Coat your hands with a thick layer of cream before you go to bed, and put on cotton gloves. The next morning, you will find how hydrated your hands are.

Warm your hands

Blood flow ensures that the skin cells are renewed and the connective tissue is strong.. Shake your hands to start the blood flow, or rub your hands to warm them up.

Do not use too many disinfectant gels

These gels usually have high alcohol levels which are meant to kill bacteria, but the alcohol also severely dries your hands out.

Wear household gloves

Household chores like dish washing and windows cleaning have the same effect. It’s easier to use kitchen gloves.