Having soft, hydrated hands is everyone’s desire, but due to daily aggression they can become dry and in need of care.
We use our hands for practically everything we do. In this way, they end up being the part of our body that is most exposed to aggressions, such as water, pollution, chemicals, heat, cold, etc. All of this ends up affecting your hands and leaving them dry and rough, and sometimes even bruised. But, fortunately, with some basic care it is possible to keep your hands soft.
Just like we do with our facial skin and hair, maintaining specific care routines, our hands also deserve special care. To have hydrated and soft hands you don’t need much, just include some changes in habits and the inclusion of others in your daily routine and the problem will be solved.
Therefore, today we will learn about some valuable care tips to keep your hands soft and healthy. In addition to a homemade hydration mask recipe for this part of the body.
Tips on how to have soft hands
As previously stated, hands are always exposed. Therefore, the first step to having soft hands is to protect them from these attacks. Once this is done, including hydration for this part of the body in your routine is enough to keep your hands hydrated and much more beautiful, as well as these valuable tips.
Protection
Protecting your hands from everyday aggression is essential to have soft hands. And as we know, you can’t just avoid doing household chores, so it’s very important to wear gloves whenever you come into contact with chemicals. Furthermore, always after removing your gloves, completely remove any talcum powder that may have come into contact with your skin.
Cleaning
Hand cleaning is another very important part of care. Therefore, the ideal is to invest in soaps, whether in bars or liquids, with moisturizing formulas. Therefore, in addition to cleaning the skin, soap will help maintain the integrity of the skin, while creating a type of protective barrier. And after washing, the ideal is to apply a moisturizing cream.
Hydration throughout the day
To have soft hands, hydration is essential. Therefore, even after moisturizing them after washing, it is important to also moisturize them throughout the day. This is the only way to keep your hands hydrated and free of cracks, preventing dryness and the emergence of allergies. Always have a hand moisturizer in your bag to apply throughout the day. Those that contain urea, shea butter and vegetable oils in their composition are great for this.
Nighttime hydration for soft hands
This tip is for cases of extreme dryness. Nighttime hydration is a great way to revitalize your skin when you rest and restore your skin’s softness. Therefore, it is important to apply a good layer of moisturizer and wrap your hand with a cotton glove or plastic wrap before going to sleep. In the case of plastic, it increases the temperature and enhances the action of moisturizing active ingredients on the skin.
Solar protection
Anyone who thinks that only facial skin needs sun protection to avoid blemishes is mistaken. Therefore, to prevent the appearance of spots on the back of the hand resulting from sun exposure, the use of sunscreen is essential. In addition to preventing blemishes, sunscreen on your hands also prevents the formation of cancerous lesions in that part of the body.
Water temperature
The right water temperature is very important for the skin of the entire body. Therefore, the ideal is to avoid very hot water for a long time, which more easily removes fat and moisture from the skin, including that of the hands. The best thing is to use cold water, if very warm.
Drink a lot of water
This tip is already beaten, but always valid. Water reaches all parts of the body, and a lack of water is one of the main causes of devitalized and dry skin. That’s why it’s very important to drink lots of water throughout the day. Your body will thank you and your hands too.
Exfoliation
Exfoliation is a type of treatment that should be done moderately and always followed by hydration, ideally once a week. A good homemade hand scrub option is to mix sugar with honey and gently massage the skin to remove dead cells. This mixture also works well for heels.
Homemade mask recipe for soft hands
And finally, we selected a very practical and accessible homemade recipe, made with natural ingredients to leave your hands soft and hydrated. The biggest advantage of this mask is that in addition to hydrating, it promotes gentle exfoliation. The results can already be noticed after the first application.
Ingredients
- 2 spoons of oats
- 3 spoons of milk
- 1 spoon of honey
Method of preparation and use
First, mix just the oats with the milk. Then add the honey and continue stirring until it forms a homogeneous mixture, similar to a cream. Then, with clean hands, just apply the mask and with circular movements, rub one hand against the other. When the mixture is almost dry, rinse your hands well and apply a moisturizer.
Anyway, what did you think of this article? In fact, take the opportunity to also check out Hydrated skin – Importance and tips on how to keep your skin healthy.
Sources: Women’s Tips Mundo Positivo Blog Pró-Corpo
Images: Jasmine Yes Cosmetics Minuto Saudável CNN Brasil Lookaholic
