Why do we have dry hands?

Low sebum secretion is often the cause of excessive dryness of the hands. This inhibits the formation of the hydrolipidic film which normally protects the skin. Result? The hands are rough, the skin tightens and can even crack. Responsible: cold, sun, temperature variations but also detergents, limestone water, frequent washing as well as household and do-it-yourself.

Hand washing

To avoid drying your hands, you choose a soap with neutral pH , much softer for the epidermis. Ideal ingredients: shea butter, sweet almond oil and cocoa butter . They help to preserve the hydration of the hands during washing, but do not replace a good moisturizing cream.

exfoliation

Nothing of the sort to remove all the little dead skin and have smooth and soft hands. A fine, fine-grained exfoliant is chosen because the skin of the hands is finer and more sensitive than that of the rest of the body. No need to rub your hands more than once a week, it would risk attacking them.

hydration

It is indispensable, especially for that part of the body which is exposed every day to cold, wind and limestone. A hand cream is slipped into its handbag and applied during the day if necessary. But the ideal is to apply it in the evening, in thick layer so that the hands "drink" the product throughout the night. Our advice for choosing your hand cream: we prefer the "barrier" care that is very protective.

The right gestures to apply your hand cream

In the evening, the hands are covered with a little oil of wheat germ, sweet almond or argan. The joints, the palms, are well massaged and a pair of cotton gloves are to be kept overnight.

And the cuticles?

It is impossible to take care of his hands without taking care of his cuticles (these small skins that surround the nail and which can become very unsightly if not properly hydrated). The good gesture: one cuticles his body with his cream for the hands, making small circular movements. In addition, this gesture activates nail growth!