Whether it's winter or summer, hands require hydration. Indeed, they tend to become rough, dry, and more sensitive due to external aggressions and excessive washing. Therefore, it's important to hydrate them regularly. The question that arises is: how often should one hydrate their hands? Here's what you need to know on this matter.
How often do our hands need to be moisturised?
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Published on February 15, 2024, by Stéphanie, PhD, Doctorate in Life and Health Sciences — 3 min of reading
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How often should one moisturise their hands?
Hand dryness can manifest through the following symptoms: inflammation, redness, itching, presence of cracks, and tightness. To avoid these discomforts, make it a habit to regularly moisturise your hands and do so as often as the need arises, especially after each wash. Indeed, during hand washing, soap or hand sanitiser can strip away the skin's hydrolipidic film and destroy the resident flora, both of which are responsible for protecting the skin from external aggressions.
How to maintain hand hydration?
To maintain the hydration of your hands, it is appropriate to adopt certain habits in your daily routine:
Wear gloves not only when it's cold, but also for DIY tasks, cleaning, and gardening;
Wash your hands carefully by choosing a gentle cold-process soap or a cleanser containing a non-irritating wash base;
Every evening, massage your hands with your nourishing balm. This action not only hydrates them, but also stimulates blood circulation.
Furthermore, proper hydration also comes from within the body. To maintain moisturised skin, drink 1.5 litres of water per day.
Which treatment should be prioritised for the hands?
In order to retain water, the epidermis needs to be nourished and strengthened. Essential fatty acids are key active ingredients to prioritise. Obtained during the saponification reaction, vegetable glycerin possesses protective, emollient and softening virtues.
Our hand balm contains essential ingredients for skin hydration, such as hyaluronic acid and coconut oil. This treatment is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin. It has no contraindications. Morning and evening, apply a small amount to your hands and massage so that your skin fully absorbs the treatment.
