Dry skin of the hands – why there is severe dryness, what to do and the better to moisturize

Why does the skin of the hands dry out?

Unfortunately, the skin on the hands is often dry, cracked, rough, peeling, uncomfortable, and pimples appear. If it’s not a chronic skin disease, then the cause of dryness is most likely associated with a violation of the protective barrier of the skin and the loss of its ability to prevent moisture loss. Why does the skin on the hands become dry? Most often, dry skin of the hands is a consequence of the negative impact of external factors. They break down the thin film of acids and lipids that prevent fluid loss and supply it to the upper, stratum corneum of the skin. Under the influence of an aggressive environment, the skin does not have time to regenerate the protective film and dries up.

Negative external factors include:

• Washing your hands too often, especially with hot water;
• Frequent use of alcohol-containing antiseptics;
• Frequent drying of hands under hot air;
• Direct contact with household chemicals (washing powders, detergents, bleaches, polishes, solvents, etc.);
• Dry indoor air (especially during the heating season);
• Swimming in a pool with chlorinated water;
• Lack of gloves or mittens in cold or windy weather;
• Sun exposure without the use of sunscreen;
• Lack of protective gloves during country work;
• Lack of skin care or incorrect care.

In addition, dry skin of the hands can be caused by:

• Insufficient water intake;
• Lack of vitamins A, E, D;
• Rigid diets, lack of regimen and malnutrition.

The tendency to excessive dryness of the skin of the hands can also be hereditary or associated with age-related changes.

What to do if the skin of the hands is very dry?

How to help dry hand skin? First of all, if possible, eliminate or reduce the impact of the above negative factors: protect hands, drink enough fluids, eat moderately and balanced.

And, of course, to provide regular competent care, do not forget about:

• masks;
• creams. This is the most popular cosmetic product that can be used repeatedly throughout the day, but it is especially important to apply the appropriate cream on dry skin of the hands before going to bed (for a fuller effect, you can wear cloth gloves that do not compress blood circulation at night).

How to moisturize dry hands?

La Roche-Posay brand cosmetics will help get rid of dry skin of the hands, peeling and discomfort:

LIPIKAR XERAND(1) Regenerating cream for very dry and irritated hands. Thanks to the moisturizing ingredients (Allantoin and La Roche-Posay Thermal Water), LIPIKAR XERAND cream restores the hydrolipidic film of the skin, softens and protects hands from aggressive environmental factors. Cream Lipikar Xerand is suitable for adults. You can apply as often as needed. Absorbs instantly. Not greasy, not sticky.

CICAPLAST BARRIER REPAIRING CREA(2) Barrier cream for damaged hand skin subject to constant external irritation. Niacinamide (at a concentration of 4%) soothes and restores the skin’s protective barrier. Glycerin (at a concentration of 30%) protects, moisturizes and provides an invisible indelible barrier. The texture of the cream is quickly absorbed, leaving no residue, allowing you to resume your activity immediately after application.

LIPIKAR BAUME AP+M(3) Triple action lipid replenishing balm for the face and body of babies, children and adults. Lipikar AP+M Triple Recovery Balm instantly moisturizes and soothes dry skin, thus helping to reduce itching and irritation, intensively nourishes, moisturizes for a long time, restoring the skin’s protective barrier. The balm contains shea/shea butter, which provides intensive replenishment of lipids that help reduce dryness and tightness of the skin.

The following general recommendations will help improve skin condition and reduce the feeling of dry hands:

• Use creams for dry skin of the hands, you can pay attention to formulas based on glycerin, lecithin, collagen;
• Wear gloves and mittens made of natural soft materials in cold weather;
• Drink enough clean water, eat more vegetables, include foods containing fatty acids in the diet;
• Do not abuse the tan, both natural and in the solarium;
• Install a humidifier in the apartment.

It is important to remember that if you are not able to determine the cause of dry hands, if the symptoms do not go away either after removing the irritating factors or with regular use of appropriate creams, you should seek the advice of a specialist. Increased dryness of the skin of the hands, cracks, itching and peeling between the fingers can be manifestations of skin diseases or indicate other health problems (hormonal disruptions, diabetes, etc.).

How to take care of dry skin on the palms and fingers

Dry skin can be not only on the back of the hand. Dry skin on the palms, on the fingertips, between the fingers is also not uncommon. Therefore, you need to nourish and moisturize the entire brush as a whole. You can use both home remedies and special cosmetics. To prevent dryness and roughness of the skin on the palms and fingertips, it is necessary not to abuse alcohol-containing antiseptics, limit contact with household chemicals, do household, country, repair work only with protective gloves.

Features of seasonal care for dry skin of the hands

It is necessary to take care of the skin of the hands throughout the year, however, taking into account the variability of the weather in the middle zone, the scheme for caring for dry skin of the hands changes from season to season.

• In the off-season, in autumn and spring, when the weather is quite changeable, you need to build on specific conditions: in warm weather, use moisturizers, in cold weather, nourish the skin of the hands and wear gloves.
• In summer, it is important to remember to protect your skin from UV exposure, and remember to drink enough water and use moisturizers.
• In winter, the skin of the hands is subjected to especially great stress due to the significant temperature difference between the street and indoors, as well as drier air in apartments during the period of central heating. Nourishing cream and soft mittens or gloves should be your indispensable companions in the winter.

Compliance with simple rules will increase the feeling of comfort of your hands and will allow you to maintain their beauty and youthful appearance.

1 Lipikar Xerand 2 Revitalizing barrier cream Cicaplast 3 Lipikar Balm AP+Em