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The skin on the hands is completely different from the rest of the body, so it needs special care. What – we will tell in this article.
What is special about hand care products
Glycerin, silicones and wax in high concentrations are not suitable for the face, but completely for the hands. These substances create a powerful barrier, soften the skin and protect it from aggressive effects.
To find out which cream you need for daily care, answer the questions of our test.
The composition of cosmetics for hands
In addition to glycerin, silicones and waxes, hand creams often include:
shea butter (shea butter) – nourishes, creates a protective film;
vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects against free radicals and slows down the aging process;
urea – stimulates skin renewal, increases the level of moisture;
olive or shark squalane – as close as possible to human lipids, the substance nourishes and smoothes the skin.
If your skin is prone to dryness, swap out the classic bar or liquid gel for a specialty cleanser labeled “soap-free.”
Types of skin care products
If you want the skin of your hands to remain smooth, well-groomed and beautiful for a long time, one cream is indispensable. Even at home, you can use a whole arsenal of tools. The main thing is to make the right choice.
Soap
If your skin is prone to dryness, swap out your classic bar of soap or liquid gel for a specialty cleanser labeled “soap-free.”
Scrub
From time to time, carry out a deeper cleansing of the skin of the hands. Abrasive particles remove dead cells and stimulate the renewal of the epidermis – as a result, the skin becomes soft and better absorbs the beneficial components of care products.
Special formulas with calcium and essential oils help strengthen the nail plate and soften the cuticle.
Cream
Perhaps the most popular form of hand care. Moisturizing cream should always be with you – at home, at work, in a bag, in a car. This will prolong the youth of the hands for many years. Depending on the condition and needs of the skin, you can choose a nourishing, protective, regenerating, anti-aging formula. Or combine them.
Lotion
More fluid and absorbs quickly. Place the dispenser bottle in your office, bathroom or kitchen to moisturize your hands whenever you can.
Mask
For more intense nutrition and hydration, especially with severe damage (peeling, cracks), use hand masks. You can replace them with a fat cream – apply it on your hands in a thick layer, put on cotton gloves and look like this for a while.
Nail and cuticle products
Special formulas with calcium and essential oils strengthen the nail plate and soften the cuticle. In beauty salons, professional procedures (medical manicure, paraffin baths, acid peels, mesotherapy and biorevitalization) are waiting for you, which will help the skin of hands after 40-50 years.
Daily Care Recommendations
Follow these simple rules for caring for the skin of your hands, and it will look young and attractive for a long time to come.
Wash your hands with warm (not hot or cold) water. Use delicate products with a pH index of no higher than 5.
After washing, always dry your hands and apply moisturizer.
Before washing dishes, cleaning or gardening, do not forget to put on household gloves.
In the summer, apply a protective cream with SPF.
In the cold season, use a nourishing cream and wear mittens or gloves.
The choice of hand product depends on three factors: skin type, season and problem to be solved.
Rules for selecting funds
The choice of hand product depends on three factors: skin type, time of year and problems that need to be addressed.
Moisturizing. Suitable for dry and normal skin of the hands for use indoors, and in the warm season and on the street. The composition should contain glycerin, hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, aloe, extracts of medicinal plants.
Nutritious. If the skin is dry and sensitive, use this remedy regularly, and especially in frosty and windy weather, before going to bed, before gardening, and before and after interaction with aggressive substances. The list of ingredients includes shea butter, olives, cocoa.
Protective. With SPF filters, silicones, lipids and provitamin B5.
Restorative. SOS-remedy with panthenol will soothe and accelerate the healing of damaged skin.
Anti-aging. The cumulative effect of vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, collagen and retinol will bring aging skin back to life, making it more elastic, supple and soft.
Overview of hand care products
Revitalizing cream for very dry skin of hands Lipikar Xerand, La Roche-Posay
Allantoin and thermal water restore, have calming properties. This cream well protects hands from aggressive environmental factors.
Nourishing and regenerating hand cream Nutrix Royal Mains, Lancôme
Shea butter, corn, apricot, soybean, rice oils intensively nourish the skin of the hands, vitamin E and passionflower seed oil resist its aging.
Hand cream regenerating “Intensive care”, Garnier
Allantoin is known for its healing properties, shea butter nourishes the skin, and glycerin envelops the hands with an invisible protective film.
Skin Retexturizer, Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion, Kiehl’s
With constant use, the product reduces age spots, both on the face and on the hands. In addition, thanks to its exfoliating effect, it improves the penetration of hand creams.