Contents
- Prevention of dry skin of the hands
- The choice of skin care products
- Intensive hydration of the skin of the hands
- An overview of hand moisturizers
- Hand cream regenerating for very dry skin, Garnier
- Revitalizing cream for very dry skin of hands Lipikar Xerand, La Roche-Posay
- Cream barrier for hands Cicaplast Barrier Repairing Cream, La Roche-Posay
- Intensive regenerating and nourishing hand cream Nutrix Royal Mains, Lancôme
- Cream for skin care of hands and nails Biomains, Biotherm
Thin, dry skin of the hands, not protected from the wind and the sun, probably needs a moisturizing cream most of all. How to choose it, how to enhance its effect and, in general, how to properly care for your hands?
Prevention of dry skin of the hands
The best prevention of dryness is hydration and protection. For the skin of the hands, this universal advice is especially relevant.
Hands are constantly exposed to negative environmental factors: dry air, low temperatures, ultraviolet radiation.
Frequent contact with water weakens the hydrolipidic film.
The risk of microtrauma is high, since the hands are constantly working.
The skin of the hands needs to be moisturized several times a day.
Hand skin requires constant attention and care. At a minimum, moisturizing with a cream several times a day. Better every time after washing.
The skin of the hands is a mirror of age and age-related changes, so it is important to pay attention to increased dryness in time to prevent the appearance of wrinkles, ”says Marina Kamanina, Garnier brand expert.
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The choice of skin care products
Hand creams are divided into three types.
Moisturizers fight dryness, promote skin regeneration.
Protective create a barrier on the surface of the skin that protects it from negative factors.
Anti-aging rich composition, aimed at transforming the skin of the hands through intensive nutrition and antioxidant protection.
Intensive hydration of the skin of the hands
The skin of the hands often comes into contact with an aggressive environment, and this cannot but affect its condition, so from time to time a real spa treatment is shown to it. It is not necessary to sign up for the salon: everything you need for the procedure is definitely in your home.
Cotton gloves turn the cream into a mask
Bath
Dissolve a tablespoon of sea salt in warm water to nourish the skin with micronutrients, regenerate the protective barrier and restore the pH level.
If mineral water is used instead of tap water, then salt is not needed.
Peeling
“Peeling for the skin of the hands helps to remove dead skin cells from the surface, even out the relief, make the skin tone more uniform,” Marina Kamanina is sure.
As part of home spa care for exfoliation, you can use:
Body Scrub;
soft brush with natural bristles;
finely ground sea salt.
Mask
As a mask, a hand cream is suitable.
Apply it in a thick layer.
Put on cotton gloves.
Leave it on for 30 minutes.
You can add a few drops of vegetable or cosmetic oil to the cream for additional nutrition.
An overview of hand moisturizers
Hand cream regenerating for very dry skin, Garnier
It will restore smoothness and softness to the skin, forming a protective barrier. It contains maple sap and allantoin, which restore damaged skin, as well as glycerin to retain moisture.
Revitalizing cream for very dry skin of hands Lipikar Xerand, La Roche-Posay
Thermal water and allantoin restore the hydro-lipid barrier, moisturizing and soothing dry, irritated hand skin.
Cream barrier for hands Cicaplast Barrier Repairing Cream, La Roche-Posay
The optimal solution for those who work a lot with their hands. Like invisible gloves, this cream will protect against aggressive outside influences. Barrier functions are strengthened by glycerin at a concentration of 30%, as well as 4% niacinamide, which soothes the skin.
Intensive regenerating and nourishing hand cream Nutrix Royal Mains, Lancôme
Contains Shea Butter, Apricot, Corn, Soy, Rice & Hazelnut Oils plus Moisture Retaining Hydrofixers. The composition also includes vitamin E – an antioxidant that takes care of the youthfulness of the skin.
Cream for skin care of hands and nails Biomains, Biotherm
It has a waterproof formula and anti-aging effect, does not leave a film feeling.