Very dry skin of hands, with cracks not only unaesthetically looks and unpleasant to the touch, but also delivers a lot of uncomfortable sensations to its owner. Therefore, faced with this problem, it should be solved immediately.
Causes of very dry hands
We list the most common factors that cause severe dryness of the skin of the hands:
- poor skin care (or lack of it);
- impact of household chemicals;
- impact of hard water;
- low humidity in the room;
- the influence of natural factors (UV radiation, wind, frost, etc.);
- lack of liquid;
- lack of vitamins in the body.
What if the skin is very dry?
First of all, it is necessary to find out what is the cause of this, and try to eliminate the provoking factor. Further it is recommended to provide the hands with maximum care and care. Carrying out any daily work, coupled with the use of water, chemicals, it is desirable to wear protective gloves. After washing your hands you need to wipe them dry, and, preparing to go out in the cold weather, wear warm gloves at home.
An important point is choosing a good cream for everyday care for dry hands that will provide the necessary moisturizing, nutrition and protection. You can also go to the salon, where you will be offered a variety of procedures for normalizing the condition of the skin of the hands:
- paraffin therapy ;
- peeling;
- massage;
- baths ;
- masks, etc.
You can also use home masks for very dry hands based on natural ingredients. Here is the recipe for one of the effective means.
Mask for hands
Ingredients:
- lemon juice - 2 table. spoons;
- yolk - 1 piece;
- honey - 1 table. a spoon;
- linen oil - 1 table. a spoon.
Preparation and use
Mix all the ingredients and slightly heated in a water bath, apply and put on cotton gloves. Keep the mask for at least an hour, but it is better to leave it for the night.