Hand Care

Whether in transport or at work, our hands are constantly in contact with a slew of germs and bacteria to say hello. Perfect hand hygiene and hand care is therefore very important.

Fragile Skin

If we take a closer look at the anatomy of the skin of the hands, we see some notable differences with the rest of the body, which explains their vulnerability and tendency to dryness:

The skin covering the top of the hand is much thinner and more fragile because there is very little oil there.

There are very few sebaceous glands on the hand, that is, glands that secrete sebum. Therefore, the protective film is less dense, water evaporates more easily and hands dry quickly.

The skin of the palm is thicker due to the presence of oil and the stratum corneum is also thicker to protect it from the shocks of daily work.

There are no sebaceous glands or hair on the palms, but there are many sweat-producing glands, so the palms feel sweaty.

Protecting your hands: proper care Hands are fragile and need to be protected to stay beautiful and soft. To avoid irritation and drying, it is recommended:

wearing gloves when handling household items or washing dishes;

wearing gloves to protect from wind and cold in winter;

wash your hands with soap and water and dry them thoroughly;

do not abuse hydro-alcoholic solutions that dry the skin;

applying cream several times a day in winter;

exfoliate your hands once a week. Hand care products After cleansing the skin, it is necessary to care for the skin of the hands. This starts with a scrub before applying the cream.

Hand scrub: exfoliating treatment Weekly hand scrub removes dead cells from the skin surface, small skin in nail corners and reduces calluses on the palms. For an effective exfoliation:

you can use a specific pouch sold in stores, but the one for body or face skin is just as good and you can make your own; apply the product and insist on the palms, cuticles; rinse your hands with clean water before carefully drying them; Finish the treatment by applying a protective hand cream.

Hand cream: moisturizing care After the hands are cleared of dead skin, they must be moisturized and nourished.

  The cream makes it possible to deposit a protective film on the skin surface to prevent water evaporation and drying of the skin. It is recommended to use products consisting of:

a butter or vegetable oil: sweet almond oil, shea butter, cocoa butter to nourish and protect the skin; a sunscreen to protect hands from the sun's UV rays; does not contain artificial fragrances and colorants, often allergic; It does not contain synthetic preservatives of the "methylisothiazolinone" type, which replaces paraben in many cosmetics and is very allergenic.

Where and when should hand care be done?

For soft and protected hands, apply plenty of moisturizer every day, summer and winter. As soon as the need arises, a thicker layer is applied after each hand wash before going to bed to penetrate the night.

Like skin care, peeling should be done once a week, at home or in a beauty salon.