Dry hands can be quite embarrassing. Imagine, you are bringing out your hands for a handshake and you see dry hands. Or you are working on your laptop and you are ashamed of your hands because they are too dry. We all hope to not find ourselves in such situations but these things happen because most times we use our hands. As bad as such situations appear, there are remedies to beat this dryness and get back soft hands. These include:
1. Moisturise
Apply a quality moisturizing cream or lotion several times per day. Lotions and creams help restore moisture and seal it back into the skin.
2. Wear gloves
If your hands are frequently immersed in water, such as while washing dishes, consider wearing a pair of gloves. Gloves help prevent the water from stripping your skin of its natural oils.
3. Manage your stressors
It might sound crazy, but there may be a small association between stress and eczema. So if you notice your hands going haywire from dry skin caused by eczema, take some time for self-care to reduce stress.
4. Ask about a prescription cream
For skin that’s very dry, hard and scaly, your doctor may recommend a special lotion that contains lactic acid or urea. These ingredients help get rid of dry, hard and scaly skin.
5. Treat your hands overnight
One of the best remedies for dry hands is to slather them at night with lotion or a petroleum-based moisturizer, such as Vaseline. After, cover your hands with a pair of soft gloves or socks. Trapping the moisturizer will help it absorb more fully into your skin, and you’ll wake up with baby-smooth hands.