TLC for dry winter hands
Cold winter air along with home heating can be drying to the skin, especially hands. Not to mention we are washing our hands more frequently due to flu and virus season. For these reasons, hands can become irritated, raw, dry, cracked, parched, and chapped. Ouch! There is no need to suffer endlessly with dry chapped hands as there is an effective solution to help heal and restore them; soft and rash free for the rest of the season.
To ease dryness, help prevent cracking, chapping and/or infection try my overnight solution with these hand nourishing steps:
- Gently wash chapped hands in warm (not hot) water using a sensitive skin cleanser such as Dove soap bar.
- Finish with a cool rinse then gently pat (almost) dry with a soft towel.
- While hands are still moist spray on frankincense or Helichysum hydrosol. Let soak in for a couple of minutes. Either hydrosol proves very healing for the skin along with offering antibacterial properties which can help prevent infection of cracked skin.
- Top with a layer of organic aloe gel (either directly from a leaf, or a purchased gel)
- After the gel has absorbed a little spread a thick layer of moisturizing cream all over hands. Massage hands for a few minutes (feels wonderful!) applying more cream as necessary. Consider Epionce Medical Barrier Cream for this step, it is amazing. I personally love and use it everyday during the winter months It is also wonderful for dry skin on face and body.
- Top with rich raw shea butter to lock in moisture.
- Ease on cotton gloves and wear them for a few hours (or all night).
In no time your hands will be feeling (and looking) much better! Below are a few things I personally use and love.
