Dry hands in winter - take care of them!

Dry, cracked and chapped hand skin is unfortunately a common problem during winter.Its cause is primarily due to the fact that we often forget to put on gloves in cold weather, and the dry, cold air is merciless to our hands.However, there are proven ways to keep the occurrence to a minimum.

Dry hand skin - causes

The tendency of hand skin to dryness and cracking consists of many factors.Daily hygiene and the already inherent frequent disinfection of hands can greatly weaken the structure of the skin and cause the problems mentioned here.The anatomical structure is also important - a negligible number of sebaceous glands and a large number of sweat glands make the skin of the hands more susceptible to damage than on other parts of the body.What's more, the more often we wash our hands (even with ordinary soap), the greater the risk of violating the hydrolipid layer of the epidermis, and from there it's a straight road to the formation of cracks and small wounds.

How you can support the skin of your hands with daily care?

There are indeed many methods, the conscientious use of which allows you to maybe not completely eliminate, but certainly significantly reduce the phenomenon of dry hand skin in winter.Certainly, such small gestures as putting on gloves can help a lot, but the key is proper care.When the problem is at a really advanced level, it is worthwhile to treat yourself to a multi-step skin care ritual.Its first step is to soften the epidermis, which can be done during a herbal hand bath.The next step is to cleanse and get rid of dead skin - hand scrubs are readily available, such as in our online store.The last step is to apply the cream.Once in a while, especially in the winter period, it is also worthwhile to make a lubricating and deeply nourishing olive bath.

Hand cream - how to choose the best one?

There are many hand creams and they answer different skin problems.For winter use, the most suitable are those that do not have water in their composition.Why it's so important?Winter hand creams must form a tight and impermeable layer on the skin of the hands, preventing evaporation of water from the surface of the epidermis.They should also have a nutritional effect (so they must have a wealth of vitamins in their composition) and prevent heat loss.Among cosmetics MACROVITA noteworthy when it comes to winter hand care is m.in.MACROVITA OLIVE-ELIA NOURISHING nourishing hand cream with bio-ingredients 100ml.It contains plenty of valuable fatty acids of natural, plant origin.It is also rich in vitamins and nutrients.Present in its composition are m.in.olive oil, hemp oil, coconut oil, chamomile, calendula and aloe vera.

It is good to add that grandmotherly methods of care also often prove to be extremely effective.It's worth trying out old recipes for nourishing and regenerating hand masks, such as one made from glycerin and lemon juice, or one based on olive oil, beeswax and vitamin E.Dry hands in winter are your bane?Make it possible to get rid of the problem once and for all.