Home Remedies To Take Care of Your Palms And Hands

If you have dry and rough hands, then it’s likely that you live in a place with harsh or extreme weather conditions; love to garden without gloves; work with water and harsh cleansers; or, work at a job where your hands are exposed to the elements quite a lot. Whatever the reason, here are some ways to look after your hands and prevent them from becoming dry and rough.

• Moisturizing: You can prevent as well as heal dry hands by moisturizing frequently. You can treat your hands to some thick, luscious creams and slather them generously on your hands. Remember that you don’t have to buy any fancy creams to pamper your hands; something soothing, genuine and with natural ingredients can work the magic. You might want to look for aloe vera, shea butter or olive oil in your hand creams.
• Gentle hand wash:  Use a gentle hand wash and soap for your hands, and avoid using dish washing soap to clean your hands since these tend to be harsh on the skin. You may want to use a moisturizing soap while washing your hands and then of course rub some cream into your skin. So make sure that you have a lovely bar of creamy, moisturizing soap or hand wash in every bathroom.
• Tepid water and cream: Here is a simple little home treatment to heal your dry hands. Dip them in tepid water and then immediately slather on some moisturizer. This way the moisture gets sealed in and your hands will feel soft and supple.
• Hand-wash technique: Another home remedy to heal hands is to pat your hands gently on a soft towel after washing them. The idea is to leave them slightly damp before applying a thick moisturizer because damp skin absorbs moisturizer better. Do this regularly and you will notice your hands begin to soften. After you’ve applied moisturizer at night, before going to bed, you may also want to wear soft, cotton gloves to retain the moisture.
• Scrubs: Get yourself a gentle exfoliating scrub and exfoliate your hands to get rid of the dry cells and flaky skin. Remember to be gentle and after you’ve exfoliated with a scrub and warm water, apply some hand cream.
• Use gloves for protection: It’s a good idea to wear gloves while washing utensils, using house cleaning agents or gardening. These will prevent your hands from becoming dry.
• Water therapy: Last but not the least, drink lots of water to keep the skin moisturized and glowing. About 2 liters of water everyday is what the skin and body needs to remain healthy.

Well, we hope these tips will help heal your dry/rough hands!