How to care for your hands: rules and recommendations

Causes of rapid aging of hand skin

With age, the skin loses its properties. It becomes less firm and elastic, wrinkles and dryness appear, and the surface of the hands takes on an aging appearance. A number of reasons lead to aging of the skin on the hands:

Environmental impact. An abundance of sun, hot air, or, on the contrary, frosty, windy weather harms the skin. The epidermis on the hands becomes dry, chapped, and microcracks appear. Therefore, it is very important to properly care for your hands at any time of the year, even when it seems that the skin is smooth and beautiful.
Household chemicals. For most women, not a single day goes by without washing dishes. Only a small number of them use gloves, 90% do it without them. Exposure to hard water in combination with household chemicals reduces the protective function of the skin of the hands, making it vulnerable and speeding up aging.
Structure. The skin on the back of the hands is very thin and has no fat layer. Therefore, it is in this part that changes associated with aging are most visible. For this reason, it is the skin on the hands that requires maximum care.

Another reason leading to early aging is improper or inappropriate care. Hands, like the face, require daily systematic attention. But many do not take into account the structure of the skin and consider hand care unimportant.

There are also more serious reasons - hormonal and metabolic disorders. The skin on the hands looks bad due to gastrointestinal diseases and intoxication. In these cases, it is necessary to eliminate the cause and begin cosmetic treatment of the epidermis.

Rules of care

For regular care, give preference to the most natural hand cream possible. Study the composition: in the first positions there may be water, shea butter, glycerin. At the same time, avoid products that contain silicones (dimethicone, cyclometicone, etc.) and mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), which only create a feeling of moisture, but in fact “pull” moisture from the skin and, as a result, dry it out even more.

There is a great way to enrich even the simplest hand cream. Squeeze a little cream (for 8-10 uses) into a clean container, add a few drops of essential oil and mix thoroughly: the beneficial properties of the cream will increase several times. To get rid of dry hand skin, essential oils of lavender, rosemary, and sweet orange are perfect.

Make it a habit to massage your hands before going to bed. Apply a nourishing cream to your hands, or better yet, a thick butter, and carefully walk with light massage movements over your hand, palms, fingers, and wrist until you feel a pleasant warmth.

Basic care recommendations

A cosmetologist will tell you how to care for the skin of your hands in a particular case. But there are also basic rules that are mandatory for everyone.

Basic steps for hand skin care include:

hydration;
peeling;
nutrition;
protection.

Moisturizing the skin of your hands should be done at least 2 times a day, and preferably after each wash. It is better to choose hand cream:

light texture;
quickly absorbed;
not fat.

Peeling or scrub is intended for exfoliation. He:

polishes the skin of the hands;
removes all keratinized, dead cells.

There is no need to use such products every day, but 2-3 times a week would be ideal. The skin will be smooth and silky, like a baby's.

Nutrition is an essential step, especially for dry and sensitive skin. You need to choose a cream that is thick enough and is best used at night. To enhance the effect, you can:

put on polyethylene or fabric gloves;
hold for a while until the cream is absorbed.

Skin protection from UV rays is needed from spring to autumn, when the sun is most active. These are special creams with SPF protection against ultraviolet radiation. Staying in direct sunlight for long periods of time is known to harm the skin. Freckles, age spots or malignant formations appear on it.

A few tips to protect your hand skin:

do not use ice water or boiling water for washing;
After water procedures, be sure to dry with a soft towel;
Do not rub dirt with hard sponges; it is better to take a cleansing bath with oil and lemon juice.

For soap, choose products with a pH of no higher than 5.

Indications for this method, in addition to dry hand skin, are:

dry and dehydrated skin with reduced elasticity;
trauma to the skin, the need to quickly restore it after laser resurfacing, medium chemical peels, plastic surgery;
the need to prepare the skin for ultraviolet radiation (tanning);
pigmented skin;
skin with increased sebum secretion.⠀

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How to care for your hands at home

Home remedies and hand treatments should be considered separately. Additionally, you can make caring masks and baths:

The mask can be bought at a cosmetic store or prepared at home. Apply a thick layer to the skin of your hands for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Heat baths of various oils (olive, coconut) in a water bath and hold your hands for 15-20 minutes.

This spa treatment perfectly softens and nourishes the skin of the hands, strengthens the nail plate, and softens the cuticle.

It is very important not to forget to exfoliate twice a week. In order to cleanse pores of dirt and dust particles, you can prepare the product yourself. Components suitable for this:

sea salt;
chopped almonds;
coarse coffee;
oils – essential and vegetable;
yogurt or sour cream;
honey;
cosmetic clay.

When caring for the skin of your hands, you must not forget about your fingers and nails. When using a moisturizer, it is recommended to massage each one in turn and moisturize the cuticle area with a special oil.

What not to do

If you more often follow what you should not do to prevent dry hands, you can significantly reduce the impact of both external and internal factors.

Frequent hand washing and treating your hands with an antiseptic is a necessary and necessary measure, but you should not avoid frequent washing and regular antiseptic treatment for fear of drying out the skin of your hands. The ethanol and isopropyl alcohol contained in antiseptics actually remove moisture along with dirt, however, if you regularly use hand cream with EVO urea after each procedure, this will quickly restore the skin and you can forget about dryness.
When working in your garden, be sure to wear protective gloves. No matter what you do, your hands crack more often because of our inattention to them.
When cleaning the house, do not use rubber gloves to protect your hands from the aggressive effects of household chemicals.
During the cold season, do not neglect “thermal protection”. If your hands begin to crack, before doing anything at sub-zero temperatures, try to wrap them in warm mittens or gloves.
In the summer, also, do not be lazy to apply cream with moisturizing ingredients more often, so that the question “what to do when your hands are very dry and cracking” does not arise.

Hand care at different ages

The skin of your hands always requires care, but it will be different at every age.

Specialists from the DOCTOR DENT clinic will tell you how to care for the skin of your hands. Cosmetology" after the initial consultation.

All procedures are aimed at:

improving skin tone and elasticity;
restoration of the optimal level of water balance in cells;
removal of pigmentation, lightening;
treatment of skin diseases and much more.

The clinic offers a wide range of hand care procedures. Four directions of manipulation can be distinguished:

Peeling. It is based on fruit acid. During this procedure, collagen is synthesized, which is responsible for skin elasticity. It becomes smooth and elastic. The top, dead layer is gently and completely removed.
Paraffin hand mask is a unique procedure in which you can relax and enjoy. Its use is recommended 1-2 times a week. After this procedure, your hands will be smooth and soft.
Mesotherapy and biorevitalization. These procedures are based on the injection of a special mixture of drugs that improve the condition and quality of the skin. As a result, small wrinkles are smoothed out.
Photo- and fractional rejuvenation of hand skin. Used to treat vascular diseases, lighten the epidermis and improve its condition, increase tone and elasticity.

At the clinic “DOCTOR DENT. Cosmetology" a popular procedure is the intradermal administration of drugs: Belotero Hydro, Belotero Volite, Vital or Profhilo into the hand area. The service is performed by a specialist after eliminating contraindications.

Clinic “DOCTOR DENT. Cosmetology" has the latest modern equipment for hardware procedures:

Candela installations. They make it possible to carry out manipulation quickly and without pain. For example, this equipment is used to perform laser treatment to correct pigment spots on the hands. Advantages of the equipment: effect after the first procedure, 100% safety, no pain or discomfort.
Laser equipment Candela CentleLase PRO-U. Hair removal without pain, thanks to the built-in cooling system.
Fractional laser FRAX 1550. It gently polishes the skin to a velvety effect.
Installation of Elipse Nordlys. Includes a set of 6 devices. Their action is aimed at rejuvenating the skin and improving its health. The device allows you to: accelerate cellular metabolism and stimulate the formation of collagen in the skin.
IPL technologies based on Norldlys. Allows penetration into the deep layers of the epidermis without damaging the integrity of the skin. Skin problems such as acne, acne, pigmentation, wrinkles, scars, enlarged pores are solved.

Only with systematic and competent care will your hands remain beautiful and healthy for as long as possible.

Useful habits

Most often, it is almost impossible to change external factors (air humidity, weather outside the window). But it is up to you to learn to cope with these conditions. To do this, you need to constantly follow certain rules and acquire useful habits, which together will help to significantly improve the condition of your hands.

Do all housework with rubber gloves. If you plan to do a lot of work, first apply protective cream to your hands, let it absorb, and then put on gloves. The less the skin of your hands comes into contact with water and household chemicals, the better its condition will be.

Remember that “caring” cleaning products simply do not exist, despite the characteristic inscriptions on the bottles. All household chemicals are harmful to the skin, so don't believe marketing gimmicks.

Wear leather gloves in cool, windy weather and warm mittens in cold weather. Even if you don’t feel cold or you plan to be outside for a short time, still do not leave your arms bare. Too low a temperature is especially harmful to the skin: under such conditions, vasospasm occurs and blood circulation is disrupted, which ultimately leads to problems with the skin of the hands.
In summer, apply sunscreen to your hands. This way you can not only prolong the youthfulness of the skin on your hands and avoid the appearance of age spots, but also prevent excessive dryness of your hands.
Lubricate your hands with moisturizer after each wash. Carry with you everywhere small tubes of light cream that is quickly absorbed and does not leave marks on surfaces.

Expert advice

If your hand begins to go numb, you should pay attention to your lifestyle and habits. Try to move as much as possible, climb the stairs on foot, without an elevator.

Be sure to do exercises in the morning. You can increase physical activity in other ways, for example, through dancing.

Provide your body with the microelements, vitamins and minerals necessary for its proper functioning. Eat more fruits and vegetables, and periodically take special multivitamin complexes.

Try to always remain calm, no matter the situation. By stopping worrying and getting nervous over trifles, you will soon feel better.

Limit hand contact with cleaning products

The main culprit for dry hands is exposure to chemicals in cleaning products. They can be harmful to your skin and lead to irritation that is difficult to deal with.

Fortunately, soap comes in different varieties, and you can choose one that is gentler and more moisturizing, and it will be no less effective than regular soap. For example, Castile soap, which has been around since the Middle Ages, has been known to remove invisible pathogens for generations.

Try switching to more natural soap options and using rubber gloves to protect your hands.

Preventive measures

Hand numbness is much easier to prevent than to cure. For the purpose of prevention, you should follow certain procedures, monitor your diet, not worry about trifles, and adhere to a healthy, proper lifestyle.

In order to improve blood circulation in the arm and prevent the development of pathologies of the cervical spine, it is useful to perform the following exercises:

Sit on a chair, grab your shoulders with your hands and perform circular movements with your joints ten to fifteen times with successive repetitions.
Cross your fingers, place them on the back of your head, keeping your elbows at the same level, and then squeeze and spread your joints about fifteen times.
Stand straight, spread your legs at shoulder level, place your hands on your hips. Perform body turns to the right and left ten times.
As you inhale, raise your arms up, and as you exhale, gently lower them down.
Stand straight and turn your head in both directions alternately, then tilt it towards each shoulder ten times.
Rotate your head first counterclockwise, then in the opposite direction. It is advisable to perform this exercise while sitting, carefully monitoring your well-being.

Hand creams for dryness and cracks

If your hands are dry, red, or cracked, they are lacking moisture. But not all moisturizers are created equal. Moreover, some may make the problem worse.

New York City dermatologist Susan Bard recommends lubricating your hands with a thick, emollient moisturizer at night and wearing gloves while sleeping to give your skin time to heal.

The right moisturizers typically contain occlusive ingredients such as petrolatum, dimethicone, beeswax and lanolin, which keep the skin from losing moisture, she says. In addition, such moisturizers are odorless and rarely cause irritation.

Hand moisturizing creams come in different varieties:

silicone (they have a hydrophilic base that is quickly absorbed into the skin, moisturizing it);
restorative (such a cream reduces skin recovery time and accelerates the production of a protective layer);
healing (this cream creates a special layer on skin cracks, accelerating the healing process);
nutritious (enrich dry areas on the hands with nutritious fatty elements);
hydrophobic (like a healing cream, this one creates a film on dry skin and prevents further roughening of the skin).