Hands: How to take care of them during the holidays?

Hands, like the face, are exposed to external influences more than other parts of the body, so during the holiday season they suffer more due to increased physical work and climate change.

The hands They are always on the move and in a pandemic COVID-19 To prevent the spread of the virus, they were often washed and disinfected.

Mary Amado Echenique, specialist in aesthetic medicine, explained that antimicrobial cleaning and disinfecting gels containing alcohol can eliminate the oils that naturally moisturize the body.

“They can also potentially make cracking worse, irritation and eczema”, added Amado Echenique (@maryamado), however, washing and disinfecting hands is an essential part of a culture of self-care and prevention.

To avoid damaging your hands, the expert recommends using hand creams after washing or disinfection to repair damage and keep the skin soft.

Temperature changes can also cause chapped hands, red, itchy and, in some cases, scaly. The solution, according to experts, are hand creams or ointments that contain lipids (such as ceramides), humectants (such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid) and occlusives (such as mineral oil or petroleum jelly) in their formula.

The product should preferably be free fragrances or dyes. In addition, it is recommended to apply moisturizing creams when the skin is still moist, after bathing or washing hands, or when it feels dry.

The skin in this area also needs Sun protection (broad spectrum, waterproof and with a protection factor of at least 30), because they are prone to spots (actinic keratosis), roughness, wrinkles and dryness due to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Finally, don’t forget to give treatment star for hands at night, good hydration and avoid constant exposure to LED lamps, which are used in manicure for drying or use a cream with high broad spectrum protection or gloves.