Faced with external aggressions, how to take care of your hands?
Today more than ever, our hands are put to the test: frequent washing, hydro-alcoholic solution, hard water, cold, etc. So many reasons to cuddle and hydrate them. Certified organic hand creams exist, based on targeted ingredients. Royal jelly or shea butter, which active ingredients to favor in organic cosmetics, and which is the best hand whitening cream in Pakistan?
The specificity of the skin of the hands
The skin of the hands is fragile. The epidermis is made up of a hydrolipidic film which acts as a protective barrier against external aggressions. This film is very thin on the hands.
Hands are however subject to many external aggressions: cold in winter, UV rays in summer, contact with household products, frequent washing… Consequence? The epidermis dries up, sensations of tightness appear, and the skin of the hands is damaged.
Wash your hands carefully
Regular and meticulous hand washing is an essential daily gesture, especially during a period of virus circulation. Two methods coexist: washing with soapy water, or with a hydro-alcoholic solution. Zoom in on their advantages and disadvantages? Practical explanations.
How to properly wash your hands with soap in steps:
- Wet your hands, preferring lukewarm water to protect the skin.
- Apply the soap: either liquid or in solid form.
Namely: solid soap yes but …
Unlike liquid soap, solid soap has the advantage of zero waste. On the other hand, make sure that it does not soak in the soap dish, with a risk of the development of certain germs.
- Lather well all over your hand, rubbing them against each other, without forgetting to pass between the fingers and under the nails. This operation must last at least 20 seconds to be effective.
- Rinse your hands thoroughly with clean, running water (neither too hot nor too cold).
- Dry your hands in the open air, or with a clean cloth or paper towel.
How to wash your hands well with a hydro-alcoholic solution?
- Apply a small amount of gel or hydro-alcoholic solution in the palm of the hand.
- Rub your whole hand, remembering to run between your fingers and under your fingernails.
- The operation should last about 20 seconds, until the hands are dry.
Hydroalcoholic solutions can tend to dry out the hands. However, they have the advantage of being very practical: they are easily transported and do not require water – provided your hands are not visibly dirty or full of grease. Without rinsing, impurities remain. It is therefore recommended to alternate the two washing methods
Hydro-alcoholic solutions yes, but under certain conditions
Frequent washing is hard on the skin of the hands: it must be nourished to strengthen it.
Moisturize your hands with certified organic treatments
Redness, dryness, tightness… are all signs that your hands need to be nourished deeply.
Here are 3 active allies of beautiful hands:
- Royal jelly helps revitalize the epidermis and slow down the aging of cells.
- Aloe vera, known for its moisturizing, calming and regenerating properties.
- Shea butter deeply nourishes the skin.
A hand cream should be rich and soothing, without being greasy or sticky.
At Biocos, you have the choice to take care of your hands:
- The beauty cream also contains shea butter, which gives it a creamy texture. It is also made up of precious oils expertly selected for their repairing, nourishing, stimulating and anti-aging properties.
- The scent of a hand cream also contributes to the sweetness of this ritual: jasmine, orange blossom, mandarin or honey, for a real awakening of the senses.
It is advisable to favor hand creams of natural origin and certified organic: more respectful of the epidermis and the environment.
Pamper your hands with a mask or scrub
As with the face, a hand mask and scrub can complement your routine for caring for the skin on your hands.
Why a hand scrub? Exfoliation helps to:
- Eliminate dead cells and refine the skin texture;
- Activate circulation;
- Nourish the epidermis (thanks to the active ingredients it contains);
- Relax and release tension.
In order to preserve the skin, an exfoliation should not be performed more than twice a week.
