What to do about dry hands?

We suffer from it every winter, and it's so hard to prevent. When the cold days arrive, we know what awaits us. Dry hands—what can we do about them, and how can we prevent them? It requires a lot of maintenance. Your hands are constantly working and moving; they never get a break.

Symptoms of dry hands

Symptoms of dry hands come in many different forms and will vary from person to person. Here are some symptoms that can tell you have dry hands:

• Redness. This is the most common symptom of dry skin.
• Itchy hands. Dry hands often go hand in hand with itchy hands.
• Flakes on your hands. If you see flakes appear, you most likely have dry hands.
• Cracks and fissures in your skin. Dryness can be very damaging to your hands. When you start to see cracks and fissures, the dryness is developing further.

5 tips against dry hands

With these 5 tips you can prevent and combat dry hands.

TIP 1: Hydrate your hands
Washing your hands, especially regularly, dries them out. This is especially true if the soap isn't natural. That's why it's crucial to always moisturize your hands well after washing. Apply a moisturizing hand cream afterward. The Gift Label'svegan hand lotions are completely natural and provide an extra layer of protection, a must-have for hydrating your hands.

TIP 2: Wear gloves
In cold weather, and especially when there's a cold wind, it's best to wear gloves. They keep the cold out and prevent your hands from drying out. In autumn and early spring, it can even be a good idea to wear gloves. Your hands are constantly exposed to the outside air and get damaged faster than you think.

TIP 3: A night treatment
Nighttime is your skin's recovery time, and that includes your hands. Your hands need the rest they need during the night to rebuild. Apply a thick layer of moisturizer to your hands before bed. That way, they'll be ready to take on the next day.
 
TIP 4: Scrubbing
Exfoliate your hands occasionally. It kills dead skin cells and makes way for new, healthy skin cells. These are stronger and will better protect your hands from dryness. After exfoliating, apply a moisturizer. The Gift Labelhand creams soften and hydrate the skin. They also smell wonderful and are easy to carry in your bag, so you can apply moisturizer to your hands at any time of the day.

TIP 5: Avoid air dryers
To be extra kind to your hands, it's wise to dry them with a towel instead of a dryer. This prevents your hands from drying out even faster.

With these tips, your hands will be incredibly soft in no time. Grease up those hands!