Hand care: how to repair damaged hands?
Throughout the year, hands are subjected to the harshest conditions. From the cold of winter to the salt of the sea and the summer sun, it is essential to take good care of them so they remain soft and healthy. Hand care should be nourishing and able to regenerate the skin thanks to fatty acids.
Throughout the year, hands are subjected to the harshest conditions. From the cold of winter to the salt of the sea and the summer sun, it is essential to take good care of them so they remain soft and healthy. Hand care should be nourishing and able to regenerate the skin thanks to fatty acids.
A nourishing treatment
To repair the hydrolipidic film damaged by cold and frequent washing, it is imperative to apply cream several times a day. Hands are just as exposed as the face and, since they have fewer sebaceous glands, they dry out much faster.
Against the winter cold, hands need a healing cream to treat chapping.
A treatment rich in fatty acids
Regenerating treatments are generally based on omega-3 and 6. They help to restore the horny layer. Vegetable oils and butters also help regenerate the skin thanks to their high fatty acid content.
It is important to choose a treatment that also helps limit water loss. Treatments containing wax create a thin moisturizing film on the skin’s surface, which prevents the water in the tissues from evaporating.
Tips for moisturizing hands
This is done in four steps. First, perform enveloping strokes starting from the fingertips and moving up towards the wrist, not forgetting to go between the fingers. Next, massage around the wrist, then apply cream to each finger, pressing relatively firmly. Finally, use your thumb to gently massage the palm of the hand.
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