Our hands do not have an easy life on a daily basis. Work, housework, leisure… they are always in action! And they are most of the time exposed to external aggressions: a cold, pollution, detergents… How can we take better care of them?
The hands have thin skin
Almost as thin as that which covers our face, the skin of the hands is very thin. In addition, it contains very few sebaceous glands, as well as subcutaneous adipose tissue. These reasons explain the fact that our hands dry out quickly, and that they quickly show signs of aging.
What to do then?
You have to take care of it! Do you want to maintain beautiful, young and healthy hands? So you need to preserve the skin’s natural defenses as much as possible, and fight against the skin aging process. How? Ensuring you provide them with consistent protection and regular care.
Our care tips:
Water alone already cleans hands effectively: it removes dust, sweet and salty substances, sweat and water-soluble dirt. But it also causes the skin to lose lipids and substances that help retain hydration, aided by soaps and detergent products that we use when washing our hands… How can we limit this loss?
Use care that is as gentle as possible, of quality
Wash your hands with lukewarm water, not too hot, before limiting drying.
Prefer soaps with a physiological pH: products with a pH similar to that of the skin will damage the hydrolipidic film that protects the skin less.
Avoid bacteriostatic detergent products: they don’t wash any better than traditional soaps, and can also lead to resistant strains of bacteria!
The secret of beautiful hands
No, it’s not complete science: the hands require frequent and regular care, in order to:
protect
smooth
compensate for the loss of lipids and hydration
soften
cure
Without it, the skin will naturally dry out, age more quickly, crack… and sometimes see eczema appear.
Diet is also – or even more – important than external care: the nutrients you ingest help preserve the elasticity of the skin, vitamins B and C contribute to the production of collagen, while vitamins A and E play a role in cellular regeneration, and therefore in the repair of damaged areas. Do you want beautiful hands? It starts with eating well and having a healthy lifestyle.
