Using strong cleansers
The soap bars with strong cleaning properties can be very harsh on your skin, causing it to become dry and lose its natural softness. Therefore, choose products with neutral pH that are gentle on your hands. With a small change in your daily habits, you can protect your hands.
Washing your hands excessively
The habit of washing hands multiple times to remove bacteria may seem good, but doing it too often can make your hands rough. If your job requires frequent hand hygiene and sanitization, remember to moisturize your hands after washing them to keep them soft.
Skipping sunscreen
UV rays do not spare any part of the body. Meanwhile, the hands are one of the most exposed parts to sunlight. Without proper protection, the skin on the hands can become darker and age faster. Therefore, don’t just apply sunscreen to your face and body, use it to protect your hands as well.
Applying gel nails repeatedly
When getting gel nails, you have to cure them under blue light to make your nails shine. The blue light is UV light, one of the harmful factors for our skin.
You can try other types of nail art that are beautiful but do not harm your hands.
Not moisturizing your hands
Your hands work hard throughout the day, and they need to be pampered and soothed after a tiring day. Apply a layer of moisturizer to help your hands relax, become more hydrated, and combat signs of aging.
Constant exposure to water
From household chores like cleaning and dishwashing to recreational activities like swimming and bathing, our hands are constantly in contact with water. This causes the skin on our hands to lose moisture and essential hydration needed to protect and nourish the skin.
Your hands can easily become dry, develop wrinkles, and accelerate the aging process of the hands. Therefore, the best approach is to wear rubber gloves while doing household chores to limit frequent contact of your hands with water.