Proper care for dry and cracked hands

What causes dry and cracked skin on hands?
Anyone who suffers from dry hands often complains of cracked, red, even burning skin. The skin on the fingers and palms is tight and itchy, in severe cases it can crack and bleed. There may also be flaking , sometimes so severe that small white flakes of skin appear on dark clothing.
Dry skin on the hands is a sign of weakened skin barrier. The so-called hydrolipidic film consists of fat and moisture and is supposed to protect the skin from bacteria and harmful substances. Various factors can cause disruption of the skin barrier and symptoms of dryness on the hands.

External factors that cause dry, cracked hands
Environmental influencescan on the one hand cause the skin of the hands to dry out, especially when it is cold and windy. The humidity outside is lower in the cold season than in the summer. And indoors, the warm and dry heating air removes additional moisture from our skin. In addition, the skin's sebaceous glands produce less sebum at lower temperatures. Due to the lack of an oily film, the moisture on the surface of the skin evaporates faster.
But it's not just cold temperatures that affect our hands. In the summer, too much sun, swimming in chlorinated or sea water and dry air can also cause the skin of the hands to dry out.
Frequent intensive hand washing with drying washing water and soaps or alcohol-based disinfectants can also dry out the skin. People who work in a lot of contact with water or skin-damaging substances often suffer from rough and cracked skin on their hands. This applies, for example, to hairdressers, nursing and cleaning staff, but also employees in the construction industry and catering.

Internal factors cause dry skin on the hands
In addition to external influences, chronic diseases such as neurodermatitis, psoriasis or diabetes promote dry skin - both on the hands and on other parts of the body. Some medications can also dry out the skin as a side effect.
Women generally have more delicate skin that is more prone to dryness than men. Due to the drop in estrogen during menopause, women's skin becomes thinner and has a harder time retaining moisture. In addition, with increasing age, the skin of both women and men is less able to produce protective fat and has a harder time storing moisture.
Malnutrition, stress or smoking are other factors that can cause dry hands.

Proper care in everyday life: What can I do myself?
Whether it's a shopping basket in the supermarket or a handrail in the subway: every day our hands come into contact with surfaces that can harbor germs and bacteria. Due to the broken skin barrier of dry hands, they can penetrate the skin more easily and also promote infections . Therefore, it is important to restore or strengthen the barrier function of the skin.
With proper care, you can do a lot to combat dry hands. Good hand creams contain fats and natural moisturizing factors/ RevitalisingCare Therapy balm/ – they can restore the damaged skin barrier. Apply the cream to your hands several times a day, especially after washing your hands. The drier the hands, the richer, i.e. fatter, the cream can be.

The right cream for dry hands
Use a hand cream without perfume, artificial preservatives such as parabens and other questionable ingredients that could further burden your skin. During the day, you should use a hand cream that moisturizes/ RevitalisingCare Therapy balm/ and absorbs well.
This means that you are not limited in your daily routine by a greasy film on your hands.
Anyone who comes into contact with water or chemicals at work can use the so-called protect hand cream/RevitalisingCare Therapy balm/. This creates a protective film on the skin and can be used even before wearing rubber gloves.
Before going to bed, you can apply the basic care product/RevitalisingCare Therapy balm/ a little more thickly and put on thin cotton gloves (from the drugstore) to protect the bedding.

Skin-friendly hand wash
Hot water removes excess moisture from the skin. Therefore, it is best to wash your hands with lukewarm water, regularly but not too often, and use a gentle fragrance-free cleanser with a pH neutral to the skin or a moisturizing hand wash oil. The skin is not subsequently dried. After washing, it is best to dry your hands carefully as the residual moisture that evaporates from your hands can further dry out the skin.
Therapy balm/ RevitalizingCare Therapy balm/ apply to hands several times a day, especially after washing hands. The drier the hands, the richer the layer can be.

Active substances and ingredients against dry hands
Natural vegetable oils nourish the skin with valuable fatty acids and keep it elastic.
RevitalisingCare Therapy balm for dry skin of the hands contains a number of natural and effective ingredients that together provide comprehensive care. The basis is highly moisturizing ingredients such as cocoa butter, mango butter and jojoba oil, which intensively nourish and soften the skin. Grape seed oil and wheat germ oil are rich in antioxidants, especially vitamin E, which protects the skin from free radical damage.
Hemp and borage oil provide important essential fatty acids and anti-inflammatory effects that help soothe irritated skin. The presence of cannabidiol (CBD)
further strengthens the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of the product. Hydrogenated vegetable oil and candelilla wax create a protective film on the skin that prevents moisture loss.
Glycerin as a humectant helps bind water in the skin. The product is enriched with lavender and frankincense oil, which have soothing and antiseptic effects. Sunflower oil provides additional nutrients.
Overall, RevitalisingCare Therapy balm offers a comprehensive solution for dry hand skin, combining hydration, protection, soothing and regeneration in one package.

Prevention: How can I avoid dry hands?
Even if you don't have problems with dry skin on your hands, you should take good care of your hands. UseRevitalisingCare Therapy balm on your hands several times a day. When cleaning or washing dishes by hand, it is best to protect the skin of the hands with rubber gloves.
If the skin is generally fine, the hands are usually fine as well. Therefore, take care of a healthy, balanced diet, drink a lot of water and little alcohol and, if necessary, stop smoking.
In winter, protect your hands with a rich product for basic care RevitalisingCare Therapy balm and wear gloves outside.