How to to Get Rid of Dry Hands

Use lotion on dry hands.

Dry hands, or more accurate dry skin, can be a frustrating problem. The fall and winter months, when the weather is colder, can affect your hands and cause dryness. Preventing dry hands is of course the best solution, but there are certainly ways to fix already dry hands. Some of these tips require changing daily habits but once you have made a commitment to fixing dry skin and protecting newly moisturized hands, you'll see the extra work is well worth it.

Things You'll Need

• Lotion
• Gloves
• Vaseline
• Moisturizers

Instructions

1. Apply hand lotion every time you wash your hands. The soap and towels dry your hands out when you wash them. By using a little hand lotion after washing, your hands will stop being dry and be moisturized instead. Keep lotion with you on the go as well.

2. Use Vaseline on your hands and then put on a pair of gloves before you go to sleep each night. The gloves help the Vaseline to be absorbed into your skin, curing dry skin problems.

3. Wear gloves anytime. Cold weather dries and cracks skin. By wearing gloves, you can prevent dry skin in the first place. If you already have dry hands, the gloves will protect them from getting worse.

4. Moisturize. Lotion and Vaseline are two ways to moisturize but you can also use hand oils, creams, moisturizing soaps, cocoa butter and jojoba butter. The biggest cause of dry hands is your skin not getting enough moisture. Fix dry hands with whichever type of moisturizer you prefer.

5. Exfoliate. Dead skin cells can be another cause of dry hands. A gentle exfoliating scrub a couple times a week also helps fix dry hands.

References

• "Jude's Herbal Home Remedies: Natural Health, Beauty & Home-Care Secrets (Living with Nature Series)"; Jude C. Todd; 2002
• "The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances"; Julie Gabriel; 2008
• "Mindful Beauty Is In Your Hands: Natural Skin Care Tips and Recipes"; Chelvanaya Bayo Gabriel; 2009
• "Natural Hand Care: Herbal Treatments and Simple Techniques for Healthy Hands and Nails"; Norma Pasekoff Weinberg; 1998