How to Get Rid of Dry Hands with Almond Oil

Almond oil helps keeps the moisture in your hands.

Treating dry hands requires keeping the moisture in the skin as long as possible. Almond oil is a natural remedy that replenishes moisture to the skin and heals dry, cracked hands. According to Botanical.com, almond oil is a pale yellow and odorless liquid made mostly of consists olein, the liquid part of a fat.

Things You'll Need

• Mild, fragrance-free soap
• Towel
• Almond oil
• Soft cotton gloves

Instructions

1. Gently wash your hands with a mild, fragrance-free soap. Pat dry with a towel.

2. Rub almond oil all over your hands. Be sure to get between your fingers and in any cracks.

3. Massage the oil into your hands for five minutes. You can apply extra almond oil and massage longer if your hands are really dry.

4. Put on soft cotton gloves on and wear them to bed.

5. Remove the gloves in the morning and gently wash off the almond oil. You should notice a difference in your dry hands after the first application.

6. Repeat process every other night for a week to reduce dry and chafing hands.

Tips & Warnings

• You can regularly replenish the moisture in your skin during the day as well. Carry a small bottle of quality hand lotion (non-greasy and fragrance-free) with you. You can find these in the travel-size bins at the store. Reapply the lotion after each hand washing. This will help skin recover after washing and keep it moisturized.

• The SkinCare09 website suggests mixing 1 tbsp. of almond oil with 1 cup of buttermilk and applying in the same fashion.

References

• Botanical.com: Almonds
• SkinCare09: Natural Skin Care Recipes for Dry Hands