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2023 Author: Alfred Shackley | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 13:14
Hands are the hallmark of every woman; it is through them that you can learn a lot about her status and lifestyle. The skin on the hands is extremely sensitive, it becomes thinner faster and loses its elastic properties. Dry skin on its own is not dangerous, however, if it is an advanced form, it can lead to painful cracks in the fingers.
Causes of cracks and dry skin on the hands
There are many reasons for dry and cracked fingertips.
- The worst enemy of female beauty is household chemicals. Gloves should always be worn when using dishwashing, laundry or cleaning products. Household chemicals contain a huge amount of aggressive substances that can cause not only dry hands, but also lead to severe allergic reactions;
- Deficiency of vitamins E and A can cause discomfort. This is especially true for the autumn-winter period. For this purpose, eat more vegetables, fruits, oils. Sesame oil is especially useful, as well as herbs and nuts;
- Thermal damage. In winter, the integuments lose much moisture due to the onset of cold weather, and the feeling of dryness worries more than usual. Even if in your opinion it is not too cold outside, nevertheless, when leaving the house, be sure to wear gloves;
- Fungal skin lesions can also lead to dry skin. You can face the fungus everywhere - in the sauna, pool and showers;
- Dry skin is the cause of hormonal disorders and diabetes mellitus. Often, those who suffer from neurodermatitis and psoriasis also suffer from this.
You can see that the causes of cracked and dry handles are not so harmless. Therefore, before starting any treatment, consult a doctor who will not only determine the cause of the problem, but, if necessary, will prescribe the optimal treatment.
Get rid of cracks and dryness: effective products for your fingers
As a medication, a dermatologist may prescribe topical medications. In particular, drugs are prescribed that have a wound healing effect in the treatment of cracks: Aekol, Boro plus, Vulnuzan, Bepanten, as well as ointments based on calendula and sea buckthorn. It is also recommended to drink a course of vitamins, sometimes a course of vitamin A and E capsules is enough, after which the handles will become beautiful and well-groomed.
If the cracks on the hands are inflamed, it is recommended to use antibacterial ointments: "Sulfargin", "Streptocide", "Methyluracil" with "Miramistin" and "Levomekol".
Before starting any work, it is necessary to lubricate the skin of the hands with a protective cream: silicone, glycerin, spermacetic. To protect your toes, only cotton socks should be worn.
To prevent the appearance of cracks, it is recommended to use oily cosmetic creams or the children's version.
Homemade ointments for cracked skin
An excellent remedy for getting rid of cracks is ointments. You can not only buy them at the pharmacy, but also prepare them yourself.
Take a tablespoon of lemon juice, one quarter cup of flaxseed oil, yolk and add three tablespoons of honey. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and apply to the cracked skin on your fingers, lubricating them for several days in a row. It is advisable to harvest the product for a day, so that by the end of the day it will not be left. If the honey is somewhat candied, then the mixture can be rubbed onto your hands to remove dead skin particles.
Hernia extract is an effective remedy, as a rule, it is used with vegetable oil. To do this, you need 150 grams of fresh grass, previously finely chopped, mixed with almond or olive oil, 0.5 liters. During the week, infuse the resulting mixture and lubricate the cracks in the skin as often as possible.
In equal proportions, mix the herbs of a string, calendula, plantain and chamomile. Pour one spoonful of herbs with a glass of boiled water, and let the broth infuse for 8 hours. Pound 50 grams of butter with a teaspoon of honey and mix with a tablespoon of the resulting infusion and stir. Lubricate sore spots as often as possible.
An excellent remedy for this problem is rose oil or cream. To prepare the cream, you will need to collect rose petals, it is desirable that the flower be grown in your own garden. Pound the petals into a gruel and add a tablespoon of lard to the resulting mass. The ointment should be infused for several days and after that it can be used as directed. Very soon you will be sure that dry fingertips on your hands will no longer bother you.
Hand baths against dryness
Starch, oats, nettles, linden flowers and flax - all these natural ingredients are perfect for softening and healing the skin.
Linden blossom hand baths are prepared as follows: take a teaspoon of chamomile, sage and mix with two teaspoons of linden flowers, pour boiling water over the resulting mixture. After the broth has cooled, but the water is acceptably hot, dip your hands in the bath for 20 minutes, then blot with a napkin and brush with cream or ointment.
A starch bath will soften your hands. For these purposes, you need to boil a teaspoon of starch with one glass of boiling water, and in the paste cooled to an acceptable temperature, lower your hands for 10-15 minutes. Lubricate sore spots with ointment. This procedure must be done every day.
Pour 100 grams of flax and chamomile with half a liter of boiling water. Mix the herbs and dip in your hands. After 20 minutes, apply the cream. The course of treatment is 10 baths. Baths must be done every other day.
An oatmeal bath will also bring tangible results, especially when your fingertips are cracked. To do this, boil oatmeal in milk, it is desirable that it be a liquid consistency. Add honey and olive oil to the porridge, in a teaspoon and a tablespoon, respectively. You need to hold your hands in this mass for 15 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water and lubricate your hands with cream. The use of creams after baths improves the condition of the skin of the hands and promotes healing of cracks.
Nettle has wound healing properties, it is used for various skin diseases, including psoriasis and neurodermatitis, it is especially useful when the fingertips are cracked. To prepare the broth, add one tablespoon of calendula flowers to two tablespoons of the leaves of this plant and pour one liter of boiling water.
Allow the mixture to cool down. Dip your hands into the mixture and hold for 20 minutes. After the time is up, you can dab your palms with a tissue, and then use a cream or ointment.
Masks and compresses for dry, chapped finger skin
To achieve the greatest effect, experts recommend alternating ointments and baths with compresses and masks.
Boil three potatoes and add milk to make the mashed potatoes soft, in consistency it should resemble liquid sour cream. Apply the mixture to problem areas and wrap with polyethylene. After 20 minutes have passed, remove the compress, rinse your hands with warm water and lubricate with an ointment or cream of a suitable composition.
You can use rye bread in the same way if you are concerned about dry skin and cracked fingers. After applying such a mask, rinse your hands with sage broth, prepared in advance.
Almond and olive oils are great for skin health. After applying the mixture, wrap the bags around your hands and wear warm gloves. After half an hour, remove everything and dip the remaining oily moisture with napkins.
Honey is perfect for skin regeneration. To do this, mix three tablespoons of honey with yolk and a third cup of olive oil. Apply the mass to the cracks and leave it under polyethylene for 20 minutes.
Prevention of dry and cracked hands
If you are worried about dry hands, we recommend that you pay attention to some points of care:
- wash your hands with warm water, using soap with a gentle chemical composition;
- do not use household chemicals without special gloves;
- do not get cold in your hands, wear gloves, even if the weather is cool outside;
- do not use cold water for washing dishes;
- do preventive baths using vitamins and oils.
Regular adherence to simple rules will keep the skin of your hands in perfect condition!