HOME REMEDIES FOR DRY HANDS

Dry hands are caused by many things. Excessive washing, hot water, or the dry winter air. Here are some tips to keep them soft and younger-looking:

• The top of your hands dry out quicker. If you wash often, focus on your palms.
• Keep a bottle of lotion by the sink and use it after you wash your hands. Apply it while your skin is still damp to lock in moisture.
• Wear rubber gloves when you wash the dishes to reduce exposure to harsh soap and hot water.
• Strong or perfumed soap has a tendency to irritate skin. Stick with mild, moisturizing soap, particularly in the dry winter months.
• For emergencies, coat your hands with petroleum jelly, vegetable or mineral oil. Put on some gloves and wear them overnight.
• Turn down the heat and take cooler showers and baths to reduce dry skin and the itch that often goes with it.
• When drying your hands, blot them. Don't rub.