How to treat dry hands in winter
The new year is well and truly underway, and our hands, like the rest of us, are back on the grind. They’re crafting, cooking, building, caring, and keeping up with our busyness – the only problem is the cold winter air is causing them to feel incredibly dry!
Luckily, there are lots of ways to treat dry hands in winter. At Tisserand Aromatherapy, we have a range of natural winter hand care products to choose from, all infused with our winter-blues-busting essential oils. In this post, we’ll share some tips and tricks to give you a helping hand (pardon the pun).
Many things can cause dry hands. There’s frequent handwashing, which we’ve known too well in recent years, harsh chemicals in products, and medical conditions. The most common reason, though, is the weather.
In winter, you have a nasty mix of cold air, central heating, and woolly fabrics that can strip the skin of moisture and cause irritation. Research even shows that skin conditions such as atopic eczema, where dryness is the main symptom, flare up in the winter months. There’s no wonder we’re all stocking up on hand cream!
Before we get to treating dry winter hands, it’s good to look at how to avoid them in the first place. Of course, you can’t change the weather, but you can…
You can even make a self-care saving with our exclusive Lavender & Neroli Soothing Hand Care Duo. Once you’ve cleansed your hardworking hands with the delicately scented handwash, massage the nourishing hand cream to help soothe delicate skin and promote strong, healthy nails.
There’s no need for your hardworking hands to suffer this season!
Luckily, there are lots of ways to treat dry hands in winter. At Tisserand Aromatherapy, we have a range of natural winter hand care products to choose from, all infused with our winter-blues-busting essential oils. In this post, we’ll share some tips and tricks to give you a helping hand (pardon the pun).
Can cold weather cause dry hands?
Many things can cause dry hands. There’s frequent handwashing, which we’ve known too well in recent years, harsh chemicals in products, and medical conditions. The most common reason, though, is the weather.
In winter, you have a nasty mix of cold air, central heating, and woolly fabrics that can strip the skin of moisture and cause irritation. Research even shows that skin conditions such as atopic eczema, where dryness is the main symptom, flare up in the winter months. There’s no wonder we’re all stocking up on hand cream!
How to avoid dry hands in the winter?
Before we get to treating dry winter hands, it’s good to look at how to avoid them in the first place. Of course, you can’t change the weather, but you can…
- Avoid harsh soaps
- Avoid alcohol in products and other ingredients that can damage the skin’s moisture barrier
- Avoid scratching and picking at your skin
How to treat dry winter hands?
- Be picky about your hand wash.
- Go easy on your skin with lukewarm water.
- Pat - don’t scrub – your hands dry.
- Be liberal with your hand cream.
You can even make a self-care saving with our exclusive Lavender & Neroli Soothing Hand Care Duo. Once you’ve cleansed your hardworking hands with the delicately scented handwash, massage the nourishing hand cream to help soothe delicate skin and promote strong, healthy nails.
- Lock in the moisture with gloves.
There’s no need for your hardworking hands to suffer this season!
