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How to treat dry hands in winter with our natural hand creams
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, we have the solution. Our natural hand creams are specifically formulated to treat and nourish dry hands, providing them with the TLC they deserve, and are 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 this winter (pardon the pun).
Many things can cause dry hands. There’s frequent handwashing, 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 creams!
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…
Once you’ve cleansed your hardworking hands with our delicately scented handwashes, massage your choice of nourishing hand creams.
The easily absorbed formulas are rich in essential oils, moisturising Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera, and Vitamin E-rich Sunflower Seed Oil to help soothe delicate skin and promote strong, healthy nails.
With three different scents, you’re set for the whole season…
SOOTHING: lavender and neroli
Infused with the famously relaxing aromas of lavender and neroli, this hand cream is the perfect bedtime treat. Wake up with silky smooth hands, ready to face whatever the weather throws at them!
COMFORTING: Bergamot and Sandalwood
Pour a hot drink and get cosy; this comforting blend of bergamot and sandalwood will help your hard-working hands (and the rest of you!) feel mellow and at ease.
UPLIFTING: Mandarin and May
Need a mood boost this season? Pop our uplifting mandarin and may hand cream in your bag for a burst of citrus to refresh you on the go.
In addition to using natural hand creams, there are other measures you can take to prevent and treat dry hands in winter:
While hand hygiene is important, excessive hand washing can strip the skin of its natural oils.
Choose a gentle hand wash with natural ingredients that are kind to your skin.
When it’s cold outside, you might be tempted to use hot water when you wash your hands. Unfortunately, this can strip your hands of the natural oils. You don’t have to brave the cold tap – just go for lukewarm instead!
If your hands are dry, sore, and maybe even cracked, you don’t want to cause any more itchiness and irritation. After washing your hands, pat them dry with a paper towel or clean cloth. Avoid scrubbing with a harsh material, especially if the skin is broken.
Wearing gloves outdoors can protect your hands from harsh conditions – and they’re also great to wear straight after using hand lotion to help your skin fully absorb the moisture. Just make sure you pick gloves made from a non-irritating fabric, like cotton.
An effective hand cream goes a long way. Our hand creams deeply nourish and enrich the skin with a silky-smooth formula, free from irritating ingredients. There’s no need for your hardworking hands to suffer this season!
In this post, we’ll share some tips and tricks to give you a helping hand this winter (pardon the pun).
Why does weather cause dry hands?
Many things can cause dry hands. There’s frequent handwashing, 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 creams!
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 and opt for natural alternatives instead
- Avoid alcohol in products and other ingredients that can damage the skin’s moisture barrier
- Avoid scratching and picking at your skin
Natural hand creams to treat dry hands in winter
Once you’ve cleansed your hardworking hands with our delicately scented handwashes, massage your choice of nourishing hand creams.
The easily absorbed formulas are rich in essential oils, moisturising Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera, and Vitamin E-rich Sunflower Seed Oil to help soothe delicate skin and promote strong, healthy nails.
With three different scents, you’re set for the whole season…
SOOTHING: lavender and neroli
Infused with the famously relaxing aromas of lavender and neroli, this hand cream is the perfect bedtime treat. Wake up with silky smooth hands, ready to face whatever the weather throws at them!
COMFORTING: Bergamot and Sandalwood
Pour a hot drink and get cosy; this comforting blend of bergamot and sandalwood will help your hard-working hands (and the rest of you!) feel mellow and at ease.
UPLIFTING: Mandarin and May
Need a mood boost this season? Pop our uplifting mandarin and may hand cream in your bag for a burst of citrus to refresh you on the go.
How to treat dry winter hands?
In addition to using natural hand creams, there are other measures you can take to prevent and treat dry hands in winter:
- Wash your hands – but not too often!
While hand hygiene is important, excessive hand washing can strip the skin of its natural oils.
- Be picky about your hand wash
Choose a gentle hand wash with natural ingredients that are kind to your skin.
- Go easy on your skin with lukewarm water
When it’s cold outside, you might be tempted to use hot water when you wash your hands. Unfortunately, this can strip your hands of the natural oils. You don’t have to brave the cold tap – just go for lukewarm instead!
- Pat – don’t scrub – your hands dry
If your hands are dry, sore, and maybe even cracked, you don’t want to cause any more itchiness and irritation. After washing your hands, pat them dry with a paper towel or clean cloth. Avoid scrubbing with a harsh material, especially if the skin is broken.
- Lock in the moisture with gloves.
Wearing gloves outdoors can protect your hands from harsh conditions – and they’re also great to wear straight after using hand lotion to help your skin fully absorb the moisture. Just make sure you pick gloves made from a non-irritating fabric, like cotton.
Final thoughts: Natural hand creams for dry winter skin
An effective hand cream goes a long way. Our hand creams deeply nourish and enrich the skin with a silky-smooth formula, free from irritating ingredients. There’s no need for your hardworking hands to suffer this season!
