8 Ways to Smooth Hands so They Don't Get Dry, Easy to Practice

Kapanlagi.com - With the presence of the corona virus covid-19, hand washing has become a new habit. In a day, you can definitely wash your hands more than five times. However, washing your hands too often can make them dry and rough. Don't worry, there are ways to make your hands smoother even with frequent washing.

Hand washing is important at this time because it is the simplest way to prevent the spread of the corona virus covid-19. Therefore, everyone is advised to wash their hands as often as possible, especially before eating, after using the toilet, and after touching objects that are commonly touched by many people.

Actually, besides washing hands, you can also use hand sanitizer. However, the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers can also make your hands dry. Therefore, it is not surprising that more and more people are looking for ways to make their hands smoother.

Here are some ways to make your hands smoother that you can do when washing your hands too often like now:

1. Use Running Cold Water

Use Running Cold Water (credit: pixabay)

Until now, it has been recommended to wash hands using running water. Not without reason, because running water will carry dirt and soap compounds that stick to the surface of the hands.

In addition to running water, it is also advisable to wash your hands with cold water. This is because the skin of the hands, especially the palm, is one of the sensitive parts of the skin. The use of warm or hot water can cause the natural oils on the hands to dry out.

So, from now on, wash your hands with running cold water. This is the most effective and simple way to make your hands smooth.

2. Choose a Gentle Soap

Every type of soap definitely has a different formula. So, the effects provided by each type or brand of soap will also be different. For example, in detergents alone, there are those that can provide whitening, softening, or even fragrant effects.

The same goes for handwashing soap. There are several types of soap that have a softening effect. Well, it is advisable to choose soap with this softening effect. Soap with a softening effect is usually marked with pH-balanced content. Sometimes, this content is also found in soap with avocado extract and aloe vera.

3. Olive Oil

3. Olive Oil

Olive Oil (credit: pixabay)

Olive oil has long been used as a natural beauty product. Various health and beauty benefits can be obtained from this herbal oil. One of them is to smoothen the skin. Moreover, nowadays, olive oil is widely sold in small, practical, and economical packaging.

So, you can use olive oil as an alternative way to smoothen your hands. The method is quite easy, pour a few drops of olive oil onto your palm, then evenly spread it on the palm and back of your hands.

4. Use Moisturizer

Use Moisturizer (credit: pixabay)

As the name suggests, moisturizers have been proven to effectively maintain skin moisture. Using a moisturizer for hands can be done in two ways.

First, use moisturizer simultaneously with soap when washing hands. However, this method can only be done if you are using liquid soap.

Second, you can use moisturizer after washing hands. The method is similar to using moisturizer in general, which is pouring and spreading it by rubbing.

5. Replace Soap with Hand Sanitizer Gel

One of the causes of dry skin after washing is the use of unsuitable soap. So, if you experience dry skin after washing hands, you can try replacing the hand washing method with using gel hand sanitizer. Because, gel hand sanitizer tends to be more comfortable and skin-friendly compared to soap or liquid hand sanitizer.

6. Switching to Using a Simple Scrub

If switching to using hand sanitizer still doesn't make your hands softer and maintain their moisture, you can try this one method.

You can clean your hands using a simple scrub. This scrub can be easily made by using olive oil and sugar. The way to make it is by mixing them together, then rubbing it evenly on your hands for 5-10 minutes.

7. Properly Dry Your Hands

Dry Properly (credit: pixabay)

Apparently, the way you dry your hands also affects the level of moisture in your skin after washing. The most appropriate way to keep your hands moisturized while drying them is by using tissue. This is because tissue has better absorbency than fabric or towels.

In addition, the cleanliness of the tissue used for drying is also better maintained. Because it can only be used once.

8. Use Gloves

Use Gloves (credit: pixabay)

If your hands are already severely dry, it is advisable to start using gloves, especially at night when sleeping.

Before wearing gloves, apply moisturizer first. This way, the moisturizing effect will last longer, even until the next day. If done regularly, it is possible for your hands to become permanently smoother.

Those are 8 ways to make your hands smoother. You can follow the methods above so that your hands can be smoother and softer even with frequent washing.

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