How-to: know if your hand wash isn't right for you
People often blame the cold weather for sudden changes in the condition of their skin, but if your hands are constantly rough, cracked or dry, then chances are your hand wash it is doing the damage. An obsessive-compulsive washers best friend, good old hand wash is often the culprit when you begin experiencing dry and itchy skin. That and doing the dishes without wearing gloves!
So if you want to get rid of constantly cracked, dry hands but still continue to get your cleaning fix, then there are a few things you should look out for…
- Products containing super nourishing ingredients, like shea butter or jojoba oil.
- Unfragranced products that won’t irritate your skin.
- Products containing natural ingredients with none of the nasties that are likely to irritate your skin further!
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18 Member Comments
I often swap to a moisturising hand wash in winter, but I seldom have a problem with dry hands.
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I like shea butter in hand wash and moisturiser. It is very hydrating.
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I buy hand wash with ingredients that are nourishing for skin. I use a good hand cream as well.
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I am! :S Poor hands they get so dried out sometimes.
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I have to wash my hands as I work as a chef, so I need a wash that is moisturising and tend to bring my own to work as the one there is a little harsh. :)
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I need to try a more moisturising hand wash I think. My hands always seem dry.
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I make sure I use moisturiser, and don't use washing products that are too harsh.
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mine gets dry because i had to wash dishes at home after dinner and lunch and forget to apply moisturiser
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Yep I'm always washing my hands and as a result they became dry/cracked and I ended up with "contact dermatitis" from it.. Since then I've been using moisturising hand washes and using hand creams more often and haven't had it since!
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My hands are constantly dry but i must admit i clean my hands often and neglect to use any cream.. Thanks for the tips Olivia!
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