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Having dry, hard hands can sometimes be embarrassing especially when touching your partner intimately.
Dry hands are often caused by the chemicals from the stuff we use on a daily basis coupled with not scrubbing and moisturising our hands. While some people may not have issues in this regard, some do.
Following are four home remedies to try to achieve soft hands provided by Babo Botanicals.
- Apply coconut oil – Coconut oil is another fantastic natural moisturiser that can get you on track for soft hands! In addition to quickly absorbing into your skin and being super-hydrating, it also has antibacterial properties. Apply coconut oil just as you would apply a regular lotion — just remember that your hands will be oily for a few minutes as it soaks into your skin.
- Apply almond oil – Dry, rough hands need to be hydrated! When it comes to natural remedies for soft hands, it doesn’t get much better than oils like almond oil. This oil is full of vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that are great for your skin. All you have to do is gently massage this beneficial oil into your hands. To combat dry, rough hands, turn this into a habit (at least once a day!)
- Wear gloves – Don’t let all your hard work moisturising your hands go to waste! Gloves can help protect soft hands. This includes winter gloves as well as rubber gloves. Wearing gloves when the weather turns chilly protects your skin from the cold air and harsh wind, which can both be particularly drying to your hands. Rubber gloves are essential for cleaning or washing dishes to provide a barrier between your skin and the hot water or harsh chemicals.
- Wear sunscreen – Lather up with sunscreen before going for an outdoor adventure and wear facial sunscreen on a daily basis. You know the ropes. But have you ever thought about putting sunscreen on your hands? Your hands are just as susceptible to sun damage as any other part of your body! So, next time you apply sunscreen, don’t forget your hard-working hands. Just be sure to choose a safe sunscreen that will both nourish your skin and protect it from the sun’s harmful rays.
Also see: Ways to get smooth and soft legs for summer
