Dry Cracked Hands
Hello Dear Colleagues
Dry, cracked hands is a problem for many people. Sadly, for some individuals, the problem becomes chronic. This condition, In addition to giving an unhygienic appearance, the small wounds open the door to Bloodborne Pathogens and infections; however, there are some home remedies which, in general (as long as we are not suffering from fungus infection or metabolic/medical condition) will return your hands to a healthy and smooth look.
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Coconut and Olive Oil
Warm/Heated Coconut or olive oil applied to the hands before going to sleep.
Milk Cream
Mixing five drops of lime, a teaspoon of milk and two teaspoons of milk cream. Rub on the hands and leave overnight, for better results
Curd
Contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe dry, itchy skin.
One teaspoon of curd with one tablespoon of honey and few drops of lime. Leave it for 10 minutes. For better result, it may be left overnight
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Olive Oil and Castor oil
One teaspoon of Organic cold-pressed olive oil mixed with one teaspoon of castor oil and honey.
Olive Oil and Coconut Oil
Mix one tablespoon, of each, extra virgin olive oil and virgin coconut oil and a pinch of turmeric.
Place it in a small metallic cup and heat. Apply to hands and, preferably, leaveit on overnight
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Sunflower Seed Oil
Warm/heated. Removes dead skin leaving your hands with a silky and healthy look.
Hibiscus Oil
Apply, and Live it overnight
Coco Oil or Cocoa Butter and Vaseline
Apply and keep overnight for perfect results. It removes dead skin
Aloe Vera Gel
Apply and keep overnight to get a beautiful and soft skin.
Shea Butter
Apply, leave it overnight to remove dead skin and heals.
To your health and safety !
Lisa
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Thank you very much for this Lisa, my hands are cracked terribly, here in SA we have dry winters :/
Is it okay to just use normal olive oil, does it have to be warm?
Kind regards,
Kamil
Hi Kamil
Yes it is ok to use at room temperature. Other practice is to put latex, disposable gloves, after you have cover your hands with the oil and leave the gloves on for about 20 minutes,You can do this at night, as often as possible, while watching TV, reading or performing other tasks. after taking the gloves off, just clean your hands with a towel.
Thank you for visiting
Lisa
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I have extremely dry skin, I can actually feel the dryness beneath the surface of my skin!
I've tried different remedies, but most just coat the surface, they don't penetrate the skin for me. There's only one lotion that I use that works beautifully; whenever I run out, I actually feel the difference in my skin. But, as with anything, what works for one person may not work for someone else. The skin on my face is not as dry as my body, so I may try one of these combinations to see how well it works for me.
Thanks for the tips, Lisa.
You are welcome Veronica.
I hope it works for you.
Lisa