Hands and nails are a huge concern at this time. All the excessive hand washing and use of hand sanitiser is stripping your hands of the natural oils. This can cause skin irritations such as itching, burning, excessive dryness, leading to cracked or broken skin. This could then cause an inflammatory skin reaction like contact dermatitis.
Here is a little tip you can do at home, that will cost very little and will help to protect the skin from the constant exposure to the chemicals in these products. All you need is 1 tsp of coconut oil or olive oil & 1 tsp of Fresh Lemon Juice. Mix together and apply to hands. We would suggest doing a patch test if you have sensitive skin type or broken skin, the citric acid in the juice can cause a stinging sensation and further irritate the skin. However Lemon juice is know for its antibacterial properties, which helps fight harmful bacteria and reduces inflammation.
Massage into your hands and nails paying particular attention to the areas of excessive dryness, redness and irritation. Wrap your hands in clingfilm. After 30 mins remove the wrap and massage any excess oil into your hands and nails. For best results we recommend you do this in the evening. If you have cotton gloves it would be beneficial wearing them overnight, although not essential. Your hands will feel soft and hydrated at the same time this will condition your nails.
Hope this little beauty tip is of helpful.
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