Damaged hands are the result of constant exposure to harmful factors. Aggressive detergents, frequent washing, cold wind, dry air, sunlight - this is the infamous list of major causes of hand skin dehydration and accelerated ageing. Is there a home treatment that will deeply moisturise, firm and improve the tone of damaged hands right the first time? While it will be difficult to eradicate the defects that have built up over the years, there are several ways to improve the appearance of your hands quickly, on an ad hoc basis. As long as you are systematic and use one of these treatments at least once a week, your skin will regain its silky smoothness.
The first step to regenerating damaged hands is to eliminate factors that dry out and irritate the delicate epidermis. If you frequently wash your hands, ensure that you use the following products mild preparations free of SLS and SLES. The best choice will be emulsions and gels dedicated to people with atopic and allergic skin, which do not breach the hydrolipidic barrier. Always remember to use gloves - rubber ones to protect against the drying effects of household chemicals, and winter ones to protect against frosty winds. It is also worth developing the habit of cream your hands after every washingwhich will quickly replenish lipid reserves and inhibit the escape of moisture from the epidermis.
What about when damaged hands demand immediate renewal and hydration? Here are some home treatments that will give you relief and smooth your hands in just a few minutes.
Regenerating oatmeal mask with honey
This DIY mask is an amalgamation of the best skincare practices that our mothers and grandmothers have used for generations. You'll love it for how it moisturises while very gently exfoliating your hands, helping you discover smoother, brighter skin. You're sure to have all the ingredients to make it in your kitchen. How to make an oatmeal mask for damaged hands? Pour an equal amount of warm milk over two tablespoons of oatmeal and wait for it to soften a little. Add a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of almond oil to the mixture - they will act as a patch for irritation. Apply the finished slurry to your hands and wait 15-20 minutes. Finally, gently massage the mask into the skin and wash off.
Rejuvenating mask with retinol
Worn-out hands betray the signs of ageing more quickly. Simply moisturising them will not work miracles and will not reduce the appearance of wrinkles. What it can do is retinol - a vitamin A derivative that stimulates collagen production, thereby firming and smoothing the skin. You can find this ingredient in the ready-to-use Handy Lab Extreme Retinol hand maskwhich comes in the form of regenerating gloves. In addition to retinol, it uses vitamin C - It improves skin tone and plays an essential role in the synthesis of new collagen fibres. In turn jojoba oil and argan oil strengthen the damaged hydrolipidic barrier and restore lost elasticity to the hands. The mask will leave hands in perfect condition after the first use - a 20-minute session will make them noticeably softer, brighter and velvety smooth. However, to take full advantage of the anti-aging potential of Handy Lab masks, use them at least once a week. This treatment will ensure a thorough renewal and rejuvenation of the skin on your hands. It is best to stock up on a monthly supply of 4 masks for this purpose.
Soothing linseed bath
Linseed is a veritable mine of unsaturated omega-3 fatty acidsThey replenish lost lipids, have anti-inflammatory, regenerative and accelerating effects on the healing of minor wounds or irritations. They replenish lost lipids, have anti-inflammatory, regenerating properties and accelerate the healing of minor wounds or irritations. If you are looking for a hypoallergenic, soothing S.O.S. treatment for damaged hands - a flaxseed bath will be the perfect treatment to act as a healing bandage. All you need to do is pour 2 tablespoons of brown flaxseeds into a bowl and pour over hot (not boiling) water. Let the whole thing cool down, stirring the concoction from time to time, allowing the seeds to release their precious ingredients more quickly. After 10-15 minutes, a characteristic slurry will form - dip your hands in it for a few minutes to soften and hydrate dry skin. Massage the remainder of the concoction into your hands and finish with a moisturiser.
Lemon scrub for blemishes
Deteriorated hands are also hands with an uneven colour, with darker spots and freckles. The prescription for this defect is brightening sea salt and lemon scrub. Please note - this natural cosmetic is quite potent and can only be used on healed hands, without open wounds or cracks. To make it, combine 2 level tablespoons of coarse sea salt with a tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Gently massage the mixture into the skin on your hands and wait 2-3 minutes. Rinse off the mixture and then apply a cream. This treatment, carried out once a week, will help to get rid of brown discolouration on your hands.
