O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream Value Size, 6.8 ounce Jar, (Pack of 1)

 

•  O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream is a concentrated hand cream that heals, relieves and repairs extremely dry, cracked hands
• Creates a protective layer on the skin’s surface that instantly boosts moisture levels and helps prevent further moisture loss
• Makes a difference you will feel within days
• For best results apply after hand washing, after bathing, and at bedtime, as these are the most effective times for moisturizing extremely dry skin
• Safe for people with Diabetes
• Packaging may vary

O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream Value Size, 6.8 ounce Jar, (Pack of 1)

Home remedies of cracked skin on hands

Sometimes chapped skin appears during winter, when the air is cold and dry, it can cause dry hands, feet, or even lips. It also occurs due to skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis, or because the skin comes into contact with irritants.

But chapped skin can also be a symptom of an underlying medical problem, as in the case of people with diabetes, who can develop cracks on the soles of their feet. Cracks in the skin can itch, flake, and even bleed.

There are those who may feel unpleasant sensations when applying any product on cracked skin. The skin may also feel more sensitive to the temperature of the water and the most common household cleaning products.

Bare hand

Cracked skin can appear anywhere on the body, but it is especially noticeable on exposed areas, such as the hands.

Causes
High winter temperatures and wind can irritate the skin. When the humidity of the environment is lower, the skin dries out and begins to crack. In cold or dry climates, many people also get dry and chapped lips. The almost reflex action of licking, biting and pinching can worsen chapped lips.

For its part, dermatitis occurs when you come into contact with a specific substance. Sometimes due to an allergy or because the substance with which it is contacted is irritating or toxic.

People with eczema or atopic dermatitis have dry and itchy skin. This causes the skin to become red and inflamed. In these cases, scratching only makes the situation worse. Eczema occurs when the skin loses too much moisture. This increased dryness causes dryness and, sometimes, cracks in the skin.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that affects the skin. People with psoriasis have very dry parts of the skin, usually on the scalp, trunk and around the joints. Some of the people with psoriasis may suffer pain.

Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by a fungus that causes itching, a rash between the toes, drooping of the skin, and cracks. Spending a lot of time in the water, profuse sweating, or wearing shoes that don't allow you to breathe well make you more likely to get athlete's foot.

Diabetics can also suffer from dry or cracked skin on their feet. The changes they undergo in the nervous system make their feet sweat less.

Hands

Home remedies
To improve chapped skin, sufferers should avoid washing their hands in hot water. Hot baths and showers can make dry or cracked skin worse. Instead it is recommended to use lukewarm water, close the bathroom door to keep the room humid and limit the time in the shower to a maximum of 10 minutes.

As for the gel, it is convenient that it is soft and without perfume, to later dry the skin gently, without rubbing. Then it is recommended to apply moisturizer.

On the other hand, specialists speak of using gloves to go outside in winter, when performing tasks that wet the hands or when using aggressive chemicals or degreasers. Some dermatologists also advise using a humidifier at home if the environment is dry.

Some fabrics can irritate dry skin. Therefore, using soft and breathable fabrics, such as cotton or silk, and avoiding textured materials, such as wool, may be very suitable. Using hypoallergenic detergents and fabric softeners also helps reduce irritation.