Cold, dry winter air is enough to cause cracked skin, and an increase in washing and sanitizing hands can make it even worse. When the skin's natural barrier disappears, water and other substances can penetrate the skin. This causes dry hands and irritation and you are more likely to get infections from other fungi and bacteria. So, hydrating your hands is a huge must - especially in these times. You can't do this often enough. Carla has a special routine for keeping her hands ultra-soft.
Before going to sleep, rub a thick, moisturizing cream or oil into your hands and put on cotton or silk gloves to stimulate absorption into the skin. Because, as the wonders of silk have just been described, silk does not absorb the applied cream. Rinse off with lukewarm water in the morning and voilà: smooth, baby-soft hands. In addition, do not forget to take extra care of the cuticles with, for example, a nourishing oil or a butter for that little extra love. Of course, you can also do this when you watch TV in the evening.