6 mistakes that dry your hands. It rains, sells, snows, your hands are always exposed to the elements. Not to mention their repeated passages under water! Problem: their skin, particularly thin, is very fragile. Better to pamper her if you do not want to have dry hands. Here are the 6 mistakes to no longer commit.
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| 6 mistakes that dry your hands |
Error 1: Wash your hands too often
This may seem absurd but the more you wash your hands, the more likely they will be dry. And it is water that is responsible for this phenomenon. Or rather some of its components, such as limestone . "When you go to the mountains where the water is less calcareous, you need more time to rinse your hands and your skin is softer," says Dr. Catherine Oliveres Gouthi, a dermatologist in Paris.
Normally, the skin of the hands is covered with a thin layer of lipids that protects it. The fact of rinse under water removes this protective film , promoting dryness. If the water is very hard, drying out will be faster. It's the same for fans of very hot water. This one is to be avoided because very aggressive.
It is also best to avoid letting your hands dabble too long. "If you have crumpled skin, it's because it moisturizes deeply the surface layers of the skin, which are composed of dead cells," says Dr. Oliveres Gouthi, "but then they burst, which makes the skin very dry." This is why some professions so often suffer from parched hands.
Error 2: Using too much hydro-alcoholic gel
Gastroenteritis, flu... Every winter, the council comes back. Washing your hands with a hydro-alcoholic gel helps to prevent infectious diseases . But it is also very harmful for your hands! "The hydro-alcoholic gels dry out many hands," warns Catherine Oliveres Gouthi. The dermatologist advises water and soap instead if regular washing is necessary.
The fault lies with the alcohol present in these products. Again, it damages the epidermis by removing the natural protective layer of our skin. Used too frequently, the gel dries out the skin. Conclusion: this gel is convenient for rapid disinfection but its use must remain anecdotal.
Mistake 3: Use bad soaps
But even when washing your hands in a simple way, choosing the right soap is important. Surfactants attract water but also fat, which eliminates sebum from the skin. If they are too strong, the skin will dry out.
"The skin has a relatively acidic pH," says Dr Oliveres Gouthi, "the soap is very alkaline, it produces a 'soap effect' that dries the skin, which is why some soaps have been over-greased to make them less aggressive. " Some additives are also to be monitored, as are products with a poorly balanced pH that will tend to be too aggressive.
"We must avoid office soaps, they are industrial and very aggressive, recommends the dermatologist.Many so-called so-called natural soaps are also very chemical. Sensitive skin is therefore invited to test products without soap or surgras . The others have every interest to turn to basic products, such as Marseille soap or Aleppo, making sure it is pure and preservative-free methylisothiazolinone type.
Error 4: Do not wear gloves
In winter, the cold attacks the skin, it is well known. Hands are no exception. "The cold and the heat have an effect on the dryness of the skin.The sun thickens the skin and if you do not moisturize it, it ends up drying out, explains Catherine Oliveres Gouthi.The cold acts in the opposite way: the skin is thinner and drier. "
The advantage of gloves: They form a welcome shield. Indeed, the cold alters the protective film , causing redness, cracking and painful cracks. This advice also applies to people who handle corrosive or aggressive products for the skin. This applies to household products for example but also those used in certain professions (health, restoration, construction...).
Error 5: Put oil on your hands
As we have said, the skin naturally produces a greasy film that protects it from external aggressions. When she dries up, we are tempted to apply cream to fix it. But be careful not to fall into the opposite extreme! Choosing the right cream is essential to repairing your damaged skin. "The problem is that people often put oils in. They stay on the surface because they are big molecules," says Dr. Oliveres Gouthi, "they do not penetrate the superficial layers of the epidermis."
According to the dermatologist, different creams can be used depending on the degree of drying of the skin. "The creams are a mixture of fat and water, a little like a mayonnaise," she says, "if you have fish scales, it will take a specific cream to dissolve it, otherwise it will not hydrate it. " In this case, creams containing urea (10 to 30%) are used.
Error 6: Smoking again... and always!
Tobacco seems decidedly guilty of all ills. In addition to its effects on respiratory health, the cigarette is able to alter the blood flow... and the functioning of the skin. In smokers, it is drier and ages faster. As such, the hands are no exception.
Of the 4,000 chemical compounds emitted by a cigarette, many have irritating effects on the skin. Smokers present, in particular, abnormalities in secondary elastic fibers - which give the skin its suppleness. The stratum corneum of the skin is also less hydrated.
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