When to use hand cream? What kind of hand cream is best for winter?

When is the best season to use hand cream? As winter arrives, the weather becomes drier and drier, and your hands become noticeably dry and uncomfortable. A hand cream is the basic care for hand therapy.

When to use hand cream

Hand cream can be used all year round, but the best season to use it is still autumn and winter. Because the climate is drier in autumn and winter, the skin will become dry and dehydrated. In severe cases, symptoms such as peeling and frostbite may even occur. Hand cream has a good moisturizing effect. It can not only smooth out dry hands, but also prevent and treat problems such as rough and cracked hands.

What kind of hand cream is best for winter?

A hand cream suitable for winter use must meet at least two conditions: it must be highly moisturizing to help replenish oils on the skin, and it must have good permeability so as not to cause noticeable greasy feeling. A highly moisturizing hand cream may not use expensive and luxurious skin care ingredients as the main ingredients, and the formula may not be complicated, but it must contain a large amount of necessary oils, such as olive oil, jojoba oil, mineral oil or vaseline. These ingredients are the key to ensuring the moisturizing degree of the hand cream, and can effectively improve the sebum film and prevent the loss of moisturizing ingredients and skin moisture. In addition, in addition to containing oils, hand creams also contain some water-soluble ingredients and keratin softening ingredients, such as hydrolyzed protein, propylene glycol (glycerin) and urea. Such a formula can greatly enhance the permeability of the product, allowing the moisturizing ingredients to be absorbed by the skin faster without leaving a sticky feeling on the surface.

Hand cream can also be used in summer

Of course, hand cream is not a skin care product exclusive to autumn and winter. It can be used all year round, including summer. In summer, hand cream can:

1. Hydrating and moisturizing: The temperature is high in summer, and the skin is affected by the high temperature, so the water evaporates faster. The more water evaporates, the drier the skin becomes. It’s just that we can’t feel it because we sweat a lot on our hands. Hand cream has the effect of hydrating and moisturizing. After application, it can quickly hydrate the skin and relieve and improve dry skin.

2. Exfoliation: In summer, the skin is more oily and sweaty, so the corresponding keratin is produced faster. When the keratin accumulates to a certain level, it will affect the skin's absorption of external moisture and nutrients. Over time, the skin will become more and more dry and rough. Applying hand cream can effectively remove keratin and dead skin from the hands, making the hands smooth and tender. Whitening: In summer, ultraviolet rays are strong, and the skin may become tanned due to this. Some hand creams contain whitening ingredients, which can whiten the skin after use.

In summer, it is advisable to use a refreshing hand cream

Hand creams, like other skin care products, are divided into refreshing and moisturizing types. Refreshing hand creams have a clear texture, are easy to apply, and are quickly absorbed by the skin; while moisturizing hand creams have a slightly thicker texture, and because they are too moisturizing, they may feel a little greasy after application. This type is more suitable for use in autumn and winter. The temperature is higher in summer, and the skin is prone to oiliness and sweating, so it is better to use a refreshing hand cream that is easily absorbed.

How many times a day should you apply hand cream?

Because the skin on your hands is very susceptible to dryness, it is definitely not enough to care for it only in the morning and evening like you do for your facial skin. The frequency of applying hand cream is not fixed. You should apply it after each hand washing or when your hand skin feels dry. In addition, before doing housework, you may wish to apply some highly moisturizing hand cream on the back of your hands so that the product can form a protective film on the skin, thereby minimizing the irritation of the detergent to the skin.