Published 10:54 IST, October 30th 2019

Skin care: Make your hands softer with these easy home remedies

Skin becomes increasingly dry over time due to various reasons. To make your hands softer, here are some home remedies on how to make your hands recover.

Reported by: Chitra Jain
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Your hands could have become increasingly dry over time due to various reasons. Your occupation or even wear could be reason behind your hands losing ir softness. most common reason for dry, cracked skin is a compromised outer layer. Exposure to sun, cold air, wind, dirt, chemicals, and more, can grually dam this layer, and your skin can longer hold onto moisture. Damd skin is also more vulnerable to environmental pollutants and UV riation, which can accelerate dryness and ing. So, if you are wondering what could have me your hands dry and how you can recover softness, here are some tips on how to make your hands soft.

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Vaseline

  • Apply a thin layer of Vaseline to both hands before bedtime.
  • Wear a pair of light cotton gloves and go to bed.

Why This Works?

Vaseline or petroleum jelly has dominant moisturising properties. So, if you regularly apply Vaseline, you can make your hands softer. You can do this once every night.

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Coconut oil

  • Take one to two teaspoons of coconut oil and apply it to both your hands.
  • Put a pair of gloves on to help oil penetrate your skin.
  • Leave it on overnight or for a couple of hours.

Why This Works?

soothing properties of coconut oil can help recover skin hydration and increase skin surface lipid levels. Thus, applying coconut oil regularly can help make your hands softer. You can do this 1-2 times daily.

Egg yolk

  • Whisk egg yolk well.
  • Apply yolk to your hands and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
  • Rinse it off with mild soap and water to get rid of foul egg odor.

Why This Works?

Egg yolk is rich in a compound called lecithin. It is an emollient with amazing skin conditioning properties. You may do this 3-4 times a week.

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Aloe Vera

  • Extract a tablespoon of gel from an aloe leaf.
  • Blend gel and apply it to your hands.
  • Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off.
  • Freeze remaining gel for furr use.

Why This Works?

Aloe Vera extracts are rich in polysaccharides that can help in moisturising your skin. You can do this 1-2 times daily.

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Honey

  • Take a little raw honey in your hands.
  • Spre it gently on both your hands.
  • Leave it on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it off.

Why This Works?

soothing nature of honey can help make your hands softer as it can hydrate, soo, and moisturise your skin. You can do this 1-2 times daily.

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Disclaimer: It is vised that you take a doctor's consultation in case you are allergic to any of above-mentioned products, before applying

08:30 IST, October 30th 2019