In winter, hands are exposed to cold and dry air. In addition, they are regularly in contact with irritating products that damage them. Prevention is very important because dry hands and not enough hydrated and nourished can give birth to small inconveniences (xerosis or eczema ...).

And we often forget it, but the hands need as much care as our face . Repeated washings, dishes, handling detergents, DIY, gardening ... they are constantly solicited. And often neglected. Yet, they are more fragile than we think! The skin as a whole is protected by the hydrolipidic film , a mixture of sebum and water, which forms a barrier against the outside.

Lack of luck, the hands have a low sebaceous gland content, while they are the most exposed. The skin dries and marks faster. No wonder our hands are often the first to betray our age.

The enemies of the hands
- The water . Paradoxically, water dries out and limestone makes the case worse. Avoid washing your hands too often and wipe them thoroughly, especially between your fingers, the preferred seat of crevices. It is also best to wear rubber gloves during household chores to avoid contact with detergents that are corrosive and drying.

- The cold . It destroys the natural barrier of the skin, dries it and also causes a contraction of the small capillaries. Result: redness appears. The hands also do not like sudden temperature changes, which cause tingling. The right solution: get out gloved, from November to March!

Our beauty tip for beautiful hands. Japanese shock treatment: Spread with nourishing cream or sweet almond oil and put on cotton gloves before going to bed. When you wake up, your hands are velvet. For those in a hurry: reusable moisturizing gloves (Talika, 48 €, tel .: 01 45 04 70 58).

We wash our hands regularly with neutral Ph soap . Then after having properly dried, cream is used while massaging. You can even use cotton gloves in the evening after brushing your hands with cream.