How to Apply Hand and Skin Protection - a Guide
As our largest organ, our skin protects us daily from various environmental influences. It has to withstand a lot of stress from environmental toxins, UV rays, and more, demanding a lot from it. To optimally support it in its task, tailored hand and skin protection is essential.
Why should I regularly apply hand and skin protection?
While applying lotion to the face is part of the daily routine for many, what about the hands? They are often neglected, even though they are exposed to sunlight and polluted air all day long. Constant washing also burdens them, and the skin on the hands can quickly dry out. Cracks become noticeable, which can be very painful. Additionally, the skin on the back of the hand is very thin, meaning it has little fatty tissue. Protective lipids that should be present in this tissue are often lacking. Moreover, there are very few sebaceous glands on the back of the hand, resulting in minimal glandular secretion. This can negatively affect the skin's acid mantle, which has the following tasks:
- Stabilizing the pH value
- Retaining moisture
- Fattening the skin surface
- Stabilizing the microbiome (beneficial bacteria on the skin surface) of the skin
Neglecting hand care makes life doubly difficult for the hands. The skin becomes not only dry and cracked but also ages faster.
How to apply hand and skin protection correctly?
If you want to treat your hands with special preparations and provide them with protection, it depends on the way you apply the cream. Many people tend to use either too much or too little product, and there's often a lack of careful and even distribution. So, how do you do it correctly?
First, apply an amount of cream about the size of a pea to the back of your hand. Then, rub your hand backs together and start spreading the product lightly. Turn one hand around and rub the cream between the finger spaces of the other hand using your fingertips.
How often should hand and skin protection be applied?
Applying a high-quality and effective product to your hands should be part of your daily routine. It is important to choose a time when you won't wash your hands a few minutes later.
Incorporate hand cream into your evening routine before bedtime. This way, the product can deeply penetrate your skin without interruption. If your hands are particularly stressed, it's advisable to apply cream after every hand wash.
Which products does dline® offer for hand and skin protection?
The BL®-BasicLotion, a tried and tested full-body care product with high-quality ingredients, is very popular in the field of hand and foot care. It is available both WITHOUT perfume and with perfume.
The HL(R)-HydroLotion leaves an additional surface protective film that is supposed to bind or repel potential irritating or allergenic substances.
With our HL®-HydroLotion-HandCream, you provide your hands with high-quality, hypoallergenic care. The cream penetrates deep into the horny layer of your skin within three minutes, leaving no annoying film. Your hands feel velvety and soft afterward.
When correctly applied, the HL®-HydroLotion-HandCream creates an effective protective effect that supports the natural skin barrier of your hands. This is made possible by ingredients including:
- Aloe Vera
- Beeswax (Cera alba)
- Q10
- Glycerin
- Hyaluronic Acid
- and other ingredients
The ingredients of HL®-HydroLotion-HandCream in detail
Nature provides us with numerous valuable aids in skincare, including Aloe vera. The plant's leaves contain a gel that consists of 98% water and numerous vitamins and minerals. It possesses anti-inflammatory properties and soothes irritated skin.
In addition, the plant has antiseptic properties that can prevent infections. Aloe vera can even stimulate collagen production and cell renewal, helping fine cracks to heal faster.
Cera alba, on the other hand, is beeswax, which has been an essential component of skincare for centuries. It forms a delicate protective film on the skin and assists in its regeneration.
Q10 is primarily known for its anti-aging effects, but this active ingredient can do much more. It provides protection against oxidative stress that can attack your skin cells. Thus, it makes a significant contribution to maintaining healthy skin that can withstand harmful environmental influences effortlessly.
Glycerin, known for its powerful moisturizing properties, is capable of attracting moisture from the environment. Therefore, it can help put an end to scaly and cracked skin.
Another moisture booster for hand/skin protection is Hyaluronic acid. It is a natural component of the skin and provides structure thanks to its water-binding properties.
We are happy to provide detailed advice on all the ingredients of HL®-HydroLotion-HandCream and, of course, on all other products in our range. Contact us by phone or email for more information.