Here in Montana, winter has come back with temps below freezing, blue sky and snow, which brings up the topic of dry hands and cracked cuticles. Nothing ruins a good day like cracked skin. We have all been there: You are enjoying a brisk winter walk or staying warm inside when you notice your hands itching and aching.
We use our hands as tools but treat them with less care. We run them under hot water, expose them to the sun, and leave them to freeze in the cold—all without giving it much thought. With all our hands do for us, it’s time to do something nice for them.
Believe it or not, the skin on the back of your hands is ultra-thin—just like the skin on your neck and face—and it produces less sebum, leaving your hands prone to dry skin. Plus your hands are among the first places on your body to show signs of aging.
Despite these facts, we don’t give the skin on our hands the same level of attention and care that we give to our face. It’s no wonder they crack and ache, especially in the winter.
Your hands deserve the best. We invite you to treat them during this cold winter weather with our five tips below.
We can’t wait to hear the difference it makes.
Five Tips to Save Your Hands
At Kettle Care, we are putting an end to cracked skin. Here are five tips to save your hands from their usual fate this winter:
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#1: Choose a gentle hand soap
Choose a natural, fragrance-free soap over gimmicky, perfumy options. Over time, fragranced soaps can irritate your skin and leave them drier than ever. Choose a gentler, natural alternative. Your hands will thank you. Oh, and remember to rinse with lukewarm water—never hot. No sense of scalding your now-soft skin!
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Unlike most products on the market that are up to 90% water and only 10% of oils & butters, Kettle Care cremes and lotions have 55% of oils & butters and carry Aloe Vera Juice and Flower Hydrosols instead of water. Our high contents of butters and oil make our skincare ultra-potent, and extra-hydrating. They will leave your hands feeling soft for days. A little really does go along way.
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#3: Wear gloves
It is simple, and it works like a charm. Before you leave the house, apply a Kettle Care lotion to your freshly-washed hands, slip on a pair of gloves, and you will have perfectly moisturized hands by the time you make it to your destination. It is the quickest and easiest spa treatment of all time—and the perfect cure to the winter blues.
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#4: Apply sunscreen
Do it for your future self. On sunny days, apply sunscreen to your hands before you leave the house, and be sure to reapply throughout the day as you are soaking in the rays. Your hands will stay youthful longer, and your future self will be grateful.
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#5: Use a scrub
Exfoliate your hands once a week gently with a simple sugar scrub. Apply the sugar scrub on your wet hands over the sink and gently polish and massage your hands, fingers and cuticles till the sugar dissolves. It is such a nice ritual where you can time to really be grateful for everything your beautiful hand do for you. Then rinse the scrub off with lukewarm water, and apply your favorite Kettle Care cream. It is such an easy and beautiful way to reset your skin for the week ahead.
