We often get comments from people saying their hands are dry and feel tight. As we get older this becomes a problem because our skin is not retaining moisture as well as before. This makes the skin dry but also, much more sensitive to abrasions and this can cause symptoms such as itchiness, irritability, redness, rawness, inflammation and weeping.
Hands are a body part that we tend to wash frequently with soaps, which as we know, removes any oil, which leads to moisture loss.
One helpful tip for people with chronic dry hands is to apply some emollient cream to the hands while they are still wet. Rinse off any access cream but do not remove it all. Let it soak in for a minute, then pat the hands dry with a cloth; do not rub, pat dry. The effect is very fast and the hands will feel cooler and more comfortable. You might need to do this a few times a day for several days. Enjoy!
