Excessive exposure of the skin of the hands to stress factors or the use of chemical products such as detergents can cause numerous cracks on the skin; the surface appears rough and flaky. Hands play an important role in our image: uncared for hands can certainly give us the appearance of an unkempt appearance. What to do to remedy this?
There is a very effective and economical natural remedy to take care of your hands: it is the case of chamomile infusion. In this regard, let’s see how to treat chapped hands by following our recipe
How to treat chapped hands , what you need
- 5 chamomile tea bags
- 500 ml of water
- A small saucepan with a handle
- A basin
You can choose the type of chamomile, you can use the one in pre-packaged sachets available on the market, or you can go to a herbalist’s shop to get the contents directly, which however will not be in sachets.
How to treat chapped hands, the procedure
- Pour the water into the saucepan and bring to the boil
- Once this is done, pour in the chamomile tea bags and leave to infuse for at least 20 minutes: you need to leave enough time for the principles contained in the chamomile leaves to integrate into the water. If you buy chamomile in a herbalist’s shop, you will need to pour in about 5 teaspoons of chamomile then filter the water from the leaves with a sieve
- As soon as the water becomes lukewarm, remove the tea bags and pour the chamomile infusion into a bowl.
- At this point, immerse your hands for at least 10 minutes
It is very important not to throw away chamomile leaves: if you have small wounds, place them on the surface of the injured skin, for a greater healing and emulsifying effect.
Helpful recommendation: it is preferable to bandage the palm of the hand with sterile gauze immediately after the infusion.
How to treat chapped hands, alternate hand baths
A cheap method to improve circulation in the hands consists of alternating hand baths with cold water and hot water. Take two containers, alternate your hands for 15 seconds in cold water and 30 seconds in hot water for at least 5 minutes in total, finishing with hot water. After drying your hands gently with a towel, apply a hand cream preferably prepared by you or olive oil or sesame oil. We refer you to reading the article “DIY hand cream”
Chapped hands and prevention
- When you wash your hands, do not use aggressive or alkaline detergents, choose natural products such as non-soap soap that respect the skin’s pH.
- To dry your hands, avoid hot air, preferring paper tissues and towels.
- When temperatures are very cold, protect your hands with gloves
- When you clean the house and when you wash dishes and utensils, don’t forget to use gloves.
- Every morning, apply a specific moisturizing cream for your hands.
