Winter season is soon, Most of us will spend time outdoors studying, working, playing with the snow, and so on. The cold weather can lead our hands to get rough and cracked. In this article, I will try to deal with effective tips to moisturize dry cracked hands and protect them from extreme weather.

The Most Common Causes of Dry Hands

1. Chemical products

Chemical products damage the outer skin layer of the hands and leave the skin vulnerable to all kinds of problems. That is why it is recommended to use gloves while using chemical products. 

2. Hot water

Many people use hot water to wash their hands but they don’t dry their hands when they finish or moisturize their hands. This can lead hands to dryness and brittle nails as well.

3. Soaps

Sometimes people use unsuitable soaps for their hands. Try to use nourishing natural soaps that are made with oils or milk.

Other factors such as aging, cold and humid, genetic factors, and skin diseases like eczema.

 Effective ways to moisturize dry-cracked hands

1. Avocado and banana

smash half a banana with half an avocado. Apply the mask to your hands for 15 minutes. Rinse your hands with cool water and moisturize them with your hand cream.

2. Honey and olive oil

Mix one tablespoon of honey with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Apply the mask to your hands and wear gloves for 20 minutes. Rinse your hands with cool water.

3. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids. Massage your hands with coconut oil and wear gloves for better results.

4. Glycerin and almond oil

In a small bottle mix glycerin and almond oil. Apply this mixture as a moisturizer every day before bed.

5. Chocolate

it may sound strange, but chocolate is effective to moisturize hands because it is rich with collagen and it hydrates the skin perfectly. Melt chocolate in a microwave; apply it on your hands for 15 minutes.