How to avoid dry hands from using hand sanitiser
The use of hand sanitiser and hand wash has become a part of our daily skincare routines as the awareness around germs and bacteria increases. People are washing their hands and using sanitiser more than ever, which is helping to reduce the spread of dangerous germs, bacteria and viruses. However, this constant use of soap or alcohol hand sanitiser products is having an impact on our skin.
As we use these products on our hands more and more, people are suffering from the same issue of dry or cracked skin. Along with being painful and uncomfortable, in the long run, persistently dry skin on your hands can lead to visible ageing.
However, this doesn’t have to be the case. By carefully choosing sanitiser and hand wash products which soothe the skin, while providing high levels of protection, you can keep your hands clean and moisturised throughout the day to prevent dry skin and the signs of ageing.
Which ingredient in hand sanitiser causes dry skin?
The key component which makes hand sanitiser effective is alcohol. For a sanitiser to be fully effective, it should include at least 70% alcohol. Unfortunately, it’s this same alcohol which causes the skin to dry out. For this reason, it’s essential to use products which contain ingredients designed to help soothe and moisturise the skin.
How to choose the right hand sanitiser for dry skin
With so many products on the market, it’s not easy knowing what to look out for. Zidac hand sanitiser includes beneficial ingredients such as aloe vera and glycerine in its sanitisers, which helps to soothe and moisturise the hands, reducing damage while keeping you protected.
Supplementing your use of hand wash and hand sanitiser with a good quality moisturiser can also help to counteract dry skin on your hands.
During these difficult times, it’s easy to forget to look after our skin. By using products which proactively protect skin with soothing ingredients, we can get rid of dry hands for good.
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