Hand Hygiene
During the current CORONAVIRUS pandemic it is vital to wash your hands frequently.
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water after touching outside surfaces, that members of the public may have come into contact with.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Hand washing also known as hand hygiene, is the basic act of cleaning one's hands for the purpose of removing soil, grease, micro-organisms or other unwanted substances.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you very sick.
Those of you that are nail biters, now would be the time to break this habit.
As the Corona virus that continues to spread the deadly virus Covid 19 the World Health Organisation have recommended regular and frequent hand washing to prevent the further spread of the disease and infection. The use of alcohol based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol can be used to rid your hand s of germs but not as effective as soap and water.
Whilst frequent hand washing is a much safer way to ward off germs, it can also help activate dry skin issues, especially with those who suffer from dermatitis, eczema and other skin conditions. Choose your hand care safely and ensuring use at regular intervals will help skin recover from flaking, and even splitting.
Massage will also help to protect, ease pain, reduce feeling of stress, anxiety, and even boost blood circulation. An important firm massage at night before, will compliment your bedtime routine. A qualified therapist can assist in the repair, by providing essential acupressure massage to the main trigger points in the hands and wrist. Improved circulation, extra lubrication and properties in the products can be customized to provide purity for additional skin conditioning. Once the creams have been applied at night you can also purchase cotton gloves to wear after applying the creams for extra nourishment, these must be washed after each use at this time.
My Favourite handcream for ultra dry hands:
As the Corona virus that continues to spread the deadly virus Covid 19 the World Health Organisation have recommended regular and frequent hand washing to prevent the further spread of the disease and infection. The use of alcohol based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol can be used to rid your hand s of germs but not as effective as soap and water.
Whilst frequent hand washing is a much safer way to ward off germs, it can also help activate dry skin issues, especially with those who suffer from dermatitis, eczema and other skin conditions. Choose your hand care safely and ensuring use at regular intervals will help skin recover from flaking, and even splitting.
Massage will also help to protect, ease pain, reduce feeling of stress, anxiety, and even boost blood circulation. An important firm massage at night before, will compliment your bedtime routine. A qualified therapist can assist in the repair, by providing essential acupressure massage to the main trigger points in the hands and wrist. Improved circulation, extra lubrication and properties in the products can be customized to provide purity for additional skin conditioning. Once the creams have been applied at night you can also purchase cotton gloves to wear after applying the creams for extra nourishment, these must be washed after each use at this time.
My Favourite handcream for ultra dry hands:
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Cream is a highly effective moisturzer for severely dry skin, especially skin that is prone to frequent cracks and splits. The odourless, concentrated formula naturally conditions the skin with a high concentration of glycerin, creating a barrier and a comfortable difference you feel within days.There are many hand creams that are amazing, source sensibly according to your skin type and if you have any allergies or sensitive skin, you may have to check all of the ingredients or patch test in store or online for listings where possible, prior to purchase and use.
Drug store brands include:
Aveeno, Nivea Vitamin E, Body Shop, Neutrogena, La Roche Posay, Vaseline Intensive, Eucerin, Dove, Garnier, E45,
Luxury Specialist handcreams:
Margret Dabbs, Aesop, Loccitane, Cera Ve, Ultra bee health, Neom, Lavera, Shiseido medicated, Bulldog, great for men, Tisserand, Cowshed, Clarins, Rituals, Neal's yard Eucerin,
Organic
Green people, The Organic Pharmacy, Peter Lamas, Ahava, CrabTree + Evelyn, Aesop, Tropics.
Can I add natural oils to my hand cream to receive a much more nourishing, and resilient care for my hands?
Look for a more high quality ingredient list, with beneficial oils, vegetable glycerin, coconut oil which contains essential fatty acids, tea tree oils which are natural safe anti-bacterial, aloe vera to soothe irritated skin.
What should I avoid? products that contain, parabens, synthetic humectants, and stay away from highly scented brands that may have a fantastic aroma, however can have ingredients which may irritate sensitive skins.
However if the dryness is causing concern see a dermatologist or doctors for specialist advice.
The products listed above are some of my favourites... I have not included any medicated brands.
I am a qualified and licensed Skin Care specialist, Beauty Therapist, and Aromatherapist.
Aveeno, Nivea Vitamin E, Body Shop, Neutrogena, La Roche Posay, Vaseline Intensive, Eucerin, Dove, Garnier, E45,
Luxury Specialist handcreams:
Margret Dabbs, Aesop, Loccitane, Cera Ve, Ultra bee health, Neom, Lavera, Shiseido medicated, Bulldog, great for men, Tisserand, Cowshed, Clarins, Rituals, Neal's yard Eucerin,
Organic
Green people, The Organic Pharmacy, Peter Lamas, Ahava, CrabTree + Evelyn, Aesop, Tropics.
Can I add natural oils to my hand cream to receive a much more nourishing, and resilient care for my hands?
Look for a more high quality ingredient list, with beneficial oils, vegetable glycerin, coconut oil which contains essential fatty acids, tea tree oils which are natural safe anti-bacterial, aloe vera to soothe irritated skin.
What should I avoid? products that contain, parabens, synthetic humectants, and stay away from highly scented brands that may have a fantastic aroma, however can have ingredients which may irritate sensitive skins.
However if the dryness is causing concern see a dermatologist or doctors for specialist advice.
The products listed above are some of my favourites... I have not included any medicated brands.
I am a qualified and licensed Skin Care specialist, Beauty Therapist, and Aromatherapist.
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| I love the richness of this hand saviour! |
Mini Manicure Hand protection
Step 1: Clean your nails with suitable polish remover
Step 2: Clip any ragged edges then gently, file and buff
Step 3: Apply cuticle oil or cream to soften and condition nail and cuticles, push back your cuticles gently to ensure no damage or tears occur on the delicate skin.
Step 4: Moisturize your hands and cuticles use a luxurious cream at night and one that will protect and contain ingredients to aid the chapped and excessive dryness caused by health regulations during the current Covid 19 Pandemic.
Step 5: Apply a base coat.to protect the nail plate from discolouration and damage.
Step 6: Apply your first coat of color, allow to dry then apply second coat of colour remembering to tip the free edge to seal the polish and allow longer lasting colour.
Step 7 Apply High shine or matt top coat for extra protection.
Thank you to WHO World health Organisation who have set guidelines on Hand Hygiene
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