FIGHTING AGAINST DRY SKIN

•  PROTECTION:. Protect Your hand wear hand gloves in other to protect your hand when you are expose to irritant.
• WASH YOUR HAND REGULARLY:. The key is to wash your hand gently. look for warm water -- hot water strips the skin of its natural, protecting oils. The tops of dry hands are especially parched. Some dermatologists suggest scrubbing just your palms when washing if your hands are particularly dry. regularly.
• USE GENTLE CLEANSER:. Avoid using deodorant, antibacterial, foaming, or heavily scented soaps, all of which may contain additives that strip fats from your skin Look for moisturizing soaps or opt for a soapless cleanser. You'll also want to steer clear of alcohol-based toners and astringents as well as products that contain alpha-hydroxy acids (found in some anti-aging creams), which can lead to irritated, dry skin.
• MOISTURIZE YOUR HANDS OFTEN:.Moisturizing is a vital part of relieving achy, dry skin. Establish a moisturizing routine for after each hand washing or any time your hands feel itchy or dry. But not just any moisturizer will do.  Some are made mostly of water and so do not help lock in moisture. Focus instead on oil-based moisturizers. Ointments tend to be the oiliest emollients, followed by creams. Lotions contain the most water. A moisturizer doesn't have to be expensive to be good. Look for products with at least one or some of the following:
  
  
  
  1. Petroleum jelly (petrolatum), mineral oil, and lanolin, all of which trap water in the skin
  2. Lactic acid and urea, which can help soothe severely dry skin
  3. Glycerin and dimethicone, which draw water to the skin
  4. Hyaluronic acid, which can help skin retain moisture
• WEAR GLOVES:. We use our hands all day every day, so it's hard to make moisturizers stay put. That's why it’s a good idea to moisturize well at night as you wind up your day. Wear cotton gloves for 30 minutes or more to help retain your preferred emollient.

NOTE:. If your hands are still dry despite following these tips, it may be time to talk to a dermatologist.

A dermatologist will determine whether your dry skin is caused by an underlying condition like eczema and can also prescribe stronger ointments and creams to help treat dry, irritated skin.