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Dry and irritated hands: good practices and mistakes not to make

2021-02-12T12:34:27.222Z


Negative temperatures and regular use of hydroalcoholic gel dry out the hands ... forced, too, to adopt barrier gestures.


Originally developed by dermatological laboratories to take care of the most sensitive and reactive skin suffering from chronic irritation or eczema, hand creams have become essential since the health crisis and the repeated use of hydroalcoholic solutions. to fight against the transmission of Covid-19.

The operation being repeated more than ten times a day, in addition to the maintenance of the house, the overworked skin ends up drying out, reddening and chapping.

Even if it contains a humectant (glycerin), the hydroalcoholic gel is mainly composed of 90% alcohol, the drying action of which has a strong impact on the skin.

It is more aggressive than hand washing,

warns dermatologist Philippe Deshayes.

The repeated use of hydroalcoholic gel and the repetition of washing, even with a super-rich cleanser, can damage our skin protection film and promote the occurrence of irritation on the most severe skin.

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Source: lefigaro

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