Although the most intense days of the COVID-19 pandemic are already beginning to be left behind, who more who less, all of us still must from time to time rub our hands with disinfectant liquid when entering a store, a business or the house of other people or even our own house.
For most of us, who do not use hand creams very often, exposure to this liquid, as well as to tap water, very aggressive soaps and, perhaps, to swimming pools, saunas or other environments, leaves the skin of the hands tattered hands.
The result is skin full of scales, furrows, and who knows if an eczematous-type wound. And, of course, a frankly improvable aesthetic aspect. And it is that the care of the hands is also important to have a good health, since they are the part of our body that will be in contact with the pathogenic agents of the environment.
That is why it is advisable to use from time to time cracked hand repair ointments or creams in order to keep the skin smooth and free of possible wounds.
What are cracked hand creams made of?
Cracked hand creams are usually a mixture of many laboratory elements, some of them humectants, such as ureato facilitate the penetration of water and products that will mainly be responsible for repairing the hands.
These are usually synthetic fats and oils that will prevent dehydration of the thermal cells as well as provide greater smoothness and resistance to external aggressions. Among them are liquid paraffin, isopropyl myrystate, gums and carrageenans (obtained from algae) and esters of fatty acids as well as glycerin.
In addition, creams and ointments usually carry some disinfectant or antiseptic elements, such as certain organic alcohols and even in some cases some antibiotic product. In this group are the glycols, which are glycerin alcohols, and the cyclohexenes, which form peroxides on contact with air. Finally, in creams, they are usually incorporated aromatic oils such as geraniol, citronellol and others to give a good smell.
The important thing in this type of cream is that it can be applied well, that it is not too dense and sticky and that it is well absorbed by dry skin, helping to restore and favor the healing of the most injured areas.
Five Well-Rated Cracked Hand Creams
It is a fast-absorbing, non-greasy cream that has urea as its star component. This compound helps to hydrate the most difficult areas by dissolving the stratum corneum of dead cells; that way the cream can penetrate better.
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A classic of working hands in the 20th century, which continues to work in the 21st, now throughout the world thanks to electronic commerce. Its formulation is not too elaborate but it has the guarantee of having worked for many years.
👋🏻 This product is on Amazon in 85 g format for 10.90 euros
NEUSC-2 Cracked Hand Grease Tablet
With clean and dry skin, a thin layer of this ointment based on synthetic fats is spread over the area to be treated, subsequently performing a light massage until completely absorbed.
👋🏻 This product is on Amazon in a 24 g pill for 6.94 euros
For those who have reservations about synthetic formulations, this almond milk-based ointment is postulated as 100% natural and respectful of the environment.
👋🏻 This product is on Amazon in a 56.6 g can for 9.33 euros
This balm for dry skin not only keeps your hands soft and smooth, but you can also use it to moisturize your elbows, knees and feet. Plus, it’s completely natural, with a soothing blend of oils and beeswax that protects rough skin.
👋🏻 This product is on Amazon in an 85 g can for 12.78 euros
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