How to Prevent Dry, Cracked Hands in Winter

Kiss dry hands good-bye with tips from BellaSugar!

Dry skin anywhere is one of the top woes of winter, but scaly, cracked hands seem to be the worst. Frigid temps make your paws more susceptible to drying and cracking, but all is not lost. Three simple steps separate you and smooth fingers:

Exfoliate: Sounds counterintuitive, right? But exfoliating actually helps your skin absorb more moisture. A quick scrub-down in the shower will suffice, but only do this to prevent your fingers from cracking. If they're already rough, this will only irritate them further.

Put on your gloves: An at-home spa experience can save your hardened hands. Pick up a pair of spa gloves, like Bliss Glamour Gloves. Each pair is gel-lined with grape seed and ceramide to soothe dehydrated hands, and they're good for 50 treatments.

__Turn down the heat:__Washing your hands is a must-do in the winter to keep yourself healthy, but hot water can dry out your skin. Keep your sudsing lukewarm, and always slather on a moisturizer, like Malin + Goetz Neroli Hand and Body Lotion after washing to keep things smooth.

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