Peeling and dry skin on hands in winter

In winter, the skin of the hands is subjected to a real test. Cold temperatures outside, piercing wind, and dry indoor air from central heating are a real triad of enemies ready to attack our skin. As a result, it loses its natural moisture, becoming dry and flaky. And this not only reduces the aesthetic appeal, but can also cause unpleasant sensations such as itching and tightness.

We can’t always control the weather, but we can take care of our hands so that they remain beautiful and healthy, despite various weather conditions.

Causes of dry and peeling hands in winter

• Low temperatures and wind
  Cold winter takes moisture from the skin faster than in the warm season.

• Dry air
  Heating creates additional dryness, which negatively affects the condition of the skin.

• Aggressive detergents
  Frequent hand washing leads to the destruction of the natural fat layer.

• Lack of vitamins
  In winter, there may be a deficiency of vitamins necessary for healthy skin.

How to overcome dryness and flaking at home

There are many methods and products that will help restore the health of the skin of your hands even in the coldest months of the year.

Vitamins for dryness

Take vitamins that strengthen the condition of your skin. Vitamin E, Omega-3, and B vitamins help improve skin hydration and elasticity. You can get them from food or supplements.

Ointments for cracked hands

Special hand ointments can help heal deep cracks and protect the skin from damage. Choose products containing natural oils, such as shea butter or coconut butter, which will help restore the skin's structure.

Creams

To combat dry hands, it's important to choose high-quality daily creams that provide adequate hydration.

For example, hand cream from our Cerafavit line is designed specifically for very dry skin. A lipid complex with ceramides strengthens the protective barrier, preventing moisture loss, and colloidal oatmeal reduces itching and irritation. Prebiotics and oils deeply nourish the skin, restoring moisture balance and protecting it from environmental influences, especially in winter. The cream is quickly absorbed and leaves hands soft and well-groomed. It effectively moisturizes and softens even the driest areas.

Active ingredients:

• Ceramides: restore the skin's protective function, improve hydration, reducing sensitivity and dryness.

• Prebiotics: maintain the balance of the normal skin microbiome.

• Colloidal oatmeal: soothes and reduces itching.

• Shea butter: softens and nourishes.

We also recommend paying attention to the softening hand cream with 10% urea Uramax. It has a keratolytic and regenerating effect, effectively softens and nourishes the skin. The cream normalizes the hydrolipid balance, improves the firmness and elasticity of the skin and helps eliminate dry nail cuticles.

Active ingredients:

• Urea 10%: moisturizes and eliminates excess keratinization.

• Vitamin F: restores the hydrolipid balance and eliminates itching.

• Ceramides: stimulate regeneration and prevent dehydration.

• Shea butter: deeply nourishes and moisturizes.

Allantoin: helps restore damaged skin.

Which cream should I choose?

Cerafavit cream for very dry skin is best suited for those who need deep hydration and protection from external influences, while Uramax softening cream with urea works great to remove keratinized areas of the skin and restore its structure.

The choice between these creams depends on the specific needs of the skin: if you need intensive restoration of the protective barrier, choose Cerafavit, and if you need to remove keratinization and quickly moisturize, give preference to a cream with urea.

By following these recommendations and using high-quality creams, you can effectively cope with dry and flaky skin on your hands in winter, ensuring their health and comfort.

Dry Hands in Children

Children's skin is more sensitive and thin, making it vulnerable to aggressive cold air, decreased humidity, and sudden temperature changes. Due to these factors, children's hands often become dry and begin to peel, and in severe cases, even crack. This not only causes discomfort for the child but can also lead to serious problems such as microcracks and inflammation.

Parents often ignore the early signs of dryness, which can worsen the situation. Therefore, it is important to closely monitor the condition of the skin of the child's hands, noticing such changes as redness, itching or cracks.

If such symptoms appear, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician or dermatologist to rule out possible serious diseases: anemia, hypothyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease, which can also affect the condition of the skin of children.

If the causes of dry hands of a child are solely external factors, then, first of all, you need to teach children the basics of skin care, including the use of creams and wearing protective gloves in cold weather.

When choosing a care product for a child, pay attention to the composition. Standard creams may contain harsh ingredients that aren't suitable for sensitive baby skin. Choose products specifically formulated for baby skin. For example, consider the cream from our Cerafavit line. It contains only proven ingredients: ceramides, prebiotics, colloidal oatmeal, and shea butter. Suitable for children ages 3 and up, it effectively moisturizes and restores skin, protecting it from harmful environmental factors.

Regular moisturizing is the key to healthy baby skin, especially after handwashing.