Hand and foot care: a simple care routine in 5 steps

Hand and foot care should, as a matter of course, be part of general personal hygiene. But especially in healthy times, we tend to forget this. However, it is precisely this that can affect our overall well-being and attitude to life if things are not running smoothly. In order to optimally support the skin and skin protection, it is important to strengthen the skin’s natural protection in good time and, above all, regularly. We have summarized 5 simple steps for this:

Hand and foot care

Dry hands are a common problem. This is because frequent hand washing and disinfecting strains the skin and can dry it out. Water that is too hot when cleaning has a similar effect and should be avoided. It is much more important to support the skin’s moisture balance and not to remove additional moisture from the skin. This also applies to dry skin on the feet. Regular foot care can help here. After all, dry skin is always a sign of too little or incorrect care. Rough or cracked areas of skin often appear, usually on the heels or the ball of the hand. Walking, running, standing or carrying is something we take for granted. We only notice our feet and hands when discomfort occurs. They support us throughout our lives. And that is precisely why it is so important to treat them with care, because only then will we benefit from them throughout our lives. That’s why good tips on hand and foot care are so important.

Care routine in 5 steps

1. Above all, successful care also means cleanliness. Regular cleaning of the hands, thorough washing of the feet in the evening and careful drying should be part of the daily care routine. Above all, this is simple, inexpensive and effective. To avoid putting additional strain on the skin barrier, a pH-neutral soap is recommended, which means above all using a cleanser with the skin’s natural pH value. And of course, don’t forget to use cold or lukewarm water, which also supports the skin and its natural protective functions.
2. Feet, hands and nails need moisture above all else. Regular application of cream immediately after washing prevents further drying out. Ingredients such as urea or spiralin provide the skin with important moisture and protection. But stay away from fragrances or allergenic additives. This applies to all skin types, whether sensitive or normal. Only apply ingredients that the skin needs. Less is simply more.
3. An intensive treatment once a week for stressed and sensitive skin. There are now hand baths or care masks for the feet that provide particularly intensive care. However, intensive care can also be achieved with a larger portion of care, simply apply it more thickly and leave it on for longer. Home remedies such as honey or olive oil also provide nourishing active ingredients. A natural alternative for well-groomed hands. Exfoliation makes the skin soft and supple. Dry flakes of skin are removed and it is also possible to remove light calluses. This allows the skin to absorb the care better afterwards.
4. Relaxation, yoga, walking barefoot, it is so easy to have beautiful but also healthy feet and hands. Massages are also recommended, they are good for you and support blood circulation, can alleviate discomfort and improve sleep. Did you know? Massaging the big toe, for example, is good for lung and brain function. The little toe, on the other hand, is a massage point for earache – incredible, isn’t it?
5. Good and healthy blood circulation is an important aspect of preventive care. Especially for older people. This is because several risk factors can come together here: “calcified” vessels, a weakened immune system or taking medication can increase the risk of suffering from a fungal infection, among other things. Foot and skin problems are also very common in people with diabetes. It is therefore important to recognize typical signs quickly by an expert or during medical foot care and to react appropriately.

Would you like to know more about the right care for our hands and feet? Then ask our experts at info@ocean-pharma.de or find tips on hand care in our guide to the skin barrier.

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