It is estimated that most of us wash our hands up to 10 times a day - but the question is to what extent we do it correctly. This mundane activity, which we do almost "automatically", can be the source of many annoying skin problems. Dryness, cracking and pinching are the most common. However, poor hand hygiene can lead to the development of much more serious conditions, such as AD. In addition, poorly cleaned hands age more quickly and are more prone to wrinkles and discolouration. How and with what do you wash your hands? If you want to keep them in good condition, you'd better make sure you're wary of these 5 common mistakes.

Repeated daily when washing, they weaken the delicate hydrolipidic barrier of the hands, exposing them to discomfort and dryness. We suggest how to crack down on harmful habits to keep your hand skin healthy, smooth and maximally moisturised.

Mistake No. 1: You choose drying hand cleansers

The product with which you cleanse your hands has the greatest impact on their condition. Do your hands feel dry and rough after washing? Forget the traditional bar soap - This antediluvian cosmetic passed the test in the days of our grandmothers, but today is advised against by dermatologists. As a product with an alkaline pH and a strong degreasing effect, it rinses away the naturally occurring lipids in the epidermis. So what should you use to wash your hands? Instead of a classic bar, choose liquid soaps without aggressive detergents (SLS, SLES), with a high content of moisturizing ingredients and taking care of the correct skin microbiome. You will find them in Handy Lab's nourishing hand soap.which includes, inter alia chicory prebiotic - It has hydrating, anti-inflammatory and anti-radical properties. It is accompanied by almond milk, rice milk and oilswhich reinforces the skin's protective layer and prevents the feeling of tightness after washing. In addition, the cosmetic contains Snow tea from the Himalayas and Peruvian tree extract - They delay the ageing process and reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the hands. Handy Lab. soap is based on mild, plant-based detergents, so it is friendly even to sensitive skin.

Mistake No. 2: You wash your hands for less than 40 seconds

Hand washing should, above all, be effective - so it is not only the cosmetic you use that counts, but also the length of the whole process. According to official WHO guidelines, hands should be washed for no less than 40-60 seconds. This ensures that all dangerous germs and impurities are removed from the skin. Remember to thoroughly clean the spaces between the toes and around the nails - these areas are often forgotten and are where bacteria like to accumulate.

Mistake No. 3: You wash your hands under hot water

Hot water is another factor that exacerbates the dryness of the skin and can further irritate it. As the specialists emphasise, it is best to wash hands in lukewarm water - neither too warm nor too cold.

Mistake No. 4: You don't dry your hands after washing

If you want your hands to be soft and smooth, always dry them after washing. Waiting for them to dry on their own results in dehydration of the skin - as evaporating water 'takes' moisture from the epidermis. If you have a choice between a dryer and a paper towel, it is better to choose the latter. As well as irritating hands, automatic dryers promote the spread of microorganisms. There are many studies that confirm that these devices spread bacteria even over a distance 3 metres! This is one of the reasons why doctors use disposable towels to dry their hands all the time - this method is much more hygienic.

Mistake No. 5: You don't cream your hands after washing

The last point in the hand washing ritual should be to moisturise your hands. Applying a cream immediately after drying your hands will protect the epidermis from dehydration and external factors. It is worth reaching for A sunscreen, for example Handy Lab. Extreme Hyaluron & SPF 30, which protects against the formation of discolouration and wrinkles on the hands. Thanks to its content vitamin C improves skin tone and delays the appearance of signs of ageing. Compacted in a cream vegetable keratin and hyaluronic acid They nourish your hands perfectly and are quickly absorbed. The small tube, which fits in your handbag, allows you to apply the hand cream anywhere, even when you are on the run - the cosmetic will not leave a sticky feeling and you will quickly get back to your daily routine.