How Do You Treat Dry Feet And Cracked Hands?
Now is the cold season where dry feet and cracked hands await most if not all of us. Whether you are outside shoveling snow or trying to keep warm indoors, your skin is begging for moisture. Here are some tips to keep those cracked hands and dry feet happy and moist during this time of winter. Every night before going to bed; apply petroleum jelly or Vaseline to hands and feet. After applying Vaseline to hands and feet, cover hands with gloves and feet with socks overnight. Socks can be used to cover hands as well. This can also be done with Crisco shortening! Another simple method for treating dry hands and feet is to exfoliate. When washing dishes or cleaning in general where soap and water are used, wear gloves. Drink plenty of water. Hydrating your skin by drinking at least eight glasses of water a day is excellent for dry skin on hands, feet and body. Since we are in winter months, an increase of water drinking is probably necessary. Help prevent scaly skin by treating those dry f