If you're noticing your hands are getting chapped from washing them longer and more often than usual, here are some tips to help:
- Look for heavier creams instead of lotions and apply at least six times daily.
- Use moisturizers that contain ceramide.
- Before you go to bed, it can be beneficial to use petroleum jelly on your hands. At least once a day, put a thick coating on your hands.
- If you’re still having some cracking after that, you can use a little bit of over-the-counter hydrocortisone to help keep your hands intact.
- Wear gloves for chores.
- Drink plenty of water.
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