Are you damaging your hands by washing them too much?

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Are you damaging your hands by washing them too much?
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Yep, our hands are super dry too from all the washing. 🧼

, you’re wearing down the skin barrier, or the outermost layer of the epidermis that protects it from bacteria, fungus, and other harmful microorganisms. “The more you put your hands in water, the more you lose your natural skin oils,” Friedler says. “So, the more you wash, the drier your skin will become.” The good news is that it’s not inherently harmful—as long as you replenish the skin barrier with a moisturizer, like a lotion or ointment.

The good news is, washing your hands is not inherently harmful—as long as you replenish the skin barrier with a moisturizer.Nourish your skin with a hand cream or ointment. If you already have dry skin or you’re noticing the effects of more frequent washing or sanitizing, the best way to remedy the problem is to coat your hands with a moisturizing product after every cleaning. There are plenty ofthat smell nice, but don’t do enough for your skin—skip those and go for the good stuff.

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