Winter is right around the corner.

We all know that dry skin is one of the top woes of winter. It can wreak havoc, making it dry, itchy, and irritated. It can feel like there's no escape at all.

But rough, cracked hands are the worst.

Cold temperatures make the hands more susceptible to drying and cracking. It's a common problem that many people experience once the weather gets so cold.

There are many ways to combat the causes of dry winter hands and help keep the skin feeling moist and supple all season long.

Here are some other tips to keep in mind when it comes to effective winter handcare and skincare.

Exfoliate

While it may sound counterintuitive, exfoliating helps the skin absorb moisture. A quick scrub-down on the shower will suffice but only do this to prevent the fingers from cracking.

Invest in a Humidifier

Using a humidifier at home or office will add moisture to dry winter air. It will also keep the skin hydrated. Purchase a humidifier and place them in the rooms you spend the most time in.

Limit Shower Time and Temperature

Taking a 5-to-10-minute lukewarm shower or bath will help but avoid using excessively hot water when washing your hands. Washing them in cooler water appears to be as effective at removing germs as warm water and is less irritating to the skin.

Moisturize Frequently

Maintain healthy skin by moisturizing after you wash by using cream or ointments in the winter. Constant washing can cause the hands to take a beating. Applying hand cream after each washing can also help.

Use a Hand Cream

The best thing you can do for your hands is to hydrate them with a good moisturizer. There are tons of different moisturizers available, including options you can make at home using a blend of essential oils.

A moisturizer hydrates and nurtures the skin while keeping it protected so that it doesn't feel so dry.

Here are 5 Best Mini Hand Creams to Beat the Cold This Christmas 2019.

Burt's Bees Hand Repair Gift Set

This may be a gift for someone or you. Pamper yourself with a hand spa kit that includes almond milk hand cream, shea butter hand repair cream, lemon butter cuticle cream, and a pair of cotton gloves.

Burt's Bees products are made with natural ingredients that include moisturizing properties such as sweet almond oil, vitamin E, aloe vera, and botanical oils.

 

Burt’s Bees Hand Repair Gift Set
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Yes To Coconut Ultra Hydrating Moisturizing Hand and Cuticle Cream

This dry hand buster helps smooth and restore dry, cracked, and chapped skin. The passion fruit and shea butter included in its formula help soften the hands.

It's non-greasy but super moisturizing hand and cuticle protectant cream.

Yes To Coconut Ultra Hydrating Moisturizing Hand and Cuticle Cream
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L'Occitane Fast-Absorbing 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream

A creamy balm that has 20% shea butter, honey, almond extracts, and coconut oil. These moisturizing properties create an extremely useful, rich in formula lotion. It will leave the hands soft and smooth without any oily traces.

L’Occitane Fast-Absorbing 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream
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Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Hand Cream

This hand cream can soothe and moisturize dry hands for 24 hours. It is a creamy and hydrating hand cream made with soothing oatmeal and rich emollients to provide intense relief of dry skin, leaving the hands feeling soft and smooth.

Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Hand Cream
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Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream with Sea Buckthorn SPF 40

Not only does this cream can moisturize the hands, but it will also protect them from UV rays with SPF 40. It will absorb and nourish the skin with powerful antioxidants and natural oils.

Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream with Sea Buckthorn SPF 40
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