Healing hand creams

Most hand creams are designed for everyday hygiene, softening and moisturizing.

Special formulas are designed for intensive care - enhanced nutrition, recovery, vitaminization. Many brands simultaneously contain strengthening and protective substances for nails.

The cosmetic industry has developed recipes that are effective in skin and nail plate diseases. To this end, in the form of creams produce funds with a pharmacological component, effective in some dermatological diseases.

Successfully struggling cosmetology and for the extension of youthful skin, against allergies, excessive sweating and pigmentation.

Indications for use

The main indications for the use of hand creams are:

• dry skin;
• slight damage;
• negative influence of external factors;
• avitaminosis;
• aggressive impact of detergents and other chemicals;
• diseases of the skin and nails.

Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics of hand creams is to nourish and care for the damaged, dry, capricious, sensitive to various factors, the diseased skin. The components of creams, when applied to the skin, soothe, vitaminize, eliminate redness, peeling, irritation, heal microcracks, wounds and inflammations, protect the epidermis. They promote growth, natural shine and strengthening of nails. In particular:

• allantoin - softens, moisturizes;
• vegetable oils - nourish, soften, prevent drying;
• vitamins (F and others) - restore the protective layer, strengthen the immune system;
• extracts of medicinal plants - relieve inflammation, vitaminize;
• D panthenol - moisturizes, regenerates, smoothes the skin.

Specific local influence produces each of antibacterial, antimycotic, antiallergic ingredients.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics are absorption, distribution, excretion, metabolism. Hand creams are absorbed during application, have the desired effect on the skin, depending on the purpose of the agent and the specific active components. Their action is also mostly local.

To achieve the desired cosmetic and pharmaceutical cream is applied and rubbed into the skin. Regularity is determined independently or according to the appointment of a specialist.

Names of hand creams

The names of hand creams usually contain information about the composition and the expected effect on the skin and nails.

The most popular are moisturizing (day and night). They prevent dehydration, saturate with moisture, renew the epidermis, maintain the tone of the cells. The composition includes water, glycerin, vitamins, aloe, extracts of chamomile, sea buckthorn, cotton, jojoba.

The second group of creams are nutritious, saturated with vitamins, fatty and other useful components. Some use the day, others - at night.

Protective creams are classified according to the protection features:

• by cold;
• from the sun;
• from chemical reagents;
• hydrophilic.

Hydrophilic provide a comprehensive protection against various factors. In their composition, among other things - talc, soybean oil, citric acid, thermal water, kaolin, hydrophilic mineral compounds. Some form a thin, gloved film on the skin.

Medicines, due to specific ingredients, have therapeutic effects.

Separate lines of moisturizing, nutritious, protective creams for men, whose hands need enhanced protection are developed.

Everon cream

Avon produces a variety of products for the hands, selecting substances for different types and skin problems. The catalog of the company offers several variants of creams of ejvon with natural ingredients. For example, the Avon Care series is for intensive care.

• Royal Jelly

The cream contains a healing milk of bees. It refreshes, gently disinfects and moisturizes the skin. Especially effective in the cold season. The skin from it becomes like silk and smells good.

• Glycerin Hand & Nail

The cream has useful qualities not only for the skin, but also for the nails, making them strong and well-groomed.

• Gentle Aloe

The name "tenderness of aloe" quite corresponds to the beneficial effect of softening cream. Cosmetologists actively use anti-inflammatory, soothing, rejuvenating properties of aloe juice.

• Intensive Care

A special remedy for winter. This is a new line of the company eivon, which includes lotion for the body, as well as balsams - for the skin and for the lips. The hand cream is saturated with nutrients, provides care and protection of the skin from bad weather, restores its former softness and velvety. Well absorbed and gives a sense of ease.

Cream Faberlic

Faberlic designed hand creams, as well as integrated - for hands and body, for hands, face and body. Popular brand "two in one": cream-soap.

• "Solar Sea Buckthorn"

The presence of a storehouse of vitamins, many useful components, which is the sea-buckthorn, speaks for itself. Cream faberlic for hands and nails perfectly softens, nourishes the skin, eliminates roughness, strengthens the nails. It has a delicate sea-buckthorn odor.

• "Aromatic strawberry"

The nutrient also affects the hands. It smells like wild strawberry, suitable for any skin type.

• "Liquid glove"

Preserves a moisturizing feeling for the whole day. For softness and smoothness, they exceed the effectiveness of other creams. Quickly absorbed and leaves no residue. However, experts note an insufficient moistening of this brand.

• "Paradise islands"

Especially suitable for oily skin, perfectly moisturizes and softens. But excessive dryness, which requires enhanced care, is beyond his power. By the disadvantages, some women attribute not too high-quality packaging and paint on it.

Oriflame

Oriflame - one of the most popular companies in the cosmetic products market, offers funds for all occasions.

• Hand cream Oriflame Dream Cream

Light, gentle, perfectly absorbed into the skin, leaving no bright traces and feelings of "fatness". A pleasant almond flavor is also a virtue of a remedy that makes the skin soft and velvety.

• "Tenderness"

Perfectly absorbed, differs by a wonderful delicate smell, permanently removes dryness. Has a protective effect.

• Intensive Care

Concentrated protective agent for all seasons of the year. Moisturizes and protects the hands, strengthens the elasticity due to shea butter sweet almond, arnica extract.

• "Anti-Aging Intensive Care"

Has unique rejuvenating properties. Contains beeswax, almond oil, protects against ultraviolet rays and bad weather. It makes the skin supple and silky, recommended for daily care, it works within 24 hours.

• «Silk Orchid»

The main components - protein and orchid extract - perfectly cope with the dryness of the skin, soften and protect, give it a tender fragrance.

• "Intensive moisturizing"

Smoothes and nourishes the skin, like balm, creates a protective film for the whole day. Therefore it is especially effective in the cold season. It smells good.

• «Gentle velvet»

Contains almond oil sweet. Protects hands and nails from adverse environmental factors, including ultraviolet, moisturizes during the day. The effect is simply magical.

Willows Roshe

Willow Rosh specializes in herbal cosmetics. In the asset of the company - half a century of experience, the leading places in this field.

• "Nourishing cream two in one"

Universal cosmetic preparation, equally useful for the skin, and for the nail plates. Provides intensive care, prevents aging processes, maintaining the elasticity of the skin. It has an easy texture.

• "Highly Nourishing Hand Cream"

Contains active components of one of the curative arnica species. Protective and soothing properties are ideal for particularly vulnerable skin. Additional substance - sesame oil; it increases the intensity of the nutritional effect. The cream is very thick, saturated, does not contain mineral substances and colorants.

• Honey and muesli BIO

Ultra-nutritious cream, combines the strength and utility of environmentally friendly products and plants from different regions of France: acacia honey, chestnut, oats, sunflower oil. Active components penetrate deep into the skin. The quantity of natural substances reaches 99%.

• "Olive oil"

Liquid cream containing, in addition to olive oil, avocado oil, almonds, as well as Aloe BIO gel and vegetable glycerin. Instantly absorbed, permanently retains softness and velvety skin. It smells good. Available in economical packaging with dispenser.

• Cocoa & Orange

Has a liquid consistency, it is packed in a tube of chocolate color with a folding lid. It smells delicious: chocolate and citrus. Contains only useful ingredients, instantly absorbed. Because of this, apply the cream several times, so it is more suitable for the warmth of the year.

• "Moisturizing"

Has a thick consistency, economically squeezed out of the tube. In addition to water and glycerin, it consists of coconut oil and arnica, herbal extracts. Perfectly moisturizes and absorbs, holds six to seven hours. However, not everyone likes a little intrusive smell.

Hand cream from Estelle

Creams for hands from estel are of high quality and efficiency. They take care of both the skin and the nails.

• Hand Defense

Forms a thin film - a protective barrier against aggressive factors. The film is resistant to water, therefore it serves to prevent dryness, peeling. Allantoin, bisabolol relieve irritation. Natural wax smoothes wrinkles. By the way, professional masters will come.

• Soft Hand

Daily remedy for delicate care, nutrition. Contains natural vegetable oils, panthenol, bisabolol, keratin - an excellent bouquet of useful components for hands. Effectively regenerates the skin.

• Lady Winter (winter)

Contains cocoa butter, shea butter, avocado oil. An excellent remedy for epithelial cell renewal, softens and moisturizes the problem skin. Especially useful is a hand cream during the winter: it keeps from the bad weather and leaves no traces on gloves.

Hand cream for dryness

Hand cream for dryness is used to soften and moisten the skin, protect against inflammation, premature aging, enrich with useful substances, accelerate the regeneration of the epidermis. For this purpose, suitable moisturizing, professional means.

A quality moisturizing hand cream, other than glycerin or sea water, necessarily contains:

• hyaluronic acid;
• polyphenols;
• amino acids;
• vitamins E, F;
• natural oils (especially currants);
• plant extracts.

In the production of moisturizing cosmetics, plant extracts are used - chamomile, marigold, St. John's wort, green tea. They produce creams for daytime and night use, although this division is somewhat arbitrary. Most modern creams are perfectly absorbed, do not give an unpleasant "fat" feeling and leave no traces.

New in cosmetology - ultra-moisturizers. Important ingredients in them are olive or sea buckthorn oil. They have enhanced effectiveness, help restore softness and beauty even to very neglected hands. Useful for dry, normal and combination skin.

Another novelty is a dry hand cream. It looks like a bar of soap, performs moisturizing and protective functions.

Cream for hands from cracks

Hand cream from cracks - an indispensable tool for over-dried skin, which formed cracks. Systematic application relieves discomfort and soreness, heals micro-trauma, restores skin. Cracks are formed if the dryness, irritation, peeling or due to dermatological diseases are not eliminated in a timely manner.

The cream from cracks contains a complex of unique substances:

• moisturizing;
• nutritious;
• regenerating;
• restoring.

This set has a beneficial effect on the skin, effectively heals cracks and protects from the appearance of new defects. Cosmetologists recommend creams from cracks based on glycerin, not very fatty and not too liquid.

The sea buckthorn has unique properties for fast healing of microcracks. A healer can be made at home by adding a little bit of sea buckthorn oil to a regular glycerin-based cream.

Hand cream for pigment spots

Hand cream from pigment spots is a special tool for combating premature skin aging, which manifests itself

• decreased elasticity;
• dehydration;
• pigmented spots.

The cream formula "from old age" of hands contains extracts of medicinal plants and natural products with beneficial properties to the skin. What are the plants and properties?

• Lightening the skin - in the petals of nasturtium.
• Increasing the elasticity, slowing down aging - in the seeds of apples.
• Feeding - in licorice, harpogofitume.

The desired effect (young, natural color, soft skin) is achieved with the regular use of hand cream. Anti-aging remedy is recommended from 30 years and older.

But not always the excessive pigmentation is connected with age changes. Bleaching creams for the hands are designed for removing or masking freckles, birthmarks, post traumatic traces and other defects. Usually they possess other qualities useful for the skin - moisturizing, softening, restoring. Use without restrictions, at any time of day.

Hand Cream for Peeling

If you do not take care of your hands and do not eliminate dryness in time, skin peeling will inevitably begin. Most women require daily nourishment and hydration, since the skin of the hands contains significantly less moisture and sebaceous glands.

An important role in the prevention of peeling is played by ordinary hand hygiene, proper washing, drying, softening, protecting the skin and nails. Home recipes are quite effective, for example:

• Olive oil plus honey (3: 1) warmed in a water bath (40 - 45 degrees), apply at night under the gloves.
• Pork fat plus mutton fat (1: 1), melt in a water bath, put in a jar. Lubricate your hands at night.

There are many branded hand creams from peeling, in which the active substances are glycerin, silicone, mineral and vegetable oils, lactic acid, sorbitol, etc. Special hand care is required in winter, when working with aggressive substances, doing chores.

Cosmetologists recommend using hand creams constantly, but with the caveat: up to 30 years - any moisturizers, after - with sunscreen components, to prevent premature pigmentation.

Hand cream for allergies

Allergic "shock" is usually the first to take the skin - including, on the hands. Usually there is redness, a rash, papules and other signs, accompanied by itching, burning, swelling. Hand cream for allergies is the fastest way to relieve the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Creams from allergies contain corticosteroids, so they can not be taken without consulting an allergist. Means are non-fluorinated and fluorinated. The former are softer, so they are allowed to be applied on the hands and face for two weeks, on the body - up to a month.

If the allergy progresses, funds with fluoride are shown. They are used no longer than a week.

With an early referral to the doctor and mild symptoms, softening hypoallergenic creams are shown, without corticosteroids. They are effective enough for rashes and the appearance of papules without the symptoms of wetting (but exacerbate the problem in the presence of bubbles and blisters).

From an allergy to cold, protects the cream (or ointment) of Cestoderm-B with paraffin. The active substance is the glucocorticoid batamethasone.

Non-hormonal hand creams for allergies include Kutiveyt. In addition to the therapeutic effect, it perfectly moisturizes and protects from low temperatures - with the help of a thin film of liquid paraffin.

Especially for children, a cream (or gel) "Skin-Cap" is produced, which also has antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Hand cream for weathering

A good hand cream for weathering is a remedy with almond oil. It is an ideal substance for weather-beaten, sensitive and dry skin.

Almond oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, natural antioxidants, lactic acid. They soothe, restore the water balance, stimulate the regenerative processes in the problem skin. It also smoothes wrinkles, maintains elasticity and elasticity, does not provoke allergies. Even a short application gives a positive effect - the skin noticeably grows younger and softens.

Means preemptive to the negative effects of wind, water, cold - the so-called hypoallergenic hand creams - are released without preservatives, flavors and other "chemistry". They successfully cope with irritation and overdrying, penetrating into the pores, restoring the natural strength and beauty of the skin.

Special winter hand creams are effective against low temperatures, snowstorms and strong winds due to the high concentration of fatty substances forming a protective film.

Hand Cream for Eczema

Hand cream from eczema, dermatitis contains a large proportion of glycerin - about 40 percent. The rest is made up of minerals, vitamins, vegetable oils, nutrients. For particularly sensitive skin, creams are shown without odors, possible provokers of allergies.

Eczema is a disease that does not tolerate self-medication. Only an experienced doctor can be entrusted therapy, which involves several stages. Namely:

• If the disease is provoked by microbes or fungus, it is necessary to use drugs against these microorganisms.
• At the same time, glucocorticosteroid ointments should be used.
• After the removal of acute manifestations, rehabilitation therapy is indicated.

A unique remedy for eczema has not yet been created. However, there is a multicomponent lotterin cream, shown for all types of eczema, in subacute and chronic periods. He contains:

• naphthalane deslimified;
• salicylic acid;
• urea;
• dexpanthenol;
• extract of Japanese Sophora.

Thanks to this combination, "Losterin" acts as an anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antimicrobial, restorative, keratolytic agent. Highly effective cream for hands from eczema, with regular use, demonstrates in a few days.

Hand cream from fungus

Creams for the hands of the fungus should not be selected independently. First, only a specialist is able to make the right diagnosis and prescribe a treatment; secondly, the drug from the fungus should not have contraindications for a particular patient.

Popular hand creams from fungus:

• exoderyl;
• Candida;
• fluconazole;
• ketoconazole;
• lamil;
• Nizoral;
• diflucan;
• mycomomax;
• atiful;
• mycosor;
• zalain;
• nofung;
• terbizine.

The action is based on the fact that the active substances penetrate the shell and destroy the fungus. However, some of the drugs are contraindicated in case of kidney problems. This must be taken into account by the doctor when prescribing a prescription for a cream or ointment.

Sometimes, for better access to a therapeutic cream, it is recommended to clean and remove the affected layers of the nail.

Hand cream for sweating

Why do your hands sweat? The reasons are different. Medical reference books name several illnesses, accompanied by an unpleasant symptom:

• pathologies of the thyroid gland;
• tuberculosis;
• disorders of the central nervous system;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• some infectious diseases.

Such diseases need to be treated skillfully. Simultaneously, increased sweating can be eliminated with a special hand cream from sweating. It is sold not only in cosmetic shops, but also in pharmacies.

Hand cream should be used constantly, applied to washed skin leaving the house. It is quickly absorbed, leaving no traces and stains, relieves undesirable sweating, gives hands a well-groomed and healthy appearance.

Method of application of hand creams

The way of applying hand creams is traditional: a little money is put on hands, massaged before soaking. Use once or twice a day or as needed. With cracks, damage - after each contact with water. Usually there are no restrictions for use (unless otherwise specified).

Hands before the procedure cleaned with warm water with soap or gel and wipe dry.

Glycerin creams, having a fat structure, are slowly absorbed, so it is better to apply them at night.

When working with chemicals, hydrophobic protective agents are useful. A small amount should be carefully rubbed between the fingers, in the nails. After work, wash with soap and wipe with a paper towel. Keep away from contact with eyes.

When using, follow the recommendations: day or night hand cream. Read the label for allergens.

When skin diseases of the hands require special hygiene when applying creams and ointments.

Use of hand creams during pregnancy

The use of hand creams during pregnancy should be regular, since the skin during this period is prone to increased dryness. Humidification, nutrition is more useful to produce creams with herbal extracts and oils. Particularly useful are hand creams with chamomile, calendula.

It is allowed to use either the usual daily or special high-quality products for pregnant women. Cosmetics should not contain:

• allergens;
• mineral oils;
• hormones;
• products of animal origin;
• aromatizers and their composite phthalates;
• dyes ;;
• salicylic acid;
• dioxanes;
• parabens;
• ethylene oxide.

Ideally, if a woman in the position prepares an environmentally friendly product from natural ingredients on its own recipe.

With brittle nails, light massage and special creams, for example, cream with lemon juice and silk proteins, mask "linseed oil + field horsetail" will help. Improves the condition of the skin in general and of the hands in particular the proper nutrition of the future mother - including vitamins, healthy fats, fiber.

Contraindications for use

Contraindications to the use of hand creams - skin diseases:

• tuberculosis;
• open wound;
• manifestations of syphilis;
• chickenpox;
• herpes simplex.

Age restrictions apply to children who are recommended special cosmetic and therapeutic cream.

Creams with hormones should be bought at the pharmacy, some - only by prescription. Before use, test for allergies (on the inner elbow joint bend).

• Pay attention to the composition, preferring natural ingredients. More reliable, as a rule, is branded cosmetics from special shops and departments. It is also desirable to test a new product: a high-quality cream does not leave a fat residue, it is well absorbed, does not cause unpleasant sensations and unforeseen reactions.

It is better to keep quality cream in a tube. If in a jar, it is desirable to use a spatula to extend the shelf life of the open cream.

Never use questionable in terms of quality cosmetics (although the price is not always directly proportional to quality). Too long a shelf life indicates the presence of preservatives.

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Side effects of hand creams

Usual nutritious and moisturizing agents extremely rarely cause allergies, unless with intolerance of individual ingredients. Then it is necessary to refuse from application, and in more complex cases - to address to the dermatologist.

Side effects of hand creams (or complications) are possible with self-medication or incorrect use of hormonal drugs. Therefore, anxiety symptoms - an occasion to visit first a doctor, and only then - a pharmacist.

If the composition contains urea, you should choose a product with a minimum amount of urea. A high percentage of urea can provoke itching, irritation, allergy.

Do not use an overdue hand cream, even if the changes in it are visually not noticeable.

Overdose

Usual nutritious, moisturizing, protective hand creams are recommended for daily use, without fear of overdose.

Creams of medical use should be used according to the medical prescription. When symptoms of an overdose - stop using and pick up an alternative remedy.

Interactions with other drugs

Hand creams usually do not have a negative interaction with other drugs. In any case, such clinical cases are not described.

If we are talking about the pathological conditions of the skin on the hands, then the decision to combine other medications with hand creams is left for the doctor. It is impossible to combine the medications independently in order to avoid any harmful consequences.

Storage conditions and shelf life

The conditions of storage of hand creams suggest dry, cool places. For some, room temperature is good, but not higher than 25.

Be sure to protect from direct sunlight, freezing.

Keep away from children.

If the term or visible changes in color, smell, consistency are exceeded, the cream becomes unsuitable and must be destroyed.

Shelf life, with proper storage, - up to two years, unless otherwise specified on the package. Some creams have a longer period of fitness.