The Skin Nerd: How to keep your hands looking their best in winter

From over-washing to lack of moisturisation and general neglect, it’s no wonder our hands often need a little TLC

The Skin Nerd: From over-washing to lack of moisturisation and general neglect, it’s no wonder our hands often need a little TLC.

Take a minute to look at your hands. How do they appear? Chances are it is not something you think about too often (unless there’s a problem like irritation or dryness) but by this point, your poor mitts have probably reached more than they can handle (excuse the pun).

Overwashing has become more common in the years during and since the pandemic, when washing our hands appeared to be the one way we could find some control over our health. Who can blame us for trying to keep the germs we encounter at bay by washing our hands frequently, but your hands can - and will - suffer if you take it to extremes.