Protecting your hands with antibacterial gels or biocidal products effectively reduces the risk of coronavirus infection, but it also has negative side effects. Skin drying is the most serious of them. Here is a piece of advice from us on how to avoid it by applying proven skin care, using appropriate cosmetics. 

Higher quality antibacterial gels

The selection of an antibacterial gel or a biocidal product should be well thought out, because the poor quality of the product may have a negative impact on the skin of the hands, which will become dry due to high alcohol content. Glycerin is the basic ingredient that moisturizes the skin, but when choosing an antibacterial gel, you should also pay attention to whether it contains d-panthenol or aloe extract, which have a beneficial effect on the care and regeneration of dried hands and on protection against skin irritation. 

Which cosmetics should you use? 

The use of antibacterial gels can have a negative effect on the condition and appearance of the skin. In order to prevent this, you should get the right skincare cosmetics which have a moisturizing effect. Hand creams for sensitive skin should become your must have. When reading the label, pay attention to the presence of natural ingredients. Ingredients such as shea butter, natural oils, chamomile or aloe extract are desirable for consumers. The latter has moisturizing, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Polysaccharides which can be found in aloe leaves retain water, resulting in a moisturizing effect.

Liquid soap with good composition and effectiveness proven by clinical research should be the foundation of your hygiene. The composition of the liquid soap should contain additional ingredients with antibacterial properties. These ingredients include silver ions that are present in ANTI-BACTER™ soaps. The antibacterial effect can be boosted by ingredients of natural origin such as clove, rosemary or eucalyptus oil, bringing skincare to another level. Other ingredients you should look for in the composition are those with moisturizing effect such as aloe of glycerin.

Finally, do not forget about peeling, which will allow better absorption of the cream. You should try it, even if only for the removal of dead skin cells. The cream will help you improve the condition of the skin of the hands. Organic peelings which contain glycerin, avocado, beeswax or vitamin E are trending right now. They help restore the smoothness of the skin, taken away from you by the negative side effects of alcohol. The effective peeling is such that goes well with your skin type. Skin care using peeling is simple and only requires application of a small amount of the product onto your skin, rubbing it for a while and rinsing with water.

By choosing skincare cosmetics with the right ingredients, you can nourish your hands, make them soft and prevent them from drying, which is a common symptom in times when antibacterial gels are used daily.