6 home remedies to get smooth and baby soft hands

Hand care is important to maintain healthy and soft hands. Regular moisturizing of hands helps prevent dryness, cracking, and flakiness, which can be painful and uncomfortable.

Updated on: Mar 23, 2023 9:48 AM IST

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Our hands are exposed to various environmental factors like pollution, dust, and sun damage. Regular hand care helps maintain healthy skin by removing dead skin cells and promoting new cell growth. Here are six home remedies to get smooth, baby soft hands.  (Freepik)

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Lemon and sugar scrub: Mix equal parts of lemon juice and sugar to create a scrub. Apply it to your hands and massage gently for a few minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C, which can help brighten and soften your skin, while sugar acts as a natural exfoliant.  (Pinterest)

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Aloe vera: Apply fresh aloe vera gel to your hands and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Aloe vera has hydrating and healing properties that can help soften and soothe rough, dry hands.  (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Olive oil and sugar scrub: Mix equal parts of olive oil and sugar to create a scrub. Apply it to your hands and massage gently for a few minutes before rinsing off with warm water. This will help exfoliate dead skin cells and leave your hands feeling soft and smooth.  (File Photo (iStockphoto))

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Milk and honey: Mix equal parts of milk and honey and apply it to your hands. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. The lactic acid in milk helps to exfoliate dead skin cells while honey moisturizes the skin.  (Freepik)

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Coconut oil: Apply a small amount of coconut oil to your hands and massage gently until it is fully absorbed. Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, which can help moisturize and nourish your skin, leaving it soft and smooth.  (pexels)

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Oatmeal: Mix 2 tablespoons of oatmeal with warm water to create a paste. Apply it to your hands and massage gently for a few minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Oatmeal is a natural exfoliant that can help remove dead skin cells and reveal softer, smoother skin.  (Unsplash)