Do you have dry or cracked hands? If yes, then you will find this diy hand salve very helpful!
You see, my hands get so dry sometimes that I look at them and wonder, “whose hands are these?”
This is because I constantly wash my hands, which as you know causes dryness. Oh yeah, I know, I’m a self-confessed germaphobe lol!
What helps keep my hands moisturized and soft is my homemade hand salve. In fact, it is a lifesaver, especially in the winter months.
Winter days bring more than just cozy fires, snow days, and rosy cheeks. Between the crisp air chapping our skin, and the heat of our homes drying it out, winter wreaks complete havoc on our hands.
But there is a perfect healing solution – my healing hand salve! This salve works as an emollient that smoothes rough spots and seals in moisture tending to, and healing cracked and chapped areas.
And it is made with all natural, non-toxic ingredients. So you don’t have to worry about harmful chemicals seeping into your bloodstream through your skin.
This is the magic ingredient in my hand healing salve. It is a waxy substance produced by honeybees.
Beeswax creates a protective coating on the skin that is almost like wearing gloves. By so doing, it protects your hands from the elements even as it holds moisture in and prevents dryness.
Better still unlike most other emollients such as mineral oil, beeswax does not clog your pores.
Beeswax also contains anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties, which helps to repair damaged skin.
Shea butter contains vitamins and other nutrients that nourish and moisturize the skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe and heal dry cracked hands. Its anti-aging properties help to reduce wrinkles.
This is mild hypoallergenic oil that is easily absorbed into the skin. It is great for sensitive skin, an amazing moisturizer and helps protect your skin from the damage caused by UV rays of the sun.
This is rich in antioxidants that inhibit free radicals that cause aging, hence, it helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and makes your skin look youthful.
I like adding lavender essential oil to my DIY hand salve because it soothes irritation and inflammation. It also helps to heal damaged skin.
It has skin antiseptic, astringent and healing properties that help to heal the skin and make it glow.
These ingredients in this diy hand salve work together effectively in healing dry cracked skin and brittle nails.
This salve is quite thick and using after each hand wash will provide the most benefits. The greasy feeling of the salve will quickly absorb into your skin as you rub your hands together.
Your hands will start looking and feeling better in no time, but using the homemade natural hand cream on a regular basis will help prevent skin from drying and chapping again. So be prepared to have it on hand always especially in winter months!
If you have never used a certain essential oil it is important to do a skin patch test prior to topically using! See my sections on topical use and other essential oil safety concerns:
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not intend to diagnose or treat any disease. It is always recommended that you seek the advise of your private medical doctor.