Hobbies can fuel your creativity and keep your hands busy, but wear gloves for added protection. Whether it’s arts and crafts, or washing up after a messy project, household cleaners and soaps may be contributing to your skin conditions. Consumers from all over the world report experiencing contact dermatitis, rashes and dryness from household cleaning products [1, 2]. It’s always best to avoid products with any of the David Suzuki Dirty Dozen ingredients and wear gloves when handling detergents or washing products. Between harsh, grease-fighting surfactants and irritating fragrances there are numerous chemicals that have been shown to cause skin irritation [1].
If you find yourself struggling with dry, cracked hands, see a dermatologist and aim for only using products with gentle, unscented ingredients, use rich, silicon-free moisturizers, and protect and lock in moisture with gloves where possible.
When that’s not possible, follow a hand wash with our Organic Hand Cream.