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HAND HEALTH 101

HAND HEALTH 101

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.

References 

[1] Kornfeld‐Lecanu, S., Zajaczkowski, F., Dubourg, S., Martin, L., Lefort, S., & Siest, S. (2010). Vigilance in industry: cosmetics and household cleaning products. Balance sheet of case report from 2005 to 2007. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology: Clinic

[2] Magnano, M., Silvani, S., Vincenzi, C., Nino, M., & Tosti, A. (2009). Contact allergens and irritants in household washing and cleaning products. Contact dermatitis61(6), 337-341.

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