Do not make these 5 mistakes while taking care of hands, it may cause problems

Updated: 18-03-2026, 07.20 PM

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Many people take various measures to take care of their face, but make many mistakes while taking care of their hands. The skin of the hands is thinner than that of the face, so it is important to pay special attention to its care. Let us tell you today about five mistakes related to hand care, which you should avoid because they can harm the skin.

washing hands with hot water

Washing hands with hot water dilates the blood vessels, which increases blood flow to the hands and can cause swelling in the hands. Apart from this, washing hands with hot water also reduces the moisture of the skin. If you want to clean your hands, then use cold water for this and after washing your hands, apply moisturizing cream.

not removing dead skin

Dead skin accumulated on the skin of hands makes the skin look dry and lifeless. Due to this, the complexion of the hands also gets spoiled, hence it is important to clean them. For this you can use a scrub made of sugar or salt. Along with removing the dirt from the hands, the dead skin starts getting removed. This process helps in improving the skin of hands.

not using sunscreen

Not applying sun protection cream on hands is also a big mistake because hands also have to face the harmful rays of the sun and this can spoil the complexion of the hands. Therefore, when you apply cream to protect your face from the sun, then apply cream on your hands also. It would be better if you apply cream with SPF 30 or more on your hands.

washing dirty dishes

If you wash utensils daily, you may be unaware that while washing dirty utensils, germs get transferred to your fingers. Actually, while washing utensils, germs get trapped in the space between the fingers and when you touch your face, these germs enter the mouth, nose and eyes, which can cause you many problems. Therefore, wear gloves while washing utensils.

keeping hands wet

Keeping hands wet can also increase your problems. Actually, if you touch your face with wet hands, then germs can spread on your face, due to which acne can occur on the face. Apart from this, it is not right to touch hair with wet hands. Therefore always avoid keeping your hands wet.