Even in the middle of your sleep, if someone wakes you up and asks for the best method of prevention against harmful viruses––––– without missing a beat, you would say, “handwashing.”

Yeah, it’s perfectly true.

Proper handwashing keeps you healthy and creates a safe environment for your loved ones. Hand washing prevents diarrhea and uncomfortable intestine diseases.

It helps avoid common eye infections, keeps you safe from respiratory tract infections, and drastically reduces the bacterial count on your hands––thus preventing the entry of harmful bacteria or viruses into your eyes or mouth leading to infections.

How to wash your hands properly

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Using the best soap will effectively reduce the microbial load off your hands. Try our Hand and Body Wash Custom Blend. It’s a plant-based environment-friendly Castile liquid soap that’s free of chemicals and preservatives. Customize your fragrance or use it fragrance-free––––– it’s entirely your choice plus its perfect for all skin types!

A quick scrub and rinse won’t remove all the harmful microbes in your hands. So what’s the correct method of handwashing? Here’s a step by step guide.

• Wash your hands with a gentle hand wash

• Scrub all the surfaces of your hands, including the back, between fingers and under nails for 20 seconds.

• Rinse thoroughly and dry your hands with a clean cloth or a tissue.

• It’s a must that you wash for at least 20-30 seconds.

• To add a splash of fun into your handwashing routine, sing a full, happy birthday song twice–––UNICEF recommends that you do so.

The same goes for hand sanitizer. Clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 70 percent alcohol. Make sure that you spread it all over your hands to ensure maximum safety. Our organic sanitizer is formulated with 75% alcohol to help fight viruses, organic Glycerin to combat dryness and keep hands hydrated and organic Eucalyptus essential oil for its antiseptic and antiviral properties.

Why is hand washing so harsh on your skin

The coronavirus pandemic has made all of us wash or sanitize our hands more frequently than ever. Dermatologists say that frequent hand washing can lead to or exacerbate dry skin issues.

Soap and water reduce the microbial load in your hands and strip away natural protective oils from your skin, causing it to dry out. Because you cause so much irritation to your hands, they may get dry, cracked, and raw.

Cracks that form on your skin could increase your risk of infections through the fissures and may also lead to conditions such as eczema.

How to keep your hands clean and moisturized

Handcare is not only about cleansing your hands but also about keeping your skin moisturized. Dry & cracked skin will significantly reduce the effectiveness of soap and alcohol disinfectants.

After you’ve washed your hands for 20 seconds, fight your tendency to rub them because rubbing causes irritation; instead, gently pat your hands dry and leave a little dampness. Immediately moisturize your hands to lock in moisture.

Your ideal hand creams should not contain retinol, fragrances, or allergens. Creams that are usually oil-based are effective in moisturizing your hands.

Shirley Conlon Organics has a range of products to keep your hands smooth, soft, and beautiful.

Try our Shea Body Butter for your hands. This cream is a rich blend of skin-protecting oils and butter whipped thrice to give you a nourishing and hydrating concoction.

We have Frangipani Body Oil, which is an ultimate blend of seabuckthorn and carrot. This super healthy combination of antioxidants locks in moisture and rejuvenates your skin. The dreamy scent of frangipani brings peace to your body, mind, and soul. Try it!

In addition to moisturizing your hands, a humidifier can keep the air as well as your skin moist. Night time is perfect for giving your skin a complete moisture boost. Thoroughly moisturize your skin with SCO moisturizers and put a pair of cotton gloves. Your skin uses the downtime to soak in moisture and gets your hands hydrated and back into gear.

Take care and be consciously beautiful!