Are Frequent Hand Washing & Using Hand Sanitizer can cause Eczema?

Keeping your hands clean when living with eczema is a very important part of staying healthy. That is true especially during this time of the pandemic. It’s recommended to frequently wash or sanitize hands to protect yourself and others from having coronavirus infection. How about people suffering from eczema on the hands?

Frequent hand washing for people with such chronic, inflammatory skin conditions can dry out and irritate the skin. This may lead to eczema flare-ups – itchy, rashy, scaly skin. It can be triggered by the irritant effects of alcohol in sanitizing sprays and gels and many harsh ingredients. 

If you have no choice but to wash your hands frequently, just make your routine as eczema-friendly as possible! Use non-toxic, chemical-free, and eczema-friendly products!

Effective and safe hand washing routine for people with Eczema

• Swap your soap

If you use regular soap plenty of times a day, this will probably worsen your eczema. People who are prone to eczema can use prescribed moisturizing products. You can also use non-toxic cleaning and washing products like Kath + Belle, that use gentle and plant-based ingredients.

• Don’t rinse hands with hot water

Use water that is not hotter than lukewarm when washing your hands. The warmer your water is, the more your skin actually dries out.

• Moisturize your hands

Moisturizing the skin is very important for people with eczema. Since dry skin can cause inflammation, make the skin more susceptible to bacteria, and triggers eczema flare-ups.

• Check your hand sanitizers

Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer with you, especially when there is no water available. However, sanitizers usually contain fast-drying ingredients like alcohol that cause intense skin dehydration. You can opt for chemical-free and alcohol-free hand sanitizers like Kath + Belle Hand Sanitizing Mist. There are also 12pcs of Kath + Belle Hand Sanitizing Mist if you want to keep stock of the product. 

This hand sanitizer is one of a kind, not only because it is appropriate for all skin types, but also suitable for babies’ sensitive and delicate skin. Kath + Belle Hand Sanitizing Mist is completely natural and made with 100% plant-based ingredients.

• Stay hydrated, inside and out!

Dehydration can lead to dry skin which can damage your skin barrier. If cracks and fissures form in your skin it can make you more vulnerable to eczema flare-ups. Stay hydrated, drink lots and lots of water every day!

Calm the Eczema with Kath + Belle

Kath + Belle offers safe and non-toxic alternatives to chemical-based products. Our range of products is completely natural and made with 100% plant-based ingredients. Kath + Belle is perfect for people of different ages that have sensitive skin, dry conditions, and eczema. Visit Kath + Belle and get your favorite products today to have a non-toxic and chemical-free living!