Temperatures have dropped, the wind set up, and the skin of the hands is full of seasonal contrasts. Between dry air, temperature variations and frequent washing, skin balance is quickly compromised. The signs are well known: drought, redness, roughness, tightness sensations.
Why the hands are damaged faster as soon as the cold arrives
Unlike other areas of the body, the skin of the hands is particularly exposed and not very protected. Fine, poor in sebaceous glands, it does not resist external aggressions badly. As soon as the temperatures fall, it dries up, loses its flexibility, then weakens. This phenomenon is amplified with heating, textile frictions, temperature variations or repeated contact with water and household products.
When the cold season sets in, it is common to see visible signs of imbalance appear: diffuse redness, a feeling of persistent tightness, a rough texture, sometimes even painful chapters or cracks. These manifestations are not just discomfort: they translate a real weakening of the skin barrier.
Addax Cica B5, a cream noted 100/100 on Yuka with targeted efficiency
In this category, the intense repair cream Addax Cica B5 stands out by displaying a perfect score on Yuka. Its composition without perfume, without identified and hypoallergenic allergen makes it a well tolerated formula, even on sensitive skin. It associates 5 % of panthenol with Centella Asiatica and vitamin E, in a short base, thought to appease from the first application and repair visibly in 48 hours.
Adapted to a frequent application, including on irritated skin, it offers a concrete response to problems related to the cold season, without unnecessary overload. Its light texture, quickly absorbed, allows daily use, without sticky sensation or fatty effect.
The right gestures to adopt to preserve your hands all winter
Applying a restorative cream is not enough if some simple gestures are not adopted on a daily basis. To limit dehydration and strengthen the skin barrier, it is better to avoid washing too frequent with hot water, use soft soaps without aggressive agents, and dry hands well without rubbing.
Wearing gloves as soon as temperatures drop remains an essential reflex, even for short outings. At night, a more generous application of cream makes it possible to revive skin regeneration, especially in the case of very damaged skin. During the day, a fine texture, absorbed quickly, makes it possible to rehydrate without interruption in daily gestures.
Adopt a well tolerated formula, capable of eating without sticky effect, then changes the situation: it is this regularity in the application, more than the quantity, which makes it possible to really restore the skin and avoid chronic irritation throughout the cold season.
