Don't let antibacterial products remove your hands' protective layer

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people developed the habit of washing their hands and spraying alcohol frequently; however, symptoms such as tautness, dryness, itching and flaking have also begun to appear in the skin on their hands. This is because alcohol-based products (which include hand sanitizers) remove moisture from the skin when the alcohol evaporates. If you have sensitive skin or already have skin conditions like eczema, then your skin may worsen and even develop swelling, dermatitis, and other conditions.

Therefore, it is recommended that you wash your hands with water and soap during this time, and only use alcohol-based sanitizers when you have no other choice. After washing your hands, be sure to moisturize and condition your skin immediately. It is recommended that you apply skin care products containing lactoferrin-derived peptides to moisturize and condition the dry, taut, and cracked places on your hands, as well as to strengthen your skin's resilience at the same time. That way, you enhance your skin's resilience against external stimuli such as alcohol and disinfectants while providing internal soothing and repairing for itchy and flaky skin.