Nothing is better than a woman with beautiful and soft hands—but recently, the appearance of our hands has taken a backseat to protect our health. Handwashing has gone from something we did habitually, to something we must do to keep ourselves and our families safe. Health officials have deemed washing our hands properly as one of the top things we can do to protect ourselves and stay healthy in the face of any virus or bacteria. The use of harsh antibacterial soaps is recommended, but repeatedly washing for more than 20 seconds at a time can and will take a toll on our skin.
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Unless we take the necessary precautions, our hands will start to see the effects of repeated handwashing over time, and will make our skin age faster and appear and feel more dull and dry. Dove Dermatologist Dr. Mona Gohara shared some tips on how we can make sure that our hands are clean, yet also well taken care of, and the things we can do at home to give our hands the special care and treatment they deserve.