00:00I have very dry hands right now so I wanted to try a TikTok hack I'm calling hand flooding
00:04after the viral skincare trend. TikToker Glow with Ava advises applying a vitamin C serum
00:10or an exfoliating serum to dry patches and covering hands and fingers with cotton pads
00:14soaked in a hydrating toner or essence. After a few minutes, remove the pads, wipe away the serum,
00:21apply an occlusive hand lotion and put on some gloves. The difference was instantly impressive
00:25but it gets better over time. Dr Mary Summerlad, consultant dermatologist and British Skin
00:30Foundation spokesperson told me that there are benefits to using skincare on hands which are
00:35pigmentation and lines. Vitamin C is effective but using liquid exfoliators on inflamed skin can
00:41worsen symptoms. Instead, she suggests using hand creams that draw moisture into the skin.
00:46Look for ones that contain hyaluronic acid, glycerin, urea or squalene. Lastly, consider using sunscreen
00:52on your hands to protect them. If you have persistently irritated, dry or inflamed skin,
00:57visit a medical professional.
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