Rough Hand Season Calls for Moisturizing Hand Care — Indulge Your Way to Beautifully Soft Hands
■ How to Apply Hand Cream for Maximum Moisturizing Effect
With hand-washing and alcohol sanitizing now part of daily life, more and more people are struggling with rough, dry hands.
Hands can show signs of age just as much as, if not more than, the face — so many of us have started paying closer attention to hand care than ever before.
Hand cream is essential for that kind of care, but a surprising number of people aren't getting the full benefit from it simply because of how they apply it.
This time, we'll share how to apply hand cream in a way that draws out its moisturizing effect to the fullest.
Point ① — Wash your hands thoroughly first
Before you start applying hand cream, clean your hands well with hand soap.
Adding this one small step can significantly boost the cream's moisturizing effect.
Washing away dirt and bacteria from the surface of your skin leaves it clean, allowing moisturizing ingredients to absorb more easily.
It's also important to dry your hands thoroughly after washing, since leftover water can repel the oils in the cream.
Rather than rubbing roughly, pat your hands gently dry with a highly absorbent towel.
■ The Three Key Moments for Correct Application
"Before bed at night," "before doing anything that may irritate your skin," and "whenever dryness starts to bother you" 
Point ② — The correct way to apply
It's best to apply hand cream around 3 to 5 times a day.
Use these three moments as your guide for when to apply: "before bed at night," "before doing anything that may irritate your skin," and "whenever dryness starts to bother you."
Also — do you find yourself using only a thin, sparing amount because you don't like a sticky feeling?
KOTOSHINA's hand cream isn't very sticky at all, so you can move right on to your next task after applying.
A good amount for one application is roughly the length of your index finger from the tip to the first knuckle.
If you use too little, the ingredients won't reach your whole hand, and the added friction from rubbing it in can actually end up irritating your skin.
If dryness or roughness is a particular concern, try increasing the amount up to the second knuckle, or reapplying a little more frequently for better results.
＜Starting in October, put a little extra care into your hands and enjoy the quiet satisfaction of beautifully cared-for skin＞
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Hand Soap — Green Tea Scent
Price: ¥3,520 (tax included)
Volume: 200mL
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Hand Cream — Green Tea Scent
Price: ¥3,190 (tax included)
Volume: 40mL
