For women who do household chores every day, if they don't take care of their hands, they can easily become rough. Washing dishes is an essential part of housework, and the presence of dishwashing detergent and grease can cause some damage to the hands. So how can we wash dishes without harming our hands?
Use less dishwashing liquid
To wash dishes without harming your hands, start by reducing the use of dishwashing liquid. Dishwashing liquid contains substances that can irritate the skin and cause the skin's natural oils to be lost. Therefore, it is generally recommended to use dishwashing liquid sparingly and choose a mild and neutral one.
Wash dishes with rice water
Rice water has a sterilizing effect. When cooking rice, collect the rice water in a basin and use it to wash dishes. Rice water is effective in removing grease. After washing the dishes with rice water, rinse them with clean water.
Wash dishes with loofah
Loofah is a great tool for washing dishes. Remove the seeds from an old loofah and make it into a cleaning ball. It can naturally remove grease without causing any harm to the hands.
Wash dishes with noodle soup
After cooking noodles, when you scoop out the noodles, you can use the boiling water as a dishwashing solution (provided that no oil or salt has been added to the noodle soup). However, make sure to wash the dishes with the noodle soup before its temperature drops. If the temperature is too low, the grease removal effect will not be as good.
Wear gloves
Wearing gloves to wash dishes is a commendable way of doing dishes. When choosing dishwashing gloves, it is advisable to use cotton gloves with good quality. Plastic gloves contain chemical components that can irritate the skin to some extent, but transparent plastic gloves can also be used.
Apply a protective film to the hands before washing dishes
Before washing dishes, give your hands a simple care treatment to create a protective film for your hands.
Method: Take a spoonful of olive oil and add a little sugar. Pour it onto the back of your hand and gently massage the other hand in circles for 5 minutes. Repeat the process for both hands. When the olive oil is fully absorbed by the skin without feeling sticky, rinse with clean water.
The protective layer will make your hands elastic and glossy, avoiding the irritation and damage caused by dishwashing detergent.
Moisturize the hands after washing dishes
After washing dishes, in addition to cleaning the hands, it is also important to apply hand cream as soon as possible to replenish the skin's moisture. People with rough hands can also use some hand moisturizing products.
