Over-washing your hands, especially during the autumn and winter months, is damaging to the skin on your hands.
Antibacterial products and hand sanitisers can cause the skin to lose moisture and dry out.
The experts at Watermans, who make antibacterial products, hand creams and hair products said: “As the weather turns colder, hands often feel dry and irritated.
“Why? Well, in cooler temperatures, the body struggles to retain moisture effectively, causing the skin to dry out.
“Dry air and low humidity often irritate the hands, as does central heating or air conditioners.
“Frequent fluctuations in temperature, like moving from warm to colder conditions quickly, can also cause dry skin.”