Having chapped hands, cracked hands can be very painful. Here are three different natural methods to soothe your hands. <br />Chapped hands look like a dry river bed. In both cases, there is a hydration/moisturisation problem. When constantly exposed to soil, solvents or soapy water and in weather they may irritate or provoke skin chapping. Heating in our homes, creates very dry atmospheres - it is also a factor to consider. <br />Chaps or cracks can occur when water from the surface of the skin evaporates, leaving behind layers of dry skin cells. <br />Warning: <br />If after three weeks of home treatment, the cracks or fissures do not improve it is recommended to consult a doctor, as in the following cases: <br />When cracks penetrates the skin of your hand or your foot. <br />When you have diabetes and cracking appears on your feet. <br />When part of your skin looks chapped, burning or is painful, it is swollen or red and watery discharge occurs or is pruruginous. <br /> <br />See you soon on Pratiks!