We all know just how painful a paper cut can be. It’s amazing how something so small can cause so much pain.
The reason paper cuts are so painful is actually because the laceration exposes a high concentration of pain receptors to the open air. They continue to hurt, according to “The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies for Women” because you open up the healing wound each time you use the cut finger.
If you find yourself in a position that requires you to shuffle papers all day, it’s inevitable that you’ll get a paper cut. If you get them regularly, a thick oil-based hand cream can help heal current cuts and prevent future ones.
Follow These Steps:
Step 1
Wash your hands with warm water and pat dry.
Step 2
Take about a half teaspoon of hand cream into your palm.
Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Hand Lotion
Step 3
Rub your hands together to evenly distribute the cream. Continue working the cream into your skin until it’s mostly absorbed.
Step 4
Apply a second layer and rub it into your hands. This layer should sit on top of your skin more than the first layer, creating a protective barrier between your skin and the paper.
Step 5
Reapply the cream several times throughout your day, especially after hand washing.
Complete Office of California offers a number of hand creams and lotions including Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Hand Lotion.
Order hand cream for your office online or contact your Account Manager for more information.
Source: Livestrong | Lifehacker
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