Although it seems simple, hand washing requires some specific care, the same used by health professionals. Among them is the most suitable duration. The WHO advises that the complete ritual lasts 40 to 60 seconds - the equivalent of singing the song "Congratulations to You" twice in a row. With that in mind, just go to the nearest sink and put into practice the complete step-by-step recommended by the Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa):
1. Wet your hands with water;
2. Spread the soap over all surfaces of the hands;
3. Lather your palms by rubbing them together;
4. Rub the palm of your right hand against the back of your left hand, interlacing your fingers;
5. Repeat the previous process with your left hand against the back of your right hand;
6. Interlace your fingers and rub the spaces between them;
7. Rub the back of the fingers of one hand with the palm of the opposite hand (and vice versa), holding the fingers, with a back-and-forth motion;
8. Rub your thumbs with the help of the palm of the opposite hand, using a circular motion;
. Rub the digital pulps and nails of one hand against the opposite palm, cupped and making a circular motion;
10. Rinse the wrists first;
11. Now rinse your hands, avoiding direct contact of the soapy hand with the tap (try to use your elbows when opening);
12. Dry them with a disposable or single-use paper towel when you are at home;
13. Use the paper towel to turn off the tap. Ready! Now your hands are safe.
Strengthen hand hydration
Has frequent hygiene left your hands dry? So, don't forget to use hydration after washing or using alcohol gel. This will make all the difference in the appearance of your skin. Ekos Chestnut Moisturizing Hand Pulp or Tododia's Nourishing Cherry and Hazelnut Cream can help you at this time. And if you have some free time at the end of the day, dedicate yourself to a spa at home, which combines a hydration ritual with self-massage.
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