Why Do Your Hands Sweat or Dry Out? Expert Tips for Care and Comfort

Hands do an incredible job every day—whether you’re typing, texting, cooking, or giving high-fives. But they can sometimes feel clammy, dry, rough, or even cracked. Let’s unpack why this happens and how to care for your hand skin properly.

Why Do Hands Sweat?

Palms have one of the highest densities of sweat glands in the body. Sweating helps regulate your temperature and reduce stress. Everyone’s sweat levels differ, and some people experience excessive sweating (palmar hyperhidrosis)—affecting about 2–3% of people. But sweat doesn’t mean your hands are unclean—it’s just your body doing its job.

Why Do Hands Dry Out?

Dry hands often result from frequent washing, exposure to cold or harsh chemicals, and harsh soaps or alcohol gels. According to the NHS, frequent cleansing can strip the skin’s natural oils, leading to tightness, flaking, and cracked skin .

Care Routine: Sanitize, Moisturize, Protect

Sanitise smartly:

Clean hands are essential—especially before eating or after contact with public surfaces. Regular soap is ideal, but when that’s not possible, using a high-alcohol sanitiser is key. Consider Palmtree Hygiene’s sap‐based foaming hand sanitiser—WHO‑compliant, EN1276‑tested, and developed by UK scientists. Its ethanol derives from palm sap (no tree damage, no palm‑oil), with at least 60% alcohol for germ efficacy .

Moisturise often: 

Immediately after washing or sanitising, apply a nourishing hand cream. Palmtree’s formulation includes natural vitamins, proteins, amino acids, and glycerin from palm sap—ingredients known to lock in moisture and restore softness .

Shield your hands: 

In cold or wet weather, wear gloves. Also, avoid touching your face with unclean hands. And drink plenty of water—hydrating from within helps your skin, too.

Myth-busting: Sweat ≠ Dirty, Alcohol ≠ Dry

Contrary to popular belief, sweaty palms aren't a sign of poor hygiene. And while alcohol-based hand gels can dry hands out, Palmtree’s formula counteracts that with a foamy, sap-based sanitiser that moisturisers —unlike conventional petrochemical alcohols.

The Eco Advantage

Unlike ethanol from food crops (corn or sugarcane) that require huge amounts of land and production energy, palm sap usage preserves trees and biodiversity. One study showed palm sap yields up to 20,000 L ethanol per hectare—far exceeding sugarcane or maize. Plus, Palmtree sources its sap sustainably in West Africa, empowering local communities economically.

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Take Care of Your Hands Today

Your hands do so much every day—they deserve a bit of care. So follow the simple routine: sanitize smartly, moisturise generously, and protect thoughtfully. By choosing sustainable products like Palmtree Hygiene’s eco-friendly sanitiser, you’re caring for both your skin and the planet.

Take care of your hands—they’ll thank you for it!

Sources:

• Mayo Clinic – Hyperhidrosis stats

• NHS – Dry skin guidance 

• BusinessDay – African launch and sustainable sap sourcing businessday.ng

• Wikipedia – Nipa palm sap ethanol yield