Following simple rules will help protect hands when working in the vegetable garden.
* Wear gloves to protect from
o thorns
o abrasions
o chemicals
o soil
o plant extracts
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* Choose appropriate gloves
o cotton jersey for general work
o thick leather gloves for working with thorny plants
o rubber or plastic gloves with cotton liners for wet work, including handling chemicals
* Apply plenty of moisturiser after work
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*
o soil dries hands out
o E45 is ideal for sensitive hands because it is not scented
o scented creams often create an allergic reaction
Click here for more information on dermatitis and eczema on gardeners’ hands.
It is difficult to work in the vegetable garden when hands are uncomfortable because of itches, cracks, or cuts. Injuries and allergic reactions can be avoided by following simple rules when working in the vegetable garden.
5 Comments »
1.
Do you have any brands that you recommend?
Sara from farmingfriends
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2.
I would be interested in your recommendations of gloves as well. I
have many pairs and wear out the best ones so quickly, cheap is a
big criteria. My hands are still the worst skin on my whole body,
even wearing the gloves.
3.
Sara and Frances
It is difficult to recommend brands – because everyone has
different skin and different reactions. I buy the simplest cotton
gloves I can find – as they suit my hands. I wear them inside
other gloves – & all day & night when my hands are bad.
After years of neglect, my hands rebelled in a big way & now I try
to listen to them, and respond to their needs.
After several trips to a specialist skin consultant & after loads
of tests, I was surprised to be told to go home & use a simple
cleanser (Sebamed) & E45. But it works, although I have to be
careful with what touches my hands – & with my general health.
I have written another post about dermatitis or eczema on gardeners’ hands in more detail which I hope will be of interest – it shows the different types of gloves with their components.
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