SHOULD I WEAR GLOVES WHEN DOING THE DISHES? HERE’S WHY IT’S A GOOD HABIT

Dr. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control

Doing the dishes is a daily, often automatic task—but not without consequences for your hands. Have you ever wondered whether you should wear gloves while washing dishes?
The answer is yes—and not just for convenience. The skin on your hands needs protection, especially in household environments where hot water and harsh detergents are involved.

The Invisible Barrier That Protects Your Skin

Our skin is coated with a natural hydrolipidic film, made up of about 95% sebum, along with lipids and hydration factors produced by skin cells.
This thin but essential layer serves to:

• retain skin moisture

• protect against external aggressors

• ensure softness and elasticity

When exposed to very hot water or greasy detergents, this balance is disrupted. The result? Dry, red, chapped hands that are more prone to irritation.

Why Wear Gloves When Washing Dishes?

Gloves aren’t just a physical barrier—they’re a real ally in daily hand care. Wearing them while doing the dishes:

• prevents dehydration

• protects the skin’s natural barrier

• reduces direct contact with harsh surfactants

• helps keep your hands soft and healthy

Bonus Tip: Turn Gloves into a Beauty Treatment

Want to pamper your hands even while doing household chores?
Apply a protective, moisturizing cream like GlovÉ before putting on gloves: it acts like a nourishing mask during washing.

This simple trick turns a routine task into an opportunity to care for your skin.

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