With the COVID-19 outbreak, experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are constantly encouraging people to wash their hands frequently. Regular handwashing is the most effective way individuals can reduce their risk of exposure to the virus. But handwashing can also dry out the skin on your hands, especially in relatively dry climates or in people who already have dry skin.

Keeping your hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many infectious diseases have been shown to spread when hands are not washed with soap and clean, running water. The CDC recommends that you follow these recommended hand hygiene practices to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.