From stinging insects and toxic plants to the sun's burning rays, these problems can cause skin irritations and itching. According to Susie, an ounce of prevention can save you from a week's worth of discomfort.
Avid gardeners know the toll toiling in the soil can have on one's hands.
Handling soil fertilizers, weeds, or even pruning and raking can drain your skin of emollients and moisture, exposing skin to any number of irritants. The most obvious and important step in protecting your hands is to wear gardening gloves. Lighter cotton gloves for planting and weeding. In addition, some plants have small spines as natural protection against predators, so watch out for prickers, which can also lead to skin problems, including irritations, scratches and cuts. Long disposable latex gloves for protecting your hands and forearms when using chemical fertilizers and handling disease-ridden plants or poison ivy.