{"id":124583,"date":"2025-07-21T14:58:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T12:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kletterretter.com\/?p=124583"},"modified":"2025-08-09T15:00:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T13:00:18","slug":"skin-care-routines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kletterretter.com\/en\/skin-care-routines\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin care routines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Caring for your hands doesn\u2019t have to be complicated, but it does have to be consistent. A smart routine can mean fewer injuries, faster healing, and more days on the wall.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Before climbing: prep for performance<\/h2>\n<p>The goal with skin preparation before climbing is to reduce skin stress and maximise grip without compromising skin health.<\/p>\n<h3>Step-by-step:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Wash your hands:<\/b> use soap to remove excess oil and improve chalk function<\/li>\n<li><b>Check your hands:<\/b> if you have any splits, loose calluses, or tender spots before climbing, you should address them before you warm up.<\/li>\n<li><b>File calluses if needed:<\/b> use a skin file to smooth sharp edges and flatten thick calluses, especially on your fingers. Just don\u2019t overdo it!<\/li>\n<li><b>Use tape where needed:<\/b> apply finger tape to protect existing wounds, support joints, or prevent flappers on sensitive skin.<\/li>\n<li><b>Optional:<\/b> For dry skin, use a very small amount of KletterRetter hand cream at least 30\u201360 minutes before climbing (never immediately before).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>During climbing: monitor and adjust<\/h2>\n<p>The goal with monitoring your skin during climbing is to keep an eye on any potential injuries.<\/p>\n<h3>Tips during climbing:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Watch your tips:<\/b> if you feel friction burn or your skin getting thinner, consider adjusting your grip or using tape<\/li>\n<li><b>Use chalk smartly:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>For sweaty palms: start with liquid chalk or cream chalk to form a base layer and then layer your hands with chalk as required.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid over-chalking, because it can excessively dry out your skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Take micro-breaks:<\/b> let your skin rest between attempts on sharp holds. Even a few minutes makes a difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>After climbing: repair and restore<\/h2>\n<p>This is where skin recovery really happens. If you take the time to repair and restore your skin after climbing you will reap the benefits in future sessions.<\/p>\n<h3>Post-session routine:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash your hands gently and thoroughly with lukewarm water and mild soap. Avoid harsh disinfectants. Pat or air dry your hands.<\/li>\n<li>Assess the damage: do you have any flappers, cuts, or painful calluses?<\/li>\n<li>Apply KletterRetter Repair Balsam to open skin, cracks, or worn-down tips<\/li>\n<li>Use KletterRetter hand cream to rehydrate and support repair if skin is dry or tight<\/li>\n<li>File again if needed, but only if new edges have formed. Never file irritated or raw skin.<\/li>\n<li><b>Bonus step:<\/b> use an acupressure ring for 5\u201310 minutes to promote blood flow and speed up healing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Weekly maintenance routine<\/h2>\n<p>A consistent weekly rhythm keeps skin balanced and healthy.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Action<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Training days<\/td>\n<td>Trim long nails and loose skin. Lightly file hard calluses and tape sensitive spots<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rest days<\/td>\n<td>Regular moisturising with KletterRetter hand cream, KletterRetter foot cream and KletterRetter Repair Balsam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Filing days<\/td>\n<td>Full file session with a skin file<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recovery days<\/td>\n<td>Massage with an acupressure ring for improved circulation. Check and treat wounds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Outdoor days<\/td>\n<td>Don\u2019t forget to apply sunscreen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Every 1\u20132 weeks:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully check and trim both your finger nails and toe nails. Finger nails grow up to two to three times faster than toe nails, so they need attention more often.<\/li>\n<li>File your calluses, and cracked heels (don\u2019t forget your feet) to keep them smooth<\/li>\n<li>Apply KletterRetter foot cream at night to reduce dryness and pressure points caused by climbing shoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Rest is part of your routine<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t ignore red flags like burning finger tips, skin that feels polished, splits or tears. Sometimes the best hand care is a day off. Skin regenerates on rest days.<\/p>\n<h2>Hydration<\/h2>\n<p>Climbing dehydrates you fast, especially during long sessions or on hot days. But few climbers realise how much this affects their skin.<\/p>\n<p>Dehydrated skin becomes brittle and prone to cracks and splits where well-hydrated skin stays elastic, heals faster, and tolerates friction better.<\/p>\n<h3>What to do:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink 500\u2013750ml per hour of climbing, more if it\u2019s hot and you&#8217;re sweating heavily<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t wait until after your session. You should start hydrated and sip throughout your workout.<\/li>\n<li>Add electrolytes during longer sessions to help with absorption and recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Signs you&#8217;re not drinking enough:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tight, flakey fingertips<\/li>\n<li>Chronic skin splits<\/li>\n<li>Sluggish wound healing<\/li>\n<li>Dark urine or headaches after climbing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Skin care isn\u2019t just what you put on your hands, it\u2019s what you put in your body, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caring for your hands doesn\u2019t have to be complicated, but it does have to be consistent. 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