It's hard to understand how a wound so tiny can hurt so much. The reason paper cuts are so painful is actually because the laceration exposes a high concentration of pain receptors to the open air. They continue to hurt, according to "The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies for Women" because you open up the healing wound each time you use the cut finger. If you find yourself in a position that requires you to shuffle papers all day, it's inevitable that you'll get at least one paper cut. It you get them regularly, a thick oil-based hand cream with beeswax can help heal current cuts and prevent future cuts.
Step 1
Wash your hands with warm water and pat dry.
Step 2
Scoop out about a half teaspoon of hand cream into your palm.
Step 3
Rub your hands together to evenly distribute the cream. Continue working the cream into your skin until it's mostly absorbed.
Step 4
Apply a second layer and rub it into your hands. This layer should sit on top of your skin more than the first layer, creating a protective barrier between your skin and the paper.
Step 5
Reapply the cream several times throughout your day, especially after hand washing.
Tips and Warnings
- Choose a cream with a heavy oil base, such as coconut, shea butter or jojoba oil combined with beeswax. Beeswax is the key, because it creates a protective barrier that seals in oils, according to "Herbs for Health and Healing." The mixture will seal up paper cuts and protect them from air exposure, which helps them heal faster.
- Some pieces of paper will slide away from your skin due to the increased lubrication the oils provide, but some paper cuts will still occur.
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