Is concrete bad for your hands?

Question

Is concrete bad for your hands?

Answer 1

Yes. It has significant quanties of lime in it, plus possibly other additive, that suck the moisture from your skin.  Wear good gloves when doing this kind of work.

Answer 2

no but it sure was rough on my teeth

Answer 3

you will find the skin dries right out.    Make sure to use a good hand lotion after work.

But really, the concrete that is really bad for the hands is the big heavy chunks-when they is dropped on your hands -they hurt.

Answer 4

I agree with both and would add that exposure over time can develop allergies to cement. I know an awful lot of people that can no longer work with cement.

Answer 5

Concrete is very alkaline so you need a mild acid to neutralize your hands.  Rinse your hands with vinegar (white).  This will pH balance your hands to about 95% of normal.  Do this two or three times, then rinse with water.  By the next day your hands should be back to normal.

Answer 6

Yes,you can get concrete burns.

Using white vinegar and washing hands neutralizes the acids,then use a good quality hand lotion.If the condition is worse seek medical attention.

In the bizz,seen allot of bad things.

Answer 7

Agreed with other answer but will add after working with use a good moisturizer for your skin as well.

Answer 8

been a mason for 36 years and while it dries out my hands and skin i have never had concrete or mortar burns...some people it bothers and some it doesn't...