You can tell a lot about a person by the look and feel of their hands. Your hands are always out there for everyone to see and if not taken care of properly they can make you look older. They say something about your lifestyle too, so don't forget about your hands when you take care of the rest of your skin.
Unlike other parts of our body, there is very little fat, collagen or elastin on the back of our hands, and the skin is much thinner than on our face. This thinner skin combined with sun exposure will make wrinkles appear faster on our hands than anywhere else on our body.
You should spend a few minutes on your hands every so often with a quick manicure and protect them from the elements. Here's a few must-dos on how to care for your hands:
1) Always wear gloves when washing dishes, cleaning or gardening.
2) Use mild ph soaps when washing your hands and always apply a lotion afterwards.
3) Use a sunscreen on your hands when out in the sun.
4) Be sure to dry your hands properly by patting them dry, not rubbing. Cold, damp hands can lead to fungal infections.
5) Be careful with repetitive motions such as typing and mouse clicking as they may cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
6) Be sure to get enough calcium and vitamin B in your diet. A lack of these can cause ridged nail beds and dry brittle nails that chip easily.
One thing to be sure of, whether you get your manicures or pedicures from the salon or you do it yourself, is to make sure all equipment you use is clean and sterile. Here are a few all-natural nail care recipes to make up and use for your next DIY mani-pedi. They're great because they have no chemicals or additives, which makes them gentle, but effective on your nails and skin.
Hand Massage of Lemon and Rosewater - All you need is a few drops of lemon juice, 5 drops of rosewater and 1 tsp of glycerin. Mix these ingredients together and massage into your hands and cuticles for 20 to 30 minutes.
Lemon Nail Soak -Combine a cup of bottled water, the juice of a lemon, 1tbsp of aloe vera gel and 10 drops of lemon essential oil. Soak your fingers in this for about 10 minutes on each hand.
Nourishing Hand Moisturizer - Mix up some cucumber juice and glycerin and applied on your hands each evening before bed. This will give your hands a fresh, healthy look.
Dry Hand Softener - Mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with a teaspoon of sugar and a little water. Rub this mixture on your hands and let sit for 5 minutes then wash off with warm water and dry thoroughly.
Hand Mask - You can tighten the skin on the back of your hands, and prevent the formation of wrinkles when you mix up some egg whites, like a meringue, and spread it on your hands. Let it sit for about 30 minutes, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Get Rid Of Age Spots - Slather some natural, plain Greek yogurt on the back of your hands or wherever you may have age spots. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse. Repeat every 3 days and you'll soon see the age spots disappear.
Follow the above mentioned tips and keep your hands looking soft, supple, young and beautiful forever! beautiful hands are the result of dedicated hand care and maintenance
Alex is a freelance graphic artist & marketing pro with a passion for writing. She understands the value of looking and feeling great when meeting new clients and believes in basic, natural skincare is the key for more beautiful looking skin. If you enjoyed this article, check out a few of her others; How To Combat Dry Skin Naturally or How To Highlight Your Hair Naturally.
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