I've been neglecting my hands lately: washing dishes without using gloves, running outside in the cold air without mittens,and clipping my nails with a clipper when they crack or break. Then I got my first painful hangnail of the winter—Ouch!
I've decided to start pampering my hands again before they start looking like my grandmother's. After researching ways to restore my hands' and nails' beauty, I'm passing along the following tips to you in case you've landed in the same sad boat as me.
Hand-le With Care
Our hands can really show wear and tear quickly. That's why we need to pamper them with their own moisturizer. Most bathroom soaps can be really drying for hands, so pamper them a little with an oatmeal–based soap, which is gentler and more moisturizing than regular soaps. You may also want to use a loofah or other skin scrubber to exfoliate dead skin cells.
Then, moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! There are plenty of good hand lotions about, but you should use a cream during the winter, especially if your hands are dry and chapped. Apply it frequently throughout the day. And, of course, there's always petroleum jelly, which is excellent for hands and cuticles. If your hands are really dry, try applying petroleum jelly at night to them, then cover them with rubber or cotton gloves. Your hands will be supple and soft by morning. Don't forget to wear gloves outside in the cold weather and also while doing dishes if you want to maintain your silky, smooth hands. During the summer months, use sunscreen on your hands to protect against age spots.
Cute Cuticles
Dry nails can break easily and rough, ragged cuticles can quickly become painful hangnails. Again, start with a moisturizer, which should be different than the one you use on your hands. While petroleum jelly can work well, try an oil such as jojoba or tea tree oil. Even olive or almond oil can be used to moisturize nails. If you have lots of problems with breakage, try a Vitamin B supplement, which can help strengthen nails. Apply a rich cuticle oil after washing hands and before going to bed, and never clip your cuticles! They act as a barrier against infection, and it's far too easy to clip too deeply. Instead, soak your hands in warm water and then push cuticles back with a soft orange stick. This will lengthen the look of your nails and help prevent those dreaded hangnails.
Nail It
Beautiful nails are an important part of beautiful hands. There are a few tools you need in your arsenal to get elegant nails. First, you should decide the fingernail length that suits you, according to your lifestyle. Natural mid-length nails are the easiest to maintain and look great on all women.
File nails with a non-metal file in the same direction, as sawing back and forth can weaken nails. A four-sided buffer is a useful tool for buffing and polishing nails. Buff the tops of nails first, then the nails themselves, then polish both. After buffing, you are ready to paint them a beautiful color. Always apply a clear base coat to protect your nails. This helps protect nails and prevent discoloration. Allowing each coat to dry before applying a second coat helps the color to bond better. When removing nail polish, it is best to use an acetone-free nail polish remover, which dries and damages nails. There are good, eco-friendly removing wipes that condition nails and cuticles while removing polish.
Taking good care of your hands, nails, and cuticles during the winter months can be a challenge. To keep them all heathy, soft, and supple, follow the tips above and have beautiful hands and nails from December on.
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