Tips to get gorgeous hands

Did you know that moisturizing alone is not enough to keep your hands soft and supple? There are various ways to help you maintain the health of your hands and make them look beautiful at all times.

Here is a compilation of great homemade remedies to provide your hands all the pampering they need to make them look beautiful all the time:

Apply a Good Hand Cream

If you are using any ordinary moisturizing cream, it may not supply your hands the required moisture they need. It is important to invest in a good hand cream that moisturizes the skin from within and doesn’t let the skin become dry even after washing the hands frequently.

You should also know the right technique of messaging the cream in your hands. Also make sure you apply the hand cream after every wash.

Proper Nail Care

It is important that you go in for a manicure & pedicure session at least once a month. Also make it a point to dip your nails in luke warm soapy water for a few minutes every week. Later file your nails before applying any nail paint. If you desire a natural look, you should opt for a clear coat of nail varnish. Always remember, you should never scrap away your nail paint as this may weaken the nails and dry them.

Washing your hands  

Washingyour hands using the right technique is very important. Make sure the water is neither too hot nor too cold. At best keep it luke warm. Pat your hands dry, don’t rub them hard with a towel and finally apply a good moisturizer.

Protect our Hands

When dealing with tasks like washing clothes and dishes, put on gloves and work so that the hands are not left dry afterwards. Keeping hands in water may causes the development of skin lesions that may not appear to the naked eyes, but only felt as a disturbing tingling sensation.

Alternatively, you can apply oil before starting with any such work. A layer of oil shields the skin against water. 

Exfoliate Your Hands

It is very essential to keep your hands clear off dirt and dust particles. Therefore it is recommended that you exfoliate your hands often. Exfoliating the hands results in increased blood circulation and makes them looking younger for longer.

Other Tips Include:

·         Prepare and apply a hand mask made with mashed potatoes and milk.

·         Eating foods rich in calcium are important for the health of the nails. Have milk and milks products regularly.

·         To wash your hands, you can boil water and mix about one teaspoon of herbs such as sage, calendula and chamomile. Once cool you can dip your hands for 15-20 minutes, then pat dry and apply a moisturizer.

·         To get an even tone on the skin of your hand rub them with lemon regularly.

·         In order to exfoliate your hands, take about two tablespoons of butter mixed with a spoon of sugar. Gently message your hands with this mixture till the small sugar particles dissolve. Rinse it off and notice the difference.

A mixture of honey and cinnamon (half spoon of each) can be applied on hands to make them look fairer.