winter protections of hands advice

Our hands need just as much care as our faces. They do most of our daily chores and deal with several harmful products. That's why we've listed 10 hand beauty tips to keep hands looking smooth, soft, and beautiful. Read on to learn about the best ways to care for your hands at home. Use a good hand moisturizer and apply it at least three times a day after a thorough wash. Use a light, non-greasy moisturizer in the summer and opt for something heavier in the winter, like a body butter. Winter can dry out your skin, so you can use an extra moisturizer and get a manicure at least once a month. With a manicure, your hands are cleaned, exfoliated and massaged. Hands are thoroughly nourished. When washing your hands, make sure to wash your hands with lukewarm water all year round. Water that is too hot or too cold can damage the skin (1). Never use regular dish soap as it is irritating to the skin and tends to dry out the skin (2). Scrub your hands with a good exfoliant at least once a week to remove any dead skin. No time to buy? Make one at home. Take a teaspoon of caster sugar and olive oil and mix well with the juice of half a lime. If you want to try something different in your perfessional beauty supply store, add a drop of your favorite EO and you're done! Your Homemade Exfoliating Scrub Tip: You can also use this scrub without olive oil. If you have used this oil, wash your hands with mild soap and warm water. If you're using it without olive oil, just rinse your hands with lukewarm water and pat dry. Massage your hands for at least five minutes at night to allow the essence of the moisturizer to absorb. For very rough hands, mix a moisturiser with a little Vaseline and keep them protected overnight. Make sure you wear rubber gloves to protect your hands when you're doing dishes, gardening, or doing any chores that allow your hands to interact with chemicals, grease, or dirt.