About the importance of moisturizing the hands
The way our hands look should be a constant concern for each of us because, in our eyes, they are the most important part of the body through which we socialize and express certain things about ourselves. We gesture with our hands, we offer explanations, we greet, we get to know each other, we drink, we eat and that is why we always need them to look neat and healthy.
And because both the Covid 19 pandemic overuse and external factors such as the cold in the cold season have most likely left their mark on your hands, here are some tips on how to make sure you always look good. neat of your hands.
Routine hand care
We must first know that the skin of the hands does not have the capacity to regenerate, due to the lack of subcutaneous tissue, which requires permanent hydration.
- Once you’ve identified the best hand cream, make sure you use it frequently. Most hand creams contain beneficial ingredients, such as: shea butter, olive or argan oil, honey, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, which, in addition to moisturizing, will also give a soft and velvety appearance to the skin of the hands.
- Always use a mild hand soap with a neutral pH and anti-allergenic properties. The water temperature should be around 30-35 degrees, and it is contraindicated to wash your hands with hot or cold water.
- Dab your hands after washing, avoiding rubbing your skin with a towel and making sure they are completely dry before exposing yourself to the cold.
- Hands should be protected at all times. Don’t be shy about wearing warm gloves in the cold season. All the more important is the use of household gloves in household chores.
Natural methods of hand care
There are many effective methods for caring for your hands using natural ingredients. We have selected for you a list of the most well-known and effective natural products used for optimal hand care:
- Bee honey. Apply on hands and leave on for about 30 minutes, then rinse with plenty of warm water. Finally, apply your favorite hand cream.
- Olive, argan or coconut oil. The procedure for use is similar to that of honey.
- Castor oil and vitamin E. Mix two tablespoons of castor oil with a vial of vitamin E, apply and leave on for 20 minutes. The result is wow!
- Marigold ointment. We are not referring here to a hand cream with marigold content, but to that yellow Vaseline that is usually found in Plafar type stores. It is extremely effective in improving the appearance of the hands, but it cannot be used during the day as it is quite greasy.
- Scrub with brown sugar and olive oil. Mix a tablespoon of brown sugar with one tablespoon of olive oil and massage lightly to remove dead cells. Then rinse and you will get hydrated and velvety hands.
Intensive hand treatments
If the unsightly appearance of your hands still gives you headaches, you can resort to a rejuvenation treatment with intense pulsed light (IPL), performed in specialized salons.
