Are your hands included in your beauty routine? If not don’t fret, more than 50% of people shop for personal care items have absolutely no products for the hands. Just like the skin on your eyelinds, and ears, the skin on your hands are often forgotten simply because they aren’t part of a first impression.

The skin on the hands is fragile and should be handled with as much care as the skin on other parts of your body. Your hands should be cleansed, exfoliated, treated, and hydrated to avoid certain diseases and prevent ageing.

Take a trip to the spa for soft and smooth hands

While some go to the spa for a day of relaxation, others go to help maintain proper hygiene. If your goal is to obtain soft and smooth hands, you should probably invest in a manicure every 1-2 weeks. Getting a manicure isn’t all about ending up with pretty nails. Although your nails look amazing when completed, the goal is to end up with healthy hands.

Benefits of a manicure include:

• Removing dirt and bacteria from the nails
• Hydrating your skin
• Helping remove hyperpigmentation
• Contributing to a clean and professional look

Get a relaxing hand massage

Most manicures come with a hand massage, but if your nail tech doesn’t include it request one. Though the hand may not be an ideal place to request a massage, it is required during a manicure in most regions. If you happen to squeeze in a manicureduring your lunch break don’t worry, a hand massageonly takes five minutes. This speedy servicecould help prevent and relieve common bone disorders, decrease tension throughout the entire body, cure headaches, relieve stress and improve circulation. These are just a few reasonsthat getting a manicure shouldn’t just be designated for women.

How to do a manicure at home.

Exfoliation will also help you benefit

Exfoliation is the biggest contributor to soft and smooth hands. During your hand massage, the lotions and oils used to perform it oftenhave exfoliating ingredients. Enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids are a few exfoliating ingredients found in hand products.

Try add-on manicure treatments

Nailcare services don’t have to end at a simple manicure.Inquire with the receptionst at your current salon or spa to get a complete list of nail services.

Additional nail services include:

Paraffin treatments-Paraffin is a wax loaded with oils. Before a salon treatment, the wax is melted in a warmer. You will be asked to dip your hands into the wax and while it molds your hands will be slipped into a plastic pouch. The oils will seep into your skin and when the wax is removed your hands will be soft and smooth.

Nail conditioning-If you want soft and smooth hands, you must also be sure your nails mirror them. If your nails are rigid, thin or brittle, it could ruin the look of your hands. Nail conditioning involves using a formula that looks like nail polish, only it is loaded with vitamins and minerals to strengthen your nails.

You can get soft and smooth hands at home

If you’re on a budget it’s no excuse for hands that aren’t soft and smooth. it’s possible to create all natural product to preserve great hands.

Soak your hands

If you don’t already care for your hands, you may want a simple place to begin. If nothing else it is simple to soak your hands. For best results you should formulate a nail soak. Nail soaks are a mixure of water, oils, and minerals and are much more beneficial than using only water.

Coconut oil

Unsure of which ingredients to use? Indulge in one or a combination of these ingredients:

• Lavender
• Hemp seed oil
• Eggs
• Milk
• Honey
• Orange juice
• Jojoba oil
• Flax seed oil
• Carrot seed oil
• Olive oil
• Sugar
• Lemon juice
• Gelatin
• Coconut oil
• Tomato juice
• Shea butter

Create a hydrating hand cream

Besides hand soap, hand cream is one of the most common products used on the hands. Hand creams are frequently used for hydration although many have other benefits.

Here are a few common recipes:

Dry Skin Hand cream

• ½ cup almond oil
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup beeswax
• 1 teaspoon vitamin e oil
• 2 tablespoons of shea butter

Hand Butter

• ¼ cup shea butter
• 1/8 cup almond oil
• 1 tablespoon beeswax

Nourishing Hand Cream

• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 1/8 cup shea butter
• 1/8 coco butter
• 1 tablespoon aloe vera
• 1 tablespoon jojoba oil

Be sure you blend the ingredients together using heat, this works best on a stovetop.

Did you know there were skincare products made for the hands?

You may not have noticed, but there are hundreds of products formulated specifically for the hands.

Hand masks exist also

Have you ever used a face mask during your beauty rituals? Face masks are like mega skin care products because they contain high amounts of active ingredients. Hand masks often contain enzymes and AHAs for exfoliation, along with oils and butters for hydration. Hand masks should be used once per week, so they aremore realistic for those without a current beauty routine.

Use that body scrub on your hands

Do you use a body scrub to exfoliate your skin? Try using a little scrub on your hands. Exfoliation will not only give you soft and smooth hands, but it will also improve skin concerns like:

• Uneven skin tone
• Freckles
• Agespots and sun spots
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Calluses

If you think the skin on your hands are a minor concern think again, here’s why:

• One of the first places you begin to age are the hands.
• Getting a routine manicure can prevent hangnail, infection and ingrown nails.
• Ensuring your hands are hydrated will prevent them from cracking.
• Always wear gloves when handling heavy items, this will prevent calluses.
• Protect the hands while cleaning, most household cleaners contain ingredinets that could dry your skin.

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