Care of hands

Well said by someone that, even if you have no words to articulate it, your hands can tell countless stories about your life! Taking care of your hands is as good as taking care of your skin and body. Neglecting them will leave bad effect to overall personality because these are noticed in your non verbal communication. They can be described as the most-used part of your body. Thus, it is your core responsibility to take good care of your hands and treat them well. Spending a few minutes on a quick manicure will leave you with enviable hands! For a better insight into achieving soft and beautiful hands (nails included), read this article and start grooming yourself the right way! 

 

Hand Care Tips

         Gloves should be used for washing clothes and other heavy duties like gardening.

         When you rinse your hands, use mild pH soaps and make it a point to instantly apply lotion on them. Do not let the skin on hands dehydrate as this leads to the formation of wrinkles.

         Get manicures from reputable spas or nail salons that practice good sanitation. Make sure that all the equipment has been pre-sterilized to avoid chances of infection.

         Sunscreen lotion should be used while you have exposure to sun because ultraviolet of sun can damage the skin.

         One of the best ways to avoid fungal infections is to keep the hands warm and patting it dry after washing. Coldness of hands often affects the body's immune system by leading to illnesses such as influenza and sore throats.

         Special treatments such as a warm oil bath and herbal therapies can keep your hands soft and supple forever. Even simply soaking your palms in hot water mixed with glycerin, lemon juice and rose water can be of great help in acquiring supple skin.

         The position of your computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse can have a profound effect on your hands. Repetitive motions such as typing and mouse-clicking can result in tired, sore hands or even inflammation such as Carpal-Tunnel syndrome. To correct this, make sure that your mouse is easily reachable and that your keyboard is positioned at a comfortable level.

Deficiencies in Vitamin B can cause ridged nail beds. Lack of calcium can result in brittle and dry nails that chip off easily. For this purpose, be sure to eat foods high in these vitamins or take supplements to improve the look of your

    Hand Care Treatments

• Another great tip to keep your hands looking beautiful is a combination of milk cream, ground almond, glycerin and lemon juice. This bleaches your hands as well as removes the dead cells.
• Honey and orange juice contains AHA that proves to be an excellent way to keep your hands protected from the harsh rays of the sun and remove the tan.
• Application of egg white also makes a good hand mask. It makes the skin tight and prevents formation of wrinkles. 
•   Cucumber juice and glycerin can be mixed and applied on the hands once a day. This gives a moisturizing as well as a fresh look.