How to care for your hands?

For a real woman, care for her body is necessary. Particularly careful representatives of the beautiful half of humanity are caring for the delicate and sensitive skin of the hands.

None of us would like our age to be determined by our hands, and it is precisely this part of the body that is primarily susceptible to aging. The fact is that the skin of the hands is particularly dry and vulnerable, since it has little water and sebaceous glands, so the cracks and wrinkles on the hands are a pressing problem for all girls and women.

In addition, constant cleaning around the house and washing dishes with the use of rather aggressive cleaning agents affects our hands. And even if they are marked with “with balm” or “reliably protects the skin of the hands,” you should not believe such advertising moves. Such a daily "chemistry" negatively affects the gentle ladies' hands.

And the impact of weather conditions and the constant impact of the environment (from the scorching sun to strong wind and frost) has not been canceled. From this, the skin of the hands usually cracks, becomes dry and causes a lot of trouble to its owner. That is why the care of hands, fingers and palms should be daily and correct in order to preserve their health and beauty for many years.

Hand care is a whole system of cosmetic procedures. which can be divided into several main stages:

• cleansing;
• peeling;
• massage;
• hydration, nutrition and protection;
• regular masks;
• care for cuticles and nails.

Often, dry hands are just the result of improperly chosen soap or gel, so pay attention to the composition of the cleanser, preferring natural ingredients from plant extracts. After washing you should dry your hands and then apply a nourishing cream. And in order to carry out the cleansing procedure, even where there is no water and soap at hand, take care of a compact anti-bacterial gel, which should become a frequenter of a handbag. Although intensive antibacterial agents, experts still recommend using at a minimum, as they dry the skin of hands.

The exfoliation procedure is needed to remove old cells of the epidermis and activate skin renewal. - so she will look young no matter how old you are. To exfoliate, you will need a special scrub or peeling, which you can buy in the cosmetics store or do it yourself from “handy” means - for example, sugar, oatmeal or coffee grounds with the addition of any vegetable oil.

One of the important components of care is massage. In this case, it is not at all necessary to run to the salon; you can regularly carry out self-massage procedures at home — this is both pleasant and not so expensive.A good massage of the skin of the hands, palms and fingers can significantly improve blood flow, relieve tension from tired muscles and relax.

Among the options for home self-massage, we note the following:

• pressing, rubbing and kneading fingers and hands;
• hand kneading using auxiliary items such as a small ball or natural stones;
• Acupressure massage “shiatsu”, which affects the state of all body systems.

And finally, after all the procedures performed, it was the turn of nourishing the skin of the hands with cream. Its use is also needed to moisturize and protect the skin of the hands from negative external influences. For the preparation of homemade drug in the form of hand cream you will need a tablespoon of crushed mixture of chamomile, marigold, plantain and train. Herbs pour a glass of boiling water and insist overnight. Next morning we filter the infusion and use the following proportions: to 1 tsp. infusion add 50 g of butter and 1 tsp. honey, carefully mixing everything until smooth. If there is glycerin in the house, add cream and a few drops of lemon to it to create another miracle cure for hands. And in order to disinfect the skin and heal wounds, choose camomile-based cosmetics.

Having put in order a skin, you should not forget also about nails, as they, as well as a hairdress, are the business card of the woman, and are simply obliged to look well-groomed and neat. Nails should be regularly filed, cut off the cuticle and moisturize the skin around them. A manicure with his own hands or gel nails in the salon - this is the personal choice of each lady, depending on her financial capabilities and ideas about ideal beauty.

In addition to homemade hand care, it is sometimes useful to visit professional salons, as there are currently many interesting and effective salon care procedures that will enrich the skin with vitamins, useful substances and visibly rejuvenate it. It will be especially important to set aside time to visit the salon in winter, when the skin suffers greatly from negative natural effects.

The most popular cosmetic hand care procedure is paraffin therapy.which, by the way, was used in ancient Rome. And in the era of the USSR, this technique was often used to regenerate muscle and skin tone after sports injuries. Now this procedure brings not only purely practical benefits of hand care, but also gives an extraordinary relaxation to the whole body, since the nerve endings on our palms affect all organs of the body.

Tonic paraffin therapy is performed using molten paraffin. It envelops hands, hardens and creates a semblance of a glove, under which the effect of a sauna is created. Therefore, the skin first releases moisture, which is saturated with oxygen, and then returns to the cells of the epidermis.

Effective and popular salon procedure - hand massage. It is logical that it will be more efficient and effective when carried out simultaneously with two hands and with the help of a specialist in their field. Massage activates all points and cells, and also improves blood circulation.

Chocolate wrapping for hands is a useful, aromatic and tasty procedure. In addition to the regeneration and nutrition of cells, the skin will acquire a smooth tone, and pigment spots and redness will gradually disappear. In addition, thanks to chocolate, as you know, the production of "pleasure hormones" occurs, which means that you will be provided with a great mood after going to the beauty salon.

Alginate wraps and masks are seaweed wraps that relieve inflammation, stimulate blood circulation and stimulate the oxygen supply process.

To keep the skin young and looking attractive, try to care for it with a self-made peeling. This highly effective cosmetic frees the skin from old cells, giving place to young ones. An affordable and simple option is sugar peeling. To do this, pour 1 tsp. sugar in the palm, add 1 tsp. olive or other vegetable oil, mix the ingredients and rub the peeling in circular motions into the skin of the hands.

Automatically you can and massage the cuticle. A few minutes of this pleasant procedure are enough, after which the peeling is washed off, and the hand is gently cleaned with a napkin without using water or soap, so that olive oil nourishes the skin. Believe me, after such a procedure, the skin surface becomes just silky to the touch. If desired, in the composition of such a natural and absolutely safe means for exfoliating you can use sea salt or crushed oatmeal.

Oatmeal scrub is done simply - they are brewed with boiling water, and when the mixture cools, it massages the skin of the hands. This light and soft scrub can be used every day, without fear of harming the upper layer of skin.

If you are a coffee maker, then do not throw away the thick, and make of it a useful hand scrub. It should be mixed with natural oil (for example, olive, apricot or regular sunflower). Since such a scrub is very intense, it will be enough to apply it a couple of times a week.

If you do not trust the SPA store, it's time to take care of your hand cosmetics. The mask for moisturizing includes 1 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. sour cream and 0.5 tsp. turmeric It is enough to apply this structure with the easy massing movements and to hold on hands of 10 minutes then to wash away with water. Due to the action of turmeric, the skin of the hands receives additional nourishment and recovery. The only drawback of the mask is that due to the saturated pigment for a short time, it will paint the hands and nails yellow, so do this procedure before going to bed.

In winter, the first mask for the skin of hands will be the next mask. Lemon zest must be mixed with 2 tbsp. l fat cottage cheese, 1 tsp. brewing green tea and 1 tsp. olive oil. And if half an hour for which the mask is absorbed, you can not sit idle, just wear rubber gloves on your hands.

Available to all, tasty and nutritious mask - banana. For its preparation, take 1 banana and 1 tsp. any vegetable oil. Banana porridge with butter should be heated and applied to the hands in a warm form. After complete cooling, the mixture is washed off with warm water, and your hands will become much softer in minutes.

In order not to leave all the money in beauty salons, learn to make and easy-to-use hand baths. They not only moisturize and nourish the skin, but also give a soothing and wound-healing effect. They can be with sea salt, natural herbs (for example, with chamomile, hunter) or medicinal mud.

You can also make a beer bath with chamomile. Freshly picked flowers are added to warm beer for this purpose, hands are placed there for 10 minutes. Chamomile disinfects wounds and removes inflammation, and beer softens the skin. Of the other useful trays with herbal ingredients can be noted mint, lime, linseed, oak, rosehip or hunter. Herbs pour boiling water and insist 5-10 minutes. Each bath lasts half an hour, and after they apply a cream on the hands. Similar procedures are carried out every day for 1-2 weeks.

In the home arsenal of every woman should also be all kinds of oil. It will be enough to put on your hands a suitable oil, adding a few drops of vitamins A or E, and wear cotton gloves. The effect of any oil will only strengthen the warm compresses.For them, you can take 3 parts of butter and 1 part of honey, heating the mixture in a water bath to a warm state. The mixture is applied to the skin of the hands and covered with gauze or cloth for half an hour.

Those who have sensitive skin and are prone to allergic reactions, we can recommend to use children's cream or homemade cream. To do this, you will need a baby body lotion, vitamin E capsules and petroleum jelly. The components are mixed with a whisk until a uniform state is reached.

• Wash your hands with water at room temperature, as too cold water will cause them to peel. And to prevent the occurrence of burrs, wipe your hands thoroughly and do not leave moisture on them.
• When doing chores using any cleaning products, be sure to use gloves. Modern chemistry is very aggressive - if it can peel away rust, then even a layer of skin.
• It often happens that allergic reactions to a new cosmetic occur. Since women use powders every day, due to the cumulative effect of the impact of funds on the hands can be irreparable. If the gloves were not at hand or you simply forgot to wear them, use a simple tool that will help restore the PH balance of your hands: spread them with a mixture of sour milk (1 tablespoon) and apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons).

• In winter and autumn, do not neglect mittens and gloves - cold and wind can make a dried desert out of the skin of your hands. At home, if possible, use a humidifier, as steam heating dries it indoors.
• Do not drain the water in which the potatoes were boiled. Its warm infusion will perfectly cope with the role of a nourishing bath for hands.
• If you have whey from the curd, use it as an effective tool to remove age spots on the skin.
• A mixture of equal parts of glycerin and lemon will help to make the hands soft to the touch and velvety in appearance.
• After washing your hands, wipe them with a fresh cucumber, which is an excellent tonic for the skin.
• In the spring and summer, be sure to protect your hands from aggressive ultraviolet radiation, using sprays or creams with the maximum degree of protection.

• Another little secret - if possible, use the usual children's cream to soften the skin of the hands. Harmful additives in it a minimum, and use - even more than enough.
• Nails and cuticles also need moisturizing, therefore, in combination with hand cream, purchase a special cuticle remedy or use capsules with vitamin E.
• Take vitamins and drink more water - this prevents the destruction of collagen fibers and premature aging. In order for the skin to be healthy, beautiful, hydrated and with a minimum of wrinkles, it is also necessary to eat right and eat a lot of fruit. This will not only improve the condition of the skin, but also raise the immunity and protect against all sorts of diseases.
• When buying a hand cream, be sure to pay attention to its composition. It should not contain silicones, artificial colors, parabens, oil refining products and other “nastiness”, which can adversely affect skin health and often provoke allergic reactions.

• In winter, it is worth applying a nourishing cream as often as possible - at least 3 times a day. Moreover, if in the summer we apply moisturizing cream during the day, and nourishing before bedtime, then in cold weather everything happens with accuracy and vice versa. Intensive nutrition and oily texture of the cream you will need during the day when you go out into the cold.
• If in hot weather you are worried about such a problem as sweating of the hands, it is enough to apply a solution of salicylic acid with alcohol in the skin.
• If the skin of the hands is too dry and began to peel off, choose creams that contain almond oil, aloe, avocado, shea, jojoba. And for the reddened and inflamed skin of the hands, the soothing properties of lavender oil or tea tree in the cream will help.

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