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Household detergents, repeated dishes, cold, wind or rain … our hands are exposed to multiple attacks. More than ever, give them a little sweetness.
Damaged hands: when the cold gets involved.
“Brrrr”, it’s getting cooler, it looks like. Hat, scarf, down jacket… Here we are wrapped up to our ears to face the cold. But all these peels are not enough to protect our skin, especially that of the hands, which is extremely thin and almost devoid of sebaceous glands. Its natural hydration capacity is around 5 times less efficient than that of the face. Suddenly, the hydrolipidic barrier is not always resistant to multiple attacks. Already under strain, if only with household chores, imagine what she goes through when the weather gets in the way …
Chapped hands: identifying the problem
Take off your mittens for a moment and watch. Tingling, tightness, redness? Come on, admit, you forgot the essential: the layer of cream! However, we recommend all year round, and a fortiori in winter, the morning and evening application (or better after each passage under water) with a nourishing texture to fight against dryness, prevent chapping, prevent aging and the appearance of brown spots. On a daily basis, it only takes a few seconds, the treatments penetrate quickly. Not complicated, you just have to think about it. On the other hand, plan a little more time at least once a week for a real cocooning session. Okay, you’re running behind every minute, so pampering your hands might seem futile to you. But remember, they are the ones that allow you to do everything else. So, no excuses, give them the attention they deserve.
Beautiful hands to the tips of the nails
No beautiful hands without pretty nails! They too need to be pampered. If you are used to coloring them, do not forget to give them regular breathing time by removing the varnish (which prevents oxygenation) with a solvent without acetone. Take advantage of this break to treat the cuticles: after having soaked your fingers in lukewarm water enriched with nutritive oils, then left on for two minutes a cream or emollient water, push back the thin membrane with a crowbar. ”(Yes, it does exist in manicure!) Or a boxwood stick covered with cotton. If cravings, these little sticky skins, have formed, there is also a beveled tool to get rid of them without scratching. Once the nails are completely dry, file them, always from the outside to the inside so as not to double them. Infallible technique to succeed your shot and obtain a harmonious shape: start by shortening the central part, then round the angles. Then put a polisher on the top, this increases the shine, but also stimulates blood supply and growth. If, despite everything, your nails still lack shine or appear streaked, soft, brittle, do not hesitate to complete the treatment with natural treatments such as lemon juice with whitening action or lukewarm olive oil ideal for strengthening. As a last touch, a corrective base will refine the result. And you will finally be ready to go outside… without forgetting to put your pair of mittens back on!
Take care of your hands
To treat them in depth and envelop them in softness, nothing beats a first peel. It rids the skin of dead cells and subsequently promotes the penetration of active ingredients. Instead of using your facial or body scrub, opt for a specific formula that respects the super delicate nature of your hands. If you don’t have the right cosmetic, you can mix a little sugar with honey, which is also very effective.. Then, massage with light circular movements and careful rinsing, then apply an ultra-rich mask or, why not, a homemade preparation based on shea butter or oils known for their restorative properties (paraffin, sesame, olive, wheat germ, sweet almond…) to be left on all night long under a pair of cotton gloves. You will see, under the effect of the heat, the hydration will be increased tenfold. In addition, the bed sheets will be kept clean.
Nail polish, instructions for use
Want dark and vibrant colors? Monochrome and pearly? Warm and metallic? Sober and chic? There is something for everyone this season. A few tips for applying them well: Protect your nails with a base to let dry before applying the varnish. Take the necessary amount of varnish on the brush by removing the excess inside the neck of the bottle. The thinner the coat, the faster the drying and the longer the hold. Even if it means ironing a second layer afterwards. Draw a first line lengthwise on the middle of the nail, avoiding covering the cuticles. Make a second line, horizontal, along the cuticle, still without touching it. Use a vertical brush stroke on each side of the first stroke. Apply a “top coat” to the varnish once dry to prolong its hold and shine.