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Hands are ready to tell a lot about you, if not everything. So if you want to keep a secret, look after them. Especially in cold windy spring.
Features of the structure of the skin of the hands
The skin of the hands requires increased care due to the nature of the structure. We wrote more about this here. We offer a competent care plan – in the cold, when the hands are especially affected by temperature changes and strong winds, this is vital.
Use hand cream every time after contact with water.
Do special hand treatments.
Nourish your skin (and often).
The importance of using hand cream
Hand cream should always be in sight so that you do not forget to use it.
“Use hand cream,” manicure masters often tell us, and they are a thousand times right. Let’s try to explain clearly. Conduct an experiment: apply the cream not on the outer part of the brushes, as usual, but on the palms.
For reference, there is 5 times less moisture here than in other areas of the skin. The skin of the palms is constantly exposed to the aggressive influence of the environment; tap water, household chemicals, and other negative factors act on it not in the best way.
In general, apply a thick layer of cream on this part of the brushes and time yourself to see how many minutes it takes for it to be absorbed. No more than 20? Then urgently take a course on hydration and nutrition.
What components of hand cream are considered the most effective? We list the main ones:
vitamin E;
hyaluronic acid;
glycerol;
extracts of medicinal plants;
avocado oil, shea butter, etc.;
allantoin.
Effectiveness of procedures
Those who are used to visiting a manicurist twice a month should combine this procedure with a hand mask. Guaranteed not only pleasant sensations, but also benefits.
In the off-season, a paraffin therapy session will also not interfere, effectively solving the problem of dry skin of the hands.
For aging and flabby skin of the hands, a course of mesotherapy with hyaluronic acid is suitable. Usually, three to six procedures are carried out with an interval of two weeks.
Hand skin nutrition
Hand exfoliation and a mask are a great weekly treatment option.
Take advantage of the know-how of the beauty industry – use moisturizing gloves from time to time. You can buy ready-made ones, or you can make your own using cotton or polyethylene paired with homemade masks.
Hand mask with boiled potatoes and olive oil
Act: smoothes the skin, restores softness.
Ingredients:
½ st. l. boiled potatoes;
½ tsp olive oil;
polyethylene film;
1 pair of cotton gloves.
How to prepare and use:
mash potatoes (warm);
mix with olive oil;
Wash the hands;
apply the resulting mixture;
wrap with plastic wrap;
wear cotton gloves at night.
Editorial opinion. There is nothing wrong with this mask. Potatoes and olive oil soften the skin of the hands. For a prolonged effect, we would advise you to apply a thick layer of nourishing cream after the session. One question: are you sure you can sleep through the night with this mask on your hands? If yes, then great, if in doubt, it is better to use any nourishing cream before bed – just apply it in a denser layer than usual.
Funds overview
We present five creams, each of which is able to put your hands in order after the winter.
Cream-barrier for hands Cicaplast, La Roche-Posay
The tool works as a barrier that protects from any bad weather. Niacinamide in the composition helps to restore the skin and enhances its protective functions.
Hand Cream Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, Kiehl’s
Revitalizing cream for very dry hands, CeraVe
The main role in this formula is played by ceramides. They restore the skin barrier, help get rid of dryness.
Hand cream, restoring “Intensive care. Nutrition, Garnier
Hand cream Biomains, Biotherm
From autumn to spring, your purse must have a hand cream. Well, if it will be just that – with the option of water resistance and the function of strengthening nails. Use as needed. Renew the coating after each contact with water.