Summer hand and foot care

In addition to manicures and pedicures, in the season of open dresses and sandals, your hands and feet need daily care. Find out what it is.

Features of skin care for hands and feet in summer

Short sundresses and skirts, sandals and sandals – in the summer, arms and legs are constantly in sight, so you need to take care of competent skin care.

When the thermometer rises above +20 ° C, these areas of the body are prone to:

  • dryness

  • peeling;

  • the risk of pigmentation;

  • photoaging.

Summer is the time of open arms and legs. They are always in sight. ©Getty Image

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summer hand care tips

Of course, the skin on the hands is not as delicate as on the face. But still.

  1. There are almost no sebaceous glands here, so she ages faster.

  2. The hands are always open to the sun – this can explain the appearance of age spots.

  3. Plus, hands are always busy, including household chores, that is, they often come into contact with water and household chemicals – hence dryness and peeling.

So that your hands do not coarsen ahead of time and are not covered with a network of wrinkles, give them maximum attention.

Exfoliation

Use an oil scrub with sea salt or sugar crystals once or twice a week. After the procedure, the skin will become smooth and fresh.

Food

After exfoliation, you can make a mask with oils in the composition (those intended for facial skin are suitable), and then apply a thick cream or balm.

Protection

In the summer, use a hand cream with SPF. It will protect the skin of the hands from age spots and premature aging.

humidification

The main remedy for dryness is a cream with hydrofixators (hyaluronic acid, glycerin, aloe extract) in the composition. Keep a tube of cream always at hand: in your desk drawer at work, in the bathroom and in the kitchen, in your purse and car.
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Summer foot care tips

In summer, the legs should be given more attention than in the cold season. ©Getty Image

The skin of the legs often experiences dryness, especially in the ankles, feet and legs.

  1. Food. Heels and feet require daily care. Take a shower – apply a nourishing cream. Peeling heels? So, you need a nourishing mask and foot balm.

  2. Protection. The rule to protect the skin from the sun has not been canceled even in the city. Apply body lotion, oil, or body cream with SPF every time you go out in minis and sandals. Pay special attention to the lifting area, which often burns.

  3. Moisturizing. Every time after a shower, apply a cream containing moisturizing ingredients to clean, dry skin of the legs.

  4. Massage. Nothing helps to get rid of heaviness in the legs like massage. It is not necessary to contact specialists. You can do it yourself in the process of applying the cream.

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Salon treatments for hands and feet

Manicure

Manicure should not be done more than twice a month. ©Getty Image

The most popular hand treatment, not only in summer, but all year round. Typically includes:

  1. processing of the nail plate;

  2. removal of the cuticle and softening of the skin around the nail;

  3. peeling;

  4. massage;

  5. covering nails with varnish or a remedy.

Paraffin therapy

If the skin on the hands is very dry and rough, the master may suggest a course of paraffin therapy. Don’t give up! After immersing your hands in warm melted wax, the skin will remain smooth and tender for a long time.

Pedicure

Ideally, a pedicure should be done every three weeks, and in the interval between procedures, take care of the skin of the feet and cuticles on your own. Classic pedicure consists of the following steps:

  1. nail and cuticle treatment;

  2. exfoliation of the skin on the heels and feet;

  3. massage;

  4. nail polish.

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Cosmetic care products

For hands

Cream for hands and nails Biomains, Biotherm

The formula with vitamin E, panthenol and glycerin intensively moisturizes and softens the skin, enhances its protective properties and saves from premature aging.

For legs

Nourishing body cream Nutrix Royal Body, Lancôme

The composition includes corn and apricot germ oils, as well as royal jelly. The cream nourishes, restores and moisturizes the skin for 24 hours. Suitable for feet.

Revitalizing foot cream “Intensive care. Nutrition, Garnier

Moisturizes and nourishes the skin of the feet, protecting it from drying out, smoothes unevenness and reduces cracks. Contains maple sap.

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Tips and advice from experts

  • If you are worried about dry skin on your hands and feet, do not limit yourself to care, pay attention to your diet.

  • Drink more water: 1,5 liters is the minimum program in hot weather.

  • Include fish and seafood in your daily menu, season salads with olive oil. Eat at least five servings of fresh vegetables and fruits a day.

  • Eliminate or minimize the consumption of alcohol – it provokes dehydration of the body and leads to dryness.

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