Tips To Get Smooth And Beautiful Hands
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Our hands are one of the most important parts of our body, assisting us in whatever work we do. More often than not, they are one of the neglected parts as well. People don’t realize that well kept hands reflect a pleasing and attractive personality. They are the first places of the body to show signs of age, and if not maintained well, can make you look older than you actually are.
Our hands face a lot of rough treatment on a daily basis as we make use of our hands to do the household work. They collect dirt and grime which should be cleaned regularly. It is not very difficult to maintain beautiful hands. With regular and proper care you can have hands that will make you an object of envy.
Find your way to beautiful, smooth hands:
- The first and foremost point to remember is to wash your hands with lukewarm water. This will help in pulling away the grime and the dirt easily. Be sure that the water is only lukewarm and not hot. Hot water will dry the skin of your hands.
- After washing your hands, do not forget to moisturize them using a good rich hand cream. Make it a habit to use hand cream each time you use soap to wash your hands because it will dry out the hands.
- Exfoliating your hands by using a solution of sea salt mixed with lemon juice can do wonders to make your hands beautiful. You can make use of an old toothbrush to remove any dead skin cells.
- Nails are the parts of your hands that improve their aesthetic value. Well kept and well shaped nails increase the beauty of the hands. Avoid nail removers that contain varnish and acetone because they will dry out your nails.
- Use a wooden or metal cuticle pusher to push the cuticles inside so that they look neat and decent. The cuticles are an effective barrier against bacteria and fungus, but look unclean when are overgrown. To give a clean look, gently push the cuticles inside. Remember that you should never cut your cuticles as it can result in hangnails which can cause a lot of pain.
- Long, painted nails definitely make you look prettier and more elegant; however, nails that are always painted do not get sufficient air. To avoid this, you must give breathing room to your nails. Experts suggest that you should give at least a one-week break from polish every month.
- Exposing your hands to sun can damage their skin, just like other parts of the body. Apply a sunscreen that suits your skin type on your hands before venturing outside in the sun.
- The best way to fight dry skin is to use petroleum jelly. Apply petroleum jelly to hands and cover them with cotton gloves while you sleep to have silky smooth hands.
- If you have age spots on your hands, you can use lemon juice to lighten them. Dab some lemon juice onto a cotton wool and rub then on your hands. Regular use of lemon juice will remove the spots completely.
Remember that your hands play a vital role in making the first impression. So, keep your hands clean, soft and smooth by following the above mentioned tips and make an everlasting impression on everyone you meet.
About the Author
Bone brake is a well known allergist. His practice encompasses naturopathy, herbal medicine and nutrition. Skin conditions treated include eczema, psoriasis and acne. He explored the treatment of allergies and allergic based conditions such as asthma, eczema and hayfever are by using different diets and techniques such as blood type diet, rotation diet, exclusion diet and kinesiology.
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