Hand Care Tips | Hand Treatment Recipe

We often forget to take care of our hands. Our hands come in contact with water, chemicals that are subject to heat and cold, we work with our hands in the garden, etc. The first signs of aging are visible on our hands. Here are some ways to take care of the skin of the hand.

Hand Sugar Exfoliant

Mix two tablespoons of oil with three tablespoons of sugar and form a paste. Gently rub the paste on your hands and continue doing so for 2-3 minutes. Wash off with warm water and dry thoroughly.

Hand Softener

For coarse and dry hands, mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with a teaspoon of sugar and a little water. Apply this mixture on your hands and let it sit for 5 minutes. Wash off with warm water and dry thoroughly.

Tomato-Lime Softener

If you have rough skin on your hands, this recipe will surely prove to be handy. Add 2-3 tbsp glycerin to it and massage your hand with the mixture, for 3-4 minutes. Take out the juice of one tomato and one lime and mix well. Wash off with warm water and dry thoroughly.

Honey-Egg Softener

In a bowl, put an ounce of honey, the white portion of an egg, one tsp of glycerin and some barley powder. Let the paste sit on your hands for a few minutes and then wash off with water. Mix the ingredients well and apply on clean hands.

Nourishing Hand Cream

Mix 1/3 cup of glycerin and 2/3 cups of rose water. Put the mixture in a bottle and shake it well. Store it in a cool and dry place .Massage your hands with the mixture as often as possible.

Cuticle Softener

Warm olive oil can go a long way in softening your cuticles. Just after you have taken a bath, push your cuticles back and massage warm olive oil into them. Use the tips of the fingers for the purpose.

Homemade Manicure Tips

• Before using any homemade manicure recipe on your hands, make sure to remove the nail polish, if you have put on any.
• Always make sure to apply a hand moisturizer after your manicure in complete. It will help give extra moisture to your hands.