Spring is the season of rebirth… of rejuvenation. Don’t forget your hands! Over the winter, your skin may have gotten rough and dry thanks to forced-air heat. It’s time to renew your hands and nails.
Want a good idea of someone’s age? Look at their hands. Hands are often a truer judge of age than any other part of the body. You can keep your hands looking healthy and young with these tips:
- Keep moisturizer handy — all year round. Apply lotion after you wash your hands to help lock in moisture.
- Pick a hand cream that includes sunscreen. A lotion that includes SPF 15 (or more) will help prevent sunspots and burns. The skin on your hands is already thin — don’t let a burn make the skin even more fragile.
- Take care of your cuticles — they’re your body’s guard at the gates. Don’t cut or tear or chew your cuticles. If you need to, use an orange stick to gently push them back.
- Going out into your garden? Don’t forget to wear gloves to protect your hands while you work.
A manicure can help make you feel fun, graceful, and elegant. I know my hand gestures become more graceful when I’ve got my nails painted. I can’t help it! Here are a few quick tips to keep your nails looking good and healthy.
- Try putting polish underneath the nail, too! This can help prevent chipping and make your manicure last a few extra days. Beauty experts use this trick to get an extra three days of perfection out of a new coat of pain. It doesn’t have to be color — even clear nail polish on the underside tip of the nail will help.
- When you are removing nail polish, apply lotion to your cuticles first. Protect the nail bed before you strip away the paint — the lotion will help keep your nails healthy, strong, and hydrated.