Skin of hands
Hands are one of the most important parts of the body and also the most functional part of the body.
However, this made the skin of the hands extremely vulnerable, because it is the skin that largely determines the flawless appearance of the hands. This is especially true for women's hands, whose skin is thinner and, accordingly, more susceptible to the negative influence of the environment. In addition, there are no sebaceous glands on the hands, which makes them even more vulnerable to the environment. In order for your hands to continue to remain beautiful, you need to constantly take care of them.
Hand skin care
Hand care involves not only using a variety of cosmetics, but also taking good care of your hands. Caring attitude means carrying out the following mandatory procedures every day:
- Hygiene in general is of great importance in a person’s life, hands are no exception, on the contrary, in their case regular hygiene procedures are especially important. Since hands are washed most often, you should choose your soap very carefully.
- Low quality soap can ruin the skin, which can not only ruin their appearance, but also cause a number of quite noticeable physical inconveniences.
- It is best to choose soap that was produced using essential oils containing nutrients and vitamin supplements. This kind of soap simply cannot be cheap.
- In addition, you should not buy hand soap that has a strong, albeit pleasant, smell. A similar aroma may indicate that artificial flavors have been added to the composition, which can negatively affect the skin.
- A good soap should have a subtle and pleasant aroma.
- The water used for washing should not be cold or hot, only warm or room temperature. If you wash with water at a high temperature, the skin of your palms will very quickly become dry because it will be degreased. Cold water makes the skin harder and causes peeling.
Peeling
The skin of the hands, like any other place, needs regular peeling, which is the removal of dead and keratinized epidermal cells from the surface of the skin.
This helps to improve nutrition, activate metabolic processes and the regeneration process:
- Peeling can be done using special cosmetics, either purchased in a store or prepared at home.
- Peeling should be done once or twice a week.
Thus, the skin of the hands will be cleansed of rough and dead epidermal cells, as a result of which nutrients will better penetrate deep into the skin.
Constantly nourishing the skin and saturating it with moisture
- Brushes should be moistened every time after contact with water, as well as negative environmental factors such as sun, wind, etc. So it is better to apply a nourishing or moisturizing cream to them after each washing and subsequent drying of your hands.
- However, it is worth noting that you should not apply moisturizer before going outside, especially in the cold season; if you do this, the skin may become covered with red spots and may develop cracks. A completely different matter is a nourishing cream, which in this case will only benefit the skin.
- If the skin on your hands is very dry and has a rough surface, you can lubricate them with Vaseline overnight, after which you need to put on cotton gloves. Thus, the surface will become softer and more delicate.
- Cosmetic products such as masks are also effective in nourishing, moisturizing and softening the skin of the hands.
How to do it yourself
The facial procedure is carried out as follows:
- The skin is cleansed with gel or milk and dried thoroughly with a towel;
- wipe with an alcohol-containing solution;
- apply the selected product in a thin, even layer;
- maintain its set time;
- wash off the composition with warm water;
- if ready-made peeling was used, wipe the skin with a neutralizer;
- Apply a nourishing mask or moisturizer appropriate to the type.
While the peeling is on the face, you should feel a slight tingling sensation, nothing more. This is a normal reaction to the product.
Features and rules of use
- In order for the skin of your hands to remain healthy, you need to monitor your diet. The diet must be balanced so that the body receives all the elements it needs to support the regeneration process.
- Cosmetics should be selected based on the characteristics of the skin, as well as its current condition. When selecting, you need to pay attention to the ingredients included. The fact is that for each case, the most effective cosmetics are on a certain basis.
- Do not forget that the main component of the effectiveness of using cosmetic and medicinal hand care products is regular use. If you use the product periodically, the effect will either not be achieved at all or will be insignificant.
Indications for use
Gas-liquid peeling solves many external cosmetic problems.
If you have dry and flaky skin, the procedure helps saturate it with sufficient moisture and improves color.
If the epidermis is oily, then exposure to oxygen will smooth the surface and eliminate roughness.
This cleaning is necessary if there are:
- shallow and age-related pigmentation;
- expression wrinkles;
- double chin;
- enlarged pores, acne;
- swelling and loss of contour;
- consequences of acne (spots, marks);
- decreased skin tone;
- uneven unhealthy complexion;
- “bruises” and “bags” under the eyes.
Peeling will also get rid of freckles, but the effect will be temporary. After all, the problem is genetic in nature and complete removal is only possible with the help of deep chemical or laser cleaning.
Recipes for masks for dry hand skin
If your skin is dry, you can prepare masks in your kitchen that will help soften it and saturate it with moisture. The following home remedies are such masks:
- Based on lemon zest, cottage cheese, olive oil and green tea. To prepare the mask, you need to take two tablespoons of fatty, but not sour, cottage cheese, one tablespoon of lemon zest and a tablespoon of olive oil and green tea. The tea is brewed and then added along with the zest to the softened cottage cheese. Next, you need to mix everything and then add olive oil. Lemon zest effectively whitens, simultaneously softening not only the skin, but also the cuticle. Fat cottage cheese and olive oil, in turn, become a source of microelements that dry cells need so much. But green tea in this cosmetic product acts as an antioxidant and antiseptic, and also normalizes metabolic processes in tissues. To achieve the desired effect, the mask should be applied for fifteen minutes, after which it should be washed off with warm water.
- Chocolate is prepared from half a bar of dark chocolate and one tablespoon of olive oil. Melt the chocolate in a cup over a water bath, without overheating, and add olive oil to the mixture. The mask should be applied for fifteen minutes, then washed off with warm water.
- Hand cream mask , for the preparation of which you will need one tablespoon of yellow beeswax, a tablespoon of sea buckthorn or olive oil, ten drops of essential oil (such as myrtle, orange, jasmine, geranium, etc.) and five drops of vitamins from ampoules A and E. To prepare, melt the beeswax in a water bath, adding olive and sea buckthorn oils to it - without removing the mixture from the bath and mix thoroughly until smooth. Next, it is removed from the bath and cooled a little, vitamins and essential oil are added to it. The result should be a bright orange mass, which should be applied to the brushes for fifteen minutes, then rinsed off. You can also use this home remedy as a nourishing cream.
Homemade recipes
Home remedies not only provide a good cleansing and rejuvenating effect, they are also safer because they are gentler. For the face you can take the following compositions:
- Aspirin tablets and lemon juice. The components produce a peeling with beta-hydroxy acids, indicated for oily skin. They are mixed to form a paste that will stay on the face. This mass is applied for 10 minutes, then washed off with a neutralizer of water and soda.
- Pineapple, papaya and gelatin. They will make a peeling with glycolic acid. The fruits are pureed, a little gelatin is added and microwaved for a couple of minutes. You can add a small amount of honey to the cooled mass. Apply the warm product for 15 minutes and rinse with water.
- Lemon juice, 1 tbsp. l. mango pulp, 3 tablets of Papaya enzyme dietary supplement, 1 tbsp. l. pumpkin pulp, 1 tsp. glycerin, the same amount of aloe juice. The components are mixed until smooth and kept on the skin for 10 minutes. Peeling is removed with warm water.
- 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal, 2 tbsp. l. ground almonds, 50 ml strong green tea, 1 tbsp. l. cream. After mixing the components, the composition should be left alone for 20 minutes. Then almond peeling is applied for 10 minutes, after which it is washed off with water.
- 2 tbsp. l. cottage cheese, 3 tbsp. l. kefir or whey. Keep the mild product on the face for 15 minutes, then rinse with water. Milk peeling is suitable for delicate skin prone to dryness.
For hands, formulations with a stronger effect are needed:
- from 1 tsp. sugar and the same amount of vegetable oil;
- from sea salt and glycerin;
- from 2 tbsp. l. honey, raw yolk, 2 tbsp. l. whole oatmeal;
- from 2 tsp. ground coffee, 1 tsp. sour cream, 1 tsp. honey;
- a few crushed grapes and oatmeal.
Feet will become silky after applying peelings from:
- sea salt with grated carrots and a few drops of olive oil;
- 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal, 1 tbsp. l. honey and juice of half a lime (the mixture is heated before application);
- warm fatty kefir with drops of peach oil and juices of strawberries, oranges, apples, kiwi;
- 10 g cocoa powder, 5 - 7 g granulated sugar, a quarter glass of milk;
- pulp of 1 orange and mint sprigs.
Recipes for hand masks against wrinkles
Hands reveal the age of their owner no worse, and sometimes even better than the face, so just like the face and neck, they need anti-aging procedures, one of which is applying anti-aging masks to the hands.
There are a large number of varieties of such remedies that can be made at home, some of them are:
- Based on glycerin and corn. This mask is suitable for hands that are often exposed to household chemicals and already have deep wrinkles. The preparation process is extremely simple, you just need to mix all the ingredients. You can use the mask to improve the condition of your hands at least every day.
- From vegetable oil. You need to apply vegetable oil to the surface of your hands, after which you need to put on cotton gloves, over which you should put rubber ones. You need to hold it without taking off your gloves for half an hour. Such a measure will give elasticity, freshness and softness to the aged skin of the hands;
- From fatty mayonnaise , which is applied to your hands, after which you need to put on gloves. All this should be kept for half an hour.
- Coffee based is made from coffee grounds. You need to apply a small amount of grounds to your hands, distribute and massage evenly, and then leave for thirty minutes. After removal, you need to apply a nourishing cream to your brushes.
Ready-made products for the procedure from the store
Many beauty brands have skincare products that you can use on your own. The concentration of acids in them should not be more than 30%. This condition is met:
- multi-peeling “GiGi” for all facial skin types;
- enzyme-salicylic peeling “StopProblem”;
- “Peel Therapy Salicylic Acid Complex” from “BeautyMed” (10% salicylic for oily skin);
- light glycolic peeling with chitosan (10%) from Medical Collagene 3D;
- "Rapid Exfoliator" with alpha complex from "Holy Land";
- chemical peeling with salicylic acid 10% from MCcosmetics (suitable for face and hands);
- peeling with glycolic acid 10% from LeviSsime;
- chemical peeling with retinoic acid 5% from Ondevie;
- almond peeling 30% from Kosmoteros;
- "Anssol Peel" with 20% salicylic and 20% azelaic acids from "Dermagenetic".
In addition to the products listed, these companies also produce other peelings that can be used at home. In addition to them, you should pay attention to:
- hand and foot products from Algotherm;
- the Janssen brand, which produces products for the face and body;
- peelings "Mediderma";
- products from Arkadia;
- pedicure socks from Sosu, Skinfood, Mijin, Kocostar.
Recipes for night hand masks
There are many different recipes for homemade hand masks, some of them are intended for night use. Nighttime ones are one of the most effective, because during sleep the body rests, simultaneously absorbing and assimilating nutrients. The composition includes the simplest products that can be found in almost any kitchen or bought in any store.
Some of the most effective night masks for hand skin are:
- Egg based. This mask is great for aging skin that is already covered with wrinkles. When preparing, mix egg yolk, oatmeal and honey in flour. You need to coat your hands with the mixture thus obtained, and then put on cloth gloves. Regular use of this product helps remove wrinkles and soften the skin of your hands.
- Honey, which perfectly softens rough skin. When making this homemade cosmetic product, you need to mix bee honey and almond or olive oil, adding egg yolk and lemon juice to this mixture. Just as in the previous case, the mixture is applied to the hands, after which cloth gloves are put on them, and the whole thing is left overnight.
- Softening made from oatmeal. Oatmeal should be ground to a powder and add a little black tea. You should get a thin paste, which is applied to your hands in the evening, hidden under gloves and washed off in the morning.
Recipes for nourishing and moisturizing masks
In order for your brushes to be beautiful, it is necessary to provide constant nutrition and hydration. Masks can help with this.
There are a large number of similar cosmetics that can be prepared at home, including:
- From yolk and lemon juice with honey and linseed oil. All ingredients are mixed until a homogeneous mass is formed and applied to hands. To achieve a greater effect from the procedure, you can wash your hands before applying the mask with the water left over from boiling potatoes. The mixture should be left for two hours, wearing cloth gloves immediately after application. After two hours have passed, the mixture is washed off with warm water, and hands are lubricated with olive oil.
- Made from cottage cheese with the addition of parsley juice. Low-fat cottage cheese in the amount of three tablespoons should be mixed with half a teaspoon of fish oil and one teaspoon of juice squeezed from parsley. The resulting mixture should be squeezed out of excess liquid. Apply for twenty minutes, after which it is washed off with water at room temperature.
Peeling at home for the face - recipes
Facial peeling with salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is a powerful antiseptic. Acid peeling differs from other types of peeling in that it dissolves the stratum corneum, allowing the development of new, healthy cells. This type of peeling is absolutely safe and will help get rid of: - acne; - inflammation; - scars; - acne scars.
Recipe using this acid: You will need: an aspirin tablet (effervescent will not work), fatty face cream (7 ml). It is necessary to mix the crushed tablet with the cream, apply it correctly to the face, avoiding the hypersensitive area around the eyes, leave for about an hour. Then rinse with warm water.
How to do a chemical peel
If you use a purchased mixture as a peeling composition, it is important to conduct a test for the susceptibility of the components of the product before carrying out the procedure - on the elbow bend. Before the peeling itself, you should cleanse your facial skin with milk or gel.
Then spread the peeling mixture evenly over your face, being careful not to get it on the sensitive areas around the eyes. Hold for five minutes and rinse with warm water (during the procedure there should be no unpleasant sensations: tingling, discomfort, burning)
Before the peeling itself, you should cleanse your facial skin with milk or gel. Then spread the peeling mixture evenly over your face, being careful not to get it on the sensitive areas around the eyes. Hold for five minutes and rinse with warm water (during the procedure there should be no unpleasant sensations: tingling, discomfort, burning).
Soft peeling - how to do it at home
The simplest recipe for soft peeling is peeling using oatmeal. Take two tablespoons of oatmeal, add a little milk, wait until a thick mixture forms and apply it on your face. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse off. If you regularly carry out this procedure, the result will be noticeable after two weeks, as evidenced by reviews of women who use this peeling.
Professional acne treatment
The acne peeling procedure will help you: - remove the stratum corneum, which in turn causes pimples, blackheads, and blackheads;
— gradually get rid of unwanted rash completely thanks to the antibacterial effect of the procedure;
- prevent relapse and the appearance of new acne.
Reviews from many women indicate that the vaporization procedure effectively helps in the fight against acne. During it, the skin is treated, the dermis is completely nourished with ozone, calcium and cleansed of inflammation. The same result can be achieved with chlorine peeling or a procedure with soda.
There are the following types of facial cleansing to combat acne: - vacuum cleansing; — ultrasonic; - peeling.
Anti-acne peeling recipe with badyaga
You need to purchase badyagu (at the pharmacy), a solution of hydrogen peroxide 3%. Mix all this in equal quantities - apply to the skin, wait 5 minutes and rinse with cool water.
Homemade peeling with acids
Lemon peeling is popular and effective among women. You will need one lemon and cotton pads. You need to squeeze and strain the lemon juice, soak one cotton pad in it and wipe your face without rinsing for 10 minutes, then rinse off the remaining juice with warm water.
Effect and results
The masks are suitable both for those who need to restore the skin of their hands, and for those whose hands are in excellent condition (for prevention). This is especially true during the cold season, when the skin of the hands is especially vulnerable.
The appearance of the result depends on the initial condition of the hands; if they were in a neglected state, then the effect can be obtained only after two to three weeks. If you have not been very neglected, then the effect of use can be noticed after the second or third use.
Possible complications
Facial hyperemia immediately after peeling
Problems after home peeling often arise as a result of inept use of ready-made products or failure to comply with the recovery conditions after the procedure. These factors can lead to:
- persistent redness of the skin;
- burning and itching;
- allergic rashes;
- burns;
- inflammatory elements;
- exacerbation of herpes;
- age spots.
With them, it is better to contact a dermatologist for adequate treatment, rather than choosing drugs “at random”, which can aggravate the problem.
Advice and recommendations from experts
Regular home care is much more effective than periodic visits to salons. To keep your hands beautiful for as long as possible, you need to start taking care of them from a young age. And also protect in every possible way from the negative effects of the environment.
In order for your brushes to remain young and beautiful for as long as possible, you should follow these simple rules:
- Do not wash with hot water as it dehydrates the cells.
- All housework must be done with special gloves.
- Use a special scrub once or twice a week that will remove dead skin and dead cells.
- Once or twice a week, nourish the skin by applying special masks.
- When using this or that home remedy, you should make sure that you are not allergic to its components. To check the safety of the product, you should test it on the crook of your elbow or wrist.
- If there are any wounds, cracks or scratches, then you should not use masks containing lemon or berry juice, as it will cause pain. The same can be said about hot masks.