Not Your Grandma's Hand Cream: Guide To Hand Care
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Winter is here, and she's holding dry skin’s hand… or is that your dry hand?
Your hands do it all: scroll, type, greet and feed while braving cold - yet somehow - they’re probably the most neglected. They’re the afterthought that deserves better, and deserve the luxury you give the rest of your skin! Let your hands feel the love with an end-of-week ritual you’ll actually look forward to.
Three steps to the baby-soft hands:
1. The Hand Mask
(Why Let Your Face Have All The Fun?)
Not sure if we’re on the same FYP, but the latest in self-care is all about treating your hands to the same luxe steps you love in your skincare routine - no need for extra purchases!
Add to your weekly reset:
Exfoliate
After your usual hand wash, gently exfoliate with your favourite product or toner pad to buff away dullness and problem areas.
Serum
Massage your go-to hydrating or brightening serum (picks with Hyaluronic Acid or Vitamin C are great options!)
Mask
Slather on your richest face cream or thick hand cream like the viral L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream - or any hand cream with Shea Butter - and slip your hands into gloves. Wait 10 minutes or keep overnight if you’re up for the challenge so your hands can soak up all the goodness! Wake-up to the softest hands that feel just as pampered as the rest of your complexion.
2. Handbag Heroes & Desk Delights
(Style & Aesthetic, Meet Functional)
The new must-have accessory? Hand creams. Build your hand care ‘wardrobe’ with the prettiest tubes for all seasons, occasions and locations - no matter your aesthetic. In today’s day and age, hand creams aren’t just rich and nourishing, they’re fashionable and fun like your fashion choices!
Build your collection:
Small Tube
Perfect on-the-go or for your handbag - Skybottle (one comment and we’ll stock it…) takes the win! It’s cute and compact 50mL size makes it travel-friendly, the design isn’t doing too much, and the formula is rich, but not greasy. The scent? Think zesty and fruity, but not overpowering.
Big Tube
Go big or go home right? Cult-classic and apothecary-chic, Aesop’s Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm is the way to go. It’s been blessing hands for 33 years - and for good reason too! Fragrant botanicals like mandarin, rosemary and cedar, and a deeply nourishing formula that gifts your hands luxe hydration in style.
🗝️ TIP: Make every drop count - metal tube rollers are a simple and practical way to squeeze every remnant of that soft goodness out so you really get your money’s worth (makes you look chic too).
3. Cuticle & Nail TLC
(The Finishing Touch)
Like they say, it’s all about the small things... aka. the little luxuries - without the hefty price! Salon-grade nails shouldn’t just be reserved for special occasions and a little weekly TLC isn’t just budget-friendly, it’s quick and a great way to keep you occupied while watching your favourite series as you wind down after a long day.
Tender love and care:
Cuticle Oil
🎶 A swipe a day keeps the hangnails away~ 🎶 The trick to making the most of that mani you got three weeks ago - this bedside bestie hydrates the delicate skin around your nails and is a must if you wash your hands frequently. Note: consistency is key, so do this daily!
Nail Treatment
If you love acrylics or colour, your nails might be struggling a little more than usual with the cold, dry weather. Your nails need a rest too sometimes - treatments like the Ohora Pro Nail Strengthener are great for helping your nails rest, recover and reset for your fresh new set.
Our hands tell a story and are often the first to show signs of aging, but a little care goes a long way. With a little care, you’re not just keeping your hands soft and healthy, you’re pressing pause, and showing love to the hands that do it all.
From my hands to yours, Beauties x
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