We pamper the skin of our face with a thousand and one creams, but far too often we neglect the care of our hands. Yet this fragile area deserves special attention.
1 / Take care of their hydration
Called upon throughout the day, our hands need to be fed much more often than any other part of our body. So do not hesitate to massage them with a cream or an oil, several times a day. In winter, when they are tight, top up with a intensive care to be left on under cotton gloves overnight.
2 / Treat stains
Almost inevitable with age, pigment spots are the result of hormonal upheavals and D’solar exhibitions too frequent. “Always remember to protect your hands, as you do for the face and body, using a Solar cream with a high SPF ”, advises Christine Mosset on prevention. To act on the spots and finally get rid of them, opt for a care enriched with vitamin C. It is the star active for regulate melanin production and lighten pigmentation defects.
3 / do not neglect the nails
Having beautiful hands also means beautiful nails. How to take care of it ? “File them regularly using a soft wooden emery file – less aggressive, to avoid split nails – to give them a nice shape. Push them back cuticles using a cotton-coated stick and, if necessary, protect your nails with a base adapted to their needs ”. With age, streaks may appear. Christine Mosset recommends polish them about once a month : “Proceed with bare, dry nails. Smooth out any irregularities with the gray polisher. Go in one direction, avoiding the tip of the nail and without exerting pressure ”.
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Source: femmeactuelle.fr
