In the next article (read here…), we shared with you several effective techniques for taking proper care of your hands at home to help maintain their beauty and health between professional hand-care treatments.
One of the essential recommendations that we always give to clients of our SPA salon is to perform hand treatments several times a week, including salt baths and nourishing masks for the skin of the hands and nails. With such care, both your skin and nails will become healthier and stronger.
Homemade Hand Cream
Today, stores offer a huge variety of hand-care cosmetics. These include moisturizing, nourishing, protective, winter, and summer creams. However, it is important to pay attention to the ingredients, as many products contain substances that may be harmful to the skin.
To avoid purchasing a low-quality product, it is best to buy creams from a pharmacy or choose trusted brands with a proven reputation. Another excellent option is to make hand cream yourself at home. Homemade creams contain ingredients that are beneficial for the skin of the hands.
Recipe 1. Glycerin Cream for Softening the Skin of the Hands
Ingredients:
1. Glycerin – 50 g
2. Water – 50 g
3. Lemon – ½ piece
4. Ammonia solution – a few drops
Preparation:
1. Place the glycerin in a deep bowl.
2. Add the water and mix thoroughly with a spoon.
3. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
4. Add a few drops of ammonia solution and stir well.
5. If desired, add a small amount of grated lemon zest.
Apply this cream after every hand wash.
Recipe 2. Herbal Infusion Cream
Ingredients:
1. Chamomile flowers (or plantain or string herb) – 1 tablespoon
2. Butter – 50 g
3. Honey – 12 g
Preparation:
1. Pour a small amount of boiling water over the herbs and flowers and let the infusion steep for 10 hours.
2. Mix the butter with the honey.
3. Add one tablespoon of the prepared herbal infusion to the mixture.
4. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until smooth.
Use the resulting cream as you would a regular hand cream.
Recipe 3. Sour Cream Hand Cream
Ingredients:
1. Sour cream – ½ cup
2. Raw egg yolks – 2
3. Juice of half a lemon
4. Alcohol – 1 tablespoon
Preparation:
1. Pour the sour cream into a deep bowl and add the egg yolks.
2. Mix thoroughly using a whisk or mixer.
3. Gradually add the lemon juice and alcohol.
4. Mix again until the consistency resembles a cream.
Use this product in the same way as a regular hand cream.
Taking care of your hands at home is neither difficult nor time-consuming. If you consistently treat the skin of your hands and your nails with proper care, they will reward you with a healthy and beautiful appearance.