Around the age of thirty, the skin and nails begin to have difficulty regenerating from damage and begin to visibly appear older; the process can be even more evident on the hands, because in these areas the skin is thinner and therefore more susceptible to damage. However, you can keep them looking good for years and slow down aging with a few simple precautions.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Establish a Skin Care Routine
Step 1. Keep the products on the bathroom shelf
Having moisturizer and hand cream available is the first step in keeping your hands young. Hopefully, this simple trick will help you remember to apply the products regularly.
Step 2. Take them with you throughout the day
Applying a protective and moisturizing cream throughout the day allows you to keep your hands in perfect condition. This detail is particularly important for products that also contain a sun protection factor; you have to smear them several times a day to repair the skin from damage from the sun's rays.
Step 3. Plan an evening routine
It is very important to get used to taking care of the skin; usually, the attention paid to the hands during the evening is particularly beneficial, because you are not in a hurry to go to work and the moisturizer has plenty of time to penetrate the epidermis.
Step 4. Use gloves when washing dishes
This way, you protect your nails and hands. Nails absorb water by dilating and the continuous expansion and shrinking process causes them to become weaker.
Part 2 of 3: Taking Care of Your Skin
Step 1. Use a soap with moisturizing ingredients
This type of product, like Dove Beauty Bar, protects the hands from excessive dryness and does not eliminate the natural sebum from the epidermis, as many other cleansers do.
For the health of the skin it is undoubtedly better to use warm water instead of very hot one
Step 2. Hydrate often
The determining factor in having a good skin care routine is hydration; any type of product you spread on your face is also perfect for your hands. There are many different creams on the market and there are many conflicting opinions on which one is best.
- Although they are quite expensive, many people suggest using anti-aging creams that promote collagen production; some examples are Regenskin and Collistar Biorevitalizing Cream. The effectiveness of these products is not scientifically proven and there are differing opinions as to the likelihood that these creams will work.
- If you prefer a natural solution, mix one part of olive oil with as much sugar and apply the mixture on your hands.
Step 3. Use a sunscreen
Find one that has a solar factor of at least 25 to keep your hands away from the elements. Many products also offer additional benefits; remember to spread the cream several times a day.
Step 4. Treat sunspots
Over time, ultraviolet rays can cause lentigines senilis to appear on the skin; apply a specific product before bed to get rid of these blemishes.
Step 5. Try a wax treatment
Household devices for paraffin baths are used to coat and moisturize the hands; dip the latter in the hot (not hot) wax to cover them with a thick layer of paraffin. Wear gloves and let the wax harden; when it is completely cold, snap it and remove it to reveal regenerated hands.
You can do an online search to find companies that make this kind of device
Part 3 of 3: Taking Care of Your Nails
Step 1. Massage the cuticles with special oil
Cuticles are flaps of skin that surround the nails. Buy the oil to soften them at the perfumery and rub it on them. In the package there should also be a stick that serves to gently push the cuticles towards the root of the nail, so that the oil can also penetrate under the skin flaps.
Other moisturizers should be just as effective, but they may not be able to penetrate to the root of the nails
Step 2. Smear a moisturizer on your nails
Creams that contain urea, phospholipids or lactic acid protect them from possible breakage.
Step 3. Keep your nails healthy
Massaging the fingertips once a day improves blood circulation in the area and prevents nails from breaking or flaking. Eat calcium-rich foods, such as dairy products, for great nails.
Some experts nowadays also recommend taking biotin supplements; however, there is still no scientific evidence that this substance makes nails stronger
Step 4. Cut and file
Experts suggest using toenail clippers instead of regular nail clippers, as they allow you to better see where you cut. Start from one corner of the nail and give it an oval shape by making several small cuts; when finished, use a file to smooth the edge.
Step 5. Apply the nail polish
Start with two coats of primer and then apply the nail polish in the color of your choice; ends with a layer of transparent enamel and one of hardening product.
Step 6. Avoid biting your nails
It is a bad habit for the nails themselves, but also for the teeth. If you are having trouble quitting, talk to a counselor to find out if there are any anxiety problems that he or she can help you solve.
Warnings
- Never inhale the vapors of the enamel.
- Keep the nail polish out of the reach of children.
