Our hands go through a tireless test every single day – from small chores to demanding tasks that call for precision. Yet in all the rush we often forget that hands, just like the face, deserve the same care. Whether it is dry skin, brittle nails or neglected cuticles, this article will show you how to protect and nourish them and keep them in lovely condition, so they look and feel wonderful every day.
What is the skin on our hands like?
The skin on the hands is a little thinner than on the face or other parts of the body, which is why it is more prone to drying out and to damage. It has fewer sebaceous glands to help it hold on to moisture. As the years go by, the skin of the hands renews itself more slowly, which can lead to fine lines, pigment spots and a loss of elasticity. The skin on the hands is also exposed to outside influences again and again – from extreme temperatures to cleaning products and chemicals.
Why care for the skin of your hands regularly?
Caring for your hands regularly is not only about how they look. It is also an investment in the health of the skin, which can influence the overall condition of the hands, the nails and how they serve you. Regular moisturising and protection from outside influences will make sure your hands not only look beautiful, but stay healthy and resilient too.
Tips for caring for the skin of your hands
Moisture is the foundation
To keep the skin on your hands from tightening, it needs regular moisturising. Natural oils work most beautifully – hemp, jojoba or almond oil, which nourish, soften and renew the skin. An ideal helper is the solid regenerating hand cream with Q10, which suits dry skin especially well. Thanks to its nourishing composition it helps to nourish, renew and protect the skin deeply. What is more, coenzyme Q10 has a broad-spectrum positive effect on the skin. The cream sinks in beautifully and leaves no greasy feeling. You can choose the fresh or the herbal version of the cream.
Protection from outside influences
Although wearing gloves is often associated only with winter, it is one of the simplest ways to shield the skin from chemicals, water or cold. Care in the sun matters a great deal too – do not forget a quality sun oil, a lovely companion for your skin on sunny days.
A scrub to soften the skin
Exfoliating the skin of your hands once a week helps to remove dead cells and improve the look of the skin. You can make your own scrub in the comfort of home from natural ingredients such as sea salt or sugar, or reach for the Panakeia scrub, which is not only natural but also wonderfully fragrant. Your hands will stay supple, cared for and beautifully scented.
Caring for nails and cuticles
Besides the skin, we should also give attention to caring for our nails. A gentle massage of the cuticles with oils, such as jojoba oil or rosehip oil, helps to soften the cuticles and supports healthy nail growth. Regular soaks in oil or in lemon juice are wonderful for softening and nourishing the nails. We recommend reaching for the nourishing PANALUX oil, for nails and cuticles, with its perfect composition. It contains linden blossom, traditionally used to care for more sensitive skin, an extract from the fruits of the wild rose and organic sea buckthorn seed oil. The latter is prized for its wealth of bioactive substances and for its remarkable way of nourishing, soothing and protecting the skin.
Hand massage to support circulation
Massaging your hands supports blood circulation, which means the skin receives more nutrients and oxygen. The skin then renews itself faster and stays supple and healthy. Massage also helps to release the tension that so often gathers in our hands. For a hand massage, the gentle body elixir with L22 is a wonderful choice. It moisturises, firms and renews the skin. The elixir also contains vitamin E, traditionally valued for its soothing character, which is lovely for keeping the skin in good condition.
Invisible protection overnight
When the skin of your hands is at rest during sleep , it is the ideal time for the intensive evening renewal so many of us practise. At night, when the skin is less exposed to outside influences, the metabolism of the skin on the hands slows down. That means the skin of your hands has more time to rest. So choose a nourishing cream or oil that will moisturise and nourish the skin intensively. To enhance the effect, wearing cotton gloves after applying the product is much loved. The gloves help hold in the moisture and keep the product from rubbing off during the night. Cotton is soft and breathable and does not stop the skin from breathing, which means it absorbs better while you sleep.
Hands that deserve attention
Hands deserve the same care as the face or other parts of the body. Regular moisturising, protection from outside influences, exfoliation and care for the nails and cuticles are the key steps to hands that look beautiful and healthy. Hand care is not only about appearance, but also about preventing concerns such as cracked skin, pigment spots or a loss of elasticity. With a little attention and the right products we can have hands that are not only beautiful, but strong and healthy too.