Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty #73

EXTRA
FOR HANDS
beauty & spa
5.
Our hands are often neglected as
recipients of much-needed TLC.
Chapped fi ngertips and cracked knuckles
can cause hands to suff er the most in
the cooler months, so take a moment to
massage a heavy-duty hand cream or
cuticle cream into dry crevices around
the wrists and fi ngers. Exfoliation can also
be a key element to hand care, but make
sure you don’t get too scrub-happy on
raw areas of skin. If your hands are ultra
dry, use an extra layer of hand balm and
wear cotton gloves for a few hours to let
the moisture soak in properly.
And let’s not neglect the feet. After
all, it’s your feet that carry you through
life so it’s important to keep them
happy and looking good. Dry skin is a
common problem which may cause other
symptoms such as itching, redness and
cracked heels. Some people tend to have
naturally dry skin that predisposes them
to cracks, and thickened dry skin around
the heel (that is more likely to crack) is
often due to increased pressure.
The best way to prevent and treat dry
skin is to keep your feet hydrated with
refreshing lotions and moisturisers. Feet
get a rougher deal than the skin on your
body or hands so it’s worth investing in a
specialised product to take care of them.
Some regular exfoliation and buffi ng
will stop the build-up of hard, dry skin.
A range of foot scrubs is available from
the luxurious to the down-to-earth, along
with buffi ng stones and other products.
There’s no better way to treat your
feet after a long day than a soothing foot
soak. Throw in some Epsom salt or your
favourite aromatherapy oils and soak for
10 to 15 minutes. csbm
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