Hands are considered an indicator of a well-groomed and neat person, therefore they require the same attention and careful care as the skin of the face or body. Dishwashing detergents, powders, and other chemicals that people come into contact with on a daily basis can cause skin irritation or dryness. To avoid this, it is necessary to periodically use hand masks at home and other cosmetic procedures that help restore healthy skin.

Hand masks

Hand skin masks at home can consist of various food products. The most common and effective are honey mask, potato mask, egg mask, oatmeal mask, grape mask, etc.

An egg mask is prepared from oatmeal, one yolk, olive oil and honey. All components must be thoroughly mixed to obtain a slightly thick homogeneous mass. If desired, olive oil can be replaced with castor oil, or a couple of drops of fennel or ylang-ylang phyto essence can be added to the mask. The egg mask makes the skin of the hands smooth, velvety and soft thanks to its rejuvenating effect. Used when hands become wrinkled or dry.

A dairy-based mask is made from cottage cheese, lemon juice, olive oil and green tea. Cottage cheese needs to be rubbed well so that the mask has the same consistency. You can also prepare a mask of cream, starch and olive oil. Or from milk and avocado pulp. Milk masks help against severe roughness and peeling of the hands. Paraffin masks for hands

A paraffin hand mask at home is used to combat external defects and skin imperfections. Paraffin has a healing effect due to the creation of a special protective film. A paraffin mask for hands is being prepared at home from purified paraffin. In addition to it, you will need to take a heater, a gauze mask, a protective bag, a moisturizer, a brush and a scrub.

Paraffin must be melted to become liquid. After that, a hand massage is done with a scrub or rough mittens. Then the hands are lowered into the bath with paraffin and immediately removed. You can apply it with a brush. The procedure should be repeated every 5-10 seconds. As a result, the film should turn out on the hands like gloves. Food wrap is put on top. After 30 minutes, the paraffin must be removed and applied to the skin. apply nourishing cream.