Summers are the tie when we indulge in a lot of outdoor activities. From gardening to spending time in the beach, you do a lot of work which needs you to wash your hands frequently. All of this daily wear inevitably leads to your hands looking as though they belong to someone older than you really are.
The soaps and hand washes contain chemicals which can dry up your hands and leave them looking discoloured, wrinkly, and rough. Luckily, this is something that can be easily taken care of at home. These home remedies can help you get back your soft hands extremely easily.
* Olive oil and Sugar scrub
Is it possible to soften your hands in less than a minute? Oh, yes it is! After a long day of work, why not give your hands instant pampering and refreshment? This wonderfully simple scrub will leave your hands feeling ten times smoother in just a minute. Take 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Simply put the sugar in the palm of one hand and slowly pour the olive oil into it. Using your other palm start rubbing the scrub into your palms and hands.Massage your fingers and hands with gentle squeezing and circular motions for about 30 seconds.Relax your palms and let the scrub sink in for another 30 seconds.Wash out your hands with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel. This is probably one of the fastest ways to recover the moisture of your hands. Sugar helps exfoliates and sloughs off dead skin cells and olive oil moisturizes and hydrates the skin.
* Overnight treatmentYour hands go through a lot all day long and they deserve some love. Why not try an overnight intense softening treatment. The magic ingredient is Vaseline. Vaseline is known for its ability to lock in moisture and soften even the most callous palms. Many women mention Vaseline as their number one beauty secret.After finishing all your activities for the day, wrap up by washing your hands with gentle soap and drying them off. Then get a dollop of Vaseline and rub it into your hands. Go ahead and take an extra 30 seconds to massage your hands gently. Then simply slip on a clean pair of socks over your hands and go to bed. Wake up the next day to supple, soft hands. If you have fabric gloves, you can use them instead of socks.
* Skin lightening and softening treatment
Believe it or not, your hands can show signs of aging too! With the daily wear and tear as well as exposure to the harmful rays of sun can leave your hands looking darker, duller and aged-looking. You can use citrus treatment to lighten them and keep the looking youthful. In a small container, mix 2 teaspoon of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of honey and 2 teaspoons of baking soda to make an even paste. Wash your hands with warm water and mild soap.Now apply this mixture onto your hands, rubbing it through and massaging your hands for a minute. Allow the mixture to sit on your hands for five to 10 minutes. Wash your hands in warm water. Do not use soap directly afterwards. Follow it up with a good moisturizer. For best results, you can repeat this process twice a week to remove discolouration and promote soft healthy-looking hands.
To maintain healthy and soft hands throughout summer, keep yourself hydrated with good food and water. It is also recommended to use sunscreen generously not only through the summer months but also all year round.