How to Get Soft Hands with 3 Easy Homemade Remedies

Did you know that the skin on our hands is actually managing the household, taking care of the kids and other chores around the home, which means you are washing your hands frequently, and this inevitably leads to hand skin that looks older than you really are.


The soaps and other cleaning products we use today can cause your hands to look discoloured, wrinkly and rough. Luckily, there’s no need to worry! By following some basic tips and using these 3 extremely easy home remedies, you can get back the soft hands you once had!

1. 1 Minute to Soft Palms Scrub

Qn: What is the easiest DIY remedy for soft hands? Ans: Why, olive oil & sugar, of course!

Source: Image courtesies: Olive oil - "m_bartosch", freedigitalfotos.net; Sugar - Umberto Salvagnin, flickr

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 10 times smoother in just over a minute.

Tips:

Glove Love. Detergents and dishwashing liquids contain harsh chemicals that can damage the thin skin on your hands, making them look dry, discoloured and old. Make sure you use gloves when the cleaning whenever possible!

Oh, my Glove! When working out in the gym, especially with dumbbells and other weights, it helps to wear workout gloves to protect your palms from getting hard and callous over time.

Good night, sweet palms!During the night, we actually have 6 – 8hrs of great opportunity to show some extra love to our hands. Invest in a gentle hand cream and apply before going to bed! Your hands will thank you in the morning.

Directions:

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, inner and outer parts of your hands with gentle squeezing and circular motions for about 30 seconds.

Then relax your palms and let the scrub sink in for another 30 seconds.

Now you’re done! Simply wash out your hands with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel. So smooth, you can’t stop touching your hands, can you?

2. Overnight Treatment: Vaseline and socks

The Ultimate Deep-action overnight treatment for dull tired hands! Wake up to beautiful soft palms the next day.

Tips:

From the inside – out.Ever heard of the saying, you are what you eat? It’s true that what you eat on the inside is what will shine on the outside. Eat foods for glowing skin like avocadoes and nuts, and the vitamins and nutrients will give your skin a natural glow.

Drink up. Not drinking enough water can cause your skin to get dry, rough and patchy. Our bodies are made up of 70% water so if you’re not getting enough water, it will show up on your skin first. If you drink water only after your lips crack, you’re already dehydrated.

Massage. When applying these natural DIY soft palm scrubs, you can also massage your hands together in a gentle relaxing manner. Gently massage your fingers, palms and top of your hands. This will help the ingredients sink in and also improve blood circulation.

Want to give your hands some extra special love? Why not try an overnight intense softening treatment using only 2 items: Vaseline; A pair of socks

Vaseline is known for its ability to lock in moisture and soften even the most callous palms. Many women mention Vaseline as their No 1 beauty secret.

After finishing all your activities for the day, wrap up your day by washing your hands with a 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 the socks onto your hands and go to bed. Wake up the next day to supple soft hands.

Instead of using socks, you could using fabric gloves, but a clean pair of old socks you don’t use anymore would work just fine.

3. Citrus Power! Lighten & Soften your Hands

Are your hands discoloured, darker than your face and aged looking? This can make your hands look old and rough. Get soft palms while lightening them with citrus power.

Tips:
Slather on the Sunscreen!You’d be surprised how many people apply sunscreen on their faces, but fail to adequately protect the skin on their hands. Before you head out, generously apply sunscreen on your hands reaching every corner. And yes, washing your hands means you need to reapply!

Too hot for your own good. Beauty experts will tell you how bad hot water is for your skin. Hot water causes the pores on the skin to open wide and exposing it to such conditions may damage your skin. Washing frequently in hot water can dry out the skin on your hands and create many wrinkles in the process.

Brrr! Not so cold! On the other end of the scale, extremely cold water isn’t good for your skin either, it can break the tiny capillaries under your skin making it look discoloured, pale or unhealthy. It also dries out skin and not moisturizing can cause premature aging.

Directions:

Wash your hands with warm water and a mild soap.

In a small container mix together all the ingredients evenly.

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 5 – 10 minutes.

Finally wash your hands in warm water and do not use soap directly afterwards. Repeat this process at least twice a week to remove discolouration and promote soft healthy looking hands.

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