Beauty Blabbing -HANDle With Care

Most of us spend a great deal of time, money and effort on our facial skincare routines, trying to delay the ageing process and to make our faces look good. Yet, we often give our hands short shrift. And it isn't a smart Move once you think about it -hands are often the first place to show signs of ageing, as I have researched.

So, why does the skin on our hands age more quickly? Simply because we expose them daily to pollution, UV Radiation and a whole load of chemicals. Not to mention our hormones play a part too.

I've researched some tips on how to look after your hands just as well as looking after our face, and the rest of our bodies. I've also added some of my own thoughts on how to take care:

-Keep tubes of hand creams in strategic places around the home, massaging it in every time you've washed your hands.

-At Night, slather on lots of cream, pop cotton gloves on top and wake up to super-smooth mitts.

-Don't forget to keep a handy tube in your bag (the car and work -for those older readers) and apply religiously.

-Always wear rubber gloves whilst handling with house chores to protect them from harsh chemicals and the drying effects of Water. *Quick easy tip -Apply hand cream, massage in well and then don rubber gloves to do the washing up. The warmth from the Water will help the cream to penetrate*

-Exfoliate regularly -Don't forget in between your fingers too!

-SPF. Plays an important part here. Apply your sunscreen to your hands just as you would to your face.

So now you've got the hand care habit, you'll find that soft, even-toned hands with perfect polished nails are a real beauty asset, especially when you're flaunting a fabulous piece of Jewelry.

Now for some Seven Simple Steps to Great-Looking Nails:
1. Remove old nail polish.
2.File nails to an even length and your desired shape. Work from the outside to the centre using long smooth strokes in one direction only -avoid using a sawing action.
3. Soak hands in a gentle hand wash (or cuticle soak) for a couple of minutes then pat dry with a towel.
4. Rub some Almond oil (or cuticle oil) into the cuticles and gently push them back.
5. Massage in the hand cream. Tissue off any excess from your nails.
6. If you're going to use a Bright, deep nail colour, use a base coat to prevent staining.
7. Follow with two coats of your chosen polish. Make sure to give them plenty of time to dry and harden -Those few extra minutes means your hard work won't be spoiled.

COLOUR WORKS*:
-Fair Skin tones work with blue-based shades. Avoid Golds and dark colours.
-Medium/ Olive Skin tones suit Yellow-based colours and vibrant shades. Try Glitters and Metallics.
-Dark Skin Tones look fab with dark, deep shades such as rich plums, Reds and Golds look great too.

My nail colour the past few Days:

Burgandy colour known as "Red Wine" from Barry M. With a cute, little white flower which I have applied with a bobby pin and used a tooth sticks for those affects.

A grey slightly shimmery coloured polish called "You Don't Know Jock" by OPI (they're frickin' PRICEY! Never buying them again. But this colour is gorgeous.)

Hope you enjoy these great facts and tips I have written out for you.

May I just add, this is the 50th post!!
    -bohemianbeauty6


*Taken from ASDA Magazine.