Summer is the perfect time to show off your hands and feet in all their glory. That’s why they need daily care and increased care. How to preserve the beauty of the skin in this period, its softness and smoothness, we will discuss in this article.
Peculiarities of care skin care for hands and feet in the summer.
Elegant sundresses, no sleeves, light sandals delight the eye and add to the troubles. Summertime brings more dryness and flakiness of the skin – because of constant contact with water, household chemicals, and the hot sun. It’s not uncommon for pigment spots to appear.
It’s fair to mention that men should also pay attention to this, because often their physical activity is more serious, and untreated hands and feet affect the quality of life. It is necessary to take time for procedures that can smooth out and minimize the daily losses. Let’s talk about them in more detail.
Rules of care for hands in summer
First of all, get rid of dirt and dead particles. Wash your hands regularly with mild soap, and once or twice a week we do the exfoliation procedure to refresh the skin and make it smoother. An oil scrub containing sugar or sea salt crystals will easily do the job.
Also for cleansing you can make a bath: you need to dissolve the juice of one lemon in warm water, add a couple of drops of grapefruit essential oil and a pinch of cinnamon and soda. Keep your hands in this composition for no more than 10 minutes, then wipe them dry.
In general, hand peeling is done only superficially, because the skin here is thin, almost without sebaceous glands. Therefore, when choosing products, give preference to products with oils and emollient components, or use home remedies, mixing oils and sugar, coffee grounds or sea salt.
Next you should apply a nourishing cream. A mask containing essential oils should be applied from time to time, as they will soften and “smooth” the skin. In addition, creams with SPF are very effective in summer – they protect against UV rays and prevent drying.
Hydration is an important part of skin care. Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, aloe extract, these ingredients are excellent water retainers. Use creams with these ingredients regularly, and dry hands will not bother you. Honey and egg yolk masks with jojoba or coconut oil are also effective.
One more thing: perform any household chores – at home, in the garden or in the office – wearing comfortable special gloves.
Rules for foot care in summer
For the feet, the most pressing problem in the hot season is drying out. Ankles, ankles and feet suffer from this sometimes more than hands. In addition, feet, usually protected by tights, socks and shoes, are vulnerable not only to the sun and water, but also to sand, pebbles, rough terrain and so on. And if you remember that feet get most of the physical activity, then their care should include the following points:
- cleansing;
- protection;
- hydration;
- massage;
- pedicure.
