Hands very often are treated roughly. People treat them badly while washing clothes, dishes, scrubbing floors and working in the garden. Hands are so beautiful and important but one probably feels no need of taking care of them. One must take proper care of the hands.

Healing hand care, in the form of hand creams, is essential to preventing painful cracked skin. Do you work outdoors, possibly in construction or landscaping? Protective hand care includes wearing gloves to ensure that your hands aren't harmed by the natural environment you work in and to protect from splinters and thorns.

Your hands are carriers of bacterial, viral and even fungal infections so it is imperative that you wash them every time you use the bathroom, before and after eating anything, after sneezing or blowing your nose and before touching your face.

The fact is that a manicure is not merely an appointment to have your nails done. In fact, there are men who have this treatment done regularly and they certainly do not come out with their nails painted pastel pink or sporting patterns.

Another factor in hand care is making sure that you protect your hands from the elements. If you live in a place that has a lot of wind, your hands might be prone to getting chapped. When this happens, they might be dry and red and irritated.

Hand skin differs in complexion from face derma, therefore specialized products are needed to maintain or improve its aspect. However, similar techniques can be applied for successful results.

Rather than putting acrylic nails over unhealthy natural ones, take a look at some of the simple things you can do to improve the health and look of your fingernails. First, file them into a neat oval after trimming. Second, when you moisturize your hands be sure to work some in around each nail.

Herbal hand bath: Bring 1 qt of water to boil and pour over 1 tbsp of herbs (you can use all of these or just one: chamomile, nettle, sage, coltsfoot, calendula). Let the infusion cool to 100-110F and soak your hands in it for about 15-20 minutes. Dry your hands thoroughly and apply a rich moisturizer.

Massage in some hand cream. We recommend Jack Black's Industrial Hand Healer. This rich, non-greasy, long-lasting formula provides intense healing benefits. Road tested by guys who work with their hands - chefs, doctors, golfers and carpenters.

Clean, soft, and smooth hands can be easily accomplished with the right cleansing products. An exfoliate to remove calluses can be easily made with natural ingredients already in your kitchen, such as oatmeal, cornmeal or even sugar.

Olive oil hand care: Rub your hands with warm olive oil, leave it on for about five minutes and rinse off with warm water and natural soap. For an intensive hand care treatment leave it overnight, but wear some cotton gloves.

Always use gloves for washing clothes and utensils soak hands in a bowl of warm water to which 1 tsp of corn starch has been added for 5 minutes daily after finishing the house-hold chores.

Lastly, to maintain the skin looking nourished and healthy, drink plenty of water. The hands are depleted of moisture due to constant washing throughout the day.

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