Natural Cosmetic Manicure for Beautiful Hands
Many people view manicures as a luxury procedure they either can’t afford, or don’t think necessary. But did you know that you can have beautiful hands if you incorporate a weekly manicure into your self-care beauty routine.
Here’s how you can give yourself a wonderful manicure using all natural products.
Start by removing any traces of nail polish or lacquer.
Soak your hands in warm water with a natural cleanser for at least 10 minutes.
Here’s a nice recipe for a lovely cleanser that will help soften your cuticles:
NATURAL HONEY CLEANSER
1/4 cup of honey
1 tablesppon of gentle liquid soap
1/2 cup of glycerin
Mix ingredients and pour into a squeeze bottle. Dispense about 1/8 of a cup into a bowl of warm water. Soak and enjoy!
Note: Honey gently softens and cleanses the skin and is great for dry skin. It’s not at all sticky. You can also use it as a facial cleanser or for a comforting bath gel.
After you have soaked your hands, massage a rich hand cream into your hands and cuticles.
Next, gently push back the cuticles with a q-tip. Never cut the cuticles.
Now, take a few minutes to carefully file your nails.
Once you are finished you can massage a rich hand cream onto your hands. For an extra bit of pampering, wrap you hands in a warm wash cloth and just sit and relax for about 10-15 minutes, letting the hand cream soak in and do its job. You can also put on a pair of cotton gloves, leave a nice film of hand cream, and head for bed, leaving the gloves on overnight.
Your hands will respond to this gently care. You will be proud of how they look, and will never have to deal with itchy skin, chapped knuckles, or ragged fingernails. Nicely manicured hands give you a gentle, professional appearance. They tell the world that ‘You Care.’ And as Martha Stewart would say: That’s a good thing!