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Nontoxic ManicureNo matter how well we look after the skin on our faces, our hands betray our age. Wrinkles and protruding veins result from decades of exposure to extremes of temperature, hot and cold water, and pursuits such as gardening, cleaning, and housework. After menopause, skin on the palms may thicken and be prone to cracking. Nails suffer, too, becoming more brittle, ridged, opaque, or dull. And post 55, age spots become more common.Nonchip French manicureShape nails using an emery board, then soak fingertips in warmed full-fat milk for 10 minutes. Dry well. Rub a drop of rosehip oil into each nail. Ease back cuticles with an orange stick tipped with cotton to reveal the half moons. Clean beneath the nails with another cotton tipped orange stick to whiten the tips. Let nails absorb any remaining oil for 10 minutes then gently buff the nail with a fine pumice stone or fine-textured buffer, working in one direction only. Finally, rub the nail with a little beeswax on a chamois until it is pink and shiny.Milk and oil hand bathMilk is a natural exfoliator; frankincense oil suits mature skin.2 cups full-fat milk, warmed 2 drops essential oil of frankincense Place the milk in a wide bowl, drop in the essential oil, and soak hands for 5 minutes. Deep-cleansing nail soakThis may help to lighten and soften yellowing nails.juice of half a lemon 1 tsp avocado oil 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 drops essential oil of neroli Add the lemon juice to a bowl of warm water. Stir in the oils until amalgamated well. Soak the hands for 10–15 minutes. Hand scrubSugar dissolves in liquid, making it a gentle exfoliator.½ cup full-fat milk, warmed ½ cup raw sugar Pour the milk little by little into the sugar until you have a mixture with a grainy consistency. Massage into the hands. Plunge hands into a hand bath to rinse. Age-spot treatment oilAll these oils are recommended for sun-damaged skin. 1 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 tsp each rosehip and wheatgerm oils 4 drops essential oil of carrot seed 1 drop essential oil of lemon (omit for sensitive skin and before exposing skin to sun) Combine the oils in a clean dark glass bottle. Lid and store in a cool, dark place. Shake before use, then massage into the hands. Age-spot reduction maskUse this mask once a week to soften your skin and leave it feeling more youthful.2 tbsp kaolin 1 tbsp aloe vera gel 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 drops essential oil of carrot seed 1 drop essential oil of neroli Put the kaolin in a large bowl and mix in the aloe gel and enough vinegar to form a smooth paste. Drop in the essential oils. Massage over the hands, relax for 10 minutes while the mask dries, then rinse off by plunging hands into a hand bath. Energizing hand massageWarm a little oil between your palms by rubbing them together. Supporting your left palm with your right fingers, circle the middle of the palm with your thumb. Gradually widen the circle to cover the palm.Turn the left hand over, add more oil, and slide your thumb from the base of the fingers toward the wrist, working along each channel. Work the left thumb and fingers from base to tip, using your right thumb and index finger like a corkscrew along the length of each digit. Briefly squeeze at the tip as you pull your fingers away. Repeat the massage on the other hand. Softening oil for brittle nails This recipe is effective for toenails as well as fingernails. 1 tbsp (colorless) sesame oil 1 tsp each macadamia, avocado, and wheatgerm oils 2 drops each essential oils of sandalwood and frankincense Combine the oils in a clean dark glass bottle. Lid and store in a cool, dark place. Shake before use, then massage into hands and nails. Off-the-shelf careBurt's Bees Shea Butter Hand Repair Crème protects hands prone to chapping, roughness, and premature aging with oils and botanical extracts effective at combating wrinkles and age spots.Living Natures Manuka Honey Hand and Body Cream doubles as a footbalm for very dry skin. Nighttime hand conditioningIn the build up to bedtime, rub lots of warmed (colorless) sesame oil into your hands. Place each hand in a plastic bag and cover with woollen mittens which have been warmed in the microwave. Lie down and relax for up to 10 minutes before removing the mittens and oil.See also Benefits of Oiling Your Skin Natural Foot Care Natural haircare Basics Go to Anti Aging Page Search for Skin tips, Beauty Tips and Health
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