Beauty

How to Erase Dark Under-Eye Circles (with Something in Your Fridge)

2018-01-08T02:49:00.001-08:00

You go to bed at a reasonable time. You use an embarrassingly expensive amount of fancy creams. You feel fine. So why the eff do you still have dark circles under your eyes? We’re here to help. You can either cover them up with red lipstick or you can fix them for good with this game-changing remedy.

What you need: A handful of parsley, a small mixing bowl, a wooden spoon, a tablespoon of hot water (or yogurt) and two cotton makeup pads

What you do: Chop the parsley, place in the bowl and then grind the leaves with the spoon to release its juices. Next, pour the hot water over the parsley as you stir the mixture together (you can sub in yogurt for the water if you want a thicker mask). Let the mixture cool, and then dip the makeup pads into the juice. Place them beneath each eye, lie back and let them sit for ten minutes.

How often you do it: Twice a week is usually the ticket. (It’s, like, $2 a bunch.) Or whenever you have a superfluous amount of the garnish leftover from meatball night.

And that works? Yep. Parsley is super rich in vitamins C and K--both ingredients that help brighten and de-puff skin. As a result, you should start to see a major difference in a couple of weeks. Just be sure you’re still getting plenty of ZZZs.

How to Make Hands Look Younger

2018-01-03T03:04:00.005-08:00

Keeping your skin youthful, radiant, and healthy is much easier when you practice a good skin care routine and keep your entire body in good shape. But there are also many factors that make hands look older, including age spots, wrinkles and creped skin, thin skin, dryness, and stained or brittle nails. You can take years off the look of your hands by treating these issues. And by taking care of your hands, eating well, avoiding the sun, and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle, you can have glowing, supple skin for many years to come.

Part One of Two:
Rejuvenating Your HandsEdit

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Treat age spots. These spots, which are also called liver spots, are caused by neither age nor your liver. In fact, they are areas of hyperpigmentation caused by increased melanin production that occurs because of UV exposure. The appearance of sun spots can be reduced with:
- Skin bleaching agents that contain hydroquinone.
- Fading or lightening creams that contain glycolic or kojic acid, vitamin C, licorice, and mushroom extract.
- Laser therapy or intense pulsed light therapy.
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Address the signs of aging. As we age, the skin on our hands can become wrinkled and creped (looking like crepe paper or streamers) because of fat loss and collagen and elastin depletion. Skin can also become saggy, red, or discolored, and develop a poor texture or growths. Dryness and cracking can also make your hands look older. Regular moisturizing and the use of anti-aging creams can prevent dryness and the signs of aging.
- Always moisturize your hands after you bathe or wash your hands. Pat your hands dry and apply your favorite moisturizer while they're still damp.
- Make a moisturizing hand mask with one tablespoon (5.5 grams) of oat flour, and one tablespoon (0.5 ounces) each of rose water and either almond, olive, coconut, or jojoba oil. Warm the mixture on the stove and apply it to your hands. Wrap your hands in plastic wrap and rinse the mask off once it has cooled, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Look for anti-aging creams that contain ingredients such as retinol, antioxidants, and peptides.
- To help plump your hands up again, try a retinoid cream,a weekly collagen mask on the back of your hands, or rub into your hands an eye cream that contains hyaluronic acid.
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Exfoliate your skin. By removing dead skin cells, exfoliation can make your skin softer and brighter, and help even out the skin tone. You can exfoliate by gently rubbing your skin with kitchen remedies like coffee grounds or oats, or look for an exfoliating product that contains alpha-hydroxy acids, vitamin C, and retinoids.
- Next time you’re exfoliating your face, apply the same product to your hands.
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Massage your hands. Rub a small amount of olive or coconut oil into your hands before bed to help moisturize your skin and improve circulation. Add some sugar to the mix for the additional benefit of exfoliating your skin at the same time. Be gentle as you massage, and be sure to get the back of your hands, palms, fingers, and your cuticles and nails.
- If you used sugar as well, rinse it off when you are finished the massage, otherwise your hands will get sticky. Be sure to moisturize again after washing your hands.
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Give yourself a manicure. Old manicure styles, chipped nail polish, and ignored cuticles can all make your hands look less than perfect. While professional manicures can be expensive and you run the risk of fungal infections,you can achieve many of the same results at home. Every week:
- Remove existing nail polish. Trim and file your nails. Apply a cuticle oil. Once it has been on for a few minutes, push your cuticles back with a cuticle pusher.
- Either leave your nails bare to give them a break from the nail polish, or try a bold new color to draw attention to your nails instead of your hands.
- Never cut your cuticles, as this can cause bleeding and leave you vulnerable to infections.
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Use makeup. For a quick and temporary fix to make your hands look younger, rub a small amount of liquid concealer all over the back of your hands.Although the effect isn’t permanent, this will help conceal wrinkles, uneven tone and texture, sun spots, and other signs of aging.
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Consider a filler or injection. When you age you lose fat in your hands, and this makes the bones and veins more prominent. Fat injections and fillers are designed to plump your hands up again. If you’re going to go this route, choose a filler treatment that includes hyaluronic acid, which is a great moisturizer that helps to plump skin.
- There are also laser treatments you can get done that promote collagen production, which will help plump your skin up again.

Part Two of Two:
Keeping Your Skin HealthyEdit

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Stay out of the sun. Since UV exposure causes age spots, the best way to prevent them is to protect your hands from the sun. Wear a sunscreen with an SPF between 30 and 50 all day, every day. And don’t forget to reapply throughout the day. Try to keep your hands out of direct and indirect sunlight as much as possible, especially during the hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Eat the right foods. Many of the foods that are good for our bodies also keep our skin looking younger. Eating a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fruits and vegetables of all colors, and healthy fats will help keep your skin looking radiant and youthful. And don’t forget to stay hydrated! Anytime you feel thirsty, drink a cup of water.
- Eat wrinkle-fighting foods that are rich in protein, selenium, antioxidants, and coenzyme Q10. This includes whole grains, berries and fruit, beans and legumes, mushrooms, nuts, olive, canola, and sesame oils, and green tea.
- Help increase your body’s collagen and elastin production by eating foods that contain vitamins A, C, and E. Try tofu, dark leafy greens, sunflower seeds, avocados, orange fruits and vegetables, bell peppers, and citrus fruits.
- Eat nail-friendly foods that contain omegas and biotin.Add plenty of onions and carrots to your meals, and sprinkle flax seeds on your salads and cereals.
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Exercise regularly. A regular fitness routine is good for your mental health, physical health, and the look of your skin. By improving circulation and bringing more oxygen to your cells, exercise keeps your mind, body, and skin looking and feeling young.
- You should exercise for at least half an hour per day, three to six times per week.
- Walking is an excellent, low-impact exercise.
- Swimming gives you a fantastic cardiovascular workout without the strain or impact of other exercise, because the water takes pressure off muscles and joints.
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Protect your hands. This means protecting them from chemicals, abrasives, detergents, and the elements. Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, heavy-duty cleaning products, and alcohol-based products on your hands. Avoid washing your hands too often, and try to avoid the soaps provided in public washrooms.
- Choose gentle, fragrance-free soaps for your hands, face, and body. Look for soaps that contain aloe, vegetable-based oils like olive and coconut, and soothing ingredients like witch hazel and lavender.
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Wear gloves all the time. Gloves are an added layer of protection against nasty chemicals and the elements. Have different gloves for different occasions and seasons, such as:
- Warm gloves in the winter to protect your hands from the cold and wind.
- Rubber or latex gloves when cleaning or washing dishes.
- Sun-protective gloves (when you aren’t wearing winter gloves) to keep your hands safe from UV exposure.
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Consult a doctor about medical concerns. The signs of aging are a normal part of your skin’s life. There are, however, medical conditions that can cause abnormal problems, and you should be aware of what to look for. Talk to your doctor or healthcare practitioner if you spot any symptoms such as:
- Rash or lesions
- Raised dots or blisters
- Excessively dry, red, or scaly skin patches
- Warts or abnormal growths
- Stained nails (a sign of fungal infection)

Seven unconventional uses for excess hand cream

2017-12-30T00:55:00.003-08:00

It’s never intentional but often inevitable. Unused items have a way of piling up in the dusty corners of cabinets and closets. These things can be left untouched for years, forgotten in favor of newer, shinier brands.

This is something I find particularly true with lotion, of all things. I’m very picky about my moisturizers, especially in Japan where the majority of which contain unnecessary whitening. But so many beauty kits come with their own bottles of hand cream, and lotion itself is one of those go-to gifts when shopping for a distant friends. In the end, I find myself with bottles upon bottles of unopened hand creams all going to rot in the back of my closet, and apparently I’m not the only one with this particular problem. Like an answer to prayer, the people over at Naver Matome recently released a list of additional uses for the lotion cluttering our cupboards, as suggested by Japan’s creative, frugal few. Here it is: seven unconventional uses for excess hand cream.

1. Keeping your hands clean
This one may not seem too far off from the regular function of hand cream. The procedure is certainly the same, but the purpose is all different. Basically, if you spread lotion on your hands before going out and getting your hands dirty, the oils make it harder for grime to stick to your hands. And, even if your hands do get a bit messy, the lotion makes it easier to wash the dirt off.

2. Smoothing split ends
After washing your hair, smooth a small bit of hand cream into the tips while it’s still damp. Just make sure that you don’t use too much. Most lotion contains a lot of oil, and soaking up too much oil will make your hair look clumpy and unclean.

3. Controlling static on your skirts
If you have a problem with your clothes clinging to you while you walk, try putting on a pair of tights or panty hose. Then coat your hands in a thin layer of lotion and swipe it down the length of your legs two or three times. This should lessen the friction between your skirts and your hosiery, preventing the buildup of static.

4. Cleaning stains on leather
If something has gotten your leather goods messy, try putting a dab of hand cream on the corner of a spare cloth and wipe away the stain with polishing motions. Just be careful: not all lotions will react well to the leather, so test it out on an inconspicuous spot before doing it for real.

5. Removing tacky price stickers
Don’t you hate it when your brand new purchase is ruined by the sticky remains of some hard-to-remove price sticker? Next time that happens, try smearing lotion over the top of the sticker. Leave it like that for about three minutes and then gently rub at it. Wash away the remains with water, and your item should be sticker free!

6. Restoring old suction cups
Hand cream is good for not only taking things off but for sticking them on! Spreading a thin layer of lotion over the surface of an old suction cup fills in the gaps and smooths over any rough patches, restoring its ability to stick to things.

7. Revitalizing your scissors
If your scissors have gone dull but you need to make a quick cut, spread a thin layer of lotion along the edge of the blade then open and close the scissors a few times. Be sure to wipe away the lotion before going to use them.

If you have your own special uses for excess hand cream, let us know in the comments. Together, we can deplete our stores of unwanted lotion!

Shopping Guide for Best Hand Creams

2017-12-29T21:07:00.001-08:00

Whether it’s due to cold weather, frequent washing, or contact with chemical products, your hands can get dry and rough in a hurry. The right hand cream can moisturize your skin to keep it healthy and supple, as well as repair damage and exfoliate rough patches.

But not all hand creams are created equal. Some do a better job at hydrating your hands and locking in moisture, so your skin stays soft and protected. With an overwhelming number of hand creams on the market, how do you find the best salve for your skin?

At BestReviews, we’re here to make shopping easy for you. We do thorough research, test products in our labs, grill the experts, and consult existing customers in order to pass on the info to you. And we always buy our own products, rather than accepting anything free from manufacturers, so you can trust that our reviews are honest and unbiased.

If you’re ready to buy a hand cream, check out the matrix above for our top recommendations. For more on how to find the best hand cream for you, including what ingredients to look for and our dry skin tips and tricks, keep reading.

Washing your hands repeatedly can dry out your hands. Soap often contains harsh ingredients that suck the moisture from your skin.

What Causes Dry, Rough Hands?

Cold, dry weather is the number one cause of dry, rough hands. The lack of humidity in the air strips your skin of moisture, leaving your hands dehydrated.

If you live in an area with hard water, your hands can become dry and rough. Repeated washing with water that has a high concentration of minerals can remove your skin’s natural moisture.

A diet that doesn’t contain enough omega-3 fatty acids can leave you with dry, rough hands as well. If you suffer from chronically dry hands, it’s important to eat plenty of omega-3-rich foods like almonds, avocados, and salmon.

Stash a travel-size tube of hand cream in your bag or glove compartment, so you can apply a little whenever your hands start to feel dry throughout the day.

What Ingredients Should You Look for in a Hand Cream?

Humectants: Humectants attract moisture to the skin and lock it in to keep your hands moisturized. Glycerin, aloe vera, honey, hyaluronic acid, glycol, urea, and silicones are high-quality humectants.
Ceramides: Ceramides are lipid molecules naturally found in the top layer of skin that help keep moisture in. A hand cream with ceramides can replace any natural ceramides lost to environmental factors, so skin stays moisturized and protected.
Essential Fatty Oils: Essential fatty oils are highly moisturizing and ideal for treating chronic dry skin. Look for oils such as argan oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, and olive oil.
Antioxidants: Antioxidants like vitamins C and E can reduce inflammation, sun damage, scars, and wrinkles. They can also firm the skin on your hands.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Alpha hydroxy acids are extremely effective exfoliants. They slough off dead skin cells to reduce wrinkles and dark spots, as well as smooth and soften skin.

EXPERT TIP:For severely dry hands, a hand cream with ceramides is key. Use it at night when your skin does the majority of its healing.

Features to Consider When Buying a Hand Cream

Considerations
Type

Lotion: Lotions are the most lightweight hand cream formula. Lotions provide light hydration that can keep your hands in good shape if you’re not prone to especially dry skin. Lotions work well in warmer weather.
Cream: Creams have a heavier consistency and provide a great deal of moisturization. They work especially well if your hands get dry in colder weather.
Ointment: Ointments are the thickest hand cream formula. They provide intense hydration and protection for your skin. An ointment is a good choice if your hands get so dry that they crack. Ointments work well in particularly cold and dry climates.

EXPERT TIP:If you don’t like the feel of heavy hand cream, opt for a water-based lotion formula. Water-based hand creams are lightweight but still deliver good hydration.

Considerations

Exfoliation

If the skin on your hands tends to get flaky, an exfoliating hand cream is a good option. Look for formulas that contain alpha hydroxy acids, which help the skin shed dead cells for a softer, smoother feel.

Considerations

SPF

Your hands are at as great a risk for sun damage as your face, which is why it’s a good idea to choose a daytime hand cream with UVA/UVB protection. Look for a hand cream that has an SPF of at least 30.

When you’re using a hand cream with SPF, focus it on the top of your hands. That’s the area that sees the most sun exposure.

Considerations

Multiple Benefits

Some hand creams can address more than one skin concern. You’ll get the most for your buck if you choose a hand cream that offers multiple benefits. For example, many exfoliating hand creams also contain brightening ingredients. You can also find formulas that hydrate and provide sun protection.

Some hand creams can also strengthen your nails to prevent peeling.

Considerations

Container

Most hand creams come in squeeze tubes that make it easy to dispense the right amount of product without wasting any. Other hand creams come with pumps, which don’t offer as much control over how much product comes out. Thicker hand creams and ointments often come in tubs. While you can easily scoop as much or as little as you like out of a tub, germs can get inside the jar when you dip your fingers in.

EXPERT TIP:Use the end of a makeup brush to scoop hand cream out of a tub if you want to be scrupulously sanitary.

Considerations

Fragrance

Many hand creams are scented. However, if you have sensitive skin, artificial fragrance can easily irritate your hands, particularly if they’re already dry, itchy, or cracked. For sensitive skin, fragrance-free formulas are the best bet.

FOR YOUR SAFETY Perfumed hand creams can irritate sensitive skin. Discontinue use if you notice any itching, stinging, or redness after using a hand cream.

How Much Should You Spend on Hand Cream?

Hand creams vary in price based on the size of the container and the quality of the ingredients, but you can typically expect to spend between $5 and $30.

Inexpensive: For a basic moisturizing hand cream, you’ll usually spend between $5 and $10.
Mid-Range: For a mid-range hand cream with moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients, you’ll usually spend between $11 and $20.
Expensive: For a luxury hand cream with high-end moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients, you’ll usually spend between $20 and $30.

Some hand creams address multiple skin concerns. You can find formulas that hydrate and offer sun protection or brighten and exfoliate skin.

Tips and Tricks for Using Hand Cream

For severely dry, chapped hands, apply a heavy hand cream at night. Then sleep in a pair of old gloves, so the cream is fully absorbed overnight.
Before applying hand cream, wash your hands with a moisturizing soap. It’s okay if your skin is slightly damp when you rub in hand cream because it will seal in the extra moisture.
To avoid getting hand cream on your jewelry, remove any rings before you apply hand cream.
To avoid leaving hand cream residue all around your home, blot your hands with a towel after applying hand cream to remove any excess.
When you’re using a hand cream with SPF, focus it on the top of your hands. That’s the area that sees the most sun exposure and is at risk for age spots.
If your hands tend to get dry and rough in cold weather, always wear gloves when you head outside.

For severely dry, chapped hands, apply a heavy hand cream at night, and then wear a pair of old gloves to bed to lock in the moisture.

FAQ

Q. How often should I use hand cream?

A. It depends on how dry your skin is, what the weather is like, and what else your hands endure, but it’s usually best to apply hand cream at least once a day. If you wash your hands frequently, you may want to apply hand cream after each washing to replenish any lost moisture.

Q. What should I look for in a daytime hand cream?

A. If you’ll be out in the sun, any hand cream that you use during the day should have SPF. Look for a formula with an SPF of at least 30.

Q. What type of hand cream works best for sensitive skin?

A. Sensitive skin is often irritated by fragrance, so choose a hand cream that is unscented. Hand creams that contain natural ingredients are often better for sensitive skin, too. In particular, aloe vera can be extremely soothing for sensitive skin.

12 best hand creams

2017-12-28T21:31:00.003-08:00

Hands are as exposed as our faces and yet we hardly put any thought into skincare or protection for them. Until, that is, winter hits and they start chapping. Modern hand creams don't just boost moisture levels, they're now anti-agers too and can reduce the appearance of age spots and fine lines, and help combat eczema. From sink-side pump dispensers to balms, creams and crème-gloves, we've rounded up the best hand nourishers in the business.

1. Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream: £21 for 100ml, Clarins

Launched in 1979, this has been a best-selling product for more than 30 years and a tube is sold every 30 seconds worldwide. Put to the test, it delivered above and beyond our expectations. Not only one of the richest and most nourishing creams we tried, but it absorbs almost instantly and leaves no greasy residue. There are very few creams that can deliver on nourishment and absorption so effectively – this one can even keep mild eczema at bay. The moisturising base of sesame oil and shea butter is boosted by Japanese mulberry extract to work on minimising age spots, while myrrh extract is used to strengthen the nails.

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2. Estée Lauder New Dimension Smooth + Tone Crème Glove: £30 for 75ml, Estée Lauder

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Despite the name, it's not actually a glove, it’s just a cream. But it’s such an insanely effective one that you might as well be wearing gloves. A whole range of new skincare products from Estée Lauder contain its innovative “shaping” technology, which in this hand cream is designed to firm and plump the skin on the back of your hands and reduce the look of fine lines. If you invest in expensive skincare for your face, but your hands are letting you down, this is the cream to go for to improve tone and texture. It stays put in water (better than other creams we tested) and there was much less dryness after hand washing or washing up, if you've applied it in the morning.

3. Elemis British Botanical Hand & Nail Butter: £18 for 100ml, Time to Spa

The moabi butter base from Cameroon gives some serious longevity to this nail butter, acting like a moisturising glove. Shea butter delivers the essential fatty acids which help cells hold water so skin feels less dry and reduces the look of fine lines, while burdock extract, zinc sulphate and vitamin B7 work together to strengthen brittle nails. In true Elemis style, there's some effective garden herbs and florals in there too - calming lavender and camomile, and uplifting palmarosa and geranium.

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4. Neom Organics Nourish, Breathe & Energise Hand Balm: £12 for 50ml, Feel Unique

It's that energy-zapping time of year when you can feel like you're walking through treacle. Cold, grey weather, short days and a tax bill just in. So use your hand cream as a therapeutic pick-me-up by choosing this uplifting, energising booster packed with grapefruit, lemon and rosemary. There are three other balms to choose from if you're already fully loaded with energy; happiness boosting Breathe & Smile, relaxing Breathe & Calm, and a restful one for bedtime, Breathe & Sleep.

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5. Oskia Renaissance Hand Cream: £22.50 for 75ml, Oskia Skincare

Renowned for packing in as many natural actives and nutrients into its products, Oskia has pulled out all the stops for its hand cream. This is anti-ageing for hands at its absolute finest. It's packed with omegas for hydration and elasticity, liposomes to reduce pigmentation, gentle organic AHA exfoliators to remove dull and ageing dry skin cells, shea butter to soothe and fermented minerals (yes that is a thing) to stimulate cell renewal and deliver anti-ageing benefits. This is high-performance skincare for hands.

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6. By Terry Baume de Rose Hand Cream: £32 for 75g, Cult Beauty

If you're all about the scent in your hand cream, then you won't be able to refuse this new rose-packed offering from By Terry, which includes rose butter, rose flower essential wax, rose hip oil and oil extracts of black rose and pastel rose. Not content with rose olfactory overload? This is a little bit like a tinted moisturiser for your hands, too. Soft-focus powders and skin-correcting optical prisms reflect light and tone down blemishes and irregularities in your skin tone. Ultra-thick and nourishing, it absorbs instantly and leaves a slight powdery veil of perfection.

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7. Clinique Deep Comfort Hand & Cuticle Cream: £18.50 for 75ml, Clinique

A handy handbag-sized tube, this rich, restorative hand treat is one for dry, itchy skin that needs soothing. The blend of vitamins and plant extracts also helps protect the skin from the environment, and rebuild the skin's natural barrier, so it can defend itself against external aggressors like UV, central heating, wind and cold weather. Don't be put off by the glycerin content – it doesn't make this hand cream sticky at all, just beautifully nourishing and it soaks in like a dream.

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8. Ark Skincare Body Beautiful Intensive Hand & Nail Cream: £20 for 75ml, Ark Skincare

Nasties-free (including no mineral oil and fragrance), this British niche-brand bases its hand cream on essential fatty acids and lipids to boost hydration and reinforce the skin's natural moisture barrier. While red algae targets age spots and keratin amino acid ensures nails are kept strong and healthy. Palmarosa, clary sage, rosemary, ylang ylang, jasmine and mimosa also give this cream a stunning fresh floral scent.

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9. Baylis & Harding The Fuzzy Duck Black Pepper & Sage Moisturising Hand Lotion: £5 for 500ml, Amazon

Exceptional value for money, this sink-side, pump-dispenser hand lotion is inspired by The Fuzzy Duck, a boutique hotel in the Cotswolds. A beautiful, rich and spicy, slightly masculine scent means there’s no excuses for him to have dry hands this winter.

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10. Ruby Red Hand Restoring Moisturiser: £20 for 75ml, Amazon

For natural beauty lovers, head to Ruby Red for its zero-tolerance policy towards chemical nasties; no parabens, sulphates, petrochemicals, synthetic aromas and dyes. Instead there's a powerful antioxidant, the mung bean. Repairing, firming, sun damage reducing and texture restoring – these beans have been used for centuries in China and are now popular in anti-ageing beauty products. It also contains seven nourishing plant oils, neroli and parsley.

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11. Kind Natured Deeply Nourishing Shea and Macadamia Hand Cream: £4.99 for 100ml, Boots

Easy on the purse strings, this smooth, nourishing hand treat gives parched skin a long drink. Despite the price tag, you're not left with a sticky, greasy residue that can be found with other inexpensive hand creams - this absorbs quickly and easily. And our tester thought her skin looked younger and smoother straight away.

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12. Aromacure Eczema Cream: £14.99 for 50g, Aromacure

If your skin is of a sensitive disposition, or you have broken, cracked or eczema-prone skin, this cream should be your absolute must-buy. Having struggled with eczema on and off for years and tried every medication, cream, steroid, alternative therapy and diet, this is the one product that relieves the unbearable itching and scratching that would wake me at night. Buy it now, it will change your life!

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The Verdict: Hand creams

Neom Organics delivers on incredible therapeutic benefits, Elemis is deeply nourishing and astonishingly long-lasting, while Estée Lauder can't be beaten on its anti-ageing benefits. But the award-winning, cult classic from Clarins has been a top seller for three decades and is our pick of the best.

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Why You Should Use A Hand Cream

2017-12-28T06:06:00.002-08:00

You wouldn’t wash your face without applying a moisturiser, so why not do the same for your hands? Hands are our tools and they allow us to carry out daily tasks in the home, at work and in the garden. But we all too often neglect them, leaving them defenceless to the environment and in poor condition.

One of the first places to show any signs of ageing, your hands can easily give the game away if you neglect them. Using a hand cream is the best way to repair and restore damaged hands, ensuring that they not only look younger but feel softer too.

The skin on the back of your hands is decidedly different to the skin on your palms. The skin on top of your hands is much thinner and has less sebaceous glands, meaning it can become dry very quickly. In comparison, the skin on your palms is a lot thicker, so for moisture to penetrate this area a hand cream needs to be rich and full of moisture binding ingredients.

Along with everyday tasks; exposure to water, chemicals and severe temperatures are the main cause of damage to the hands. Water is naturally drying for the skin, so even something as mundane as washing up without wearing gloves can cause more harm than good. Hands can become dry, cracked and painful, and are just as much of a problem for men as for women.

Generally, hand creams differ from those used on the body, as the hands require a different type of care. As they are constantly exposed, they need to not only feel good, but also be protected. Using a daily hand cream that contains an SPF is a must (especially during the summer) and one that sinks in quickly means it can be used throughout the day. At night, you can afford to go for something richer that uses more specific ingredients, like one containing anti-aging or skin lightening properties. For a more intensive treatment, after you have covered your hands in product, put on a pair of gloves. It might look odd, but they will help to lock moisture into the hands and prevent the product from being rubbed off, allowing it to sink in effectively. Wait around 15 minutes, then remove the gloves and you will instantly feel the difference in your skin.

If your hands are in relatively good condition and you don’t work with any harsh chemicals, you can go for a lighter formula hand lotion. These are still moisturising and can be applied throughout the day, but they won’t contain all the nourishing ingredients a thicker hand cream will.

Hand creams are much more advanced now and can treat a variety of skin conditions that require more than just hydration. Whether you want to fade age spots, tighten loose skin or soothe excessive dryness, there is a hand cream for you. Make sure you look out for ingredients like Vitamin E, Shea Butter, essential oils and Glycerin which will add much needed moisture to your skin. If you want anti-aging properties, look out for antioxidants and AHAs, as these will help boost collagen, which plumps the skin.

Simply adding one product to your daily routine can completely change the condition of your hands, so the sooner you start using a hand cream, the sooner you will see results.

Bubbler, so water "touch" is also comfortable

2017-12-24T21:06:00.001-08:00

Do not know if you have not noticed, and some faucet water is directly like a water pipe, a rough water flow, if the faucet to the maximum suddenly, I feel the pressure is relatively large, but also easy to splash everywhere. And some faucet water is like a bubble, with a more comfortable than the previous one.

The difference is caused by a small bubbler. In fact, the majority of faucets in homes and hotels are round, that is basically installed.

Bubbler role of science:

Faucet faucet is installed at the outlet of the water "pipe flow" into a "line flow" in the process of full contact with water and air fusion, resulting foam effect, the water softer, to prevent Splashes, after the air pressure so that water has power, saving water while not affecting the normal use.

Install the bubbler can also effectively filter impurities to prevent the accumulation of dirt and reduce the possibility of bacterial growth in the efficient water-saving energy saving environment while maintaining effective human health.

A while before visiting the Internet found such a good bubbler introduced to everyone.

This three wing bubbler is a swivel connector, the maximum temperature of 60 ℃, can help you save up to 35% water.

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Do men need to use protective hand cream as much as women do?

2017-12-24T07:18:00.000-08:00

SOFTER HANDS, STRONGER NAILS

Being good to your hands and nails is about having good daily habits and choosing the right products to use on them. A few small changes could make a difference in how your hands and nails look and feel.
WebMD asked dermatologists Jeffrey Dover, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine, and Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, for guidance in knowing what’s good for your hands.
Moisturizing Your Hands
Hand creams have as much to offer as face creams. Most also come in “quick absorbing” formulations so your hands won’t feel greasy.
Some key ingredients include:

Retinol to keep skin moist
Peptides along with other ingredients such as B vitamins to relax muscles and boost collagen production to keep the skin on your hands smooth
Vitamin C and glycolic acid to help treat age spots, wrinkling, and loss of elasticity
Alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids to gently exfoliate your skin

You can get collagen treatments In a dermatologist’s office that can reduce wrinkling. Such treatments are expensive, and there are over-the-counter hand creams that plump up the skin, helping make hands look more youthful. But the creams won’t make as much difference as a dermatologist’s treatment can.
Some hand creams and balms are labeled “intensive.” These products are made for extra dry or mature skin and are meant to be applied at night. Some of them have lightening agents that gradually fade age spots when used regularly.
Men’s hands have skin that tends to be thicker, hairier, and oilier than women’s. The skin may also be more callused and rougher. So there are special hand creams that are made for men. Those products — made to prevent cracking — are typically richer, and often come fragrance-free.
Moisturizing Your Fingernails
Just like with skin, it’s important for both men and women to protect the moisture in their nails. Dermatologists recommend rubbing petroleum jelly, vitamin E, or cuticle creams into your cuticles at night.
Applying a moisturizing cream or a hand balm to the nails on a daily basis will help keep them moist. And moisturizing products that contain urea, phospholipids, or lactic acid will help prevent cracking.
Buffing your nails boosts circulation to your nail bed. Just be gentle — overdoing buffing is harmful.
Massaging your fingertips every day will increase circulation to the skin around your nails to keep it healthy and prevent it from cracking and peeling away. Eating foods rich in calcium will help keep your nails healthy. Some beauty experts recommend taking supplements of the B vitamin biotin to treat brittle fingernails. There is, though, little scientific evidence to support that recommendation.
4 Steps for Better Hands and Nails
Follow these tips to help your hands and nails stay in top shape.
1. Wear sunscreen. The delicate skin of your hands needs protection from the sun. Some creams combine advanced sun protection with moisturizing agents and are non-greasy and quick absorbing.
2. Care for cracks. If you are prone to developing eczema or if you have dry skin, you may develop cracks or fissures in the crevices between your fingers. Moisturize each day and each night and ask your dermatologist about creams and hand oils that could help.
3. Wear gloves when doing the dishes. If your hands are in water often, wear gloves to help keep the nails from becoming brittle. Your nails can absorb up to a quarter of their weight in water, and that causes them to expand. But when they dry, they contract. Constant expansion and contraction can weaken the nail.
4. Consider a ridge-filler. Deeply ridged nails make it difficult to apply nail polish, and some women attempt to remedy the situation by buffing the ridges out. But excessive buffing only weakens the nail. Elle, a celebrity manicurist for Barielle Cosmetics, recommends using a ridge filler that temporarily fills in the ridges.
Finally, take it easy. Avoid products such as polish removers that contain acetone or formaldehyde, which can dry out nails.

Coconut Oil: 10 Things You Can Do With This Wonder Product

2017-12-23T18:43:00.001-08:00

Useful for everything from hair conditioning and teeth-cleaning to shaving and removing makeup - and don't get us started on how smooth it makes skin - this is what you need to know about the benefits of coconut oil.

Coconut oil rocks our world for many reasons, the main one being that it's socheap (a £10 500ml jar can last up to a year) and can be used for so many things. It's solid until it reaches 25C, making it easy to spread or use as a body cream, or as a hair mask when liquid. Forget your huge wash bag when you’re packing for your summer holiday - a jar of this is all you’ll need!

It's worth noting that not all coconut oils are created equal. You'll definitely want to opt for unrefined oil, as it's closer to its natural state and hasn't been filtered using bleaching clay, unlike the refined version. If you can, go for organic to ensure it's pesticide-free, or cold-pressed, meaning it's been extracted from the coconut in a way that maintains slightly more of its nutritional value. However, don't be swayed by all the fancy extra words you might see on packaging; 'virgin', 'raw' and 'extra-unrefined' mean the same thing as 'unrefined', which is the only buzzword you need to be looking out for.

Coconut oil is indeed a wonder product, thanks to its anti-ageing, healing, moisturising and restorative properties for your outsides and your insides. Read on for our favourite ways to use the miracle that is indeed coconut oil...

1. Oil pulling

Coconut oil can whiten teeth, draw out lingering toxins and leftover food, and even help the skin around your jaw and mouth plus your lymph nodes.

How to do it: Pop a teaspoonful of coconut oil in your mouth and swill it around your teeth and front of your mouth to draw toxins out. Swill it for a minimum of four minutes, up to 20 minutes. The important thing is to keep the oil at the front of your mouth, and not let it go towards your throat and definitely don't swallow - through swishing, the oil will build up toxins that might make you feel ill if accidentally ingested. It's powerful stuff!

2. Hair conditioner

Coconut oil is actually the only oil with molecules small enough to fit inside the hair shaft - meaning it can actually be absorbed by the hair, rather than just coating it. Either use it as a mask or a frizz-tamer - a little goes a long way!

How to do it: For a mask, coat your hair from halfway to the ends, wrap in a bun and leave for 20 minutes to overnight before washing as normal. To fight frizz and add shine, warm a tiny nugget between your palms and run your hands through your hair.

3. Body moisturizer

Coconut oil can instantly soothe any dry or rough patches, and skin pretty much drinks it up. In the summer, it can add a gorgeous sheen that doesn't feel greasy or sweaty - ideal!

How to do it: warm a teaspoon of coconut oil between your hands and then rub in to your skin. Use a towel to remove excess oil. You will smell, and look delicious!

4. Toothpaste

Coconut oil can even be used to clean your pearly whites - we already know it can detox your mouth, but for extra scrubbing power you're going to need some grit.

How to do it: Mix a teaspoon of coconut oil with a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda, and then brush and rinse as normal.

5. Bites and stings

If you're a mosquito magnet, then you're going to love this. A lot of bite-soothing products can be drying and full of chemicals, but coconut oil is a natural itch reliever and moisturises the angry area at the same time.

How to do it: Holding a warm spoon on the bite first really takes the itch out. Then apply a thin layer of the oil on the bite and don't rub it in: the antibacterial properties will speed healing and the oil layer will keep dust and dirt out of your bite.

6. Cooking

Coconut oil is really healthy to cook with: it takes much longer to overheat, meaning it takes longer for its healthy fats to turn into unhealthy fats. It's quite filling, so it can supress your appetite and squash your hunger pangs. Perfect!

How to do it: Just basically use it in place of cooking oils and butter. Spread this wonder oil on toast instead of butter, or add a dollop to smoothies for a coconut-y taste. Use for frying or baking, add a teaspoon to coffee for an added health benefit and when liquid, use as a delicious base for salad dressing.

7. Exfoliator

Winter skin is often sallow and dry, so using this oil with something grainy as an exfoliator will get your skin ready for summer.

How to do it: Find an empty jar, mix rock salt or brown sugar with the oil, whatever form it's in. Add whatever you want - peppermint oil for increased circulation, used coffee granules to beat cellulite, or vanilla for a dreamy scent. Mix together until it's the texture of a dense scrub. Rub all over your body before showering and you will come out soft as a newborn.

8. Cuticle Oil

Ever wonder why your nail beds always look so much better after a salon visit, no matter how perfectly you paint? Odds are, you're forgetting one crucial step in your DIY mani: cuticle oil. It strengthens your nails and keeps the skin supple and moisturised, and coconut oil does just the trick.

How to do it: Dip a cotton swab in liquid coconut oil and dab a dot on each cuticle. Rub in after your nails have dried and admire your healthy-looking nails!

9. Shaving Cream

Coconut oil can help you get the closest shave ever, plus it really moisturises your skin and lessens the chance of pesky razor bumps.

How to do it: Wash your area, then apply a thin layer of coconut oil. Shave away - no need to moisturise afterwards.

10. Make-up Remover

Any type of make-up can be wiped away with coconut oil, even the most stubborn waterproof mascara. It also helps protect and moisturise the fragile skin around your eyes, and its slippery texture means you won't be tugging and pulling at your skin and eyelashes.

How to do it: Dampen a cotton pad in warm water (this helps melt and emulsify the oil, meaning it's not too heavy) and swirl it on top of some solid coconut oil. Wipe away your makeup, and cleanse afterwards to wash away the lingering traces of dirt and makeup.

How to Make Your Own Natural Skin Cream

2017-12-23T18:26:00.002-08:00

Many skin care and cosmetic products currently on the market contain harmful chemicals that can damage your skin. Using homemade, natural skin care can help improve your overall complexion and give your skin a healthy glow. Along with natural remedies, it is also important to avoid factors that can cause damage to your skin. There are many ways you can make your own skin cream to help stay away from these harsh chemicals.

Method1 Making Natural Skin Cream

Determine your skin type. Different skin types require different care. A dermatologist can tell you your skin type and discuss any other skin conditions you might have. Such knowledge can help you avoid foods, medications, supplements, and skin care products that could make your skin worse. In general, the types of skin are:
Normal skin, which has little or no sensitivity, extremely small pores and a bright complexion. It is not too dry or oily.
Combination skin, which can be dry or normal in some areas and oily in others. The oily areas usually include the nose, forehead, and chin. It can cause overly dilated pores, blackheads, and an oily sheen on certain parts of the skin.
Oily skin, which has enlarged pores and is prone to blackheads, pimples, and other blemishes. People with oily skin can have either a dull or shiny complexion.
Dry skin, which is characterized by less elasticity, red patches, more visible wrinkles and lines, nearly invisible pores, and a dull sheen. Certain factors such as hormonal changes, dry weather, extended hot showers, medications, ultraviolet radiation, and ingredients in skin products can make dry skin worse. This causes scaly, irritated, inflamed, or peeling skin.

Choose the best ingredients for your skin type. If you plan on using your own homemade cream, it is important to know what kind of ingredients will work for your skin type and what could make it worse. In general, it is important to wash your skin at least twice a day to keep it clean. This will help avoid issues caused by bacteria, fungi, and free radicals.
People with dry skin should use cream with moisturizing agents such as aloe, cocoa butter, olive oil, or honey. These also help repair cracked skin and reduce scars. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that heals damaged skin while locking in moisture, which can be found in some commercial skin care products. Some studies suggest that hyaluronic acid can also prevent the appearance of aging and reduce the appearance of scars and blemishes.
If you have oily skin, opt for low-comedogenic oils, which are oils that clog your pores less. Salicylic acid is a natural cleanser derived from willow bark that neutralizes bacteria and soaks up excess oil on the skin’s surface, which helps prevent acne breakouts. Essential oils with citric acid, such as lemon oil, help control oily skin while promoting skin repair. Tea tree oil is also helpful for oily skin.
Refreshing ingredients such as cucumber, aloe vera, or rose water alleviate inflammation and discomfort frequently experienced by people with sensitive or combination skin because of their cooling effect. Lactic acid, found in milk or yogurt, helps fight free radicals and harmful bacteria, remove dead skin cells, and gently moisturizes the skin.

Make a cream for dry skin. To make a skin cream for oily skin, put 1/4 cup almond oil, 2 tbsp coconut oil, 2 tbsp beeswax, 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil, and 1 tbsp shea butter in a glass jar. In a sauce pan, bring 3 to 4 inches of water to a simmer. Place the jar in the simmering water until the ingredients in the jar have melted completely. Then, combine the ingredients well in the jar. Move the cream into a smaller jar where you are going to keep the cream.
Leave the cream at room temperature until the cream cools and hardens. Once it cools enough, place the lid on the jar.
Keep the cream in a cool, dry place. The mixture can last for up to three months.
These ingredients are good for psoriasis, eczema, and scarring on the skin. They also have anti-aging qualities as well

Mix a cream for combination skin. Heat 2 tbsp of almond oil, 2 tbsp jojoba oil, and 1 tbsp beeswax in a double boiler until all the oils are melted and combined, which is about two to five minutes. Pour the mixture in a large mixing bowl and let it cool to room temperature, which is about an hour or two. While this cools, mix 1/3 cup aloe vera gel and five to seven drops of an essential oil of your choice.
Once the mixture cools, take a hand mixture and start mixing the oils. Gradually add the aloe vera and essential oil combination while mixing. Keep adding until you get a thick consistency, about 10 minutes. You may not need to use all the aloe vera. Stop once you get the thickness you like. Move the cream to a jar.

Make a skin cream for oily skin. Heat 5 tbsp jojoba oil, 2 tbsp hemp seed oil, and 1 1/2 tsp beeswax in a double boiler until melted and combined. Next, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature, when it should start to solidify. Then, using a hand mixer, whip the oils and add 1 tsp aloe vera gel and a few drops of lemon essential oil or tea tree oil. Keep whipping until it gets thick enough. Then move it to small jar.
The jojoba oil and hemp seed oil have low comedogenic ratings, which means they are great for oily skin and won't clog your pores. The aloe vera help sooth the skin without adding oil and the lemon or tea tree oil will help remove excess oils from your skin.

Method2 Using Other Natural Skin Care

Try a hydrating moisturizer. In a small bowl, mix ½ an egg white with 1 teaspoon of honey and almond oil. Egg white helps with firming the skin and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Almond oil gently moisturizes your skin, and honey helps seal in the moisture. Honey has also been known to reduce the appearance of blemishes and scars.
Apply a new mixture to your face in the morning and evening after cleansing every day. Wash with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Use carrot. Carrots have high levels of Vitamin A, C, and B6. These are natural vitamins to help your skin stay healthy and retain its natural glow. To make your own carrot moisturizer, boil 1 chopped carrot in a saucepan for five to seven minutes, then strain. Mash the carrot in a small bowl and allow it to cool.
Add 1 ½ tablespoon of yogurt to the mashed carrot for a cooling effect and mix until it is a smoother consistency. Store the cream in a cool, dry place in an air-tight jar. Apply twice daily after cleansing.
To further improve your skin’s complexion, eat carrots and drink carrot juice regularly to provide your body with essential nutrients.

Try milk. Cleanse your face with plain, full-fat milk. The lactic acid in milk is a mild exfoliant to help remove dead cells. It also helps even out the tone of your skin and reduces scars and blemishes. You can also use almond milk, which is high in Vitamin E, a substance that moisturizes the skin and is recommended for people with dry skin.
To use this, dip a cotton ball in a tablespoon of milk and massage it into your skin in a circular motion for at least three to five minutes. This effectively removes dirt from pores.
If you have inflamed pimples or oily skin, mix the milk with a teaspoon of rice or gram (garbanzo) flour. Gently massage it into your skin with your fingers. Rinse off the substance with cold water and then dry.

Make an avocado mask. Avocado has many ingredients that help stimulate the production of collagen in your face. Vitamins A and C, which are found in avocados, have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These help protect the skin from harmful free radicals. Vitamin E, also found in avocados, helps reduce scars and moisturizes the skin.
For a natural avocado mask, peel an avocado and mash the pulp in a bowl. Apply the creamy substance to your face for 10 to 15 minutes, rinse it with cool water, then pat it dry. Apply it every day if you have dry or sensitive skin. Apply it twice a week if you have oily skin.
To help with anti-aging, mix ½ an avocado, teaspoon of lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of plain yogurt, and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a small bowl. Blend until the mixture is a creamy consistency that looks smooth. This is best achieved with ripe avocados.
Apply a small amount of this cream to your face. Keep the remainder of the cream in a cool, dry place in an air-tight container. Make sure you make this cream fresh every week, since the ingredients can go bad. Use this if you have dry and sensitive skin.

Use a sea-silt mask. Sea silt is a type of mud that contains sea salt. This substance is found in coastal regions and includes sulfur, unsaturated fatty acids, and algae. These ingredients give the sea-silt soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Sea-silt also helps smooth your skin's texture by removing dead skin cells as well as bacteria. It also improves the appearance of blemishes and scars.
Sea silt can be found in numerous store bought face masks, which are generally natural. The masks generally suggest application twice a week, but also check with your dermatologist for how much you should use it based on your skin type.
If you have dry, sensitive skin or combination skin, the sulfur and salt in the mask may cause irritation. It may also make inflamed scars worse.

Method3 Taking Care of Your Skin Naturally

Avoid stress. When you want to improve your skin, try to avoid stress. The hormones produced when you're stressed can cause your skin to become more sensitive to outside irritants. It also increase the production of sebum, an oil made by your skin. This oil can cause acne as well as other skin issues. Stress can also slow down healing, trigger irritations such as hives and fever blisters, and interrupt your daily routine. Avoid stress by:
Getting regular exercise, because it can boost your mood and keep you physically active and fit. Take a moderate intensity walk for 10 minutes a day or a leisurely walk for 20 to 30 minutes at least five times a week to lift your mood.
Get a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep each night, since a lack of sleep can make you age faster and leave tired looking skin.
Practice stress management techniques such as yoga, deep-breathing exercises,

Have green tea. Green tea is filled with polyphenols, which are antioxidants that repair skin cells and stimulate the production of collagen in your skin. This helps give your skin a healthier glow and protect your skin from harmful free radicals and ultraviolet radiation. These properties also help reduce wrinkles and also has the benefit of decreasing stress.
Brew green tea with warm water, which is 175 to 185°F or 80 to 85°C. Add two to three grams of loose leaf tea to the warm water for three to five minutes, then strain. You can drink this mixture two to three times each day.
You may be able to find topical treatments that contain green tea, which can benefit your complexion by improving blemishes and other issues
You can also use premade green tea bags instead of loose leaf.

Eat a healthy diet. Eating well can improve your skin from the inside out. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit and whole grains to improve your complexion. Eat foods especially high in vitamin A, C, and E as well as zinc to reduce the severity of acne and dermatitis. Some good sources of these vitamins include:
Sweet red peppers
Kale
Spinach
Amaranth Leaves
Turnip Greens
Sweet Potato (Yams)
Pumpkin
Butternut Squash
Mangoes
Grapefruit
Cantaloupe

Protect your skin radiation. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause blemishes, sun spots, wrinkles, and other skin problems as well as increase your likelihood of skin cancer. Ways to avoid exposure to UV radiation include:
Seeking shade as much as possible and wearing protective clothing. This includes long-sleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats, and sunglasses, which help avoid getting wrinkles around your eyes.
Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen. People with dark skin should wear at least SPF 15, while people with lighter skin should use at least SPF 30.

Touch your face as little as possible. If you have combination or oily skin, avoid touching your face as much as possible. Dirt and bacteria from your hands clog your pores, which cause blemishes. If you suffer from acne often, remove excess dirt with a gentle, oil-free facial wipe.
Never pop or squeeze pimples. This can cause scars and spread the bad bacteria further.

Use skin care without paraben. Parabens are preservatives that disrupts your skin's hormonal balance and puts you at a higher risk of female centered cancers. If you have acne or eczema, these may cause skin irritation and inflammation because they are a potential allergen.
Butyl and propyl paraben are considered more toxic than methylparaben and ethylparaben. However, methylparaben and ethylparaben are more easily absorbed by the human body. They also cause the skin to be more sensitive to UV radiation, which lead to skin problems.

Can you use hand cream for your face?

2017-12-23T18:11:00.002-08:00

There’s a lot of us who like to stay put under the covers for just a bit longer while the alarm clock keeps ringing, but that extra bit of rest comes at a price. Because then you have to get up in a hurry (usually about 20 minutes after you were planning to get up) and you have just 10 minutes to get ready, wash yourself, put on your make-up… (Some people do this on the subway. I tip my hat to them. Making a perfect line of eye liner with all that shaking? That’s impressive.)

Caught up in this morning stress, it’s probably occurred to you to secretly use your hand cream for your face too while you were at it, in order to save time…

Oh no! What have you done?! I know the cosmetics industry isn’t the most altruistic one around and sometimes it creates needs just to make money, but in this case, there are separate hand products and face products for a good reason.

Explanation:

By their nature, the skin of your face and that of yours hands aren’t the same. The skin on your face is more delicate, and the skin on your hands is thicker. When you think about it, aside from occasionally being a little dry, your hands never have any big skin problems… No pimple trouble, no complexion trouble… or any of those other issues that are characteristic of the face. Skin is actually different everywhere, which means different care and different formulas.

We don’t go easy on our hands, either, exposing them to soap every time we visit the toilet (yes, that’s really necessary), to liquid dish washing soap (yes, I do the dishes… my mum did teach me well, haha), to more soap before and after eating… (Yeah, that’s really necessary too.)

All in all, we have to wash our hands at least some 15 times a day, if it isn’t more than that, while we clean our faces twice a day, in the morning and in the evening… (yes, in the evening is really necessary too, even if you don’t feel like it.)

So the skin of your hands has to put up with a lot more abuse than that of your face. All this washing disturbs the hydrolipidic film of the epidermis, that protective layer that can regrow itself less and less well as we age… As a little side note: if you want evidence of the existence of your hydrolipidic film (which consists of water and fat), just look at your smartphone or iPad. See those fingerprints on the screen? That’s hydrolipidic film.

This film is natural and indispensable! Hence the need to moisturise and nourish your hands with products that need to be richer and more protective.

Hand creams and face creams may have the same basis and have ingredients in common, but have different concentrations of them, and that’s what makes all the difference.

Hand creams need to be barriers protecting our hands from things like frequent washing and cold. For this, they need to have high concentrations of wax, greases, oils, occlusive agents… most of which are well known for their comedogenic effects, i.e. for facilitating the forming of blackheads (comedones).

If you use them on your face, you risk actually causing blocked pores and pimples. (Not very sexy, is it?) So you can use your face cream on your hands, but don’t do it the other way around. Although there is one little exception: if you have very dry skin on your face, this hand/face cream misuse shouldn’t be a problem.

And look on the bright side of this necessity: you have a new excuse to go cosmetics shopping in Sephora for instance!

Naturally, hand, foot and body creams are all in the same category… I wonder if any of you use your foot cream on your face. No? ok don’t get me wrong, I am not making fun of you, it is just because… oh, all right, I admit it, I did that when I was 16 ! alright, I said it, happy now? I’m a curious guy! I’m a doubting Thomas! I need to see things before I believe them! And yes, I got lots of little pimples for my trouble…

What about you? Have you ever used body or hand products on your face or the other way around? Have you thought about it or does the very idea sound weird to you? Did you try it anyway? Did you notice the pimples and blackheads appearing?

Why you need to use a hand cream daily and multiple times throughout the day

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Even after I started doing my best to take really good care of my skin {thank you to my 30th birthday for making me realize I am not getting any younger}, and especially taking focus on the care of my nails, I didn’t initially see the point in using a hand cream. I thought, “IF applying moisturizer to my hands {because, I’ll be real with you, I didn’t make a point to do it much at first}, can’t I just use any ol’ lotion?”

However, after using a moisturizer specifically for my hands, and seeing what a difference it really does make, I am not sure I will ever be able to go back to using just any ol’ lotion on my hands. Plus, I now see the benefit of using a hand cream, multiple times throughout the day, to ensure that my skin is properly cared for. I can tell, very clearly, when I haven’t used a hand cream in a while as my hands begin to feel dry.

The type of skin your hands have

Did you know that the skin on your hands is one of the first places you will show signs of aging?

Take a look at the skin on the back of your hand. It is literally some of the thinnest, most fragile skin and one of the first places you will get wrinkles. There are also very few sebaceous glands on the back of your hands meaning it can dry out much more easily than other skin.

Now look at the skin on the palm of your hand. As you can probably see, it is decidedly different than the skin on the back of your hand. Your palms are offered a bit more protection with thicker skin, but this means that it is much more difficult for a moisturizer to penetrate.

Things that are impacting your hands

Just in general, the skin on your hands is much more exposed to the environment than other parts of your body.

Every day tasks, even something as simple as washing dishes, really adds to the damage that can be done. In the case of washing dishes, the continued exposure to water is actually drying your skin on top of the chemicals that can be found in most dish cleaning solutions.

And do not even get me started on the sun and chemicals that your hands are exposed to much more frequently than say, your legs.

The type of moisturizer that is best for your hands

You want a moisturizer that is chock full of beneficial nutrients to help keep the top of your hands from beginning to show the signs of aging, but you also want the moisturizer to be rich and thick enough so that it has the ability to properly moisturize the palms of your hands.

During the day, I would suggest finding a hand cream that has SPF and sinks into the skin quickly as you should apply moisturizer to your hands multiple times per day {and if the moisturizer doesn’t sink in quickly, you’ll end up trying to do things with slick hands…and that is no bueno, my friends}.

At night you can probably better afford the time to apply a moisturizer that may not sink in as fast, therefore this is when I would suggest applying a hand cream that is meant for anti-aging and deep moisturizing treatment.

Take it even one step further by putting on a soft pair of gloves after you apply your night time cream and leave them on for 15 minutes. This will give your hand moisturizer time to sink in without being rubbed off. I bought a simple pair of fuzzy mittens from the Dollar Tree to use for this. I was literally shocked at how soft my hands felt after using this glove technique!

Ingredients you should seek out in your hand cream

Ingredients such as Vitamin E, Shea Butter, essential oils, and glycerin will all be added moisturizing benefits. Look for ingredients such as antioxidants, biotin, and alpha hydroxy acids to help boost collagen {and therefore plump your skin} as all these have anti-aging properties and can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles or dark spots.

So, go ahead, get yourself a dedicated hand cream and give your hands the care they deserve. Adding one product to your daily skin care routine can literally make a world of difference!

HOW-TO: FIND THE BEST HAND CREAM FOR DERMATITIS

2017-12-21T18:49:00.002-08:00

Our pick of the best soothing hand creams

If you suffer from dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema, you’ll know that finding a non-medicated hand cream is not always an easy task.

But does that mean you have to miss out on using nice hand creams? Not if we have anything do with it! You just have to be a bit more discerning with your decisions – which is exactly where we come in. We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of some of the best non-medicinal hand creams that won’t irritate dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema...

DermaVeen Intensive Hand Cream

Specifically formulated to treat dry, itchy and sensitive skin, this Australian-made hand cream contains colloidal oatmeal and is free from lanolin, parabens, dyes and fragrance so works wonders on soothing eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. The DermaVeen Eczema Ointment also makes a great treatment for more severe cases of eczema and/or dermatitis.

Avene Cold Cream Hand Cream

Rich in Avene Thermal Spring Water (recognised by dermatologists for its benefits in treating dermatitis, sensitive and irritated skin), this non-greasy, fragrance-free hand cream will keep your hands nourished and help to soothe and treat dermatitis and eczema.

Cetaphil Intensive Moisturising Cream

Recommended by dermatologists for very rough, dry skin, or areas affected by eczema and psoriasis, this hand cream will keep your hands moisturised without causing further irritation. It will also help to restore your skin’s natural protective barrier to help minimise future irritation.

Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream

Formulated with known skin soother, colloidal oatmeal, this fragrance-free hand cream will help to calm and soothe skin irritations such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema and protect your hands from becoming chapped and dry.

Do you suffer from eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis on your hands? What hand creams do you use to help treat it?

Why You Shouldn’t Use Hand Cream on Your Face

2017-12-21T06:44:00.000-08:00

Like any skin care addict, I’m guilty of owning more jars and bottles of creams, moisturizers, and lotions than most people. I’m proud of my collection, but I don’t always use all my products the way they should be used. Sometimes, I wake up too late or lose track of time and one of my creams ends up having to do double duty. This is definitely a habit I should break, especially when it comes to hand cream and my face. Hand creams are thick, luxurious, and ultra-moisturizing, but that doesn’t mean they should be applied to an area as delicate as your face. Here are five things to consider the next time you’ve pressed snooze too many times or spent a little too long in the shower. It might seem easy to cut corners, but trust us, it’s best to make sure that you use facial moisturizer, rather than hand lotion, on your face.

Difference in Skin Type

It’s no secret that the skin on your hands is completely different from the skin on your face. Our hands’ skin are rougher, drier, and thicker than our faces’ skin. Different skin types need different types of products to remain healthy. You wouldn’t put toner on dry skin or coconut oil on oily skin, right? Use hand cream to lock in moisture on your hands and face cream to gently hydrate your face.

Same Ingredients, Different Concentrations

You can use hand cream on your face because it’s made from the same ingredients as face cream, right? Wrong. While the two types of moisturizers are made from the same ingredients, they are used in different concentrations. Hand cream contains higher amounts of active ingredients simply because the skin on our hands requires more hydrating agents than the skin on our face. Over-moisturizing your face can make your skin more oily than usual, potentially resulting in discomfort and breakouts. We suggest keeping your hand cream on your hands, which probably need a little extra love.

Your Hands Do a Lot For You

Why do your hands need extra love? Think about it. You wash your hands after every trip to the bathroom and before each meal, you wash dishes with harsh soap, and you expose your hands to sunlight without applying SPF. All of this stuff that your hands go through make them dry, so they are in need of a thick, heavy moisturizer to keep them from becoming cracked and rough. Because your face isn’t exposed to strong dish soap or constant washing, it simply doesn’t need as much moisturizer as your hands.

Thickness of Hand Cream

Hand cream feels amazing because it’s a bit thicker than most moisturizers. And, it has to be, since our hands do so much for us. Because it’s so thick, it feels very heavy (almost too heavy) when you put it on other parts of the body that require products with a thinner consistency. Putting hand cream on your face results in an uncomfortable, greasy feeling that’s nothing but bad news for those of us with acne. Opt for a thin face cream that hydrates the skin without aggravating your breakouts.

Aging

This “No hand cream on the face!” rule is especially true for anti-aging products. The skin on our hands shows age much faster than the skin on our faces, so hand creams are going to contain larger amounts of anti-aging ingredients than face creams. There’s a reason why we only dab on small drops of eye cream or serum onto our faces. Using too much product or product that has too high of a concentration of anti-aging ingredients could prematurely age you. So, we think it’s best to use lotions and creams for the body parts they are intended for. Your skin will look and feel its best, we promise!

Make Your Own Hand Cream

2017-12-21T04:08:00.002-08:00

Here is another really simple tutorial to help you make you own hand cream. All the ingredients are 100% natural and free from synthetic chemicals. Let's get started!

Pamper your hard-working hands with a cream rich in rosehip oil. This oil is known to heal many kinds of skin trauma, form surgical scarring to burns and even eczema. With a base of shea butter, this nourishing, enriching cream will soothe and repair dry and irritated skin.

Quantity
Recipe makes 1 x 100g/3.6fl oz pot of cream. Kit contains enaugh ingredients to make 5 pots.

Equipement needed

Distilled water (or boiled water)
2 heat-resistant glass beakers or jars
Measuring spoons
Sugar thermometer
Surgical spirit or other sterilising solution to desinfect equipment

All the ingredients listed below are included in the kit. You can buy it HERE

PHASE A
75ml/2.6fl oz Distilled water
1/2 tsp Glycerin

PHASE B
2 tsp Rosehip Oil
1/2 tbsp Glyceryl Stearate
1 tsp Shea Butter
2 and 1/4 tbsp Cetyl Alcohol
3/4 tsp Stearic Acid
12 drops Vitamin E

PHASE C
24 drops Lupine Protein
24 drops Honeyquat 50
1/4 tsp Silk Protein
2 tsp Caprylic Acid Combo
8 drops Essential Oil

STEP 1 : GETTING READY - First sterilise two glass beakers. Put some surgical spirit in a spray bottle and spray the beakers inside and out. Pour the surgical spirit out and let the beakers air-dry.

STEP 2: ADD PHASE A TO ONE HEAT RESISTANT GLASS AND PHASE B TO ANOTHER.

STEP 3: HEAT THE INGREDIENTS - Place the beakers in a saucepan and add enough water to come out 2.5cm/1 inch up the sides of the beakers. Put the pan on a gentle heat and warm until the content of the beakers are 71'C/160'F - Check the temperature with a sugar thermometer. Stir.

STEP 4: MIX THE INGREDIENTS TOHETHER - When the content of the beakers are at the desired temperature, remove the pan from the heat. Pour the Phase B ingredients into the beaker with the Phase A ingredients while stirring well. Set the empty beaker aside. Remember that the beakers will be hot so use a cloth or oven glove and handle them carefully.

STEP 5: ADD PHASE C INGREDIENTS - Using an oven glove, carefully remove the remaining beaker from the pan and stir the mixture until it becomes creamy. Leave the mixture to cool until it is 38'C/100'F - Check with a suger thermometer. Add the Phase C ingredients and stir well.

STEP 6: SCOOP THE CREAM INTO A JAR - You will find that it will thicken up a few days after making.

How to Make Your Own Hand Cream

2017-12-21T03:58:00.002-08:00

We’ve turned the clocks back an hour (well, most of us in the US have). The leaves have pretty much all fallen off the trees by now.

It’s November.

Thanksgiving is coming.

I don’t mean to be all doom and gloom, but the signs are clear. Moisture is starting to get sucked out of the air – and your skin.

If you’re in need of more oil, then body butter may be the way for you to go. But if your skin is already oily, or if you’re not a fan of the thick luxuriousness that is body butter, then give this hand cream a shot.

Coconut Oil

A word about coconut oil before I begin. You technically don’t even need anything fancy. You could just moisturize your skin with coconut oil. Sure, it’s not as much fun, but it’s effective.

It’s great for your skin because of all of its saturated fat goodness. It’ll help keep you skin moisturized and can help prevent moisture loss through your pores.

And if you want to make it more fun, just whip it for about 5 minutes (do NOT melt it first) and add 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil.

The Hand Cream Recipe

It’s pretty simple, but effective. Everything, of course, is natural and much better for you than the majority of what you’ll find in stores. You’re going to skip out on the harsh chemicals and only provide your skin with nourishing ingredients.

What You’ll Need

¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup olive oil
1 Tablespoon beeswax
Essential oils (optional)
Double boiler
Whisk
Jar

Directions

Put the oils and beeswax together in your double boiler and melt it all together. Make sure you use a low heat
Once it’s all melted together, remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Add your essential oils. 10-20 drops should do it.
Whisk it all until you get a nice creamy texture. Personally, I like to do everything by hand, but you could use an electric mixer.

That’s all there is to it.

Now, this is a little thin. Though, the beeswax helps give it some stiffness. You really don’t need a whole lot – especially if you’re only putting this on your hands.

But why did I have you add olive oil?

Cause olive oil is amazing for your skin. It’s got the all-important omega-3s that coconut oil is missing (and trust me, you really, really want them). Unfortunately, it’s also comes with that olive oil scent. So if you are going to add essential oils, make sure what you’re using has a strong enough smell to overcome the olive oil.

5 Reasons To Keep a Hand Cream Handy

2017-12-20T21:22:00.002-08:00

Hands are the most used part of our body and also the most neglected. No one likes dry, chapped and damaged hands. And yet, how many of us look after them with the care they deserve?

Your hands do so much for you. These tools allow you to perform all your chores at home and at work. But unlike your face or your body, hands unknowingly get step-motherly treatment from you, allowing the environment and work to damage the skin.

What you need to invest in is a good hand cream that will soothe and nourish your hands, leaving them soft and supple. Do you know that one of the first giveaway signs of ageing is your hands? The benefit of a good hand cream is that it repairs and undoes the damage of neglect on your hands.Read any article on hand care tips and you will notice hand creams feature prominently in all.

The skin on your hands is quite different from the skin on the rest of your body. Also, you must have noticed that the skin on the back of your hands is much thinner than the skin of your palms, which is much thicker. Moreover, hands are constantly exposed to water, extreme temperatures, chemicals in the kitchen and garden, etc. Even your bath soap or gel can dry the delicate skin of your hands.

Your regular body cream will not make the cut when it comes to the deep moisturising and protection your hands need.

Check out these 5 hand cream benefits:

Benefit #1: Love your new supple and hydrated skin

The first, most obvious, benefit of using a hand cream is softer hands. The oils in the cream replenish lost moisture and also form a protective layer that prevents further damage.

Benefit #2:Heal damaged skin

Many hand creams contain natural ingredients such as herbs and essential oils that heal and repair skin. The subtle fragrance that these natural ingredients leave behind can be a reason to use the cream more often.

Benefit #3:Relieve stress with a home spa

Build in the hand cream routine into your daily schedule and give yourself a mini-hand massage every day. Find a comfortable spot, close your eyes and massage in the cream until it is completely absorbed.

Benefit #4:Cream is good for your nails too

A good hand cream also benefits your cuticles. Massaging your hands with a cream daily gives you stronger, longer and healthier nails.

Benefit #5:What else does a hand cream do?

Tame frizzy or curly hair with a little hand cream. Just rub some on your palms and then smooth the palms over your hair. You can also remove static from clothes with this method.

The best hand cream is one that contains SPF and gets quickly absorbed by your skin. Olay Regenerating Lotion with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50is one cream that can be used throughout the day. If you’re looking for specific treatment you can also go for a hand cream with anti-ageing or skin-tightening properties that you can apply at night and leave on without it getting washed away or rubbed off. Wear gloves for 10-15 minutes to allow the moisture from the cream to get locked in effectively.

When buying your hand cream, look for ingredients such as vitamin E, essential oils, glycerineand Shea Butter. For anti-aging properties, your cream should have antioxidants and AHAs.

HAND CREAM REVIEW

2017-12-20T21:19:00.000-08:00

Disclaimer -- This is not a sponsor video. All the products mentioned in the video are personal belongings. This video does not intend to advertise or promote any products. The sole purpose of this video is to share and entertain.
影片中介紹的產品：

AHAVA 愛海礦水手霜
absolution嫩白美甲護手霜
Malin+Goetz vitamin b5 hand treatment維他命B5護手霜
Melvita 歐盟BIO蜜極潤護手霜
AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES renewing rose hand cream
uka Butter Hand& Nail Cream
滋潤度: 1. AHAVA 2.M+G/uka/absolution/AA/Melvita
吸收度: 1.absolution 2.M+G/uka 3.AHAVA/Melvita/AA

HOW YOU SHOULD BE USING HAND CREAM

2017-12-20T20:26:00.002-08:00

Think about how much you use your hands on a daily basis.

Washing dishes, typing on the computer, picking up clothes, making wild gestures while telling your friend some juicy gossip from the weekend...

And while many of us are quite happy to have a bathroom shelf full of serums, boosters and moisturisers, only a handful (see what I did there) are committed to using a hand cream frequently.

“The hands age as fast as the face does,” says Vicki Engsall, Co-Founder of The Jojoba Company. “When we neglect our hands, we leave them defenceless against these effects and open to the signs of ageing such as pigmentation, wrinkles and dehydration.”

Ready to pop on some hand cream now? We thought you might be...

How often should I apply hand cream?

This will depend on the condition of your hands and how often you wash them throughout the day. Vicki suggests applying hand cream every time you wash them or whenever they’re feeling dry or dehydrated. According to Bryan Barron, Research and Content Director for Paula’s Choice, “Apply a hand cream with sunscreen before heading outdoors for the day. [Then] at night, apply a rich, emollient hand cream just before going to bed.”

How should I use hand cream?

There isn’t a wrong or a right way to apply hand cream, but Vicki says, “The best way to apply hand lotion is to squeeze it onto the back of your hand and rub the back of your other hand against it.” This is because the skin on the top of your hands is much thinner and has less sebaceous glands, meaning it can become dry very quickly and therefore needs the most moisture.

Bryan says when applying a hand cream with SPF, “Focus application on the tops of hands [as they] take a much stronger beating from UV exposure compared to the palms.”

What if I don’t like the feeling of residue on my hands?

If this is the reason you’ve been avoiding using hand cream, there are a few ways to get around it. Firstly, Bryan suggests “looking for hand creams that, despite the ‘cream’ name have more of a lotion-like texture.” Or if all else fails, “Seek out a matte finish facial SPF product and use that as your daytime hand cream.” For a fast-absorbing hand cream, try NIVEA Express Hydration Hand Fluid.

Or you can simply save your hand pampering for night-time. Vicki says, “[Apply] hand cream [before bed] and put gloves on top while you sleep. The gloves will protect against moisture loss and there will be no greasy feeling. Then during the day, apply moisturiser just to the backs of your hands (which are usually the driest) leaving your fingertips and palms greaseless.”

What are the benefits of using it frequently?

Similar to using face cream, using a hand cream consistently will combat the signs of premature ageing, as well as boost moisture levels and skin elasticity. Not to mention protect your hands against UV exposure which can cause cracking and pigmentation. “If you care for your hands as well as you care for your face, they will age simultaneously,” adds Vicki.

Which hand cream should I try?

Any of these will do the trick (and smell amazing!)

10 Hand Creams ELLE Editors Swear By

2017-12-20T20:21:00.002-08:00

Even beauty editors get dry hands. Here's how they fight it. Ahead, ten ELLE staffers dish on the product void of "any offensive scent," "the lotion equivalent of silk gloves," and so much more.

COURTESY

"I hate moisturizing my hands and body so much that I need extra incentive to do so. The promise of soft Mojave Ghost-scented appendages provides just that. Plus, for the cost of two manicures this cream lasts a good few months."— Julie Schott, ELLE.com beauty director

Byredo Mojave Ghost Hand Cream, $36; net-a-porter.com

SHOP

"The combination of pain and unsightliness makes hand eczema a double-whammy. I'm recommending this new formula to all friends who suffer. I"m also keeping some for myself even though I don't have eczema. It's a good, non-oily, non-scented option to use mid-day at the office."— Leah Melby Clinton, branded content director

Eucerin Eczema Relief Hand Cream, $19; amazon.com

SHOP

"Someone rename this product 'Whose Hands Are These?' because that's what I think after I use it. Sure, it's on the fancier side, but it's the lotion equivalent of silk gloves. The magic ingredient is retinol, of course, and the fragrance is subtle—a must for constant snackers who don't want a taste of hand cream with their chips."— Estelle Tang, ELLE.com culture editor

Eve Lom Time Retrat Hand Treatment, $50; Nordstrom.com

SHOP

"This is just a classic, hand-saving lotion. It's simple and it works—and it doesn't have any offensive scent that makes you regret using it for the entire rest of the day."— Sally Holmes, ELLE.com executive editor

Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, $22; Sephora.com

SHOP

"I’m a pretty big advocate of regular hand-washing (I refuse to call it hypochondria), so to stave off cracking dry skin, I tend to keep lotion right next to my mouse as a reminder. The Ren pump is super easy, the lotion is light and absorbs quickly so my keyboard never gets greasy and gross, the scent is really light and pleasant (some lotions really up the cloying floral that this one thankfully avoids), and, the best part? My hands don’t at all betray my slightly manic habit. I also like to pretend that the 'energising' feature helps me type more quickly."— Cotton Codinha, beauty and fitness editor

Ren Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Energizing Hand Lotion, $27; renskincare.com

SHOP

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COURTESY

"Every time I use this on a plane, someone near me says, 'Mmm!' And let's face it—there are not many scents that delight in flight. It smells like a rose garden in June (if you're not a fan of lush, lasting rosiness, Jurlique's jasmine version is equally as yummy), and its chap-banishing prowess is beyond compare. It's ultra-rich, but not greasy, and just a tiny dab will re-hydrate and plump desiccated winter-ravaged hands for hours. Oh, and it works wonders on reptilian elbow skin and frayed cuticles too."— April Long, executive beauty editor

Jurlique Rose Hand Cream, $25; Sephora.com

SHOP

"All the polished, wealthy, and unflappable women in New York City wear Byredo fragrance—and I wear the hand cream. It works because I don't like the feeling of greasy skin, but because this smells so transporting and aspirational, I find myself applying regularly to channel my inner sophisticated lady. It also absorbs quickly, smoothes fine lines, and looks great right out on your desk."— Hannah Morrill, ELLE.com senior editor

Byredo Mojave Ghost Hand Cream, $36; net-a-porter.com

SHOP

"The scent of this moisturizer is crazy decadent and makes actual perfume unnecessary, but its super-rich formula is the reason I keep it handy. My hands are reptilian, but this softens my skin to creepy levels of smooth. Yes, the price is steep, but I've had the same tube for over a year now. Totally worth it."— Justine Carreon, ELLE.com associate market editor

Rodin Luxury Hand and Body Cream, $84; net-a-porter.com

SHOP

"This anecdote is weird, but proves how excellent this stuff is: When I generously shared this with my boyfriend, he fell so deeply in love with its moisturizing properties and fresh scent that he, first, stole it, and second, went out and purchased one of those squeeze-y devices that's meant to get all the toothpaste out of a tube so that he wouldn't waste a drop of Skin Food. What more do I need to tell you? It's that good."— Mattie Kahn, ELLE.com news editor

Weleda Skin Food, $11; amazon.com

SHOP

"I'm a sucker for coconut. What first drew me to this hand cream was its pleasant but not overpowering scent—like a real Piña Colada not made from grocery store mix. But what’s really the best about this lotion is that it actually works! The combination of Shea butter and coconut oil keeps my hands soft and moisturized. Perfect for hand-holding season."— Chloe Hall, ELLE.com, associate beauty producer

Yes To Coconut Hydrate & Restore Protecting Hand & Cuticle Cream, $5; amazon.com

SHOP

THE BEST HAND CREAMS FOR DRY AND CRACKED HANDS

2017-12-20T07:02:00.003-08:00

Written By Sophie Hines | 12 January 2017

Can't find a hand cream that tackles your dry hands? We've rounded up the best...

Cold weather can leave our hands cracked, dry and desperate for moisture. That's why we've rounded up the best, most nourishing hand creams in the UK, so you can get your skin back to its soft, smooth best.

1. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Concentrated Hand Cream

This fuss-free hand cream is all about efficiency, rather than pretty smells or packaging. The glycerin-rich formula is one of the best for tackling seriously dry hands.

£2.98 for 50ml, Boots.com

MORE: THE BEST FOUNDATION FOR DRY SKIN

2. Burt's Bees Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream

If you prefer to stick to natural ingredients, this hand cream is ideal, containing no sulphates, phthalates, petrochemicals or parabens. Shea butter, cocoa butter and sesame oil provide a real moisturising kick for the hands.

£13 for 90g, Marks & Spencer

3. Roger & Gallet Bienfaits Hand and Nail Balm

This hand cream came out tops in the Good Housekeeping Institute's tests, with those that tried it saying they noticed their hands were softer and smoother after regular use.

£6 for 30ml, Escentual.com

MORE: WHY DOES YOUR SKIN ITCH MORE IN THE WINTER?

4. Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Correcting Hand Cream SPF15

This quick-absorbing hand cream has the added benefit of sun protection, helping to protect your hands against ageing. Good Housekeeping testers scored it highly for not causing any irritation or redness.

£25 for 75ml, Clinique.co.uk

5. Eucerin Dry Skin Intensive Hand Cream 5% Urea

Don't like fragrant hand creams? When the Good Housekeeping Institute asked women to test this, they loved the lack of scent and said it left hands soft and supple.

£9 for 75ml, Boots.com

MORE: THE BEST WATERPROOF MASCARAS

6. L'Occitane Almond Delicious Hands

Enriched with almond milk, this beautifully-scented hand cream hydrates hands without leaving any grease behind.

£8 for 30ml, loccitane.com

7. The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector

This heavy-duty hydrator is one of The Body Shop's best sellers for good reason! It's perfect for very dry skin.

£5 for 30ml, thebodyshop.com

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google doc 不能以网页形式发布了

2010-11-24T07:17:00.000-08:00

以前用google doc 编辑完，直接发布到google blogger,现在新建的文档都没有这个按钮了，但是打开一些老的文档，却还是有这个按钮，不知道知道回事

好消息，不用替换文件，凯立德能用了

2010-07-04T07:08:00.001-07:00

刷了2.1的ROM，最烦的事情可能就是凯立德不能用了，要用要替换libgps.so,替换了凯立德是能用了，其它用到GPS的程序都有一定的问题，这么多天了也没有大大搞个破解出来，没有人搞，就只有我自己来了，我的思路是2.1系统其它GPS软件能用就证明2.1的libgps.so是肯定没有问题的，所以要在凯立德的程序里找问题，经过几天的努力，终于让我给找到了，

现在的状态是程序启动没有问题，不会FC了，星也能搜到,经过了测试，可以正常定位了，

注意事项：

要用原版的libgps.so (替换过的libgps.so的朋友最好换回来）

我现在用的是杂交版的ROM，其它版本的ROM只要没有修改过libgps.so就应该可以正常使用。

大家如果有问题可以，跟帖发应！

下载地址：http://www.uushare.com/user/papersnake/file/3232742

终于刷上杂交2.1了并开启APP2SD

2010-06-27T09:09:00.001-07:00

因为羡慕人家的Buzz可以通过纵横直接上传图片,我在1.5下怎么搞也搞不起来.新版的Brut-google map又不能在1.5下安装,所以下定决心要升级2.1,教程是看过不少了,心里其实还是有点慌的,毕竟第一次,又看到大家这么多变砖,所以一直到重新启动起来后,心跳才恢复正常,我简单说说我的升级步骤吧,
1.先重启进RA 做了一次NAND BACK
2.关机.
3.把内存卡取下来,通过读卡器,连接电脑.再把里面的东西整个复制到电脑硬盘上,这叫双重保险.
4.接下来要做的是先把内存卡分区分好.

好多教程把APP 2SD写的神忽其神的,其实原理还是很简单的,我看了开启APP2SD的哪个脚本,不就是把原来在机器内存中的安装目录 ln 到闪存上分出来的哪个ext分区上吗,有些人为什么先做好系统,安好软件,还能开启APP2SD是因为脚本里把机身里的软件全部复制过去并删除原目录,最后 ln回来的.
有些同志把分区都看得很复杂,其实不是就是磁盘分区吗,你电脑上的硬盘你会分区,CDEFGHIJK的盘符一大堆的,闪存你就不会了!!!!!!!!!
在RA里分其实不方便,而且分后,闪存就格式化过了,我建议在电脑里用分区工具分.

我的电脑系统是uBuntu 10.4
5.所以我用GPart,在我的8G内存卡里划出1G来做为ext2分区(我不清楚我是C几的卡,不是安全第一),结束后,原来卡里的数据都在

6.把下载下来的ROMS复制到卡上,再检查一下MD5 linux下可以用 md5sum 查看一下,是否正确,有很大一部分同志最后刷失败了,我想在ROMS复制过程中数据出错,可能也是很大的一个原因,所以推荐用读卡器, 少要用USB通过机身复制.减少出错的几率.
特别说明一下,我用的是杂交版的2.1roms http://www.hiapk.com/bbs/thread-269378-1-1.html

7.把内存卡插回机身,开机进RA WIPE所有项,安全,安全第一
最后就开刷了.
刷的过程到很快.第一次开机实在是太慢了,比我预计的还要慢.这个过程真是心惊肉跳啊, 就怕变砖!总算还好,进系统了,一连串设置以后,成功.
用也用了一下午了,说说杂交版的2.1roms 使用感受吧,
1.速度比我原来的1.5只有快,没有慢
2.信号正常(G3的朋友们,如果信号不好,一定要把后盖打开,在天线上的黄黄的标签撕掉,我刷了几个radio都不能解决一进屋就没信号的问题,这个一撕掉随便在哪里满格)
3.wifi 正常
4.GPS 定位正常,(KLD没有试,我估计不行,我看别人的实测替换文件后,KLD是能用了,其它用到GPS的都不正常了,这得不偿失)
5.蓝牙收发文件也可以了
6.照像 OK
7.耗电,好像是要比1.5耗的快一些,但我下午为了测试新系统,一个下午都在把玩,所以也说不准,要看以后正常使用了
8.发热,也好像比1.5稍大一点,但也有可能同上的原因.我又迫不及待的超了频
9.软件FC 还没有遇到我装了

QQ
搜狗输入
Brut Google Maps 4.3.0.4305-brut14
iRead
APN开关
Camera 360
Places Directory
天天动听
Wo TV(看视频真的不在一顿一顿了,相当流畅)
支付宝

等软件都没有出现FC

最后, 上几个图吧,

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[转载]ubuntu下adb连接Gphone提示no premissions的解决方法

2010-06-27T09:07:00.001-07:00

好不容易折腾好了sdk，自然要把adb用起来，但是我打开终端输入adb devices，得到的却是如下内容：

???????????? no permissions

乍一看好像需要root权限，可是输入sudo adb devices，还是不行，上网研究了一下，原来最开始启动adb的时候要有root权限，然后就随便了，如果一开始忘记了加sudo，就必须先终止adb，然后重来，过程如下：

$ adb kill-server
$ sudo adb start-server
$ adb devieces

看看是不是可以得到设备信息了？我的机器是G1，不过所有android系统的机器应该都一样的。

另外，如果你向我一样把sdk的目录写进了当前用户的PATH设置，但是root用户的PATH里没有，那么第二步会提示command not found，只要换成如下命令就行了：

$ sudo /sdk安装目录/tools/adb start-server

注：转载自http://alfred.bt4.org/archives/384

并不是G1，所有的GPhone应该都可以用这个方法结

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[转载]ubuntu下adb连接Gphone提示no premissions的解决方法

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Keeping Your Skin HealthyEdit