11/11/2015
Dry skin anywhere is one of the top woes of winter, but scaly, cracked hands or feet seem to be the worst. Frigid temps make your paws more susceptible to drying and cracking, but all is not lost. Four simple steps separate you and smooth fingers and heels:
1. EXFOLIATE: Sounds counterintuitive, right? But exfoliating actually helps your skin absorb more moisture. A quick scrub-down in the shower will suffice, but only do this to prevent your fingers from cracking. If they're already rough, this will only irritate them further.
2.WEAR GLOVES: An at-home spa experience can save your hardened hands. Pick up a pair of spa gloves, like Bliss Glamour Gloves. Each pair is gel-lined with grape seed and ceramide to soothe dehydrated hands, and they're good for 50 treatments.
3. LIMIT THE HEAT: Washing your hands is a must-do in the winter to keep yourself healthy, but hot water can dry out your skin. Keep your sudsing lukewarm, and always slather on a...
4. MOISTURIZER: We recommend these two inexpensive yet effective products (in the photo below) that will help keep your hands as smooth as a baby's bottom during those cold winter months. The Brand's names let us know who their demographic is (but we don't all husk corn for a living, thank heavens!) They don't leave a residue or an oily film. But best of all... They work. Really well.
Your hands and feet will thank you next spring when it's time to show off those open-toed pumps or fabulous sling-back wedge heels.* (You know, the ones that we'll sacrifice half our mortgage payments for?)
*Just kidding... Financial responsibility and security are more important than sandals or high heels, ladies. (And Gentleman)