| Many of us talk with our hands, and your hands have | | | | Simply rub one palm over the back of the opposite |
| a lot to say about the state of your health. Your hands | | | | hand in a circular motion. The massage motion |
| do so much that they really need some TLC, and it | | | | increases circulation, which helps warm up your hands. |
| makes sense to take good care of them. Here are | | | | 6. Finger massage |
| some tips to keep your hands looking young and | | | | Soothing for arthritis, a finger massage with a little |
| beautiful. | | | | warm coconut oil is very healthful. Gently pull each |
| 1. Use sunscreen | | | | finger in a "milking" motion and finish by moving each |
| You probably know that dermatologists and other | | | | finger joint gently to the side. This relaxes and loosens |
| experts recommend wearing sunscreen on your face | | | | the joints and gives your hands better flexibility and |
| every day. But you may not have thought about | | | | circulation. |
| sunscreen on your hands. Hands can develop "liver | | | | 7. Exfoliate |
| spots" or age spots, brownish areas that are actually | | | | Did you ever think to exfoliate your hands? Gently rub |
| sun damage. Apply sunscreen to your hands as you | | | | damp hands with salt or sugar, then rinse. The grainy |
| would moisturizing lotion, and it will become second | | | | texture of the salt helps scrape away old skin cells, |
| nature to keep your hands protected from the sun. | | | | and, once again, it improves circulation. |
| 2. Moisturize | | | | 8. Manicure |
| At least three times a day, moisturize your hands. | | | | A professional manicure is a real treat, but be sure |
| Because of all the things your hands get into - | | | | that the emphasis is on nail health and not covering up |
| especially soap and water - they tend to dry out | | | | weak nails with acrylic ones. Go for a manicure that |
| quickly, particularly in winter. | | | | nourishes your existing nails and pampers your hands. |
| 3. Take care of your nails | | | | 9. Feed your nails with good nutrition |
| Rather than putting acrylic nails over unhealthy natural | | | | Deficiencies in the B-complex vitamins can cause |
| ones, take a look at some of the simple things you can | | | | ridged nail beds, and a lack of calcium can result in |
| do to improve the health and look of your fingernails. | | | | brittle, dry nails that chip and flake easily. Be sure to eat |
| First, file them into a neat oval after trimming. Second, | | | | foods high in these vitamins or take supplements to |
| when you moisturize your hands be sure to work | | | | improve the look of your nails. |
| some in around each nail. | | | | 10. Adjust your computer |
| 4. Wear gloves when gardening and washing dishes | | | | The position of your computer monitor, keyboard, and |
| Soap and water can strip your hands of healthful | | | | mouse can have a profound effect on your hands. |
| natural oils. Wearing gloves keeps hands out of | | | | Repetitive motions such as typing and mouse-clicking |
| cleaning chemicals and soap. When gardening, gloves | | | | can result in tired, sore hands or even inflammation |
| protect your hands from the sun and from injuries | | | | such as carpal-tunnel syndrome. Be sure your mouse |
| such as briar scratches and contact dermatitis from | | | | is comfortable and easily reached, and that your |
| handling weeds. | | | | keyboard is positioned at a comfortable level. |
| 5. Palm massage | | | | |