Hand Sugar Exfoliant
Mix two tablespoons of oil with three tablespoons of sugar and form a paste. Gently rub the paste on your hands and continue doing so for 2-3 minutes. Wash off with warm water and dry thoroughly.
Hand Softener
For coarse and dry hands, mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with a teaspoon of sugar and a little water. Apply this mixture on your hands and let it sit for 5 minutes. Wash off with warm water and dry thoroughly.
Tomato-Lime Softener
If you have rough skin on your hands, this recipe will surely prove to be handy. Add 2-3 tbsp glycerin to it and massage your hand with the mixture, for 3-4 minutes. Take out the juice of one tomato and one lime and mix well. Wash off with warm water and dry thoroughly.
Honey-Egg Softener
In a bowl, put an ounce of honey, the white portion of an egg, one tsp of glycerin and some barley powder. Let the paste sit on your hands for a few minutes and then wash off with water. Mix the ingredients well and apply on clean hands.
Nourishing Hand Cream
Mix 1/3 cup of glycerin and 2/3 cups of rose water. Put the mixture in a bottle and shake it well. Store it in a cool and dry place .Massage your hands with the mixture as often as possible.
Cuticle Softener
Warm olive oil can go a long way in softening your cuticles. Just after you have taken a bath, push your cuticles back and massage warm olive oil into them. Use the tips of the fingers for the purpose.
Homemade Manicure Tips
- Before using any homemade manicure recipe on your hands, make sure to remove the nail polish, if you have put on any.
- Always make sure to apply a hand moisturizer after your manicure in complete. It will help give extra moisture to your hands.