Beauty & Well Being

Moisturization

Cold weather, forced heat and frequent hand washing take their toll on winter skin, stripping your hands of their natural oils, leaving them thirsty and undernourished. If you've ever experienced the dry, cracked and bleeding knuckles that accompany this season, you can appreciate the urgent need for moisturizers.

It is particularly important to apply moisturizer immediately after washing your hands or doing the dishes. Place a bottle of nourishing hand cream next to each of your sinks. Not only will this increase the frequency of application, but also the quality of its effect. When applied to damp skin, creams and oils seal in moisture and provide a barrier between your hands and the harsh environmen

Tip: For "amazingly silky hands," Sarah Stacey and Josephine Fairley, authors of "The Beauty Bible," recommend wearing gloves to bed once a week. Just heat your hands in warm water, dry, rub in some ultra-rich cream, then put the gloves on.
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