We reveal the secrets of how to soften the skin of hands, feet and face

In modern conditions, when cosmetic stores offer a huge range of face and body care products, most women have some kind of skin problem. It seems strange, but, at least briefly remembering what our skin has to endure, you can stop being surprised. Many different factors negatively affect the skin of the face, hands and feet - it becomes rough and rough. But what is to be done? As always, folk remedies for softening the skin at home come to the rescue. We will talk about how to soften the skin of the face, hands and feet right now.

Why the skin needs to be softened

Polluted air, chlorinated water and household chemicals are integral attributes of the life of any urban woman, and UV radiation, which has increased today due to the destruction of the ozone layer, and temperature changes, which are also manifested much more sharply, complement the negative impact. Therefore, the skin, "picked up" by toxins, does not have time to cleanse and recover, dries and coarsens; those parts of the body that are constantly open, like the hands and face, "get" more, and the legs, moreover, endure colossal loads every day - after all, most women wear shoes with heels even in cases where it can be done without it.

If you do not pay enough attention to the skin, it quickly loses its freshness and attractiveness, begins to thicken (or vice versa - becomes thinner), flakes and becomes covered with cracks. Outwardly, it looks very ugly, but it can turn out to be a variety of health problems: for example, any infection can enter the bloodstream through cracks in the heels, and a heavy and awkward gait - after all, it is impossible to step on the whole foot normally - can lead to a sharp deterioration in posture, and , as a result, to the development of internal diseases.

Beauty salons, like the already mentioned stores, are always "to help" us, but not all women can afford to regularly undergo caring procedures and buy effective and expensive cosmetics from us. You cannot refuse skin care, but you can recall the "well-forgotten", but have not lost their effectiveness methods: baths, masks, lotions and creams based on folk recipes.

Folk remedies for the face

Tenderness and velvety help to return the face masks with natural ingredients - simple food. How to soften your face at home?

If the skin dries, flakes and coarsens, egg yolk with vegetable oil - a kind of homemade mayonnaise - will help. The best option is olive oil, but you can take any unrefined oil, moisten a cotton swab in it and cleanse your face - the oil perfectly dissolves dirt. Apply more oils to the skin, and on top - the yolk, rubbing it with a thin layer. Fingers need to be moistened in hot water - so, mixing with oil, the yolk forms a foam like mayonnaise. After 20 minutes, rinse off the foam and apply a homemade nourishing cream for your skin type.

For example, dry fading skin is well softened by a cream with plantain juice (1 tablespoon) and an aqueous infusion of coltsfoot leaves (1 tablespoon). Heat lanolin (1 tsp) and olive (corn) oil (1 tbsp) in a water bath, add juice and infusion, heat for another 3-5 minutes, stirring; remove and beat quickly. Store the cream in the refrigerator, apply on the face in the morning and evening.

An excellent way to soften the skin of the face, especially very dry and in winter, is to use pork fat 2-3 times a week: it effectively smoothes wrinkles and nourishes the skin. The grease is applied for 20 minutes and then carefully removed with a dry napkin. The course is 2 months, you can do it 3-4 times a year.

How to soften your hand skin

Hand baths are the simplest and cheapest skin softener. And here again, mother-and-stepmother helps, as well as many other herbs - for example, everyone knows the healing properties of chamomile, especially effective when it is necessary to eliminate the effects of hand contact with household chemicals and chlorinated water.

Home baths to soften the skin of the hands

An excellent softening bath is obtained from a decoction of marshmallow and plantain. These herbs are mixed 2: 1, boiled for 15 minutes in 300 g of water over low heat, honey is added and left to infuse for 6-8 hours. Before use, the broth is heated and a hand bath is made for 20 minutes.

A mask with raw potatoes will help soften and whiten rough and darkened skin of the hands. Rub the peeled potato on a fine grater, add 1 tsp to the gruel. honey and 1/2 tsp. fresh juice of any fruit or vegetable (apple, carrot, cabbage, etc.). The mixture is applied to cleansed skin of the hands and kept for half an hour; washed off with lukewarm water.

Hand softening masks and creams

Both after the bath and after the mask, you can and should use a homemade softening hand cream. For 50 g of softened butter - 1 tsp each. vodka and honey, strong chamomile infusion (1 tablespoon). Mix everything thoroughly, store in the refrigerator. This cream can also be applied overnight.

Another cream for softening the skin: mix cosmetic clay of any color (1 tsp) with 1 tsp. glycerin, add 2-3 drops of lemon juice and mix again. This cream is stored in the refrigerator for only a week, but it perfectly helps the hands to recover after "dirty" household chores and contact with household chemicals, eliminates flaking, softens and brightens the skin. Apply to slightly damp hands, wash off after 10-12 minutes with lukewarm water, and blot with a soft napkin.

Softening the skin of the legs at home

Calluses and calluses not only worsen the appearance of the legs - they greatly interfere with walking, can cause injuries and other problems associated with fatigue and poor coordination of movements. Therefore, taking care of the feet, at least in the simplest way, should be done not only by women, but also by the stronger sex.

Foot baths are a universal remedy, and medicinal herbs are not expensive; they often grow underfoot, in the country or outside the city. Nettle, burdock, St. John's wort, calendula, string, chamomile - these are the most common and effective plants that soften the skin, relieve fatigue and inflammation.

Foot baths

The oatmeal bath also softens and nourishes the skin of the feet. A glass of boiling water is brewed with 2 tablespoons. flakes, allow to swell, add the mass to hot water for a bath; it is also good to add an infusion of needles - the effect will increase.

A milk bath is simple and inexpensive, but the improvement is noticeable after the first procedure. Hot milk is mixed with warm water 1: 1, take a bath for 20-30 minutes; then rub the feet with lemon juice. The skin will become smoother, softer and lighter.

By adding essential oils to any foot bath, you can not only soften the skin of the feet, but also eliminate or prevent fungal diseases. Lavender, tea tree or bergamot oil works well.

Homemade masks and cream to soften the skin of the feet

Masks can be done after baths or separately, but better - on steamed skin.

Mix potato starch (2 tsp) with raw egg yolks (2 pcs.) And lemon juice (1 tbsp), spread on the skin of the feet and keep until dry. Wash off with warm water and apply an emollient nourishing cream.

There are other effective foot masks based on conventional products. Apricot puree mask: beat 2 ripe apricots in a blender with 1-2 tsp. olive oil, slightly warm and apply to damp skin of feet. Cover with foil, put on soft socks and lie down for 20-30 minutes; wash off the mask with warm water and lubricate the feet with cream.