Hands are always the forgotten ones and, no matter how much we are warned, we turn a deaf ear. They give away age more than any other part of the body, but that's not the worst of it. Dry, cracked hands and blemished skin make us feel uncomfortable and insecure when it comes to communicating. Winter and sudden changes in temperature only worsen the symptoms. Wash your hands with rather cold water, never hot, avoid non-natural soaps and apply a nourishing cream several times a day. At night, as a mask and wrap in a cotton glove. All those who take care of their hands look smooth, hydrated, with healthy nails and cuticles. Effort is always rewarded.

What should we look for in a hand cream?

• Mineral oils, lanolin and petroleum jelly.
• Lactic acid and urea (helps to remove dead cells and stimulate healing)
• Glycerin or glycerol (protects hands and moisturizes, very moisturizing)
• Hyaluronic acid (moisturizing)
• Jojoba, coconut, argan, monoi oils (provide lipids)
• Squalenes, isopropyl palmitates (provide lipids)
• Creams with vitamins A, E and B5 (help healing and lipids)
• Shea butter (highly moisturizing and nourishing)
• Beeswax and liquid kerosene (protects)

If to your usual hand cream you add a few drops of argan oil you will visibly boost the moisturizing effects on your hands. If your problem is cracking, add a few drops of argan oil to your hand cream. rosehip oil (as long as there is no bleeding wound, if so, wait until it closes). One of the most infallible remedies for those who have serious problems with the dryness of your hands are the kerosene baths. Starpil has a variety of kerosene waxes of extraordinary quality and with a melter of.

What is paraffin therapy?

The thermotherapy Paraffin-based thermotherapy is a very natural treatment that moisturizes the deep layers of the skin helping to hydrate, nourish and rejuvenate. This extra hydration process occurs because kerosene creates an occlusive effect so that the skin's moisture does not evaporate and is deposited in the deeper layers of the skin, preventing transepidermal dehydration. Repairs, nourishes and moisturizes the skin of your hands. The STARPIL Digital Paraffin Melter allows a perfect and progressive melting of the kerosene for a complete treatment thanks to its adequate absorption. The excellent homogeneous melting of the kerosene allows moisturizing both the superficial and deeper layers of the skin. Obtaining an excellent hydration and cellular regeneration of the skin. We advise you to try this treatment in specialized esthetic centers, you will not regret it! If you have already tried it, tell us all about it in the comments. :)