Soft and smooth skin: care tips for hands & feet

Even though spring seems to be just around the corner, our skin is still stressed by winter temperatures and heating air. Fortunately, there are a few things we can do to make the skin on our hands and feet velvety soft - and keep it that way. We reveal the most important care tips for hands and feet.

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05/08/2017, 10:00
Sanfte Streicheleinheiten nach jedem Händewaschen tun gut und spenden den Händen Feuchtigkeit. Ein Fuß-Peeling entfernt trockene Hautschüppchen. © iStock
Gentle strokes after every hand wash are good for the skin and moisturize the hands. A foot scrub removes dry flakes of skin.
Handcreme rund ums Nagelbett mit kreisenden Bewegungen einmassieren. Das macht die Haut elastisch. © iStock
Massage the hand cream around the nail bed with circular movements. This makes the skin elastic.
Weil die Haut an den Füßen zu Trockenheit neigt, abends vor dem Schlafengehen dick eincremen.© iStock
Because the skin on the feet tends to be dry, apply a thick layer of cream in the evening before going to bed.

Hand care: Well creamed is half the battle

Because the hands have few sebaceous glands, they are quite thin-skinned and sensitive to cold, wet temperatures outside and warm, heated air inside. Gloves and frequent hand washing put additional strain on them.

Care tips for hands: apply cream well after every contact with water. Care with almond, sesame or avocado oil replenishes moisture deposits. Don't forget the cuticles. And knead your fingers vigorously when applying cream - it's wonderfully relaxing.

Walking well: don't forget your feet

Thick socks, winter boots... Now, in winter, our feet are wrapped up cozy and airtight from morning to night. But: Wool and warmth draw grease and moisture from the skin.

Care tips for the feet: To restore some of this moisture, we rely on creams with beeswax, olive oil or urea, which nourish the skin, make it soft and supple and protect it from dryness cracks. If you really want to pamper your feet, apply an extra thick layer of cream in the evening, put on cotton socks and leave it on overnight.