Articles by Topic: Hands and Feet

Foot soaks feel great when your feet are achy, and they also soften the skin. Peppermint, ginger, and rosemary are the ingredients to look for: they feel tingly and stimulate circulation. When massaged into the feet, they seem to invigorate the pods, and make you feel as if you've got an extra spring in your step.

Unlike other types of massage— Swedish, Shiatsu—that are widely accepted as having therapeutic value, reflexology is a relatively unknown and misunderstood technique. Put simply, reflexology is a foot massage that can relax and rejuvenate the entire body. But even Elizabeth Willoughby, founder and director of Manhattan's Universal Reflexology Systems, agrees that "the idea lends itself to skepticism because there's no proven scientific evidence to explain how it works."

Many are not too keen on artificial nails for two reasons. First, you can always spot them, just as you can easily spot a toupee. Second, the industrial-strength glues, sealants, adhesives, and chemicals involved not only can cause your real nails to suffer and leave them looking dry, cracked, and sickly but also can cause fungal infections. Once your nails start to look bad, you won't want to expose them, and then you're caught up in a cycle of acrylic addiction.

No portion of the beauty business contains as many hazardous chemicals as the nail industry. Getting straightforward information about these chemicals isn't always easy, however. The labels don't tell you much, and it's hard to know what to look for. Read on to find out some potentially hazardous ingredients to avoid.

Just like the skin on your face or the hair on your head, your hands need a little extra-special attention if you want them to look good. The same basic principles that apply to caring for the rest of your skin apply here, too—but you'll need different products for the extra-dry skin on your hands, along with an occasional manicure.

Today, hand hygiene is recognised as the most important measure for reducing the transmission of microorganisms and preventing infection. Every healthcare provider and stuff should practice the habit of keeping the working environment safe and clean, including their own hands.

Your hand and wrist ache after a hard day work at your computer. Could it be the onset of a carpal tunnel syndrome? Or it was just plain overuse? Let us explore on the grey area and shares on how to care for your tender hands.

Although a professional manicure or pedicure is one of life's simple pleasures, it's easy enough to do it yourself - with the right tools of course. If you have the time, give yourself the all-out pampering treatment; if not, at least keep them clipped and squeeze in a quick coat of polish when you can. Looking after your hands and feet takes the right equipment - here's what you will need.

Pamper yourself and treat your feet at home without even going to a nail salon. This simple pedicure will remove dead skin and give tired feet a new zest for life! Soothe and pamper your feet and get your toes looking sexy for your lovely sandals.

For a special night out, liven up your nails with these four glamorous party looks and you're sure to stand out from the crowd.

French manicure is a classic that will always stay in trend. Many ladies opt for the French manicure due of its simplicity and the natural look that it evokes. In addition, French manicure provides the nails that clean, well-groomed look that is neither flashy nor fussy. This traditional manicure technique is used to enhance the contrast between the main part of the nail and the tip.

Basic Manicure is the absolute bread and butter of your nailcare regime. A regular manicure will give you strong, smooth and beautiful nails. You can perform basic manicure on your own without visiting a nail salon. All you require is few basic equipments and the desire to have lovely nails.

An ingrown toenail is caused by pressure of the nail against the skin on the side of the nail. Prolonged periods of pressure can cause irritation of the skin, swelling, infection, and pain. Ingrown nails are seen mainly in the big toes of people in industrialized nations. People in cultures that don't wear shoes rarely get ingrown nails.

Who likes that thick yellowish nail with fungal toenail? Well, nail is the smallest part of your body but once it is caught up with fungus, it seems that this unwanted friendship will last long. The appearance of fungus in nail, show up with early discoloration. It has a tendency to thicken than to grow out like the normal nail. It starts to change shape, twist and crumble. You may even lose the nail.