Dana's Weekly Pamper Mission
This weeks Pamper Mission:
Dear Friends,
One often overlooked task of personal grooming is caring for cuticles. Even if
we're in the habit of quickly applying polish
to our nails, we often skip softening the cuticles in our effort to
save a little time. A few weeks of this and cuticles become thick and
hardened and rather unsightly.
To manage my cuticles, I like to massage a sugar scrub all over my
hands. A mixture of sugar and liquid hand soap will work, but for
extra moisture, use olive oil instead of soap as your carrier. Rinse
away this mixture and then use an orange stick to gently push your
cuticles back. Try to avoid cutting your cuticles
because intact cuticles are a barrier against infection. Finish by polishing or
buffing your nails, then apply a moisturizer to the cuticles and hands. For an
extra
treat, cover the hands with gloves or socks to allow your body heat to maximize
the effects of your moisturizer as you sleep.
Commercial cuticle softening creams may keep your cuticles
looking great longer. Keep some by your bedside or in
your purse to make application more convenient. Just be careful to
keep away from children and pets if the product you choose has harsh
chemicals. Olive oil works very well!
Bless the hands that you use to bless others! You are so worth it!
Love,
Dana
FlyCrew@FlyLady.net
