You only make a first impression once so we want to be sure we do it right. Beautiful and well looking hands definitely contribute to that. Your hands are always visible and they resemble who you are. In order to get and maintain pretty hands it is of great importance to use the right treatments. This goes beyond a simple hand cream.

Cleaning

Good cleaning is the first step towards pretty hands. Do not use aggressive hand soaps but use a mild cleanser with a soft formula. The nourishing hand soap by Umami is enriched with Argan oil to keep your skin soft and supple. It intensely hydrates your skin and protects its elasticity. Argan oil contains antioxidants, essential fatty acids and vitamin E. This is why Argan oil is often named a “superfood for the skin”.

Scrub

Not just your face and body require a scrub, your hands also benefit greatly from an occasional scrub. Use a mild scrub to make your hands soft and smooth. The scrubs by Umami are made with glycerine and 100% natural strawberry seeds as scrub particles. This way Umami scrubs undo your skin from dead skin cells in a mild but efficient way.

Hydrate

Apply a cream regularly! Afterall, your hands are exposed to internal and external damaging influences on a daily basis. In order to prevent premature skin ageing it is important to hydrate and nourish the skin. The nourishing hand cream by Umami is enriched with Aloe Vera and Allantoin. Aloe Vera has a healing and soothing effect on the skin. The addition of Allantoin (a popular ingredient in cosmetic products, and a natural component found in comfrey and wheat germs) supports the regeneration of skin cells and makes the skin more resilient against irritating influences caused by environmental factors such as extreme temperatures and pollution. Always take a hand cream with you when you go out so you can apply regularly.

Nail care

The purpose of your cuticles is to protect your nails. So do not neglect them and give them the care they need. Moreover, if you don’t look after your cuticles your manicure won’t look flawless. Try to avoid nail polish removers with acetone or alcohol. These ingredients tend to dry out your nails. Take your time to file your nails, preferable using a glass file. By eating foods that are rich with proteins, biotin (soyabeans, almonds) and iron (meat, whole-wheat bread, dark leaf vegetables) you can nourish your nails and keep them healthy.