Winter is a beautiful season full of coziness, hot chocolate, and snug sweaters. But to be honest: the cold air, biting wind, and dry indoor air can be a disaster for your skin and nails. Especially your hands have to endure a lot. They quickly become dehydrated, rough, develop cracks, or even painful splits.
Fortunately, you can easily prevent this with the right care. In this blog, we share essential tips to keep your hands, cuticles, and nails healthy and beautiful during the winter months.
1. Hydrate your hands and nails daily
A good hand cream is indispensable in winter. Choose a rich formula with ingredients like shea butter, glycerin, or hyaluronic acid. These help retain moisture in your skin and strengthen the natural skin barrier.
Don't forget your cuticles. Massage a nourishing cuticle oil daily for extra care and protection. Do this especially after washing your hands and before going to bed. This way, you prevent dry flakes and cracked cuticles.
2. Always wear gloves
Whether you're going outside or cleaning indoors: gloves are essential. Choose warm lined gloves made of fleece or wool when outside. They protect your skin from wind, cold, and dehydration.
Use rubber gloves for household chores to protect your hands from hot water and aggressive cleaning agents. This prevents your skin from drying out or your nails from becoming brittle.
3. Wash your hands gently
Washing hands is important, but it can dry out your skin significantly. Therefore, use lukewarm water instead of hot water. Choose a mild hand soap without perfume or alcohol and avoid hand dryers. Pat your hands dry with a soft towel and then apply hand cream immediately.
Pro tip: Keep a small tube of hand cream in your bag or coat pocket so you can hydrate on the go.
4. Keep your nails in shape
In winter, nails are more vulnerable and break more easily. Keep them short and file them into a round, oval, or almond shape. This way, you distribute the pressure better across the nail and prevent splits.
Make sure you always have a nail file on hand. A small manicure kit in your bag can work wonders if a nail unexpectedly breaks or splits.
5. Boost your nails from the inside
Healthy nails start with the right nutrition. Drink enough water and eat foods rich in biotin, such as avocado, eggs, nuts, and broccoli. Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon or chia seeds help keep your skin and nails supple and strong.
Supplements with vitamin D can also help in winter, especially if you get little sunlight.
6. Use the right base with gel polish
Gel polish is beautiful, but don't forget to pay extra attention to how you apply and remove it in winter. Use a nourishing base coat like a Nail Foundation for protection, and a Peel Base if you want to remove your polish acetone-free. This keeps your nails strong and prevents dehydration.
7. Treat your hands to a night mask
Pamper your hands once a week with a deep hydration treatment. Apply a thick layer of hand cream before bed and wear cotton gloves. You'll wake up with silky soft, nourished hands.
Bonus: Use a serum or oil on your nails for extra nourishment while you sleep.
Winter hands? Not with these tips!
Dry, chapped hands and cracked cuticles are not a must in winter. With a few simple adjustments and products, you can keep your hands healthy, soft, and radiant. Whether you're sitting indoors with a cup of tea or enjoying the fresh air outside, your hands deserve the very best.
