Hand care ritual

Natural, organic, vegan and cruelty-free products

What the hand does the mind remembers - Dr. Maria Montessori

Care for hands

Natural, organic, vegan and cruelty-free products
  • Almond oil
  • Baking soda
  • Alep or Marseille soap (palm oil free)
  • Small wooden nail brush
  • Body lotion (also use for hands and feet, no need for a special product, on the path of minimalism; moisturizing regularly, the skin stay soft and supple)
  • Cotton gloves
  1. Apply the oil to each nail and massage into nails for a few secs
  2. If motivaged, soak hands in warm water with 1 tablespoon of baking soda for 5 mins
  3. Otherwise, wash hands and scrub under nails, rinse and then dry without rubbing
  4. While skin is still slightly damp, gently massage palms, fingers and writs with a few drops of oil until completely absorbed, focusing on joints and cuticles (do not work in rotating motion, can cause skin wrinkles)
  5. Apply moisturizer, massage hands and follow the same steps above
  6. Wear cotton gloves for up to 15 mins while watching movies/vlogs...
 

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