You have to use your hands for nearly everything you do, so taking good care of them is very important. Wrinkles, dryness, and blemishes can affect your daily work, not to mention unseemly nails that lack strength that are a sore to your eyes and those around you. Your hands and nails do a lot for you, so keep them in good form.

Maintaining healthy hands is generally about moisturising. Moisturising your hands after they come into contact with water is important to keep dry skin at bay. Moisturisers that contain urea, lactic acid, or glycerine oil are the most effective in terms of skin hydration. Other types of moisturisers, such as barrier creams and silicone creams, work by keeping moisture inside the skin, and are great for dirty or greasy jobs. Using a good hand lotion or moisturiser before bed is a great way to maintain a healthy level of skin hydration in the hands, working to support healthy skin while you sleep.

The nails are the part of the hands that need the most attention. If fingernails are weak they tend to split or chip easily. Nail hardener can improve nail strength and protect them from damage. Another often overlooked fact is that many kinds of nail polish are good for your nails. By protecting nails from stains, damage, harmful chemicals and more, nail polish can help keep your nails looking and feeling good. The best way to maintain healthy hands and nails is to eat a well-balanced diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly biotin, a B-vitamin that helps nails grow thick and strong.