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| Warm hand mask Adding heat to any hand mask makes it even more luxurious, and intensifies the moisturizing effects of the masks. This is easier to do if you ahve someone to help you. Prepare the mask of your choice, then gather two plastic bags and a hand towel. Run the hand towel under warm tap water, then squeeze it out. Apply the mask to your hands, working quickly so the towel doens't cool. Tuck your mask-slathered hands into the plastic bags and wrap the warm towel around them. Let the mask sit for about 5 minutes or until the towel cools. |
| Peaches and cream hand mask Substitute a small handfull of dried peaches or apricots if fresh fruit isn't availanble. 1/2 fresh peach 1/4 cup plain yogurt, room temperature 1 Tbsp honey Blend everything together, slather on your hands and let it sit for about 5 minutes before rinsing off. |
| Milk and honey hand mask This mask softens and tones your hands and nails. 2 Tbsp whole yogurt or cream 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp ground almonds 1 tsp rosewater (optional) Rub the mask all over your hands to exfoliate, then let it sit for about 5 minutes before rinsing off. |
| Exfoliating hand mask 1/2 avocado 1 Tbsp cream, milk, or yogurt 1 Tbsp cornmeal Mash all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Rub the mask all over your hands to exfoliate. Then put each hand in a plastic bag and let them sit for about 5 minutes before rinsing off. |
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