According to The Daily Mail the average woman will spend £18,000 on facial beauty products in her lifetime. This is a conservative estimate, and if you wander into the realm of designer label creams and potions, the costs soon escalate. If you add hand care, manicures, massages and hair products this sum can rise to an impressive £50,000. Here are some basic skin care tips that you can apply that won’t break the bank.

Which are the essential products

Hands can show signs of aging just as easily as the face, and if you want to keep your hands looking elegant, it’s important to include their maintenance in your beauty regime. Moisturisers are a vital part of this process. You don’t have to invest a fortune in looking after your hands; try skincare products and protective gloves from a reputable firm, including Brosch Direct medical supplies. These won’t break the bank and can provide adequate protection against the effects of aging. Your nails are also important and nothing looks worse than bitten nails with chipped nail varnish.

Advice from models

Hand models need perfect hands in order to earn a living. Tips from the website UK Models reveal that all skincare has to start with the way that you treat your whole body. Following a healthy and nutritious diet will help protect your outer self as well as your body’s general wellbeing. Brittle nails, for example, are often a result of a poor diet, so if you notice that your nails are constantly breaking, you could ensure that you are eating a sufficiently calcium enriched diet.

Green vegetables, nuts, seeds and poultry are all good for you. Carrots are excellent for improving the condition of your skin and nails. If you suffer from dry skin, before you reach out for the moisturiser, make sure that you are drinking sufficient amounts of water.

Protect your hands

Where possible, always try to wear gloves when washing up. Too much exposure to harsh chemicals can affect your hands, so keep your rubber gloves close to the kitchen sink. The same rule applies for gardening or any other tasks where your skin may get cut or damaged.

The model Gemma Howarth, whose hands are insured for £5 million, swears by the protection offered by almond oil, gently massaged into her hands on a daily basis. Gemma also recommends that sun worshippers always protect their hands with sun cream. Sun ages the skin, causing wrinkles and unwanted blemishes. You could always wear gloves when sunbathing to maximise your protection against its powerful rays.

Develop the moisturising habit

Try and moisturise your hands every night. This should keep the wrinkles at bay. Even if you don’t have the time or funds to have a regular manicure, you can always carry out a home treatment. It’s also very therapeutic to take some time out from your busy schedule to pamper yourself. Clean your hands with some warm soapy water, dry gently and then just rub cream onto your hands and nails. Top models suggest you invest in some cuticle cream as well as hand moisturiser and massage your nails regularly. If you carry out this treatment once a week, your hands will look good, and you’ll feel better too.