SERIES: Progress-2 Weeks After My "Big Chop"

Two weeks ago, I posted about my forced "Big Chop". I had an incident that was beyond patching on my swatch hand so I went ahead and cut back all my nails. As promised I would post a growth update every two weeks. And since tomorrow marks 2 weeks I'm showing you my progress.

If you follow my blog or follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you will remember the break I experienced. My entire free-edge had to come off. That was the evening of 3/13/13. As I explained, I would continue to follow my moisture regimen. I  continue to use my Nail Life Nail Revitalizer as treatment. The only additional product I added was Hand Perfection which is an anti-aging hand care system I'm reviewing.  I have continued my at least twice daily moisture process.  

 

My nails are making good progress.  Baring any other "issues" it won't be long before they are back to the length I prefer.  The main reason I am posting this blog is to show the importance of caring for your nails and cuticles. We spend so much time and money on our nail polishes, it only makes sense to care for their "foundation and frame".  

 What is your nail care regimen? What are your go-to products for nail care?

 Grace, Peace, & Blessings.

* FTC: There is one product mentioned within this post that was sent for review as noted. All others products were purchased with my own money. These are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by any of these companies. This is not a sponsored post.

UN-BOXING: Hand Perfection Anti-Aging Hand Care System

Disclaimer: Product samples provided by the company/PR for
 an unbiased & honest consideration.

We are constantly seeking those holy grail products to fight the signs of aging for our facial skin. But how often do we really seek out those products that are dedicated to anti-aging for our hands?  Although we are constantly washing our hands, and often using harsh chemical with our unprotected hands, did you know that the skin on our hands is as sensitive as the skin around our eyes?  

As times goes by, my hands are looking more like my mother's hands. So when offered the opportunity to review the Hand Perfection Anti-Aging Hand Care System, I gladly accepted.  I spend a lot of time and money on my nails so it stands to reason that I would want my hands to look good as well. 

The Hand Perfection Anti-Aging Hand Care System was developed by "American's #1 Hand Model-Ellen Sirot".  It's "formulated to help reverse the visible signs of aging and deliver radiantly youthful hands".  It also claims to "Instantly hydrate they skin, making it softer and smoother looking." It also claims that with 2 weeks of use, you will experience, "visibly reduced appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and crepiness. Improved youthful radiance and tone, and Improved elasticity and fullness."

This 3 part system consists of a:

• Nourishing Day Cream with SPF 15,
• Rejuvenating Night Cream, and a
• Nail & Cuticle Pen

I must admit that I am impressed with the list of ingredients. It reads like many of my skin care prodcuts: Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamins A,B & C, Anti-Oxidants, Shea Butter, Lanolin, Phyto-Sterols, Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Lavender, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Aloe. 

Usage is pretty simply: Day Cream-Apply a pearl-size amount on the back of your hands every morning and throughout the day as needed. Night Cream-Apply a pearl-size amount of the back of your hands every night. Nail & Cuticle Pen-Massage into nails & cuticles daily.


So let's get started. Today is Saturday, March 23, 2013. Tonight I will give myself my normal manicure but replace my hand cream and cuticle oil with the Hand Perfection Rejuvenating Night Cream and the Hand Perfection Nail & Cuticle Pen. And I will use the Hand Perfection Nourishing Day Cream throughout the day.  As directed, I will use these 3 products for 2 weeks and report back my findings.  As a starting point, I have taken pictures of my hands in their current state and will do the same thing on Saturday, April 6, 2013.

So until then...In the meantime, what, if anything, do you use to treat your hands?  

Grace, Peace, & Blessings.

 

* This product was sent to me for review consideration by the creator. These however are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by this company.