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Choose a good rich lotion that is meant for very dry, even cracked, skin. Neutrogena makes a great one, Cetaphil cream (above, from Drugstore.com) is great for sensitive skin (and is non scented for sensitive noses). I have become a fan of Zim’s Crack Cream (which is really an oil rather than a cream) recently. My father in law swears by Neutrogena. I have always liked Nivea as well. For a more luxury experience, look for rich body creams made by perfume manufacturers in the department store. I use Calvin Klein Eternity body cream when I can get it in a gift with purchase package, or buy unscented Cetaphil cream and add some of my favorite perfume to it. Never underestimate the power of fragrance. Go with a lotion with no fragrance before you use something with a fragrance that is not soothing and sensual.
The Nail Tech Secrets that you see today was my first foray into writing about beauty online. The site originated in January 2005 as a good old handwritten html site, taken from the manuscripts of a book I was writing while staying at home taking care of my seriously ill husband. A few months later I put it on blog software, then in December 2005, my romance with WordPress began, and the result is the site you see now. I ebb and flow in my tending of NTS, but if you want to learn to do manicures and pedicures yourself, explore the categories and you will find lots of in depth information. And I hope you will subscribe to my email updates and get the latest and greatest nail news, tips and how to's from Nail Tech Secrets!
Nail Tech Secrets » Supplies for the Basic Spa Manicure:
December 5th, 2005 at 5:43 am
[...] o Pure acetone, or nail polish remover (non oily or moisturizing WITH acetone) o 2×2 gauze squares or paper towels (for polish removal-no cotton balls!) o Fine grit nail file (200 or higher grit) o 4 way buffer o Liquid soap of your choice, non moisturizing o Blue Cross Cuticle Remover o Lotion of your choice o Nail Polish (base coat, color, top coat) o Salt (may use sea salt, but regular salt does just fine) o Oil-Almond, Olive, Jojoba, Vitamin E or your choice o Several hand towels [...]