Envious of beautiful, soft hands and manicured nails? Your hands can be just as model-perfect with a little moisturizing and maintenance. Follow these easy-to-do tips:

1. Keep your hands well moisturized. At night before going to bed, slather on a thick hand cream then cover your hands with socks to lock the moisture in. (They work well for the feet too!)
2. Combat craggy cuticles by applying a little petroleum jelly on your nail beds before you sleep. Keep them handy throughout the day and reapply them at every sign of dry cuticles.
3. Use moisturizing soaps. Some of the soaps you find in public toilets or even in your own home have alcohol or detergent that dries your skin. Opt instead for natural soaps.
4. Don’t cut your cuticles. No matter what the manicurists says, cutting off your cuticles will cause it to grow back rough and uneven. It also leads to hangnails and may make you vulnerable to infection.