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How to prep hands & feet

How to prep hands and feet for a flawless holiday mani-pedi

How to Prep
Hands & Feet

Planning a special manicure and pedicure? Then your hands and feet deserve a custom ritual—one that leaves skin smooth, hydrated, and beautifully refined.  Here’s a quick, sensorial, melt-into-your-routine guide to that soft-as-silk finish. Treat them well… and let your look shine.

1. How To Care for Your Hands

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Step 1: Gentle
exfoliation

Exfoliating is the key to smoothing the skin and prepping it for nourishment—like polishing a surface before the final glaze.

How to exfoliate your hands?

  1. 1. Wash hands with warm water to soften the skin
  2. 2. Apply a gentle scrub (physical or chemical) and massage for 20-30 seconds over knuckles, fingers, and cuticles.
  3. 3. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Which exfoliant should you choose?

C+C Vitamin Scrub delivers an effective yet gentle citrus polish, plus an aroma that feels like a fresh squeeze of sunshine.

Why it works:

  • Removes dead skin cells.
  • Improves texture and softness.
  • Instantly boosts radiance.
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Step 2: Nourish
deeply

After exfoliation, apply a rich hand cream to restore elasticity, suppleness, and smoothness.  

Our recommendation:

Diamond Luminous Perfecting Hand Cream, packed with rejuvenating ingredients, helps reduce the look of dark spots—all while feeling rich but never heavy.  

Why it works:

  • Instant hydration.
  • Fast absorption.
  • Evens tone and addresses signs of aging.

2. How To Care for Your Feet:
A complete pre-pedicure routine

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Step 1: Exfoliate
for smoothness

Feet crave exfoliation even more than hands—especially heels, which tend to build up dryness and roughness.

Best exfoliant for your feet:

Diamond Well-Living The Body Wash & Scrub made with sugar, volcanic pearls and olive seeds for effortless renewal.

Why it works:

  • Sumptuous yet effective exfoliation.
  • Super-fresh herbal-citrus scent.
  • Use dry for an intense polish, or wet for a softer buff.
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Step 2: Deep
Hydration

After exfoliating, nourish feet with a rich cream that keeps them flexible, smooth, and dance-all-night comfortable.  

Our favorite body cream for feet

Diamond Well-Living The Body Cream, a silky formula that melts into skin without residue, powered by nature’s premium ingredients like organic aloe vera.

Why it works:

  • Repairs dry or stressed skin.
  • Long-lasting softness.
  • Perfect for massage—your feet will thank you.

3. Regenerating Pampering
for Hands and Feet

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For an extra dose of nourishment, add NB·Ceutical Rosa Mosqueta Oil with sacha inchi to your ritual. Apply directly to skin or mix a few drops into your body cream.

Ideal for:

  • Dry cuticles.
  • Weak nails.
  • Cracked heels.
  • Any area needing quick repair or nourishment.