The 11 Best Hand, Foot, and Nail Products of 2020, According to Health Editors
How to care for your skin and nails, according to beauty experts.
By
Lisa DeSantis
September 11, 2020
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Nails
Strengthener
Isdin SI-Nails
This fast-absorbing strength- ener moisturizes dry beds, smooths ridges, and even boosts thickness (it was the only product that cured a tes- ter’s split nails). Just click the pen and swipe onto bare nails.
“This innovative balm stick is spill-proof and even travel- friendly,” says Julie Kandalec, a celebrity manicurist in New York City. Keep it on your bedside table for nightly applications.
Butter London Jelly Preserve Sheer Strengthening Treatment
The days of sacrificing efficacy for aesthetics are over. This two-in-one offers a translucent shiny color, plus ingredients like tea tree oil, arginine, and encap- sulated keratin that strengthen and repair nails.
Not only does the polish dry in about a minute but no base or top coat is needed. “The brush is a complete game changer!” says Kandalec. “It’s longer than most and allows more ease in dexterity, plus the angled shape makes getting into tight corners a snap.”
Along with the eyes and neck, hands are one of the first places to show signs of aging. This targeted formula uses phos- pholipids to replenish moisture.
It’s important to seek out a cleanser that sends dirt swirling down the drain yet still main- tains skin hydration. Japanese yuzu extract and soothing
rice water make that a reality with this wash. Eco-friendly bonus: The sustainable bottle uses 50 percent less plastic than traditional plastic bottles.
Tootsies looking a little rough? Enlist the help of this skin- sloughing 30 percent glycolic acid cream. Massage onto dry heels, then rinse after 15–30 minutes to reveal smoother, sandal-ready skin.
Instead of dousing feet in messy powder, try this translucent spray. Wilson recommends it as a “layer of odor protection when no-show socks fail you and you have to go sockless
to keep your look together.”
Next time you wind down with a cup of tea (or glass of wine!), slip on these booties lined with shea butter, coconut oil, and Japanese cypress extract. In just 10 minutes, the bottoms of your feet will look and feel like you just left your favorite spa.