” If your elbows have been darkened, apply a mixture of lemon juice mixed with milk cream. Wash off after 30 minutes or so.

” To get rid of elbow darkness, you can also apply a mixture of cucumber juice and lemon juice ( in equal quantities). Wash off after 15 mts.

” If there is a lot of hair on your hands, apply a smooth paste of gramflour and oil on them. Wash off after 30 mts.

” Massaging hands with almond oil is most ideal inorder to maintain them in a good condition.

” If the hands are stained or discoloured, rub a little lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide on the stain after washing and before drying the hands. This lightens the stain.

” For big hands, wear exotic bracelets high on the arm and wide ornamental rings.

” Slim, small hands call for daintiness in the choice of jewellery and nail polish shade. Narrow bracelets and rings with delicate elongated settings look the prettiest.

” To suit small square hands use small and simple jewellery.

” On wrinkled hands, use rich cream after steaming the hands

” As one matures, one tends to get freckles on the hand. Use a good bleaching cream for this. Although the results are temporary, they are quite effective.