Since I have a strong personal preference for avocados and incorporate them into almost every single aspect of my life (even though my children absolutely do not share my liking for them, which just means I get to enjoy the whole, glorious batch all to myself!), I always follow up my sewing sessions with a little self-care.
Handling fabrics, pins, and tools can be surprisingly drying to the delicate skin on our hands, making our tiny capillaries more vulnerable. To combat this, I use my go-to 3-Ingredient Mending Day Hand Balm to keep my skin soft, supple, and protected.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 tablespoon pure, cold-pressed avocado oil: Packed with Vitamin E and monounsaturated fats that deeply penetrate the skin and support the health of the tiny capillaries near the surface. (Note: If you don’t have avocado oil on hand, a spoonful of mashed, very ripe avocado works in a pinch for a quick 5-minute mask!)
- 1 tablespoon unrefined shea butter or coconut oil: Provides a protective, soothing layer that seals in the moisture.
- 2 drops of pure lavender essential oil: For a calming, spa-like scent that signals to my nervous system that the chore is done and it’s time to rest.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- The Gentle Mix: Place the avocado oil and shea butter in a small glass jar. Warm it slightly in your palms until blended.
- The Calming Drop: Stir in the lavender essential oil.
- The Soothing Application: After putting my sewing basket away, I gently massage a tiny amount of this balm into my hands, wrists, and arms, paying special attention to my knuckles and any areas with those unexplained purple blotches. It absorbs beautifully and leaves my hands feeling incredibly nourished.
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