Skin and Body Advice for Nurses

Four basic makeup tips for a 12-hour shift

Being a bedside nurse can sometimes feel like a high impact sport for the amount of action that’s involved. Even if you’re able to keep up with the day, sometimes your makeup doesn’t last so long.

To tat or not to tat?

“Visible tattoos are so unprofessional,” says Angela. “As long as you can cover them up, it’s okay,” says Sara. So, what do YOU think? Should nurses forgo tattoos?

Nursing, one skin layer at a time

Cleaning my hands with a foam that makes my skin painfully peel is just one of the sacrifices I make when it comes to caring for my patients.

What every nurse needs to know about allergies

Allergies aren’t seasonal when you’re a nurse. We reveal allergy dangers at home and in the workplace, then give you smart solutions to handle it all!

Dermatitis: The nurse’s allergy

Does the skin on your hands frequently feel dry and irritated? You’re not alone. Nursing has long been recognized as a profession at high risk for allergic contact dermatitis.

5 best hand creams for nurses

Continual hand washing can take quite the toll on our skin. Here are a few favorite lotions to help repair dry and cracked hands.

The spa treatment for nurses

Make your skin, your hands, your eyebrows and your body feel beautiful with these simple tips for busy nurses.

3 best mid-morning snacks for nurses

There are a couple things that come into play when planning your morning nutrition.

5 age-fighting power foods and nutrients

Want to look — and feel — younger? The vitamins and nutrients in these power foods can help keep you in tip-top shape.

If your hands are sore, split, chapped or even bleeding from the constant hand-washing that is a necessary part of a nurse’s life, don’t despair that you’ll never have soft hands again. That’s because a wide array of products and practical tips can help salvage even the roughest hands.