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They’re under constant strain, serving as tools and part of our gestures—and they even boost our attractiveness. According to a German Forsa survey, for example, one in two women is drawn to handsome men’s hands. A nice butt, on the other hand, takes a back seat.
The hand is much more than just a matter of superficial appeal: it’s a jack-of-all-trades. And did you also know…
Anatomy
- that the hand consists of 27 bones and 36 joints? About a quarter of our bones are part of our hand.
- that the thumb—aside from its flexibility—is also the strongest finger?
- we actually have no muscles in our fingers?
- that we move our fingers 25 million times over the course of our lives?
- We can’t bend our little finger without moving our ring finger? That’s because both fingers rely on the same muscle for movement.
Hygiene
- that handwashing—at least until the COVID-19 pandemic—wasn’t taken for granted?
- The results of a British study: Only 32 percent of men and 64 percent of women washed their hands with soap and water after using the restroom.
- that up to 80 percent of all communicable diseases are transmitted via the hands?
- Did you know that damaged skin on the hands can become veritable breeding grounds for microbes?
Other interesting facts
- that men usually have a longer ring finger than index finger—and women the opposite?
- that 12.6 percent of all men are left-handed, compared to only 9.9 percent of all women?
- Did you know that fingernails grow four times faster than toenails?
Tal sees itself as a comprehensive skincare expert. And that explains why the hand cream line offers the right care for everyone. For hands that face particularly demanding conditions—such as those of healthcare workers—as well as for beauty enthusiasts and nature lovers.
