Manicure and pedicure trends for summer 2025: what will we wear on our nails?
Summer 2025 is just around the corner, and with it a fresh wave of inspiration in the world of manicures and pedicures. The coming months promise to be colourful, light and natural - but with a hint of boldness. What will reign supreme on hands and feet this summer? Check out the key trends that will dominate beauty salons (and Instagram). 1. 'Lip gloss nails' - shiny naturalness. [...]
Home spa with Handy Lab products | In the eyes of a cosmetologist
While we can be extremely meticulous when it comes to facial care, the skin on our hands still tends to be... neglected. And it is the hands that are exposed daily to detergents, changing weather conditions and UV light that accelerate ageing. As the years go by, the hands are one of the first signs of age - which is why it is so important [...].
From dreams to real projects - students from the School of Form at SWPS University created the packaging for the new handy lab brand hand masks.
The cosmetics brand handy lab. continues its philosophy of supporting young talent, enabling them to gain experience and opening doors to the job market. The result of several months of cooperation with students of the School of Form at SWPS University is the packaging for two new products of the brand - handy lab hand masks, which appeared in the spring novelties offer. The designs selected for implementation [...]
What role does the sense of smell play in skincare?
The sense of smell is an extremely powerful tool that influences our mood and daily skincare routine! Did you know that the right cosmetics can not only nurture, but also put us in a great mood? The aromas we love can lift our spirits, relax us or energise us. The compositions of the products are also of great importance; the more natural ingredients, the [...]
Why is SPF protection important in winter?
There is a common misconception that products with SPF are used in spring - summer. Although the winter sun may seem less intense, UV radiation still affects our skin. In winter, the skin on the hands is exposed to many unfavourable factors, such as low temperatures, wind and dry air, which can lead to dryness and [...]
This is what to avoid in winter hand care!
In winter, the skin requires intensive regeneration and moisturisation, as it is particularly exposed to wind, frost or dry air, which consequently leads to excessive dryness, roughness and even cracking. In such conditions, simply applying cream is not enough to keep it in good condition. During the winter season, the skin on the hands often becomes dry and chapped from several [...]
Handy lab. with the prestigious Excellence of the Year 2023 award of the "Twój Styl" magazine
Once again, a distinguished group of jurors awarded prizes in the competition, which is an indicator of cosmetic trends, as well as a great inspiration for readers of one of the most prestigious magazines in Poland. During the 29th edition of the Excellence of the Year 2023 competition of the "Twój Styl" monthly, the handy lab brand was among the winners, awarded for its bestselling hand cream [...].
The Great Handy Lab Testing.
For the Big Test of the Extreme Retinol and Extreme Hyaluron masks, we invited 3 fans of the brand who signed up via Social Media. Participants saw a difference in the firmness, softness of their hand skin, as well as the hydration of dry cuticles at the nails, after just the first use of the masks. In the case of Extreme Hyaluron, the skin was visibly hydrated and supple, and in the case of [...]
Inspiring women: Monika Libelula. Femininity, painting and the art of taking care of yourself.
Monika Libelula is a woman we have admired and supported for a long time. An artist whose passion is painting and whose favourite technique is watercolour and drawing. Did you know that Monika is the author of the subtle drawing of her hands that appear on the packaging of our Extreme Retinol and Extreme Hyaluron masks? Aren't they unique?
Retinol. How and when to use it? Expert Justyna Galat.
Retinoids are substances with an exceptionally broad spectrum of action, which is why they appear so often in more and more new cosmetic products. What is their action? They stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin and inhibit their degradation. Retinoids also counteract the appearance of discolouration, have an antibacterial effect and regulate the sebaceous glands. This makes them extremely versatile active ingredients in complex [...].