If eyes are the windows to the soul, then our hands are the grand double French doors. Yet, these vital tools often display signs of aging more quickly than any other part of the body due to a double disadvantage.
The skin on the backs of our hands is as delicate as the skin beneath our eyes and suffers from regular exposure and wear. While considerable attention is paid to the face and neck, the delicate skin of our hands also deserves tender loving care.
Here’s the ultimate guide to caring for our most overlooked body part: hands down.
1. Wear Sunscreen: Your hands need sunscreen too. The car’s windshield can intensify the sun’s rays on the tops of your hands, much like it does to your face.
2. Hydrate: It’s important to drink plenty of water and equally important to moisturize the skin directly. I often use face serums rich in hyaluronic acid on my hands and cuticles, and I regularly apply hand moisturizer multiple times a day—always before bed. Use on your hands what you would on your face and neck.
3. DIY Moisture Mask: A couple of times a week, give your hands a moisture boost. Start by exfoliating, then apply a rich moisture cream. Seal this with an occlusive like Vaseline or Aquaphor, cover with gloves or socks, and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
In-Office Treatments to Consider:
– Dermal Fillers for volume loss.
– Laser Therapy for resurfacing and retexturing.
– Professional-Strength Chemical Peels to improve the tone and texture.
– Treatments with gold-standard active ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, alpha hydroxy acids, and fruit enzymes can significantly brighten skin, balance pigment production, and boost cell turnover.
Our hands perform countless tasks and deserve as much care and attention as the rest of our bodies. Visit us to explore how you can keep your hands looking youthful and vibrant.
Photography and Glam by Troy Jensen