Hands care is essential if we want to avoid typical symptoms of aged hands such as loose skin on hands and dry skin. Our hands, like our faces are constantly exposed to external aggressions such as water, cold, sun, soaps, detergents, pollution... which make them look older and feel dry.
They are of the most neglected and unprotected part of the body, in need of constant attention and care. The structure of the palm hand is very fine and it has very few sebaceous glands.
It is very important to moisturize the hands every time they feel dry and tight with specific cosmetic products.
Hand Aging Treatments
There are several treatments at the beauty salons and spas, that will help rejuvenate the hands with intensive moisturizing treatments, and will diminish sunspots.
If you are looking for more advanced hand treatments you could try
cosmetic fillers
such as Sculptra and Radiesse injections. Sculptra is an anti aging hand treatment that will stimulate collagen production and add volume where is needed. A series of three treatments are recommended but the results will be seen over time.
Radiesse is also used to rejuvenate the hands and add volume underneath the skin, the difference is that the results can be seen inmediately. You will need top ups to maintain the younger look in your hands.
For other conditions such as skin peeling on hands, pigmentation and to
get rid of age spots
you can use other beauty treatments for hands such as
skin lasers
and
skin peels
.
Whatever treatment you choose to take care of hands remember to also follow these
hands care tips
at home.
Hands Care Advice
1- To avoid dry hands during the day use a moisturizer with sunscreen. Choose one with high SPF that is able to filter ultraviolet light and reapply every time your hands feel dry and in need of moisture.
2- Invest in a good hand skin care product.
3- During the night use a nutritive hand cream with vitamins.
4- Exfoliate once or twice a week, with a mild scrub.
5- Use a mask once a week. You could use the same mask that you apply to your face, see
best facial masks
. Choose a moisturizing or rejuvenating mask.
6- For an intensive remedy for dry hands, rub some warm olive oil between your hands, cover them with cotton gloves and leave it overnight.
7- Don’t forget to use gloves every time you do the washing up or when washing clothes.
8- Always dry the hands very well after you wash them.
9- Always wear gloves in cold weather.
10- Pamper yourself with a manicure once in a while, is well worth it!
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