One part of the body that often gives your age away is your hands. Hands are one of the first areas to show signs of ageing. The skin on hands is one of the thinnest, so the loss of collagen is more noticeable. Read on to find out our top 7 tips to keep hands healthy.
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Keep Hands Healthy
We use our hands all day every day, so general activities contribute to ageing skin – and we often overlook caring for them. Hand-washing, house work and exposure to the elements all affect the skin on our hands. With a little extra attention you can keep your hands looking youthful and blemish-free for longer.
7 Top Tips to Keep Hands Healthy
1. Hydration
Moisturising is key. Use a rich hand cream with moisturising ingredients like shea butter and hyaluronic acid. Always moisturise after washing hands to stop the skin drying out. Aim to keep moisturisers close to sinks at home and carry a handy bottle in your bag. This will protect them and keep them soft and supple.
2. SPF
Protect your hands from the sun. Exposure to the sun causes age spots, wrinkles and thinning skin. Thin skin means veins become more prominent. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and reapply throughout the day. Not only does this provide an extra layer of moisture, it protects from UV damage which accelerates ageing. Check out the SPF available in our shop.
3. Exfoliation
To keep mitts looking and feeling their best, exfoliate. Exfoliating helps by removing dead skin cells and improving the skin on the hands.
4. Gentle Washing
Never use harsh soaps or hot water. This can dry out skin leaving hands chapped and cracked. Moisturising after washing hands – with a gentle handwash – helps to trap water into your skin to help it appear more plump.
5. Sleep Repair
As an extra step, you could invest in an overnight hand mask or balm. Wear gloves to protect your hands from physical activities like washing up or gardening.
6. Address skin concerns with professional SkinBase treatments
SkinBase’s Microdermabrasion Manicure is an excellent treatment for ageing hands. This non-invasive procedure gently exfoliates the skin’s surface. It helps improve the appearance of age spots and – by improving cell turnover – it boosts absorption of products.
SkinBase’s Collagen Lift Ultimate is another great treatment for ravaged hands. By combining Microdermabrasion with the plumping results of Collagen Lift, it can reduce signs of sun damage (age spots) and boost collagen production at the same time.
SkinBase’s Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) uses light energy to remove pigmentation and target damaged blood vessels. The body’s natural repair mechanisms take over and collagen production gets a kickstart. Damaged tissue disappears and skin looks plumper.
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7. Don’t forget nail care!
Even your nails change as you age. They may become yellow and brittle, and sometimes develop ridges. Keep your nails trimmed and apply cuticle oil or a rich hand cream to keep your hands hydrated.
Skin ageing is a natural part of getting older. The good news is that daily care goes a long way to keep hands healthy and youthful. What are you waiting for?
