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A Softer Look: Age Prevention for Your Hands By DElIa alBERt
As women, we put so much effort into preserving our bodies and faces, but tend to neglect our hands. According to WebMD, the back of your hands is the first telltale sign of aging. Because your hands have a very limited amount of fat and collagen, they break down easily. There are different precautions that we can take throughout our lifetime to slow down the aging process of our hands. Prevention.com recommends focusing on moisturizing in our 30s, using anti-aging agents in our 40s and concealing the veins in our 50s.
In your: 30s
Actively using moisturizers will help to restore the softness in your hands, at least temporarily – it’s normal for your hands to get dry! Prevention.com suggests using moisturizers that contain glycerin. Use hand balm or shea butter for extremely chapped hands. It’s also important to use sunscreen to decrease the loss of collagen and prevent new spots from appearing. Simply apply (and reapply) sunscreen to your hands and forearms throughout the day.
There are so many products that you can use in order to slow down the aging process of your hands. Whether you’re looking to moisturize or conceal, there’s a product that can help!
Your 40s are the perfect time to start using anti-aging agents. This will help to even out and improve the overall texture of your skin. Focusing on repairing UV damage during this time is also crucial. A high-strength antioxidant lotion or serum will help to prevent and repair damage from the sun. For best results, use on freshly washed skin.
In your: 50s
If visible veins bother you, using a thick concealer to cover them will prevent you from spending thousands of dollars on vein removal treatments. Although the concealer only lasts for a few hours, it is an affordable way to diminish unattractive veins. Bleaching crèmes can also be used to even out discoloration and remove unwanted brown spots.
MoIsTurIzers
uV rePaIr
ConCealIng agenTs
• Olay Quench Rapid Repair Hand Lotion • Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
• Prevage • SkinCeuticals Serum 20
• Dermablend Leg and Body Cover Crème • CoverBlend by Exuviance Corrective Leg & Body Makeup SPF 18
anTI-agIng agenTs • Renova • Retin-A
Collagen ProMoTIon • Regeniskin • Neocutis Bio-restorative Skin Cream
[ Disclaimer: Before starting or trying any new treatment, medication, lotion or the like, consult your physician.] 44
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In your: 40s
