Age-related hand skin care
Qualified cosmetologists say that hand skin care must be provided after the age of 20, since the skin in these places is quite sensitive and ages quickly under the influence of various environmental factors (water, ultraviolet radiation, contact with chemicals).
Over time, the skin on the hands loses the ability to produce the proper amount of collagen and elastin. Unfavorable factors that provoke premature aging:
- lack of proper skin care (nutrition, saturation and hydration);
- presence of bad habits (smoking, frequent drinking of alcohol);
- lack of gloves on hands during the cold season and frequent use of aggressive chemicals.
After the age of 35, normal blood circulation in the hands is disrupted, and with properly selected and regular use of anti-aging cream, such negative consequences can be avoided.
Selection rules
- Buy cream according to your age and do not neglect the manufacturer's recommendations . If you are barely 25, and the package says “35+”, this means that the composition includes stronger components, such as snail mucin, which ceases to have an effect with prolonged use. As a result, when you turn 35, the snail will no longer help;
- separate day and night creams . Products for daytime use are usually light, do not leave stickiness and are quickly absorbed, while nighttime ones are more nourishing;
- Before purchasing an anti-aging cream for the first time, go to an offline store, where consultants can help you choose the optimal composition of the product . In the future, you will be able to purchase it yourself, without consultation.
Anti-aging hand care at home
Getting a quick effect
Regular hand skin care keeps it toned and prevents premature aging. At the same time, the rapid restoration of lost properties is based on the use of expensive procedures (chemical peeling, when active substances penetrate deep into the skin, smooth, moisturize and eliminate age spots).
To ensure proper care and recovery, you can regularly use creams containing ANA acids in small quantities, as they have a beneficial effect on the dermis.
One of the main ways to improve the general condition of the skin of the hands is considered to be the subcutaneous injection of hyaluronic acid, which gives a quick and noticeable effect. Such procedures must be carried out regularly after a certain period of time.
An anti-aging effect can be achieved by regularly using anti-aging hand creams. Such products take good care of the skin, nourish, restore, tone, soften, eliminate dryness, pigmentation and provide a comprehensive effect on the dermis.
Rating of the best anti-aging hand creams
Anti-aging care can be obtained by choosing an effective and proven cosmetic product. The rating of the best and most popular creams is discussed in more detail below.
Anti-aging hand cream Laura
A proven and effective anti-aging cream that effectively eliminates premature aging of the skin of the hands. With regular application, the skin is well protected from temperature changes and stabilizes the water balance in cellular structures and copes with the negative effects of the environment.
The product is from the budget category and is in demand among women, it moisturizes well, is quickly absorbed, and does not leave a greasy residue on the skin. Cost 150–200 rubles.
Reviews
“I use this cream all the time and I really like it. The price is low, it moisturizes well and eliminates dry skin. So I personally recommend it for regular application. Good value for money.”
Irina
“I also recently bought this particular cream for myself. The consistency is moderately thick, and upon application you feel a feeling of freshness and comfort. Overall, the product moisturizes well and provides daily care for the skin of the hands.”
Marina
Nivea anti-aging “Q10plus”
An inexpensive and effective cream for regular use that provides quick and visual results. The composition contains special filters that provide negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.
The product smoothes wrinkles well, is absorbed and has a pleasant smell. The average cost is 250–300 rubles.
Reviews
“A good cream from the famous Nivea brand for hands, as it moisturizes well and is relatively inexpensive. It is best to apply immediately after washing your hands. Therefore, it is ideal for daily care.”
Svetlana
“I use this cream all the time and even apply it to my baby’s skin as a daily moisturizer. I really like the overall effect, so I will continue to use this brand in the future.”
Elena
"Intensive care" from Oriflame
An effective cosmetic cream that is in demand among consumers due to its quick and visible effect. After regular application for 10 days, many women confirm the rejuvenation and restoration of the skin.
The effectiveness of the cream is based on the presence of a unique composition (almond milk combined with beeswax). The complex result has a beneficial effect on the epidermis. Cost 300–320 rubles.
Reviews
“I sell Oriflame cosmetics and I constantly buy this moisturizing cream for myself. The product fully complies with the stated characteristics and, compared to the low price, is of high quality.”
Galina
“I was given this cream for my birthday, and I haven’t tried it for a long time, but I recently applied it. I want to say that it moisturizes well and creates a silky effect on the hands. At the same time, it does not dry out the skin.”
Maria
"A33"
Nourishing hand cream with moisturizing action with ultraviolet protection and prevention of aging of the skin of the hands. When applied regularly, it moisturizes well and eliminates dryness and irritation of the dermis. Cost 950–1000 rubles.
Reviews
“Whenever I’m in Israel, I buy the cream for myself, because it was recommended to me as a good and proven product, and I was not disappointed. It fights dryness really well and is not addictive to the skin. For me this is product number 1.”
Lily
“I bought the cream on the manufacturer’s official website at a discount for trial. I tested it right away and was pleased. The cosmetics perform their tasks well and provide maximum care for the skin of the hands. So the price is completely justified.”
Daryina
"BLACK PEARL Sea"
A tightening cream for hands and nails that provides maximum nutrition and saturation of the skin with a complex of essential substances that prevent premature aging processes in cellular structures.
The active components of the composition are of natural origin (sea pearl powder, dead sea water, Shea butter, avocado, witch hazel extract, arnica, chamomile, calendula, grapefruit, cucumber, eucalyptus, aloe, lavender). Cost 1800–2000 rubles.
Reviews
“The cream is very good, but it’s a little expensive for our money, so it can be used as a moisturizer for preventive skin care, so to speak. For everyday use, I choose cheaper products.”
Victoria
“It so happened that they gave me the cream as a souvenir and I tried it right away. Israeli cosmetics are of high quality, but at the same time I agree that they are a little expensive for our income level.”
Olga
Moisturizing cream from a well-known brand, containing only natural ingredients (Dead Sea minerals, avocado oil, vitamins). The product nourishes well, saturates the skin and has a pronounced rejuvenating effect. Cost 450–500 rubles.
“The cream can be classified as an average budget product, but its main advantage is its natural composition. Good for daily moisturizing and does not have unpleasant fragrance odors.”
Tamara
“I used this cream once and I liked it. True, I don’t know if I order from the Internet, whether they can bring me a fake, since I bought it myself in a company store. I would like to consult on this issue.”
Catherine
Hand care cream Natura Siberica Anti-aging
Inexpensive and effective cream of domestic production based on herbs. When applied regularly, it provides a rejuvenating effect for the skin, moisturizes, nourishes it and does not leave a feeling of tightness.
The product can be used as regular care, since the stated characteristics fully correspond to the real result. Cost 180–200 rubles.
“I use many products from this brand and have not yet found any shortcomings. The cream takes good care of the skin of the hands and quickly restores lost water balance. After application, you feel pleasant freshness and comfort.”
Natalia
“I spent a long time choosing a caring hand cream for myself and settled on an anti-aging product from Natura Siberica. The stated composition contains natural ingredients, and when applied at night while sleeping, the skin of the hands is well restored. Best used when in frequent contact with water."
Inna
TimeWise by Mary Kay
Vitaminized cream containing natural ingredients that provide a beneficial effect on the skin of the hands (moisturizing, nutrition, saturation, anti-aging care). The consistency is moderately thick, absorbs well and is used sparingly.
With regular use, you can get rid of age spots, and the composition does not contain fragrances, which can provoke the development of allergies. Cost 180–200 rubles.
“I generally love this brand and recently purchased the cream for myself. I like that it is thick and absorbs well into the skin, providing it with maximum hydration. As a result, unpleasant dry hands do not appear, which is very important for me.”
Nina
“I have always heard about Mary Kay cosmetics and recently decided to try it. I would like to mention the hand cream, because for me it is a godsend for dry skin that requires constant hydration. It is important to use proven products that will not cause allergies.”
Anastasia
Anti-aging hand cream with sea buckthorn oil “One Hundred Beauty Recipes”
Cheap and effective cream from a well-known domestic brand. The natural composition (calendula extract, golden mustache, sea buckthorn oil) provides the main effect of the product (moisturizing and nourishing the dermis). Cost 50–70 rubles.
Reviews
“I tried a lot of hand creams, especially those with anti-aging effects, but I never got a pronounced effect. The cream from this series also does not give magical results, but it really does provide good skin care almost free of charge.”
Veronica
“But I don’t share such enthusiasm. An ordinary cream from a budget series that moisturizes. But not for long. I believe that high-quality cosmetics, in principle, cannot be cheap and you need to understand this.”
Tatiana
Protective corrective cream with a rejuvenating effect “Before and after”
An effective cream from the budget category with a good composition, which has a light, delicate consistency and is well absorbed into the skin. When applied, it does not leave a feeling of film or discomfort and has a mattifying effect.
After a month of use, you can notice improvements in the skin of your hands (moisturizing, nourishing), but no pronounced anti-aging effect is evident. Cost 180–200 rubles.
Reviews
“I noticed a cream with bright packaging before and after in the store and decided to try it. As for me, it’s the most ordinary cream without any noticeable improvement factors. Can be used for moisturizing, but nothing more.”
Julia
“And I liked it. A good and proven product for permanent care, which also has healing properties. I always apply it after prolonged exposure to water, especially in the air, and the skin quickly recovers on its own.”
Oksana
Hand Comfort by Dermanika
Anti-aging cream with low cost. At the same time, consumer reviews indicate that the product is well absorbed, but moisturizes for a very short time.
The composition contains natural extracts and synthetic additives. Cost from 30 to 50 rubles.
Reviews
“Yes, I tried this cream, but I’m not happy with it, because after application the moisturizing effect disappears within a few minutes. In general, it can be used, but there are much more effective products in the same price range.”
Victoria
“I also fell for the discount and decided to try it, but I didn’t get the miraculous rejuvenation effect. Just the most ordinary cream of light consistency that is absorbed, but does not moisturize.”
Arina
Hand cream with valuable oils from Arabia Professional
Professional cream containing natural ingredients (macadamia oil, shea butter, other components). The product well moisturizes and nourishes the skin while simultaneously saturating the cells with the necessary complex of vitamins and nutrients.
The cosmetics have a pleasant aroma, and after application you feel the maximum feeling of comfort. Cost 250–300 rubles.
Reviews
“I myself work as a cosmetologist in a salon and use this hand cream because I like the line of products presented in this series. The price fully corresponds to the quality. For little money you can get maximum skin hydration and nutrition.”
Julia
“My skin is dry, so it requires constant hydration. Arabia cream is of very good quality and most importantly for me it does not cause allergies, since my eczema often flares up and I have to use only pharmaceutical products. And this remedy is simply an exception.”
Galina
Recipes for anti-aging hand skin care products at home
The list of effective recipes for anti-aging skin care products is discussed in detail in the list below:
- wrapping when using vegetable oil. To prepare, you need to combine certain ingredients (olive oil, avocado, grape seed, almond oil). The prepared mixture is applied to the skin of the hands, and gloves are worn at night;
- a mask using potatoes works well to eliminate pimples on the hands and eliminate the negative effects of chapping. Boil potatoes in milk, add 1 yolk, 1 tbsp heavy cream. spoon and vegetable oil in the same quantity. The mixture is applied to the skin of the hands, covered with a gauze cloth, left for 20 minutes and washed off, and then moisturized with a nourishing cream;
- The berry mask contains fruit acids that have a beneficial effect on the skin. To prepare, grind the berries in an equal combination (strawberries, raspberries, black currants and mix with a small amount of yogurt, sour cream with the addition of starch or oatmeal. The mixture is applied to the skin for 20–30 minutes, rinsed off and moisturized;
- preparing a honey-oil mask by mixing 1 chicken egg yolk, 1 tbsp. spoons of honey, olive oil, full-fat cottage cheese. The resulting mixture is applied to the skin of the hand, left for 20–30 minutes, then washed off and moisturized with a nourishing cream.
Masks will bring the desired effect during treatment courses of 10 procedures. You can also achieve good results when performing a massage with oil. After applying the mixture, they begin to simulate putting tight gloves on their hands.
Recommendations for use
Hand cream should be applied to clean and dry skin. To enhance the effect, you can first apply a scrub to eliminate dead skin cells, open pores and improve access of the active elements of the cream to the lower layers.
To improve the absorption of the cream, it is better to apply it by performing light massage movements in the direction from the fingertips to the wrists. This will increase blood circulation and lymph movement. Each finger is massaged separately, not forgetting the cuticle.
In cold and windy seasons, you need to use the cream no later than 40 minutes before going outside so that it has time to be completely absorbed.
If you apply the cream in a thick layer and wear cotton gloves for several hours, your hands will receive a mask session, after which the skin will be especially tender, soft and rejuvenated.
Cotton gloves enhance the effect of the applied cream.
Previously, cleaning the house was a real blow to the skin of my hands; after each weekend cleaning of the apartment, their condition left much to be desired. I didn’t like gloves, and I could never do without a variety of cleaning products. Even the use of nourishing cream did not bring the desired results, especially in winter, when the situation was aggravated by the influence of frost. But now cleaning, on the contrary, helps improve and rejuvenate my hands. It's all about a little habit that I developed after the first signs of aging appeared. The secret is that before starting the ritual, I apply a thick layer of rejuvenating cream to the skin of my hands, put on cotton gloves and rubber gloves on top. This way, during the cleaning process, the skin receives the necessary nutrition and hydration, and the process becomes doubly useful.
Tips from cosmetologists on hand skin care
Tips from qualified cosmetologists on hand skin care:
- during cleaning, in case of prolonged contact with water, it is necessary to use protective gloves (products made of nitrile of maximum length are well suited, they adapt well to the skin and provide maximum comfort in the gloves);
- after any long-term procedures, hands must be washed well and moisturized with nourishing cream;
- in the cold season, hands should be dressed in warm gloves, since chapping in the cold contributes to premature aging of the skin;
- using a protective cream against ultraviolet radiation in the summer, as it prevents the appearance of pigmentation, dryness and wrinkling of the skin;
- regular use of properly selected hand cream, since the delicate skin in this area requires constant care.
Anti-aging hand creams contain a complex of certain components and beneficial substances (for example, cream with cream and lemon). This combination provides maximum effect and carefully cares for the skin, preventing the development of negative consequences.
How to choose the right cream
In order for an anti-aging cream to bring as much benefit as possible, when purchasing, you need to pay attention to its composition, which should include components that can stop skin aging:
- coenzymes and peptides that help stop the withering process;
- hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate), which helps retain moisture in skin cells;
- collagen and elastin, responsible for maintaining tissue firmness and elasticity;
- antioxidants that protect against the harmful effects of external factors.
The skin begins to age after about 25 years, so at this age you should start using anti-aging creams not only for the face, but also for the hands. Then the first signs of aging will begin to bother you much later.
For skin with other imperfections, the anti-aging cream may contain additional components that have the following functions:
- vegetable glycerin helps retain moisture in the depths of the skin, preventing dryness and flaking;
- paraffin helps soften rough skin;
- Vaseline remains on the surface of the skin as a protective film that helps soften it;
- silicone protects tissues from the harmful effects of alkalis, acids, and salts;
- allantoin and panthenol soothe inflammatory processes and promote the healing of small wounds.
