Has this ever happened to you? I was outside the other day, in the bright sun, and looked down at my hands. I had the strangest feeling that, in fact, these were not my hands at all! That I had this moment at the golf practice range and my drives that day were unusually straight and long, seemed to prove my fear that my hands had been switched with those of a mature golfer who never remembered to put sunscreen on her hands before hitting the links. No such luck.
Of course they’re my hands and they are simply beginning to look their age. Harsh weather, hand washing and sun exposure are hastening changes in the look of my hands that come naturally with aging. Well, it’s time to do something about it.
I think a little hand lotion instantly improves the look and feel of my skin, so I keep some by the sink. I made a mental note to use it more often. Then I picked up a tube of RoC Retinol Correxion Hand Repair that includes UVA/UVB sunscreen ingredients providing SPF 15, to carry with me and use all day, especially when driving and spending time outside. RoC products are available in the skin care department of many drug stores, online and at Ulta. I also have a tube of Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Age Shield Hand Cream with SPF 30. Now I feel well-armed to be more beautiful-handed.
In case you don’t already know, Retinol is a form of Vitamin A that has been shown to stimulate collagen production in the skin and affect skin’s look and feel. You can read more about retinol at CosmeticsInfo.org.
With all the attention paid in recent years to anti-aging products for the face, the hands may have been a little neglected. That seems to be changing, with new products becoming available all the time. If you think your hands need a little more pampering, or maybe even a little medical attention, check out the hand treatments offered by spas, medical spas and dermatologists. Treatments available range from lotions, soaks, scrubs and wraps to hyaluronic acid injection, photo-rejuvenation, laser resurfacing and much more.
The broad range of products and services available make it easier than ever to have the beautiful hands you want, your way.
