Our hands, constantly used and exposed, often reveal clues about our age. Unlike other parts of the body, they are frequently neglected in skincare routines. However, special attention can preserve their youth and beauty. Centifolia gives you its secrets to pamper your hands as they deserve!
Signs of aging hands
Hands, in constant contact with their environment, are subject to the effects of time and external aggression. Here are the main signs of skin aging on the hands and the factors responsible for it:
– Brown spots : also called age spots or lentigos, these pigmentary marks are mainly due to prolonged exposure to the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) rays stimulate excess production of melanin, which accumulates in visible plaques with age. Insufficient use or absence of sun protection accentuates their appearance, especially on frequently exposed skin such as that of the hands.
– Thinned skin and fine lines : over time, the natural production of collagen and elastin, proteins essential for the firmness and elasticity of the skin, decreases. This reduction makes the skin thinner and prone to the appearance of fine lines. Exposure to the elements, such as wind, cold or aggressive chemicals, further weakens this skin barrier. In addition, hands often lack hydration due to frequent washing or the use of detergents, aggravating this thinning. Centifolia has devoted a complete article to the care of dry hands, do not hesitate to reread it.
– Visible veins : The gradual loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue, which acts as a natural cushion, is another obvious sign of aging hands. With less fat to hide the veins, they become more visible, giving the hands a more marked and older appearance. This phenomenon is accelerated by repeated exposure to UV, which degrades the supporting fibers of the dermis.
How to limit the aging of your hands?
To preserve the youthfulness of your hands, there are many natural and effective solutions to adopt on a daily basis:
– Regular hydration: Use moisturizers rich in nourishing agents, such as organic apricot oil or ginkgo biloba extract, to maintain the skin’s elasticity and softness.
– Gentle scrub: Exfoliate your hands once a week to remove dead cells and promote cell renewal. After exfoliation, moisturizers and serums penetrate better, providing increased effectiveness. Exfoliating products based on natural ingredients such as rice grains or apricot kernel powder are preferred.
– Sun protection: you use sun protection on your face but do you always remember to protect your hands? In summer, apply sunscreen to your hands daily to prevent UV damage, the main cause of dark spots and premature aging.
– Wearing gloves: Detergent products and the cold particularly attack the skin of the hands. Protect your hands when doing household chores or outdoors in cold weather to avoid drying out and chemical attack.
Your routine for pretty hands
Centifolia offers a range of treatments specially designed to pamper your hands:
• Exfoliation (use the one on your face): once a week, apply the exfoliation to dry skin, without forgetting the contour of the nails, to eliminate dead cells and refine the skin’s texture.
• Hand & nail cream: Enriched with organic vegetable oils, this cream nourishes and protects your hands every day, also strengthening your nails for a neat and youthful appearance.
• Anti-spot hand care: This treatment specifically targets pigment spots using lightening active ingredients of natural origin, while intensely hydrating the skin. It can be used daily on the hands for visibly younger skin.
By integrating these products into your daily routine, you offer your hands optimal protection against the signs of aging.
To deepen your knowledge on hand care at each age, consult our dedicated article: Hand care: each age has its ritual.
