They serve us for everything and yet we tend to forget them. Our hands, just like our face and the rest of our body, deserve our full attention. Between sun, cleaning products, cold, hard water or frequent washing… our hands are subject to numerous attacks. They can also betray our age, since, just like the neck, it is on the hands that the signs of old age first appear. Centifolia reveals its advice for taking care of your hands based on your age.
From 20 years old: think about hydration!
Over time, the skin becomes thinner and looser, losing its elasticity, and age spots appear. However, it is easy to protect your hands thanks to a simple routine, to be adapted according to your age.
When young, we rarely think about taking care of our hands. And yet, as with the face, the skin needs to be hydrated to stay smooth as long as possible.
At 20, the skin is toned and rich in collagen, this fiber which makes the skin elastic and tight. To preserve its elasticity, remember to moisturize your hands regularly. Furthermore, our hands are particularly prone to the appearance of stains since they are constantly exposed to environmental factors, such as the sun. Even in winter, when we drive for example, our skin is directly exposed to UV rays without us really being aware of it. To best prevent these stains, you can choose to apply sunscreen before hitting the road (keeping a spray on hand in the car) or wear gloves during long winter journeys, for example.
How to moisturize your hands every day?
To moisturize your hands every day, it is best to choose an organic formula, suitable for all skin types and whose smell you particularly like. We advise you to turn to Centifolia Hand & Nail Cream. Enriched with apricot oil, known for its nourishing and softening properties, this cream will leave your hands hydrated, nourished and soothed for a long time, while protecting them from external aggressions. If you prefer oily textures, you can opt for vegetable oils such as Borage Centifolia oil known for its moisturizing properties, ideal for mature skin. If you want to moisturize your hands with an oil that penetrates quickly and will not leave a greasy film on your hands, Jojoba Centifolia oil will be perfect for you.
From the age of 50: preserve the elasticity and suppleness of the skin
At this age, the skin may be subject to tightness and sagging. Another effect of skin aging: brown spots may appear.
How do brown spots appear?
Brown spots are not directly linked to age, however we call them “age spots”, or “lentigo”. These small brown spots appear in particular when the skin becomes mature, on fragile areas and where the skin is thin, including the hands. These pigment spots are the result of overproduction and irregular distribution of melanin, the pigment that colors the skin. UVA and UVB, pollution, stress, poor sleep, nutritional deficiencies, tobacco and alcohol or even hormones – from pregnancy for example – can be factors which contribute to the oxidation of the skin and consequently, to the overproduction of melanin.
If you start to see brown spots, you are not isolated since 90% of people over 70 with white skin are affected.
I have brown spots on my hands, what should I do?
Don’t panic! If you have small brown spots on your hands, you can be proud of them. They are a sign that you have lived and have had many experiences. However, you can prevent them by using specific cosmetics, such as Centifolia anti-stain hand care. Formulated with Lily active ingredients and retinol-like, without greasy or sticky effect, this cream provides lasting hydration to leave your hands soft and protected from external aggressions. It will smooth the skin and reduce the intensity of spots.
Our advice to adopt at any age!
We don’t always think about moisturizing our hands regularly. It’s often when our skin feels tight or becomes too dry that we think about it! To avoid forgetting about hydrating your hands, you can introduce little “rituals”. For example, consider applying a little hand cream every time you get into your car, or when you arrive and leave work. This way you won’t forget to moisturize your hands.
Just like the face and the rest of the body, it is preferable to exfoliate your hands regularly to remove dead skin, it is an ideal treatment just before the hydration stage! To find out more about how to take care of your dry and damaged hands, you can read our dedicated article.
