We all pay attention when it seems like a new wrinkle or age spot crops up on our faces, slathering on expensive creams and serums to prevent aging. We use sunscreen prodigiously to make up for all those years when we worshipped the sun, but are we protecting the skin on our bodies that really show people how many candles are on the birthday cake? We're talking about your hands, and they're one of the most neglected areas when it comes to skincare. But the skin on your hands is one of the first places where the signs of aging tend to show up first. That's because the skin on top of your hands is among the thinnest, and it has very little fat and collagen to plump it up and repel wrinkles. Many women neglect their hands as they slather sunscreen on all of the other exposed parts of their bodies, resulting in brown spots - also known as the dreaded "liver spots." If your at-home hand care is limited to moisturizing dish soaps and the occasional pass with some drugstore lotion, then you need to amp up your hand care regimen.
WebMD reports that skin creams that promote the formation of collagen are great for skin care on the hands. Many of these are by prescription only, so it's best to see a dermatologist if you're serious about reversing the signs of aging on your hands. In the meantime, a good drugstore cream that contains vitamin E, shea butter, olive oil and/or glycerin is perfect for daily maintenance. Nivea, Lubriderm and Eucerin are all great brands to look for when buying hand cream. Be sure to select one that contains a good sunscreen as well. If creams just don't work to turn back the hands of time, then don't throw up your hands in despair. Many of the same treatments, like fillers and Botox, have the same effect on hands as they do for faces. Simply be sure to select a professional who is certified in the procedure to give you a helping hand.