How to Keep Hands From Becoming Wrinkled

Keep hands smooth with frequent moisturizing.

The hands and neck are the first parts of the body to show skin damage and aging, so it's important to start the anti-aging process with them as soon as possible. There are several steps you can take to ensure that your hands will avoid getting wrinkled for as long as possible. These tips will also fend off age spots to help keep your hands looking young.

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizer
• SPF 15 sunscreen
• Exfoliant
• Gloves
• Hair and nail vitamins

Instructions

1. Moisturize your hands liberally at least twice a day, morning and night. Use a moisturizer that's right for your type of skin. Several moisturizers have anti-aging capabilities.

2. Wear an SPF 15 suncreen on your hands. You can buy a moisturizer that includes sunscreen.

3. Exfoliate your hands once a week to smooth away roughness.

4. Wear dish-washing gloves while doing dishes and gardening gloves during outdoor work to minimize wear and tear on your hands.

5. Line light gloves with moisturizer before bed and wear them while you sleep to keep your hands as soft as a baby's.

6. Take vitamins specially formulated for hair, skin and nails to keep your fingernails healthy from inside. The vitamins will strengthen your nail beds and help keep your nails white and strong.

7. Consult a dermatologist periodically. Doctors can perform several procedures that will keep wrinkles at bay. Chemical peels remove dead skin cells. Pulsed light treatments help lighten brown spots. Collagen fillers will plump up the skin and help erase wrinkles.

References

• Discover Cosmetic Surgery: Hand Care
• Prevention: Anti-Aging Skin Care for Your Hands