How To Get Youthful Hands

THIN AND BONY HANDS:

The Cause: Fat in the hands begins to degenerate with age.
Couple that with photoaging that diminishes collagen and thins the skin,
and you have more visible bones and veins.

TIP: Harsh chemicals and soaps can wreak havoc on your hands. Wearing
rubber gloves lined with cotton every time you wash dishes or clothing can
prevent the chemicals from penetrating deep within the skin.

SPOTTED SKIN:

The Cause: The hands can fall prey to age spots just like the face, but may
be more prone to so-called "Live spots" due to the years. The accumulated
sun damage is a surefire age revealer.

TIP: If youre looking to erase any discoloration on your hands, ask your
doctor about prescription-strength hydroquinone, which will lighten up
dark spots. You can also opt for lighter, paler nail polish shades,
which help detract attention from any red or brown spots on your hands.

CRINKLY TEXTURE:

The Cause: Blame crepey skin texture on collagen, elastin, and volume loss
that occurs over time.

TIP: A nonablative laser can work double duty on the backs of the hands,
treating both crinkly skin and discoloration.

PRsayaINENT VEINS:

The Cause: The same loss of volume that makes bones more visible can
cause bluish veins to become more prominent on the backs of the hands.

TIP: For patients on a budget, very early signs of aging on the hands
can be improved with a series of microdermabrasion treatments.