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My friend told me a story so chilling it should’ve been told around a campfire. I think she has a perfectly youthful complexion for a woman in her late 20s, but a shiver went down my spine as she reca…
My friend told me a story so chilling it should’ve been told around a campfire. I think she has a perfectly youthful complexion for a woman in her late 20s, but a shiver went down my spine as she recalled a Trader Joe’s employee commenting on how old her hands looked compared to her face. The comment on its own would be appalling enough, but on top, it spoke right to one of my biggest beauty fears: hand aging. Immediately, I looked down to ponder my own hands, starting at the dry cracks and crevices, which sent a shiver down my spine (again). This fear arose when I was a teenager, at 15, to be exact. My mom tossed me sunscreen to apply all over my body (and now, over a decade later, I’m eternally grateful for her vigilance). As I attempted to give her the sunscreen back, she raised her eyebrows and pointed to the tops of her hands, suggesting I apply some to my own. The thought had never crossed my mind before. That was just the onset of a long internal struggle with protecting my hands from the inevitable wrinkles, fine lines, and crepey skin.
As a beauty editor, I’m no stranger to testing products, devices, and in-office treatments designed to ward off wrinkles. Most experts and dermatologists I’ve interviewed wax poetic about bringing skincare from your face down to your neck and décolletage. But it’s our hands that show the first signs of aging—so why would I even bother with a multi-step preventative face routine if my neglected hands look decades older? The solution to keeping hands looking young is simple: Invest in a good sunscreen and hand cream, or a combination of the two. My issue is that I wouldn’t say I like the sensation of most hand creams. The slippery, greasy film left on my hands after using cream has become one of my biggest pet peeves. Applying hand cream is like a mental math equation: I try to put on just the right amount so I can still hold my phone or type on my laptop without getting a greasy film on the screen or keyboard. Or at night, taking care to apply the cream only after I’ve put my hair up for the evening, to avoid contaminating my clean strands.
I’m constantly wrestling with wanting to avoid dry, wrinkly hands, but only with a lotion that doesn’t make them feel uncontrollably slippery. And I’m glad to say the four formulas ahead fit the bill. If you, too, want to rescue your hands from the fate of premature aging, I can’t recommend these products enough. Happy shopping!
❓ People Also Ask
What are the best hand creams for aging skin?
Top picks include CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, Vaseline Intensive Care, and Olay Regenerist. They hydrate, repair, and reduce the look of fine lines for softer, younger-looking hands.
How often should I apply hand cream?
Apply hand cream 2-3 times daily, especially after washing hands. Focus on cuticles and dry patches. Use more in winter or if hands feel dry. Consistency is key for best results.
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