Our hands, often overlooked in our skincare routines, can reveal our age more readily than our faces. Sun exposure and other environmental factors contribute to the formation of dark spots, which can make hands appear older and uneven in tone. Here's a look at why dark spots develop and a skincare routine to help fade them over time.
Wash hands regularly with a gentle cleanser, especially if you have dry skin. Avoid harsh antibacterial soaps.
Wash hands regularly with a gentle cleanser, especially if you have dry skin. Avoid harsh antibacterial soaps.
Gently exfoliate hands weekly to remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover. A simple scrub made with almond oil and brown sugar can be effective.
Gently exfoliate hands weekly to remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover. A simple scrub made with almond oil and brown sugar can be effective.
Use a dark spot corrector containing vitamin C or retinol on hands and other affected areas. These ingredients encourage cell turnover and help fade dark spots over time.
Use a dark spot corrector containing vitamin C or retinol on hands and other affected areas. These ingredients encourage cell turnover and help fade dark spots over time.
After the dark spot corrector dries, apply a hand cream. Choose a richer cream with shea butter for dry skin, or a lighter lotion for other skin types. Antioxidant-rich formulas offer additional benefits.
After the dark spot corrector dries, apply a hand cream. Choose a richer cream with shea butter for dry skin, or a lighter lotion for other skin types. Antioxidant-rich formulas offer additional benefits.
Daily sun protection is crucial. Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15 (or SPF 30 for fair skin) to prevent further dark spots and sun damage, especially during sun exposure. This is the most important step in preventing and minimizing dark spots.
Daily sun protection is crucial. Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15 (or SPF 30 for fair skin) to prevent further dark spots and sun damage, especially during sun exposure. This is the most important step in preventing and minimizing dark spots.
