Have you got your finger on the pulse when it comes to caring for your hands?
What with the pandemic and all this sanitizing and washing we’re having a hands-on moment, says Meg; Esthetician and Assistant Spa Manager.
Hands are often neglected when it comes to skin care, but a little TLC can go a long way – especially when it comes to preventing and improving the signs of aging.
So don’t despair. Read on…
Spotting the (hand) signs
“You might notice that your nails are becoming more brittle, your hands look a little bonier and the skin is becoming drier. But it’s those dreaded ‘age spots’ that can be most irritating,” explains Meg.
“Age spots (also called ‘liver spots’ – although they are not related to the liver in any way) are caused by too much exposure to the sun,” says Meg “and people of any age can get them.”
It’s not too late…
It goes without saying that you should always protect your hands, along with the rest of your skin, from too much sun – either by covering up or using a high-factor sunscreen (ask us for advice on which products are best).
And don’t forget – damaging UVA rays can come through window glass. So, apply an SPF on your hands even when you’re working at home or in the office by a window.
We offer a range of specialist anti-ageing and sun protection products to keep your hands in tip-top condition and help reverse the effects of aging. These include, for example, lotions containing retinol or retinoic acid which are best applied before bedtime to give them plenty of time to work and sunscreens that can be easily packed in your purse to use throughout the day.
We always put your health first…
Here at The Follicle we always put our clients’ health and safety first.
Before starting any treatment on age spots, we will always check to see if you should seek medical advice. For example, you should always see your GP first if you have rough patches or a brown spot that’s growing rapidly or has any lumps or black spots in it.
Desperately dry hands
Covid has meant that we have been relentlessly washing and sanitizing our hands for almost two years now. If your hands are looking and feeling desperately dry it’s more important than ever to use a good hand and nail moisturizer regularly throughout the day (ask about our handbag sizes!).
Exfoliate to get rid of dry skin on your hands recommends Meg – but always moisturize afterwards. Moisturizing products rehydrate the skin and also rebuild the skin’s vital barrier of protective oils which can get broken down by endless washing and sanitizing.
“My current hand hero is SpaRitual’s Hand Serum + Salve combo, which helps rebuild the damaged skin barrier, softens flaky skin and injects hydration back into my hands,” says Meg. “And don’t forget to drink plenty of water so you stay hydrated.”
Use mild or soap-free products to wash your hands and always wear gloves when cleaning and gardening. Some cleaning products can be very harsh on the skin.
Book a consultation
Why not book a complimentary consultation with one of our skincare experts to find out more about how to care for your hands and your skin and reverse some of the signs of aging?
