HANDS can defy the signs of aging with a dedicated skincare routine, according to a pharmacist.
He shared must-try tips to maintain their youthful smooth and plump appearance.
Abbas Kanani is a superintendent pharmacist at Chemist Click, a UK-based online healthcare service.
He has experience as an independent prescriber and consulting within the NHS.
Speaking to The U.S. Sun, he shared little-known hacks to keep hands looking young.
Kanani said hands can become dry and rough because natural oil production decreases as we age.
He recommended keeping skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water and using beauty products with beneficial ingredients.
“Applying a rich hand moisturizer with hydrating ingredients such as shea butter and hyaluronic acid will help to keep your hands looking plump and give a younger appearance,” he said.
“You should focus on doing this particularly after washing your hands and before bed.”
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The lightweight moisturizer, which costs $3.49, also contains shea butter and vitamin B3 to leave skin nourished.
One customer described it as “life-changing” after being wowed by how it transformed the appearance of their hands, while another said it helped to “heal chapped” skin.
Kanani said hands are “easily exposed” to harmful UV that causes the skin to age.
He recommended applying sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30 daily to help protect them.
“You should wear this throughout the year, even during winter,” he said.
The pharmacist said being mindful when exposing hands to chemicals is also important.
“Wear gloves when using harsh detergents and cleaning agents at home as these can strip natural oils and leave your skin feeling dry,” he said.
“You should also use mild, gentle, natural hand soaps when possible.”
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Kanani revealed it’s possible to rejuvenate aging hands with specific treatments and lifestyle choices.
“Chemical peels and microdermabrasion will exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells, stimulating new cell growth,” he said.
“A balanced diet will feed your skin with nutrients and minerals to support good skin health.
“If you smoke consider quitting because nicotine reduces blood flow to the skin depriving it of essential nutrients and oxygen, creating a dull and ashen appearance.”
