JAKARTA - The face is often the main focus of many people in carrying out daily skin care routines. In fact, other body parts should also be taken care of, especially the hands.
The hands are one of the body parts that show signs of aging the fastest. Quoted from Vogue, on Monday, June 8, 2026, exposure to sunlight, pollution, hand washing habits, and lifestyle factors make the skin on the hands change faster than other body areas.
In addition, the volume of tissue under the skin of the hands is also less. This makes blood vessels, bones, and tendons easier to see as you get older.
One of the most common signs of aging on the hands is dark spots or stains due to exposure to UV rays. Therefore, the use of sunscreen or sunscreen is the main step recommended by doctors.
"SPF is a step that cannot be negotiated and is actually the most often ignored," said dermatologist Antony Nakhla.
The use of sunscreen on the hands is highly recommended, just like on the face. If the hands are exposed to the sun a lot, then the sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours.
Anti-aging care products commonly used on the face can also be used on the hands. Such as retinoids that can help improve the texture and color of the skin, as well as stimulate collagen production.
It's also worth remembering that hands are often washed many times a day. This habit makes the skin's protective layer or skin barrier more easily disturbed, so maintaining moisture is an important step to take.
"These ingredients (ceramide and hyaluronic acid) help keep the skin functioning properly and more resistant to various pressures from the environment," he explained.
Not only that, Nakhla also advises avoiding using hand creams with high fragrance content, because it can trigger irritation.
"Repeated exposure to fragrance ingredients can cause contact dermatitis and chronic irritation, which worsens skin conditions over time," concluded Nakhla.
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