Often women think that one manicure is enough for the beauty of the hands, so they pay less attention to the skin of this part of the body and mainly care for the first signs of aging (after the appearance of wrinkles). Face. However, this approach is wrong: getting rid of wrinkles on the hands, bulging veins, age spots and dryness is more difficult than getting rid of the face.
Why does the skin of the hands age?
Hands instantly reveal a woman's age: they are exposed to the skin under adverse environmental conditions (wind, precipitation, frost), subject to stress in the form of grease removal with frequent use of hot water or detergents.
Often, physical activity causes micro-cracks to appear, which can lead to premature aging, resulting in wrinkles on the fingers.
If the work is related to physical labor, then the beauty of the hands must be doubly taken care of: the skin becomes rough from mechanical impact, loses elasticity, begins to peel, veins appear, the quality of nails deteriorates. .
ᲨNote!Another reason for the appearance of wrinkles on the fingers and hands of the hands is hormonal changes: during menopause, estrogen levels decrease, which leads to insufficient production of collagen and fats and, consequently, dryness, flaking, wrinkles and creases. .
The upper limbs, like the neck, have very exposed and delicate skin that needs to be maintained and rejuvenated through salon or home procedures.
Rejuvenate hand skin at home
The most effective were nourishing masks, massage exercises designed to help the movement of the joints.
Masks can be based on natural ingredients that contain beneficial trace elements. For example, a mask based on olive oil and lemon juice is popular. Nourishes the skin, has a tonic effect and at the same time slightly brightens the surface of the hands. Olive oil is actively used in cosmetology due to its unique composition, it is rich in vitamins, acids, minerals.
For the olive mask, you only need to take a few tablespoons of oil and mix it with the juice of half a lemon. Apply evenly on skin and leave on for 20 minutes. Then rinse the mixture with room temperature water, dry your hands and apply a nourishing cream. This mask can relieve irritation and soften the skin on the fingers.
Masks are especially effective throughout the night. A popular mask with ground oatmeal, one egg yolk and honey.
To prepare it you need to take:
- One heart;
- Two tablespoons of shredded oatmeal;
- Tablespoon of honey.
Mix everything, distribute evenly on hands, put on gloves, leave the product overnight. Rinse off in the morning and apply emollient on skin. Already after one application the skin will become noticeably smoother, fine wrinkles will be removed. The mask is best applied 2 times a week for 2 months.
ᲛImportant!Rejuvenating the hands at home only with systematic implementation of procedures gives fast results.
You can also use: To get a rejuvenating effect:
- Vegetable oils;
- Boiled potatoes;
- Sea salt;
- Sour cream (high fat content);
- Lemon juice and celery.
If the skin on the hands is prone to flaking and irritation, a starch mask will be effective. Aromatic oils of lavender, pine or rosemary are added to skin soothing agents. Also, a few drops of these aromatic oils can be added to baby cream and lubricated with brushes.
The recipe for a starch hand mask is simple. Rice (potato) starch should be added to chamomile broth (chilled but freshly cooked). Mix the resulting mass well until it becomes a thick sour cream. Add a few drops of juniper or spruce oil. The mixture is applied for half an hour, then rinse and rub your hands with odorless baby cream. It is an effective remedy for the skin, both during cold weather, as well as during redness and inflammation due to allergic reactions.
How to tighten loose skin on hands? If the care is done exclusively at home, then it is effective to add self-massage procedures that should be done regularly.
Wrinkles on the hands: How to get rid of them with the help of cosmetic procedures
In the last 2 decades, many effective methods and procedures have been used in cosmetology to fight the main sign of skin aging - wrinkles.
Lipofilling
If wrinkles appear on the hands, then an injection in the area of the hands will help. The procedure when a patient's fat is injected into the hand is called lipofilling.
The procedure is used in aesthetic medicine to smooth the hands, to create a protective layer of fat, which will make the skin less vulnerable and increase its thickness. Lipofilling also allows you to hide the pronounced manifestation of a venous pattern on the hands.
ᲛImportant!It is worth taking this procedure seriously and choosing a qualified specialist. Lipophilization of the hands is performed under both local and general anesthesia.
Laser rejuvenation
The laser, in addition to removing cosmetic defects - scars, scars - effectively fights wrinkles. Laser skin rejuvenation allows you to start the recovery process, enhance its regeneration, get rid of wrinkles, the consequences of injuries. The rejuvenating effect lasts for at least a year.
Other advantages of the procedure:
- Strengthens blood vessels;
- Deeply moisturizes the skin;
- Improves blood supply;
- Helps to activate the processes responsible for the production of collagen and elastin.
Photo rejuvenation
The method is based on selective photothermolysis, which removes spider veins on the hands, enlarged capillaries. The essence of photorejuvenation is the impact on the cell membranes with a pulse of light.
The technique helps to improve the blood supply, restores and initiates the production of collagen and elastin. Photo rejuvenation allows you to get rid of dark skin, acting on fragmented areas. The tightening effect is already noticeable after 2-4 sessions.
Fillers
Hand rejuvenation with fillers is popular. It is an injection method in which peptides, vitamins, amino acids are introduced into the skin. The most important component of fillers is hyaluronic acid, which has a stimulating effect on the production of collagen in the body, replenishes water supply in the tissues of the hands.
Preventive measures
To repair damaged skin, to prevent loss of moisture and elasticity, it is recommended to follow simple rules in daily life:
- Do not use too hot or cold water on the hands;
- Always use gloves and protective cream during the winter season;
- In rooms where the air is very dry, be sure to apply moisturizer on the skin;
- Do not use detergents for cleaning the house, for washing dishes without gloves;
- Choose a daily hand wash soap with moisturizing ingredients, without preservatives and parabens, fragrances and silicone;
- Avoid heavy manual labor as much as possible.
Hand skin health is success at work, personal communication, self-confidence. By maintaining the beauty and health of the skin, a person improves the quality of life and prolongs youth.