As women approach 40, the effects of the sun, a diminishing
supply of estrogen, diet, and nutrition cause skin to dry and wrinkle. Crow's
feet, smile lines, and forehead furrows slowly begin to appear on their faces.
Unfortunately, the wrinkling doesn't stop at the face. Their hands begin to dry
and wrinkle too. While chemical peels, Dermabrasion, Botox or plastic surgery
may be the answer to turning back the clock on facial lines, how do mature
women smoothen the wrinkles on their hands? Here are 6 tips for
smoother, younger hands.
1. Moisturize and
replenish your hands after washing The typical woman washes her hands several
times a day. When we are not washing our hands, we may use hand sanitizers.
Both soap and sanitizers can have drying effects on the hands that can lead to
wrinkles. Next time you clean your hands, think of it as a two-step process:
wash, then moisturize.
2. Keep
pocket-size hand lotions in your purse Pocket-size hand lotions and cremes come
in handy when you are away from home and need dry hand relief. You can purchase
trial or travel-size lotions at the drugstore or collect them from your hotel
room during your next vacation.
3. Use facial
scrubs Next time you break out your favorite facial scrub use it on your hands,
rather than your face. Facial scrubs used to exfoliate dead skin cells from
your face, are also excellent remedies for smoothening hands. They can be
purchased inexpensively at the drugstore or made at home using kitchen
ingredients like baking soda, rolled oats, or sugar.
4. Eat some
carrots Foods rich in beta-carotene, like carrots, are full of antioxidants.
Antioxidants help protect the skin from the harmful drying effects of the sun
and help minimize wrinkles.
5. Drink water
Water is a magical beauty elixir! It is nature's moisturizer and truly the
fountain of youth. Staying hydrated improves the overall condition of the skin
all over your body.
6. Wear gloves
Before you wash your next sink of dishes, scrub your bathroom, or tend to your
gardening duties, put on a pair of gloves. Chemicals used in dishwashing
liquids and household cleaners can damage the skin on your hands. Similarly,
exposing your hands to the elements of sun, wind, and water while performing
outdoor activities like gardening, can result in dry skin. Wearing gloves while
performing these activities not only protects the hands, it can help them lock
in their natural moisture.
By Leslie C Smith
