Fortunately, there are also ways to slow it down.
Even though growing older is the most normal thing in the world, you probably don’t want your hands to look a lot older than your actual age. You will never keep those beautiful, tight and youthful hands forever, but there are ways to slow down skin aging on your hands.
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According to an American dermatologist, there are a number of actions we perform in everyday life that make your hands appear older than intended. The points below can help you change this.
1. Disinfectant hand gel
Do you suffer from fear of contamination? Then there is a good chance that you often use disinfectant hand gel. Especially now during corona. This gel ensures that bacteria disappear from your hands. This gel succeeds in this because of its large amount of alcohol. And you guessed it: the alcohol dries out your hands. This makes your hands dry and wrinkled faster. Therefore, do not apply too much or only apply it to your palms.
2. Nail salon
If you like to have your nails done at a nail salon, there is a good chance that your hands will be under a UV lamp. This is not wise, as the light from this lamp will age your hands. Try to reduce the number of visits to a nail salon or do it yourself. A good set of nail polish can go a long way.
3. Washing up
Unfortunately, dishwashing liquid dries out your hands. You can prevent this by washing dishes with gloves. You’ll probably feel like a diva cleaning dishes with a pair of giant gloves, but your hands will thank you. And that’s why you do it, right?
4. Wash hands
According to the dermatologist, it is wise to choose a pH-neutral soap when you wash your hands. Are you currently using a ‘standard’ hand soap? Then your hands will dry out faster. Therefore, pay close attention to the packaging, as the pH value is indicated here. This soap will make your hands just as clean, but less drying.
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