Skin Care
8 Ways to Prevent (and Treat) Old Lady HandsGet the upper hand on aging with these expert tips |
Prevent It
"Many of my patients are diligent about using sunscreen on their faces, but forget about protecting their hands," says Wu. "Even if it's cold outside, the sun can be bright, and UV rays can make brown spots worse."
To avoid brown spots (and keep more from appearing), always wear sunscreen on the backs of your hands. Use a daily lotion with SPF 30-50, with broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Many hand creams now come with built-in sunscreen. We like Supergoop Forever Young Hand Cream SPF 40.
Wu says you can also go vintage by keeping a pair of driving gloves in your car. Alternately, hold the steering wheel in the six o'clock position with your palms up.
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To avoid brown spots (and keep more from appearing), always wear sunscreen on the backs of your hands. Use a daily lotion with SPF 30-50, with broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Many hand creams now come with built-in sunscreen. We like Supergoop Forever Young Hand Cream SPF 40.
Wu says you can also go vintage by keeping a pair of driving gloves in your car. Alternately, hold the steering wheel in the six o'clock position with your palms up.
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