Beauty

[hyacinth003]

I decided I didn't like the look of my hands.

They definitely look older than the rest of me. I guess all the years of constant handwashing as a nurse showed itself.

So I did an experiment. I used Retin-A on my hands most every night. My hands tolerate it better than my face. I can only use it on my face every other night, and even less in winter. My skin can get drier, flaky and itchy.

I would skip it a couple times a week to apply Skinceuticals C E Ferulic.

I am sorry to say that even after several months, I don't really see improvement in the skin of my hands.

I really thought if it worked for the face, it might for the hands. Not for me.

I may keep on with it some more time. But, I am sure disappointed. I use it on my face, under my eyes, and on my neck.

Hyacinth

[betteb]

I use a scrub on my hands, like Bath and Bodyworks Instant Manicure or one of the Philosophy Salt Scrubs, followed by a good hand cream, like L'Occitane 25% Shea or Bath and Bodyworks Vanilla Buttercream Hand Cream.

Do it at night before bed and your hands will be smooth and soft next morning.

[Krissie22]

Hyacinth, I wouldn't lose hope. First off, Retin A is going to do something, even if you don't see it. From what I recall it actually changes something in the skin cells, and can reverse sun damage. Keep at it. It took a long time to get there, it may take more than 30 days for a noticeable difference.

You didn't mention what strength Retin A you were using. Perhaps a stronger version would work better on your hands? Also, have you considered derma rolling your hands?

Finally, since you see them every day, there could well be small changes and you aren't seeing them. Chin up, dear girl!

[magemay]

I agree with Krissy22, give it some more time, the results may not be apparent, yet.

My husband and I notiiced a remarkable difference and improvement in our skin once we removed everything we use, including dish detergant and hand soap, that contained sulfates, especially SLS. We wash our hands frequently and they were taking a beating, especially during the colder months.

I don't know if you worked in a hospital or not, but typically, the cleansers and hand sanitizers that they use are ridiculously harsh.

[Sunshine Kate]

On 11/1/2014 betteb said:

I use a scrub on my hands, like Bath and Bodyworks Instant Manicure or one of the Philosophy Salt Scrubs, followed by a good hand cream, like L'Occitane 25% Shea or Bath and Bodyworks Vanilla Buttercream Hand Cream.

Do it at night before bed and your hands will be smooth and soft next morning.

I do this too and it works for me.

[posterchild]

On 11/1/2014 magemay said:

I agree with Krissy22, give it some more time, the results may not be apparent, yet.

My husband and I notiiced a remarkable difference and improvement in our skin once we removed everything we use, including dish detergant and hand soap, that contained sulfates, especially SLS. We wash our hands frequently and they were taking a beating, especially during the colder months.

I don't know if you worked in a hospital or not, but typically, the cleansers and hand sanitizers that they use are ridiculously harsh.

What do you use for cleansing hands now? Thanks!

[magemay]

On 11/1/2014 posterchild said:

On 11/1/2014 magemay said:

I agree with Krissy22, give it some more time, the results may not be apparent, yet.

My husband and I notiiced a remarkable difference and improvement in our skin once we removed everything we use, including dish detergant and hand soap, that contained sulfates, especially SLS. We wash our hands frequently and they were taking a beating, especially during the colder months.

I don't know if you worked in a hospital or not, but typically, the cleansers and hand sanitizers that they use are ridiculously harsh.

What do you use for cleansing hands now? Thanks!

We use liquids from:

Vermontsoap.com and Zum, and just body wash from Nature's Gate (pomegranate sunflower)

My fav is from Ingredients to die for.com, the Organicals hand wash. I was placing an order and decided to add a sample size of it and now order the 32 oz. It's wonderful, rich feeling and non-stripping, very concentrated so I add some aloe juice to it to stretch it out a bit. I love it enough to pay their shipping charges to get it home, it's worth it for us.

[posterchild]

On 11/2/2014 magemay said:

On 11/1/2014 posterchild said:

On 11/1/2014 magemay said:

I agree with Krissy22, give it some more time, the results may not be apparent, yet.

My husband and I notiiced a remarkable difference and improvement in our skin once we removed everything we use, including dish detergant and hand soap, that contained sulfates, especially SLS. We wash our hands frequently and they were taking a beating, especially during the colder months.

I don't know if you worked in a hospital or not, but typically, the cleansers and hand sanitizers that they use are ridiculously harsh.

What do you use for cleansing hands now? Thanks!

We use liquids from:

Vermontsoap.com and Zum, and just body wash from Nature's Gate (pomegranate sunflower)

My fav is from Ingredients to die for.com, the Organicals hand wash. I was placing an order and decided to add a sample size of it and now order the 32 oz. It's wonderful, rich feeling and non-stripping, very concentrated so I add some aloe juice to it to stretch it out a bit. I love it enough to pay their shipping charges to get it home, it's worth it for us.

Thanks!

[HonnyBrown]

hy, think about how long you were a nurse. A few months with your hand experiment is a drop in the bucket.

[magemay]

On 11/2/2014 posterchild said:

On 11/2/2014 magemay said:

On 11/1/2014 posterchild said:

On 11/1/2014 magemay said:

I agree with Krissy22, give it some more time, the results may not be apparent, yet.

My husband and I notiiced a remarkable difference and improvement in our skin once we removed everything we use, including dish detergant and hand soap, that contained sulfates, especially SLS. We wash our hands frequently and they were taking a beating, especially during the colder months.

I don't know if you worked in a hospital or not, but typically, the cleansers and hand sanitizers that they use are ridiculously harsh.

What do you use for cleansing hands now? Thanks!

We use liquids from:

Vermontsoap.com and Zum, and just body wash from Nature's Gate (pomegranate sunflower)

My fav is from Ingredients to die for.com, the Organicals hand wash. I was placing an order and decided to add a sample size of it and now order the 32 oz. It's wonderful, rich feeling and non-stripping, very concentrated so I add some aloe juice to it to stretch it out a bit. I love it enough to pay their shipping charges to get it home, it's worth it for us.

Thanks!

You're welcome!