Beauty

[ElvisShops]

Any suggestions for improving the look of one's hands? I don't have sun spots, but my hands don't look smooth and youthful. I'm 50, so I don't expect them to look like the hands of a 20-year-old. The skin is not loose or veiny, but it looks kind of crepey, especially my left hand. It got worse after I had a weird allergic reaction about 8 months ago that caused my hand to swell and blister.  Moisturizers make them softer but don't make any difference in the appearance. TIA

[Desertdi]

@SilleeMee  is a resident expert on skincare.....perhaps she has some suggestions.

[Reever]

Apply Oil Of Olay Anti Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30 to the hands after shower or bath. My physician said Oil of Olay is the best moisturizer for hands.

[Snowpuppy]

Try a scrub and retinol or Retin A? I use all 3 in rotation followed by a good moisturizer

I don't have sunspots but my hands get very dry. 

[Bridgegal]

FWIW, Olay is not cruelty free.

Mary Kay isn't either.

Nor is Algenist.

[Nonametoday]

see if your doctor will write you a script for Lac-Hydrin.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

---

@ElvisShops wrote:

Any suggestions for improving the look of one's hands? I don't have sun spots, but my hands don't look smooth and youthful. I'm 50, so I don't expect them to look like the hands of a 20-year-old. The skin is not loose or veiny, but it looks kind of crepey, especially my left hand. It got worse after I had a weird allergic reaction about 8 months ago that caused my hand to swell and blister.  Moisturizers make them softer but don't make any difference in the appearance. TIA

---

Supplement with collagen peptides, drink bone broth, drink lots of water.  

[Sister Barbara]

About a month ago, I started using Algenist's Genius Liquid Collagen Body Mylk on my hands at night.  Then I apply a moisturizer.  The change has been dramatic.  The crepiness is all gone.  I'm in my 60's.  Right now, the Body Mylk is a Beauty IQ Steal at $39.  That's a great price and it lasts a long time.

[Campion]

Mary Kay makes a set called "Satin Hands" which is a softener, a scrub and a moisturizer. Comes in fragrance free or white tea. It's not cheap but it really works well. I have to keep my hands up for playing an instrument and it's great esp in winter.  

[tototwo]

Whatever skin care I apply to my face, I also use on my hands -- that includes Vitamin C serum and Retinol cream.   I've always taken good care of my hands, but I feel that adding the Vit C and Retinol years ago has kept them smooth and crepe-free (is that a word?).  At 70, I have very few age spots on the backs of my hands, and these are so light you have to look for them.  I also apply a body/hand lotion several times a day (really don't know if one brand is better than another.-- just use something that moisturizes).