Proper hand care in autumn

If you are not one of those who wear gloves all year round, you must remember that your hands are constantly exposed to sunlight, wind and water. With age, the skin of the hands tends to fade quickly and rapidly, and sometimes wrinkles, lethargy and dryness of the hands are even more expressive than the changes on the face. Yes, and «correct» hands with the help of plastic surgery will not work, which means that only proper skin care can preserve its youth and beauty.

Elena Stoyanova
Head of the project estet-portal.com
PhD
Lecturer of section "Injection methods " Department of Dermatovenereology KMAPO
What is important to consider

Did you know that about 90% of visible hand skin changes, such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, are caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation? In addition, most people use harsh soaps and too hot water when washing their hands, stripping the skin of its natural oils and moisture, which can cause damage.

What what is the specificity of autumn hand skin care

There is very little time left until the end of summer, and it's time to think about proper care for the skin of the hands in the autumn, because with the onset of cold weather, it begins to crack and becomes dry, and nails – weak, flaky and brittle. Our simple tips will help you avoid this:

It is worth remembering that hands must be taken care of at any time of the year. A woman's hands require special care, as they give out our age in the first place, so using a moisturizer in the morning and nourishing before bed – the first and indispensable condition for proper care. Choose a moisturizer that contains antioxidants, shea butter, or chamomile extract.

Sun protection is the key to healthy and well-groomed skin. Don't forget to apply sunscreen to your hands before going outside (and reapply after washing your hands to keep them looking healthy).

Purchase or prepare gloves in advance, which should be worn the first time the air temperature drops.
Manicures should be done on a regular basis. There are several types of manicure: classic, European, spa, chocolate, hardware, etc. The choice of method depends on your preferences, employment and financial capabilities.
Any housework must be done only with protective gloves! After its completion, hands should be washed and applied cream.
When washing your hands, make sure the water is not too hot or too cold. Soap selection – is also not an unimportant aspect, it is important that it be natural.
As soon as you feel that the skin of your hands is too dry (for example, after washing), apply a moisturizer.
If your nails are naturally weak and brittle, apply a special cream or protective coating to them.
1-2 times a week make nourishing hand masks (in the beautician/manicure office or at home). For home care, ready-made masks are suitable, which can be purchased at a pharmacy or cosmetics department. You can also prepare these masks yourself, choosing the most suitable recipe for you.
Hand massage and paraffin therapy are suitable as salon procedures, which are recommended to be done 2-3 times a month. Paraffin therapy can be done at home, but since its implementation requires certain knowledge and skills, the first few procedures should be entrusted to a specialist.
Try mesotherapy!
• Hand mesotherapy is an effective and relatively minimally invasive means of revitalization
• Mainly, the effect of the mesotherapy procedure is provided by the action of hyaluronic acid, which restores the water balance of the skin, stimulates cell regeneration processes, mechanically fills in defects and smoothes wrinkles, makes venous nodules and tendons less noticeable, and helps to get rid of age spots. Vitamin mesotherapy cocktails are recommended for young patients.