If eternally and reoccurring dry skin, cracked cuticles, and weakened nails weren't enough to deal with; age spots are just another issue to contend with. Suddenly, hand cream is more than just a luxury – it's a skincare essential.

When we think of maintaining the look of healthy skin, more often than not, facial skincare comes to mind. But there is one very important part of the body that can get overlooked over the years —and that’s the hands.

Unfortunately, because of this, the hands can reveal the passage of time a lot sooner than most of the body and can cause issues such as age spots, dark spots, and pigmentation. These spots, usually caused by years of little to no sun protection, can be unsightly and cause low confidence. However, they don't have to be there forever and within this blog, we can recommend the correct skincare products in order to banish them for good and leave the skin on your hands smooth, protected, and youthful.

How Do I Know If I Have Age Spots?

Age spots can appear differently on different people but all have similar characteristics. If you think that you have age spots on your hands or even on other parts of your body, look out for these signs:

• They are usually flat with an oval shape

• They are usually brown, tan, or black in colour

• They range in size from a single freckle to around half an inch

• They are more common in those over 50 years of age

If you are unsure about any of your skin spots then we would recommend getting them checked by a doctor or medical professional to rule out anything potentially dangerous such as skin cancer.

Why Do I Have Age Spots?

Age spots happen due to excess melanin production and deposition in the skin. Sun exposure is the main factor, but hyperpigmentation can also be aggravated by other factors including hormones during pregnancy or the contraceptive pill, certain medications, and also post inflammation following trauma or acne.

When it comes to the hands, age spots are more than likely due to excessive sun exposure.

How Do I Get Rid Of Them?

The first thing you should be incorporating into your daily routine is a high-factor sunscreen that is reapplied around every two hours when in direct sunlight, after sweating or washing your hands.

There is no point in spending lots of £££ on the best treatment products if you do not protect skin from the main damaging cause.

UV rays are the biggest cause of sun damage and account for 90% of skin aging.

Reapplying sunscreen may seem like a chore and something that you're likely to forget however, do you wear hand cream? I'm sure that you reapply that like it's going out of fashion. So, I introduce to you a 2-in-1 product...

Hydropeptide Solar Defense Hand Guard SPF 15

Keep this anti-aging hand cream in your handbag for regular sunscreen top-ups. An extremely hydrating formula loaded with essential oils, fatty acids, and collagen-boosting peptides. It has no greasy residue and is also suitable for sensitive skin due to its physical UV filters. Key ingredients German Chamomile acts as an anti-inflammatory and Niacinamide is a highly effective antioxidant, both contribute to reducing pigmentation over time. You can be sure that this hand cream will be leaving hands feeling soft and signs of aging will be paused. A real must-have for facing the damaging outdoor elements.

But, What About The Age Spots That I Already Have?

In order to treat your pigmentation, you will need a treatment product with active and targeted ingredients as key components within the formula. Don't worry, we have the solution for this too...

PRIORI Hand & Body Replenisher LCA fx141

A 16% LCA complex made up of Lactic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C makes this a highly effective hand cream. The high-strength dose of Lactic Acid will exfoliate and renew the hands from the very first use to increase cell turnover, remove dead skin and increase collagen production to create an end result of an overall more uniform appearance on the treated area.

Bonus tip: You can use this product all over the body! It works wonders on cracked skin around the heels!

PCA Skin C&E Hand Renewal Cream

Specially formulated for the delicate skin on the hands, this corrective hand lotion is full of antioxidants which are specially formulated to target the delicate and often neglected skin of the hands for a brighter, more youthful appearance. It also features a unique combination of advanced ingredients to increase cellular turnover, provide the skin optimal protection from free radical damage, and target UV-induced dark spots. Added emollients moisturise and combat dryness, giving them a softer feel.

Hopefully, now you will be equipped with the information you need to banish those dark spots for good with the best anti-aging hand creams. If you need some further help regarding pigmentation, skincare or general advice then feel free to ask us! All the products featured above are available to purchase at Dermacare Direct with free tracked delivery via Royal Mail. We can help with our expert advice and top tips making your makeup shopping stress-free. You can contact us by live chat, email via [email protected], or pick up the phone now and call us on phone number 0116 251 4848 to speak directly with a friendly advisor.