Hands have a skin structure all their own. Due to their thin skin and exposure to external factors such as wind, cold, water, household products and sunlight, they can fall victim to premature skin ageing. As the skin texture of the hands changes, it becomes visibly thinner and drier, veins become more visible and wrinkles and blemishes may appear.
The changes, dehydration and chronic skin fragility specific to the hands are mainly due to the reduction in the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.
There is nothing we can do about it! Over time, the skin dries out, the natural production of collagen and elastin slows down, facial muscles lose their tone and cell renewal decreases: all these factors explain the loss of volume that occurs. Moreover, the reduction in subcutaneous fat volume accentuates the hollows of certain parts of the face, such as dark circles and the nasolabial fold.
Sun exposure, especially if not accompanied by UV protection, leads to an increase in melanin production, a decrease in collagen and elastin production, a thickening of certain areas of the skin and clearly promotes dryness. Gradually, the structure of the skin changes and becomes visibly less firm.
Tobacco and/or alcohol consumption, stress, lack of exercise, a diet rich in sugar... As we know, lifestyle habits have a direct impact on our health, but also on that of our skin. To promote the production of collagen and elastin and to enable our skin to better protect itself against external influences (UV rays, wind, pollution...), it is essential to pay particular attention to our lifestyle!
The skin contains on average 75% water, an essential element for the proper functioning of cells. Better protected against external influences (UV rays, pollution, wind, heat, cold, humidity and dryness), the skin ages less quickly!
To keep your skin supple and smooth and your complexion radiant, use a high-quality moisturiser that suits your skin type and needs... and which allows you to absorb about 1.5 l water per day!
To limit any direct contact with household products, which can be particularly aggressive to the skin, it is strongly recommended to wear household or washing-up gloves to protect the skin of the hands.
In addition, it is important to use mild, pH-neutral soap for washing hands to respect the skin's natural protective barrier.
Finally, the application of sunscreen - preferably mineral-based - is essential. As with the face and the rest of the body, sunscreen on the hands will reduce the appearance of spots and wrinkles and effectively fight against sagging skin.
Restore volume to the hands with Radiesse® - filler that stimulates the natural production of collagen and firms the skin from the inside out. Veins become less visible and the hands look smooth and young again.
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