Why do our hands age?

When you are younger your skin works in a very productive way making plenty of Hyaluronic acid (hydration molecule), Elastin (keeps our skin bouncy) and Collagen (keeps our skin plump and youthful), however from the age of 20 your skin makes 1% less collagen and elastin every year. Its natural cell renewal process also slows down, resulting in the skin becoming lined, pigmented and wrinkled. External factors also contribute to premature ageing and lifestyle choices have a huge impact on your skin. Ageing is a fact of life, but looking your age is a choice!

What contributes to hand ageing?

Sun exposure – UVA rays in the sun contribute to premature ageing resulting in lines and wrinkles, UVB rays cause pigmentation and age spots

Smoking – This is one of the most damaging things you can do to your skin, as smoking starves your cells of vital oxygen needed for normal function

Pollution – A build up of pollution on the skin can cause pores to clog and result in skin damage

Drinking alcohol – Alcohol has been found to reduce the skin’s ability to form elastin fibres

Diet – Eating fast food and high sugar diets affect skin health and slow skin renewal processes

What can you so to prevent hand ageing?

Use SPF daily – Most people apply sun protection to their face but miss out the hand. The hands are just as prone to sun exposure as the face is so apply sun protection to face and hands everyday

Maintain a healthy lifestyle – Avoid smoking, excessive alcohol intake and sugar. Drink plenty of water and eat an antioxidant rich diet including fruit and vegetables

Use skincare – Apply high quality cosmeceutical skincare such as retinol to the hands

Every skin is different and can be influenced by many factors so we would always recommend an initial consultation where a full skin analysis will be performed to determine the correct treatment plan to fit your goals, budget and lifestyle.

All of our treatments are results driven and clinically proven to make sure you get the rejuvenated skin that you deserve.

With over 20 years combined experience in the Aesthetic industry, we have seen all severities of hand ageing concerns and have equipped ourselves with the right tools to manage most conditions. We are considered the best skin clinic in Kenilworth and one of the best skin clinics in Warwickshire so you can be rest assured that you are in safe hands.

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We understand that there are a lot of treatments available and it can be hard to know what is right for your skin. That’s why we offer face to face or video call consultations to discuss your skin concerns and make a bespoke treatment plan based around your goals and budget.

The internationally renowned, multi award winning skin health treatment. HydraFacial is a multi step facial that effectively extracts congestion, softens fine lines, smooths and deeply hydrates the skin with instant results visible and long term benefits, suitable for all skin types with no pain and no downtime.

ZO is one of the most highly accredited and sought after skincare ranges in the world. Dr.Zein Obagi’s philosophy is to create & maintain healthy skin for life – for all clients.

This corrective superficial chemical peel targets surface hyperpigmentation such as mild to moderate age spots and sun damage with minimal discomfort or downtime.

Hands FAQs

  • Cosmeceutical skincare – High quality retinols, pigment regulators and hydrating products can be used to even out the skin tone and rejuvenate the hands
  • HydraFacial – Deeply exfoliates and rehydrates skin
  • Chemical peel – Can be used to even out skin tone
  • Fractional resurfacing lasers – Uses heat to stimulate collagen production, tightening skin and reducing pigmentation
  • Microneedling – Stimulates skin renewal and collagen to rejuvenate hands
  • Injectables – Rehydrates and plumps very thin, crepey skin

This will depend on the sort of concerns you have with your hands;
Pigmentation – Laser treatments, fractional resurfacing lasers and depigmentation skincare products can be used to even skin tone
Crepey skin – Very thin, crepey skin will generally need injectables. Crepey skin due to dehydration can be improved with HydraFacial and cosmeceutical skincare
Wrinkles/sun damage – Fractional resurfacing lasers or microneedling can be used to stimulate collagen production, tightening skin and reduce pigmentation
A consultation is recommended to assess your concerns and make a treatment plan depending on your budget and lifestyle restrictions.

Fractional resurfacing lasers such as eTwo sublative are the best option for hand rejuvenation as they will target wrinkles, loose skin and even the skin tone. It works by using fractional bi-polar Radio Frequency to penetrate the deep layers of the skin creating dermal heating to stimulate collagen. Unlike many other similar treatments such as Fraxel or CO2 that are more aggressive the RF energy is delivered to the skin using Sublative technology which precisely directs RF energy into the skin.

Cosmeceutical skincare – High quality retinols, pigment regulators and hydrating products can be used to even out the skin tone and rejuvenate the hands
HydraFacial – Deeply exfoliates and rehydrates skin
Chemical peel – Can be used to even out skin tone
Fractional resurfacing lasers – Uses heat to stimulate collagen production, tightening skin and reducing pigmentation
Microneedling – Stimulates skin renewal and collagen to rejuvenate hands
Injectables – Rehydrates and plumps very thin, crepey skin

This will depend on the treatment that you have. Rejuvenating treatments such as lasers, fractional resurfacing lasers, microneedling and injectables can be slightly uncomfortable. If you are completely pain adverse then high quality cosmeceutical/medical grade skincare may be a better treatment option for you.
A consultation is recommended to assess your concerns and make a treatment plan depending on your budget and lifestyle restrictions.

This will depend on the sort of concerns you have with your hands;
Pigmentation – Laser treatments, fractional resurfacing lasers and depigmentation skincare products can be used to even skin tone
Crepey skin – Very thin, crepey skin will generally need injectables. Crepey skin due to dehydration can be improved with HydraFacial and cosmeceutical skincare
Wrinkles/sun damage – Fractional resurfacing lasers or microneedling can be used to stimulate collagen production, tightening skin and reduce pigmentation
A consultation is recommended to assess your concerns and make a treatment plan depending on your budget and lifestyle restrictions.

Using cosmeceutical emollient creams will lock in hydration and help to rehydrate dry hands, for deep long lasting hydration HydraFacial or injectable treatments are recommended for the best results.

Emollient hand creams are the best option to lock in hydration on the hands. Shea butter is a fantastic emollient product for the hands as it also contains a natural SPF to prevent future sun damage.

Sun exposure – UVA rays in the sun contribute to premature ageing resulting in lines and wrinkles, UVB rays cause pigmentation and age spots
Smoking – This is one of the most damaging things you can do to your skin, as smoking starves your cells of vital oxygen needed for normal function
Pollution – A build up of pollution on the skin can cause pores to clog and result in skin damage
Drinking alcohol – Alcohol has been found to reduce the skin’s ability to form elastin fibres
Diet – Eating fast food and high sugar diets affect skin health and slow skin renewal processes

Emollient hand creams are the best option to lock in hydration on the hands. Shea butter is a fantastic emollient product for the hands as it also contains a natural SPF to prevent future sun damage.

Do use an SPF on your hands daily
Do use an high quality emollient hand cream to lock in moisture
Do wear gloves in winter to avoid hands drying out from the cold
Do wear rubber gloves when washing up and cleaning
Don’t get harsh chemicals onto your hands
Don’t use sun beds

When you are younger your skin works in a very productive way making plenty of Hyaluronic acid (hydration molecule), Elastin (keeps our skin bouncy) and Collagen (keeps our skin plump and youthful), however from the age of 20 your skin makes 1% less collagen and elastin every year. Its natural cell renewal process also slows down, resulting in the skin becoming lined, pigmented and wrinkled. External factors also contribute to premature ageing and lifestyle choices have a huge impact on your skin. Ageing is a fact of life, but looking your age is a choice!

While drinking is essential for your overall health, including skin health, there is no definitive research supporting the claim that drinking water will rejuvenate your hands.

While oil can be good for your hands, emollient hand creams are the best option to lock in hydration. Shea butter is a fantastic emollient product for the hands as it also contains a natural SPF to prevent future sun damage.

Use an SPF on your hands daily, especially if you have bonded gel nails regularly as this uses a UV light to set nails which can damage the skin on the hands
Use a high quality emollient hand cream to lock in moisture
Wear gloves in winter to avoid hands drying out from the cold
Wear rubber gloves when washing up and cleaning

Prices will vary based upon your location, the quality of the machine being used and the experience of your practitioner. Head to our price list to see pricing of our HydraFacial and eTwo sublative treatments which are the most commonly recommended treatments for hand rejuvenation.