I’m a skin specialist – follow a ‘religious’ anti-aging rule, ignoring it can be a real giveaway that you’re older
AN easily forgotten area of the body can be a giveaway of your age if not properly looked after, according to a specialist.
Dr. Anatalia Moore said it isn’t enough to just be “religious” about caring for your face when it comes to anti-aging.
Dr. Moore is an NHS GP and skin specialist, who offers a range of treatments at her clinic in Manchester, England.
Speaking to The U.S. Sun, she shared tips for keeping hands looking youthful.
SOFTEN SKIN TEXTURE
Dr. Moore said the same concepts for skin rejuvenation can be applied to your hands as your face.
“If you are religious with your anti-aging routine for your face, treating the hands is a must,” she said.
“This often forgotten area of our bodies gets exposed to sunlight and the elements probably more than anywhere else and can be a real giveaway if your face looks 10 years younger.”
She said it’s especially important to focus on hydrating and healing the skin barrier.
The hands experience extreme drying from hand washing, soap use, alcohol gels, UV, and element exposure.
“Regularly use moisturizer morning and night,” she said.
“Opt for products with ceramides to restore natural function and shea butter is a luxurious feel to quickly soothe dry hands and seal all the goodness in.
“Dry skin appears coarse in texture, has deeper lines, and is not as plump.”
BALANCE SKIN TONE
Dr. Moore said retinoids can be beneficial for ensuring that you’re getting healing across “all aspects of skin health.”
“This powerhouse active stimulates collagen,” she said.
“Strengthening lax skin, it is a great chemical exfoliant so smooths texture and it balances pigmentation so evens tone.
“However, always make sure you increase strength and frequency gradually to avoid any side effects.”
She recommended hydrating the skin deeply with injectable boosters such as Profhilo or Redensity.
She said these transform hands that appear crepey and dry.
“This is a particularly good choice for women approaching or who have gone through menopause,” she said.
RESTORE SKIN VOLUME
Dr. Moore said professional aesthetic treatments can help to “ramp up healing” and replace volume in the hands.
“Regenerative treatments such as polynucleotides and microneedling work wonders here to both replace hydration and quickly soften key signs of aging such as lines and sun spots,” she said.
“You wouldn’t think it but fine dermal fillers can also be used here to soften the visibility of blood vessels and tendons and give a more youthful shape.”
Anti-aging tips and 'superstar' products
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Dr. Anatalia Moore is a GP and skin specialist with over 11 years of clinical experience.
She told The U.S. Sun that her goal is to equip patients with the knowledge they need to take control of their skin journey.
She said the fundamental basics of a beauty routine are the same for all ages — it should include an effective cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF.
“Moisturizers are my superstar, even over products containing active ingredients,” she said.
“Finding a well-balanced moisturizer that provides the right kind of hydration, replaces natural oils, and seals them in, literally stabilizes your skin.
“This in itself quickly can soften the appearance of fine lines and texture, as often these are worsened by dehydration.
“It also allows the skin to function as it should.
“It then can heal faster, which, among many things, can lead to fewer lines and wrinkles, less flares of dermatitis and rosacea, and shorter-lived, milder breakouts.”
Dr. Moore’s skincare staples:
- Obagi Hydrate and Hydrate Lux moisturizer, $78
- Adequate sleep
- Balanced diet
- Reducing stress
Dr. Moore previously revealed to The U.S. Sun that skin under the eyes is among the most common areas of the body complained about.
As well as cleverly placed dermal fillers, she said baggy under-eyes can be improved with a skincare routine that includes retinoids, peptides, and vitamin C.
She said eye creams containing caffeine should be paired with the regular use of a gua sha kept in the fridge.
She is also an advocate for defying the signs of aging by embracing a healthy lifestyle that includes a diet low in sugar and salt as these ingredients slow skin healing.
