\nWhen we think about age-related skin damage, the hands are often an easy tell. According to Inna Knyazevychof, an aesthetician at In GLO Med Spa<\/a>, “Sun exposure, extreme temperatures, burning winds, and household chemicals contribute to collagen breakdown [on your hands].” She adds, \u201cWrinkles, loss of elasticity, sun spots, and rough, dry skin [are] just a few of the many concerns that [can be] prevented with proper care.\u201d Quality hand cream can help combat these issues by protecting skin from the sun and adding a layer of hydration.<\/p>\n
What to look for in a cream<\/strong> Joshua Ross, SkinLab<\/a> founder and celebrity aesthetician, Joshua Ross, adds that SPF is crucial in any good hand cream to prevent all types of sun damage.<\/p>\n The difference between $5 and $30 hand creams<\/strong> Expert-recommended hand creams<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cA little goes a long way, so [this hand cream is] totally worth the price. It consists of honey and almond extracts for a luxrious and moisturizing hand lotion,” says Elena Duque, esthetician and Med Spa Owner at BodyBrite Bayside<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cAside from a high SPF, it has some other great beneficial ingredients including sea buckthorn, which is an active botanical and antioxidant. It\u2019s also rich in omegas, which can reduce pigmentation issues, tighten [skin], and improve elasticity,” says Ross.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIt has it all. Jojoba oil and shea butter to moisturize and smooth fine lines and wrinkles, vitamins A and E to offer antioxidant protection, and salicylic acid to brighten the skin. It’s rich in texture but absorbs easily,\u201d\u00a0 explains Knyazevychof.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cBurt\u2019s Bees’ hand cream has a desirable price tag as well as a reassuring list of ingredients. With quality ingredients like grapeseed oil, jojoba butter, and honey, you can expect softer hands without having to dish out an exorbitant amount of money for an identical formula that has a fancier label or more aesthetic packaging,\u201d expresses Mahalli.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nAcross the board, experts agree that a hand cream\u2019s ingredients are far more important than the price. Here are seven ingredients to look for:<\/p>\n\n
\nAccording to Knyazevychof, Joshua Ross, celebrity aesthetician and founder of SkinLab<\/a>, and Adina Mahalli of Maple Holistics<\/a>, the price of a hand cream doesn\u2019t necessarily mean much. Both $5 creams and its $30 competitors can offer similar hydration, protection, and other benefits. In fact, Knyazevychof and Mahalli suggest that the price of the product can be driven by many different factors including sourcing, brand name, and the percentage of active ingredients. All in all, price doesn\u2019t always reflect quality.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/LOccitane.jpg\")
<\/p>\nL\u2019Occitane en Province Shea Butter Hand Cream $29<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nSupergoop Forever Young Hand Cream SPF 40 $38<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nEVE LOM Hand Cream + SPF 10 $35<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nBurt\u2019s Bees Honey & Grapeseed Hand Cream $4.95<\/a><\/h3>\n
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