2.      Take action to reduce or eliminate brown spots.

If there’s one dead giveaway when it comes to age and hands, it’s age spots. This is why many women take action to reduce and even eliminate brown spots.

According to Prevention, there are three ways to do this. The first to use a spot reducing cream. Dr. Marguerite Germain, a dermatologist located in South Carolina, tells Prevention that a good option in this respect is SkinCeuticals Phyto+. She says that this natural option combines cucumber and thyme extracts to keep skin moist. In addition, kojic acid and arbutin lighten the appearance of age spots.  

For a prescription option, Germain tells Prevention that a topical cream called Tri-Luma is a good choice. This medication will reduce the appearance of age spots more than over-the-counter choices. That’s because this cream does three things: it lightens, exfoliates and reduces inflammation. However, it’s not cheap. A bottle of Tri-Luma is said to run between $109 and $118.  (Side Note: Experts say this option can make the skin burn more easily in the sun, so wear sunscreen if you’re using Tri-Luma. And remember that sun exposure will darken spots in general.) 

The third option is one that’s been around for years. That is the time-tested laser treatment. Laser treatments can lighten spots and, in some cases, make them fade away. To find out about this option, visit a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. And know ahead of time that laser lightening can be costly.  

3.      Get a paraffin wax dip.

Not only is a paraffin wax dip great for the skin, it’s relaxing too. In this treatment, a nail technician will dip hands into hot paraffin wax. The wax then cools and hardens, making it easy to peel off a few minutes later. The results of this option are instant. Your hands will feel softer and smoother than they have in years.