When it comes to skincare, we often focus on the face—but what about our hands? They’re one of the first areas to show visible signs of ageing and are often overlooked.
With thinner skin, fewer oil glands, and daily exposure to sun, water, and environmental stressors, hands can age even faster than the face—leading to dryness, fine lines, dark spots, and a loss of firmness.
The good news? A few targeted changes to your daily routine can make a visible difference. In this article, we explore how to make hands look younger, why hands age, how to prevent premature signs, and the most effective ways to maintain healthy, youthful-looking hands.
Why do hands age faster?
Unlike facial skin, the skin on our hands is naturally thinner and contains fewer sebaceous (oil) glands. This makes them more prone to dehydration, loss of elasticity, and visible signs of wear over time. Daily exposure to UV rays, fluctuating temperatures, and frequent washing only accelerates the process.
Common signs of ageing hands include:
- Wrinkles and fine lines
- Age spots and pigmentation
- Dryness and rough texture
- Thinning or crepey skin
Understanding these causes allows us to take proactive, results-driven steps toward prevention and repair.
How to prevent ageing hands
1. Moisturise daily
Hydration is the foundation of healthy, supple skin. Regular moisturising helps maintain elasticity, soften texture, and prevent transepidermal water loss.
Try this: DU’IT Tough Hands – A clinically proven hand cream formulated to repair dry, rough skin. Enriched with urea and emollients, it delivers intense hydration without greasiness. Visible results in just 1 day.
Build your routine: Hand care routine for working hands
2. Apply sunscreen to hands
UV exposure is one of the primary causes of premature ageing, yet hands are often neglected when it comes to sun protection. Daily SPF application helps prevent pigmentation, collagen breakdown, and visible age spots.
Tip: Choose a sunscreen with a high % of SPF for seamless protection. We recommend Cancer Council SPF Everyday Sunscreen.
3. Exfoliate gently
Regular exfoliation—once or twice per week—removes dead skin cells, improves texture, and enhances product absorption.
Try this: DU’IT Tough Scrub – A gentle exfoliant designed for hardworking hands, promoting smooth, refreshed skin. Our hand scrub is a 3-in-1 hand cleaner, exfoliator and moisturiser.
Learn more: Simple & effective tips for smoother, softer hands
DU’IT Tough Scrub 150g
DU’IT Tough Scrub is a 3-in-1 moisturising hand scrub that works as hard as your hands. This hand scrub cleans, exfoliates and moisturises the skin and contains no harsh chemicals or irritants that dry out the skin.
It cleans stubborn dirt, removes odour, grease and grime, whilst leaving your hands silky smooth.
Additional anti-ageing treatments for hands
1. Use targeted ingredients
Anti-ageing ingredients aren’t just for the face. On the hands, ingredients such as peptides, panthenol, and niacinamide help firm the skin, fade pigmentation, and improve texture.
Try this: DU’IT Tough Hands for Her – Clinically tested to repair, brighten, and soften dry, ageing hands with visible improvements in just 1 day.
Further reading: The best anti-ageing creams
DU’IT Tough Hands for Her 75g
DU’IT Tough Hands for Her hand cream and moisturiser is a clinically tested anti-aging dry skin hand cream for tired, overworked hands. Repairs, brightens and softens dry hands with visible effects in 1 day. It contains a powerful peptide complex that supports natural collagen and softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, panthenol for firming and improving skin elasticity and niacinamide for increased skin radiance.
2. Hydrate from within
Healthy skin starts from the inside. Drinking sufficient water throughout the day supports cellular repair and maintains elasticity. Pair internal hydration with consistent hand care for optimal results.
Lifestyle habits that help
Avoid smoking
Smoking accelerates collagen breakdown and restricts blood flow to the skin, contributing to premature ageing. Quitting improves skin tone, circulation, and resilience.
Wear protective gloves
Exposure to detergents, cold weather, and household chemicals can strip moisture and damage the skin barrier. Wearing rubber or latex gloves while cleaning, washing dishes or outdoors can significantly reduce stress on the hands.
Learn more: Hand care routine for working hands
Professional treatments (optional)
For advanced concerns, dermatological treatments such as laser therapy, chemical peels, or fat injections may offer more intensive rejuvenation. These are typically best for severe cases of skin aging.
For most, a consistent, high-quality hand care routine—supported by targeted DU’IT products—can restore and maintain youthful-looking hands with visible results.
Make hand care a daily ritual
While ageing is natural, premature signs can be minimised—and in many cases, improved—with the right care.
Start by incorporating moisturiser, reducing sun exposure, and gentle exfoliation into your daily routine. DU’IT’s science-backed, high-performance products make it easy to care for your hands with confidence and results.
Explore the full DU’IT hand care range and find the best hand cream for your skin.
