You know how hands are one of the first body parts to start showing age, so what can be done about that? Would applying AHAs help? I know I've seen lotions and creams that supposedly improved age looking hands, but for some reason I suspect they're weak and I'm tempted to apply some of my facial products instead. Have you tried any products, whether marketed specifically for hands or not, that made yours look younger?

I recommend the Neutrogena "New Hands". It's got retinol in it, and SPF. Been using this for years. Makes my hands look really smooth and nice.

A bit of a warning...I've found that if I apply this lotion on my hands within 24 hours of painting my nails, there's something in the lotion that dulls the shine in my polish. If I wait 24 hours, I don't have a problem...but it's just no good when you've got an event to attend, nice nails...and the lotion kills your manicure.

I haven't use these products yet. Sally Hansen has two lines geared toward aging hands one is Age Correct in the orange containers and a set of hand care products in gold containers. HTH!

I used to be an Avon rep. and I know they have a good anti-aging hand cream w/ at least an spf15. It's worth a try and if it doesn't work you can always get your money back. That's the great thing about Avon.

I recently purchased the Dove pro age hand cream and so far am liking it it is very mousturizing, smells great , and has spf 5.

Thanks, I will try the neutrogena stuff. I wash my hands about a dozen times a day. But I really need something on them in the summer, they are just covered in liver spots.

I finally give up on Retin-A for my face; after 6 months I was still getting the dry/peeling stage, and my skin looked worse because of that than from breaking out. So I've got most of tube of .05% Retin-A that I'm thinking of trying on my hands. Do any of you know of any reason not to try that?

That's what I would do too! I can't see any reason not to try it on your hands!

I finally give up on Retin-A for my face; after 6 months I was still getting the dry/peeling stage, and my skin looked worse because of that than from breaking out. So I've got most of tube of .05% Retin-A that I'm thinking of trying on my hands. Do any of you know of any reason not to try that?

I would try it, but sparingly! You don't want your hands to dry out. I'm sorry the Retin-A didn't work out for you. I'm using the 1%, and I've finally got my dryness under control. I just have to make sure that I moisturize every night after I apply it with a thick cream. Also, I've been using less than I was before.

Dar, you can also use those glycolic facial pads on your hands. I used to use Dr. Denese Advanced Firming Facial Pads on my hands after using it on my face. It made it smoother. I think you can do this with just about any of those types of exfoliating facial pads. I've seen Philosophy on QVC do this too with their Microdelivery Mini Peel Pads. I would also make sure to use spf on your hands daily as prevention too if you're not already doing that. HTH.:)

Dar, you can also use those glycolic facial pads on your hands. I used to use Dr. Denese Advanced Firming Facial Pads on my hands after using it on my face. It made it smoother. I think you can do this with just about any of those types of exfoliating facial pads. I've seen Philosophy on QVC do this too with their Microdelivery Mini Peel Pads. I would also make sure to use spf on your hands daily as prevention too if you're not already doing that. HTH.:)

Good idea, I was just about to suggest this :) After I use my Philosophy Mini Peel Pads on my face/neck/chest, I rub the extra on my hands and elbows. My mom does this too, and she feels like her hands are smoother. A hand lotion with an spf is a great idea too, I'm going to check out the rec's in this thread.

I never thought about using those "peel pads" on hands. Are they pretty gentle? If your skin is already dry, do they sting? I've seen ones that were made to soften callused on your feet but I bet they're too strong for hands. TIA from someone w/ dry hands.

I would try it, but sparingly! You don't want your hands to dry out. I'm sorry the Retin-A didn't work out for you. I'm using the 1%, and I've finally got my dryness under control. I just have to make sure that I moisturize every night after I apply it with a thick cream. Also, I've been using less than I was before.

I've since switched back to .5% Retin-A. The 1% was just too strong and the flakies kept coming back.