Your hands reveal your age: here’s how to protect them

You invest in a good face cream, SPF, and a well-thought-out skincare routine. But your hands? They are exposed to the sun, water, and cold every day, and rarely receive the attention they deserve. Yet your hands are precisely what show the first signs of aging: dry skin, fine lines, and those characteristic brown spots we call age spots.

Why do hands age so quickly?

The skin on your hands is very thin and contains little fatty tissue. This makes them especially vulnerable. On top of that, we wash our hands dozens of times a day, repeatedly breaking down the natural protective barrier. And then there’s the sun: because who applies sunscreen to their hands? UV radiation is the biggest culprit behind both skin aging and dark spots.

What exactly are those spots?

Age spots, also known as sun spots or pigmentation spots, are small, flat brown spots caused by a buildup of melanin. They are the direct result of years of cumulative UV exposure without protection. They are harmless, but once visible, they do not disappear on their own.

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SPF to the rescue

Your hands are exposed to UV radiation every day: while walking, cycling, driving, or simply when you are outdoors. That is precisely why SPF is not an optional extra, but a daily protective layer against premature skin ageing and pigmentation spots. Especially because hands are often forgotten in skincare routines, even though they are one of the first areas where sun damage becomes visible.

Why use SPF every day?
Caroline Rigo, founder van Cent Pur Cent, brengt met zonnecrème aan: waarom je elke dag zonnebescherming nodig hebt.
"SPF 50 blocks the aging rays that cause dark spots"

Caroline Rigo - founder Cent Pur Cent

WHY CHOOSE CENT PUR CENT?

Cent Pur Cent is a Belgian mineral makeup brand that has been active on the market for almost 10 years. Our products are dermatologically approved, vegan, and formulated with carefully selected active ingredients. We believe in honest, safe, and effective skincare. Whether you have sensitive skin, fine lines, or a dull complexion, our evening routine helps your skin recover and makes it glow again.