Your hands reveal your age: how to protect them

You invest in a good face cream, SPF, a thoughtful skincare routine. But your hands? They are exposed every day to sun, water, cold, and rarely get the attention they deserve. Yet it is precisely your hands that show the first signs of aging: dry skin, fine lines, and those typical brown spots we call age spots.

Why do hands age so quickly?

The skin on your hands is very thin and contains little fat tissue. This makes them extra vulnerable. On top of that, we wash our hands dozens of times a day, which repeatedly breaks down the natural protective layer. And then there’s the sun: who actually applies lotion to their hands? UV radiation is the biggest culprit behind both skin aging and pigmentation spots.

What exactly are those spots?

Age spots, also called 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 outside. That’s why SPF is not an extra, but a daily protective layer against premature skin aging and pigmentation spots. Especially since hands are often forgotten in the skincare routine, even though they are one of the first areas where sun damage becomes visible.

Why use SPF daily?
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 pigmentation 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 in 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, suffer from fine lines, or a dull complexion, our evening routine helps your skin recover and makes it glow again.