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Increased risk of skin cancer from UV exposure is another reason to protect your hands.
Butremembering to apply (and reapply) sunscreento your mitts each day isnt always practical.
Enter hand creams with SPF.
Plus, it contains antioxidants to protect against free radicals that can lead to dark spots and discoloration.
This is a nice option for somebody whos already noticing signs of aging on their hands, she says.
Its a great moisturizer with decent SPF protection, she says.
And its got a nice texture to boot!
As one reviewer noted its sun cream that doesnt feel like sun cream.
High praise, indeed.
What should you look for in a hand cream with SPF?
An SPF of 30 means the sunscreen blocks 97% of UVB radiation from the sun.
(By contrast, SPF 15 only blocks 93%of UVB radiation.)
While shopping, you may also run into terms likemineral or chemical sunscreen.
The downside, however, is that mineral sunscreens can leave a white cast, especially on darker complexions.
That being said, many companies are striving to create mineral-based sunscreens that are more inclusive.
Whichever cream or lotion you choose should also contain moisturizing ingredients.
(Thats kind of the point of hand balms, right?)
Look for ingredients likehyaluronic acid,ceramides, and glycerin, as they smooth and soften the skin.
