Plumped up

Our hands are the most used yet the most ignored parts of our body! The skin on the back of the hands is thinner than the rest of the body. It also does not have oil glands, which keep the skin moisturised. This is why they appear dry and scaly, even when your face is plump and smooth.

The first thing to practice everyday is to moisturise your hands every time you wash them, and before going to bed. This will prevent superficial drying of the skin. But certain fillers work wonders for the hands.

Hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Juvederm Refine offer a wonderful new age treatment for beautifying hands. Juvederm gel constitutes hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a naturally occurring substance in the body. HA is found in the layers of our skin. Along with collagen and elastin, it gives the skin its flexibility and vitality. HA is a naturally occurring biopolymer that has water binding capacity, and can absorb and retain a large amount of water. It also acts as a lubricant and is found in the joints and connective tissues of skin. As we age, the natural reserves of HA deplete, making skin scaly and dry. Juvederm fillers are widely used for skin rejuvenation and hydration, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and filling up the folds. When administered on the hands, the HA-based filler gives volume and immense water retention capacity. In winters, dryness is at its peak and it is during these months that it needs the greatest hydration. It is a quick procedure that can be done in 15 minutes by an expert dermatologist, though its impact will last for up to six months.

The author is a cosmetologist.