OUR STORY

HANDS TELL A STORY

They move, touch, create, and care. They are often the first to show how time passes. Yet, in many daily routines, they receive less attention
than the face.

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UPF 50+CERTIFIED UV PROTECTION

OUR PHILOSOPHY

PROTECT WHAT SHOULD REMAIN BEAUTIFUL

Why do we protect our faces every day, yet so often forget our hands? While driving, cycling, walking, exercising, and getting manicures, they are repeatedly exposed to UV light.

That blind spot became the starting point for Handsome Skin. Preventive skincare for hands, developed to limit pigment shifts, collagen loss, and visible skin aging due to UV exposure. 

“Handsome Skin was born from a single conviction: the skin on our hands deserves the same attention and protection as the skin on our face.”

Handsome Skin

MY AGE, MY SECRET.

PROTECT NOW

PROTECT

A physical barrier between UV light and the skin, precisely at those times when hands are visible and exposed.

THINK AHEAD

PREVENT

Not waiting until change becomes visible, but limiting repeated exposure as a gentle, daily form of care.

MAINTAIN SKIN QUALITY

PRESERVE

Help the skin on your hands remain even, supple, and well-cared for longer.

DISCOVER DAILY UV PROTECTION

DUTCH DESIGN

Designed in the Netherlands

Designed to combine hand protection with freedom of movement, precision, and a refined tactile feel.

TWO COLLECTIONS, FIVE VERSIONS

ONE MISSION, TWO WAYS TO WEAR

Thanks to the open fingertips, the steering wheel, touchscreen, and controls remain directly accessible.

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Our mission

Protection as a standard practice

Our mission is clear: to make UV protection for the hands just as natural as SPF for the face.

By making protection wearable, stylish, and simple, it becomes a permanent part of the daily skincare routine.

Read about our contribution to KWF Discover the collections

THE BEST STORIES BEGIN WITH ONE SIMPLE QUESTION.

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PROTECTION WITH A PURPOSE

Every pair takes us further

For every pair of Handsome Skin sold, we donate €1 to the Dutch Cancer Society. Because protection starts with daily choices and extends beyond one's own skin.

UV IS A DAILY REALITY

THE FACTS

UV exposure is not a rare occurrence. It is part of daily routines, while hands often remain unprotected.

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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the Netherlands.

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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the Netherlands.

80,000+

Skin cancer diagnoses per year in the Netherlands.

80,000+

Skin cancer diagnoses per year in the Netherlands.

IN 10 YEARS

The number of people with skin cancer has more than doubled in ten years.

IN 10 YEARS

The number of people with skin cancer has more than doubled in ten years.

1 OUT OF 2

One in two Dutch people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives.

1 OUT OF 2

One in two Dutch people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives.

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THE STORY BEHIND HANDSOME SKIN

MORE ABOUT OUR MISSION

Read more about the origin of the brand and why the skin of the hands deserves the same attention as the face.

WHY THE FOCUS ON THE HANDS?

The hands are among the most visible and active parts of the body. They work, provide care, steer, and carry, yet they often receive less protection than the face, even though they are exposed to UV light every day.

WHAT MAKES HANDSOME SKIN DIFFERENT?

Handsome Skin combines certified UPF 50+ protection with sophisticated design. The fabrics used have been independently tested and meet OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, Product Class I requirements at the fabric level.

WHAT DOES PROTECT, PREVENT, PRESERVE MEAN?

Protect stands for immediate protection. Prevent stands for protection before changes become visible. Preserve stands for supporting the skin quality of the hands through consistent protection.

WHY DOES HANDSOME SKIN SUPPORT KWF?

Because protection goes beyond beauty. For every pair sold, Handsome Skin donates €1 to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF). This campaign is independently organized by Handsome Skin.

IS HANDSOME SKIN ONLY FOR MANICURE?

No. The gloves are also designed for driving, cycling, walking, sports, outdoor dining, and other everyday situations where hands are visible and uncovered.

WHERE IS HANDSOME SKIN DESIGNED?

Handsome Skin is designed in the Netherlands. From the fit and choice of materials to the look and ease of use, every detail is developed with one goal in mind: combining effective UV protection with comfort and a refined, premium aesthetic. Production takes place at specialized manufacturing facilities under controlled quality standards.

PULL ON FOR PROTECTION

START PROTECTING TODAY

Two collections, five versions, and one direct solution: daily protection for your hands.

Handsome Skin structurally donates €1 for every pair sold to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF).