THE SKIN OF THE HANDS
Your hands are used daily, are often uncovered, and are usually less consistently protected than your face. Their skin structure makes protection against UV exposure extra important.
The skin on the back of the hand is relatively thin and contains fewer sebaceous glands than the skin on the face. Fewer sebaceous glands means less natural lipid protection for the skin. As volume and elasticity decrease, lines, tendons, and veins become more clearly visible.
During daily activities such as driving, cycling and walking, and during manicures using a UV or LED lamp, hands are exposed to UVA radiation. UVA contributes to pigment changes, collagen loss and visible skin aging.
Hands are used intensively and washed frequently. This repeated stress places a heavy burden on the skin barrier, making dryness and changes in skin texture more visible.
FACE AND HANDS
Daily care and SPF are often a conscious part of the routine. Products generally remain on the skin undisturbed for longer.
Are washed, forgotten, and exposed to daylight once more. Water, soap, touch, and movement call for a practical solution.
WHAT UV DOES
UVB mainly causes redness and sunburn. UVA penetrates more deeply and contributes to pigment changes, loss of collagen, and visible skin aging.
Stays on the surface, in the epidermis. The radiation that causes your skin to burn, stronger in summer and at altitude.
Penetrates deep into the dermis, where collagen and elastin are located. Weakens the skin's structure, gradually and invisibly.
Stays on the surface, in the epidermis. The radiation that causes your skin to burn, stronger in summer and at altitude.
Penetrates deep into the dermis, where collagen and elastin are located. Weakens the skin's structure, gradually and invisibly.
THE PRACTICAL SOLUTION
The gloves limit the hands' exposure to UVA and UVB rays. No cream, waiting time, or residue.
THE SKIN REMEMBERS.
BENEFITS OF DAILY UV PROTECTION WHY PROTECT THE HANDS SPECIFICALLY
Daily UV protection limits signs of skin aging and makes protection part of your skincare routine.
Daily UV protection limits signs of skin aging and makes protection part of your skincare routine.
Certified UPF 50+ protection for the hands.
Certified UPF 50+ protection for the hands.
The protective fabric has been independently tested.
The protective fabric has been independently tested.
Pull on for protection.
Pull on for protection.
Helps limit visible skin aging caused by UV exposure.
Helps reduce visible skin aging.
Helps reduce pigment spots and pigmentation shifts.
Helps reduce pigment changes.
Helps limit collagen loss due to UV exposure.
Helps limit collagen loss due to UV exposure.
Retention of touch, grip and precision.
Retention of touch, grip and precision.
No cream. No waiting time. No residue.
No cream. No waiting time. No residue.
Pull on for protection.
Pull on for protection.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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YOUR FUTURE SKIN WILL THANK YOU.
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Certified UPF 50+ protection for the hands, designed for daily use.
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€29,95
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€29,95
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€34,95
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€34,95
KNOWLEDGE AS PROTECTION
In-depth answers about daily exposure, skin aging, manicure lamps, and textile protection.
UVA has a longer wavelength and penetrates deeper into the skin, where it can affect connective tissue and contribute to loss of elasticity and premature skin aging. UVB is largely absorbed in the epidermis and is the primary cause of sunburn. Both forms contribute to skin damage.
Yes. Sunburn is a visible warning sign, but damage can occur before the skin turns red. UVA, in particular, often works without immediate pain or visible warning. Therefore, 'I'm not burnt' is not the same as 'my skin has not been exposed'.
Normal glass blocks a large part of UVB, but allows some UVA to pass through. The precise amount varies per type of glass and any coating. When driving, hands and forearms can therefore be repeatedly exposed to UVA.
UV radiation can reach the Earth's surface even when it's cloudy. Clouds, season, time of day, location, and reflection all influence the intensity, but visible sunlight is not a reliable measure of total UV exposure. Therefore, check the current UV index.
Hands are used a lot, are washed frequently, and are regularly exposed uncovered to sunlight. Furthermore, in many routines, they receive less consistent attention than the face. This combination makes changes such as dryness, hyperpigmentation, and loss of elasticity more quickly visible.
While the technique, intensity, and curing time may differ, lamps for gel manicures typically use UVA to cure the product. ‘LED’ primarily describes the light source and does not automatically mean there is no UV exposure.
UPF is a textile classification that describes how much UVA and UVB radiation can pass through the fabric.
SPF is used for sunscreen products and primarily focuses on protection against sunburn caused by UVB; 'broad spectrum' indicates that UVA protection is also provided.
READ MORE ABOUT UPF & SPF
UPF 50+ is the highest common protection class for textiles. The ultimate protection also depends on fit, coverage, wear, and correct use. For Handsome Skin, always follow the advice for gentle handwashing and other product instructions.
No. Protective clothing only covers the skin actually shielded by the material. Open fingertips, wrists, and other uncovered areas still require an appropriate protection strategy, such as shade and a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
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Delve into UVA, skin aging, nail lamps, and verifiable UPF protection.
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Two collections, five versions, and one direct solution: daily protection for your hands.
Handsome Skin structurally donates €1 per pair sold to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF).
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