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For those looking to keep signs of aging at bay, myself included, the best hand creams for older women aren\u2019t merely nice-to-haves\u2014they\u2019re bedside, handbag, and sink-top needs<\/em>. And let\u2019s not forget desktop: The writing and reporting of this story involved at least three applications of cream to atone for the dryness and dullness my hands are subject to at 45.<\/p>\n What makes hands so quick to lose the dew of youth? \u201cOur hands are constantly exposed to UV light, environmental stress, and repeated washing,\u201d says Azadeh Shirazi, MD<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist in California. Throw in the fact that hands have thinner skin, less collagen, and less fat support than other parts of the body, and a good hand cream becomes an essential part of any anti-aging skin-care routine.<\/p>\n For older patients, \u201cI generally recommend hand creams that support the skin barrier, improve hydration, and are elegant enough they patients will actually use them consistently,\u201d says\u00a0 Shannon Humphrey, MD<\/a>, founder and medical director of Humphrey & Beleznay Cosmetic Dermatology in Canada.<\/p>\n But which hand creams do the softest-skinned experts and best-advised patients use, exactly<\/em>? Ahead, see the five products\u2014culled from drugstore aisles, French pharmacies, and prestige labels alike\u2014that medical pros and Vogue<\/em> editors always keep within reach.<\/p>\n Soft Services<\/p>\nVogue<\/em>\u2019s Favorite Hand Creams for Older Women:<\/h2>\n
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Best With Retinol<\/strong>: Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment<\/h2>\n
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