Clue no. 10: The tendons and veins on your hands.
The backs of your hands are one of the few places on your body where you actually lose fat with age (if only it were your backside). Muscle issue also disappears, and skin thins, showing off the tendons, veins, and knuckles underneath.
What you can do
Use your leftovers. After putting on her antiaging face cream at night, makeup artist Verel rubs what’s left on the back of her hands. A collagen-stimulating formula like Neostrata Bionic Face Cream ($42; 800-628-9904 for locations) is best.
Don’t forget the sunscreen. Sun damage can make thin skin even thinner. Use an SPF of at least 15 on the backs of your hands whenever you go out in the sun.
Wear jewels strategically. Instead of large rings that draw the eyes to the hands, opt for heavy bracelets or the oh-so-stylish stack of bangles and chunky watches to create a diversion, Verel suggests.
Polish lightly. Pale polishes will finish off your nails nicely without screaming “Look at me!”, Kelly says. “Don’t bring attention to your hands with bright colors. Go for nudes, pinks, or other light shades instead.”
