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You know it’s important to slather sunscreen on your face every single day, but have you ever considered the importance of protecting your hands, too? No matter the weather, it’s a good idea to use an SPF hand cream.
“Hands get similar levels of UV damage from the sun,” explains Richard Torbeck, M.D., assistant professor in dermatology at Mount Sinai in New York City. Plus, he says, since hands have less fat tissue than the face, over time, they can begin to look hollow and winkled. UV exposure can also cause discolorations or spots to appear. The key is starting early, but applying SPF even after spots have appeared can help them fade, research on facial sunscreen shows.
Your hands are also a prime target for skin cancer. “In my practice, the back of the hand is a common area I see a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, which is highly linked to sun damage,” explains Dr. Torbeck.
So, regularly applying a hand cream with SPF can help protect your skin from sun damage and help fight signs of dryness and aging—but there are certain things to keep in mind when shopping for the best product.
How to choose and use the best SPF hand cream
✔️ Determine which type of sunscreen is best for you: There are two main types of sunscreens you’ll find in products. One is physical blockers such as zinc and titanium dioxide. The other is chemical UV filters, such as avobenzone, octisalate, and octocrylene.
“About one-quarter of people are allergic to chemicals in sunscreen,” says board-certified dermatologist Corey Hartman, M.D., medical director at Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, AL. These products typically use combinations of chemical sunscreens, making it difficult to know which specific ingredient you’re sensitive to, he says.
If you know you have sensitive skin, it’s best to go for a SPF moisturizer that contains zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide.
✔️ Look for top-notch hydrators: There are some ingredients that are especially good for parched hands, including hyaluronic acid and ceramides, says Imran Aslam, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist with U.S. Dermatology Partners in Centreville, VA. “Hyaluronic acid works by attracting water to skin, giving you a nice, moisturized feeling. Ceramides are a natural component of skin, and they replenish skin well after washing or applying hand sanitizer,” he explains.
In addition, Dr. Hartman notes that glycerin is a good option for high-traffic areas like hands, which see a lot of action through washing.
✔️ Choose a product you love: “I recommend anything that you are willing to put on and keep putting on,” says Dr. Torbeck. Apply it in the morning after your facial routine, as well as after washing your hands or applying hand sanitizer.
You can use an SPF hand cream as your main hand moisturizer, adds Dr. Hartman. “If you get into the habit of using it, you don’t have to think about if you’re going to be outside or not. You’ll know you’re protected throughout the day,” he says. In addition, being in your car or near windows in your home also lets UV light in, so as long as it’s daytime, it’s best to use an SPF anyway.
✔️ Don’t stop at a hand-specific product: While there are some SPF hand creams on the market, there are other body and face moisturizer sunscreens that are perfect for hands, too. If you find a favorite product—feel free to apply it everywhere, including your hands.
Now that you know what to look for, here are the best SPF hand creams, according to dermatologists.
1
BEST OVERALL
UV Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30+
Dr. Hartman’s top pick is also “a crowd favorite,” he notes. EltaMD products are gentle on skin and use a combination of zinc oxide and octinoxate for sunscreen protection, along with antioxidants to snuff out free radicals. With hyaluronic acid to attract water to skin, you’ll notice a plumping and smoothing effect immediately. Bonus: The pump applicator makes it easy to use on your entire body.
2
BEST VALUE
Daily Hydration Cream SPF 30
With lightweight coverage, this is one cream that you’ll be comfortable applying over and over again throughout the day. (Plus, the price is right for frequent application!) Sunflower oil and provitamin B5 lock in moisture, while SPF 30 provides UV protection. Reviewers call the texture “just right,” striking a balance between being hydrating without being too greasy.
3
RAVE REVIEWS
Tinted Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Dr. Aslam likes CeraVe as a tinted option—it blends in with all skin tones, and it has more than 8,500 five-star Amazon reviews. With 100% titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, this mineral sunscreen includes a sheer tint that blurs imperfections and creates less of a risk of chalkiness. Ceramides in the formula will keep hands silky.
4 Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50
Neutrogena walmart.com
$9.97
This isn’t a hand-specific product, but Dr. Aslam counts this as one of his top picks for hands because it’s that sweet-spot combination of a good hydrator and high SPF. (This one uses chemical UV filters, so it’s a good option if you know your skin responds well to these ingredients.) What’s more, he says, with 80 minutes of water resistance and a stay-put formula, it’s great for using when playing sports outside.
5 Handscreen SPF 40
Supergoop! amazon.com
$14.00
This hand cream goes above and beyond with SPF 40, and it’s boosted with antioxidants to defray damaging free radicals. One note if you have sensitive skin: There is a combination of chemical sunscreens in this cream. However, it doesn’t have other potentially irritating ingredients like sulfates, phthalates, and parabens, so it’s still gentle on skin. Reviewers love that it’s fragrance-free (no sunscreen smell!) and dries quickly upon application, which means it’s great when you’re running out the door.
6 Protect & Smooth Hand Cream SPF 15
UNSUN dermstore.com
$21.60
A mineral UV filtering base of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide make this reef-safe SPF 15 hand cream a great option if you have sensitive skin. (There are also no sulfates, phthalates, parabens, or fragrances to be found.) As for the moisturizing factor? Shea butter and coconut oil soften roughness while correcting crepiness.
7 Rich Girl Hand Cream SPF 25
Deborah Lippmann amazon.com
$28.00
SPF 25 keeps hands protected while shea butter, avocado, and jojoba oils clean up cuticle cracks and knuckle roughness. Reviewers are excited that this hand cream lives up to its name, being impossibly rich-feeling while going on lightly and having a subtle, pleasant scent.
8 HandDrink Hand Cream SPF 15
jane iredale dermstore.com
$29.00
Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, the broad spectrum SPF 15 comes from mineral blockers zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Like the name suggests, the lightweight cream absorbs quickly into hands. Reviewers love to put it on before driving—not only does it guard against UV rays coming in from windows, but it also brightens existing dark spots with apple extract.
9 Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Protective Hand Revitalizer SPF 15
Shiseido bloomingdales.com
$45.00
The second hand cream on the Skin Cancer Foundation’s recommended list, this cream lends potent anti-aging power with protective plant extracts like mukurossi, chlorella, and gambir. Hyaluronic acid and amino acids plump up skin to smooth out wrinkles without leaving hands greasy or damp—and the orchid scent makes hands smell divine.
10 Fermitif Hand Renewal Cream SPF 15
RéVive bloomingdales.com
$85.00
Reviewers say that this cream—boosted with SPF 15—goes the distance: Just a small amount of the jojoba-infused cream is all you need to give hands a long drink of hydration. One said that after applying this cream, they saw and felt a difference immediately, which is important when buying a splurge product.
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