Summer is good for many things. Your hands, however, may have a few complaints.
Months of sun exposure, heat, travel, frequent hand washing, salt water and chlorine can leave the skin on your hands feeling dry, rough or looking a little less even than it did at the start of the season. And because our hands are constantly exposed to the elements, they can be one of the first places to show the effects of a very well-spent summer. The transition into fall is the perfect time for a hand care reset.
Start With Gentle Exfoliation
If your hands are feeling rough or looking dull, begin with the PAUME Exfoliating Hand Cleanser. Unlike a traditional hand soap, this cleanser combines plant-based surfactants with biodegradable cellulose microbeads to gently polish the skin as you wash. Safflower oleosomes help maintain moisture, making it gentle enough for everyday hand washing. Regular, gentle exfoliation can help remove dead surface skin and leave hands feeling smoother while preparing them for the skincare that follows.
Target Uneven Tone and Texture With a Hand Serum
Your face has a serum. Your hands can have one too. The PAUME Renewing Hand Serum was developed specifically to address visible signs of aging on the hands, including uneven tone, texture, fine lines and crepey-looking skin. Its formula brings together five powerhouse skincare ingredients:
Vitamin C helps brighten the appearance of the skin and improve the look of dark spots and uneven tone.
Bakuchiol helps improve the appearance of fine lines and skin texture.
Hyaluronic Acid attracts moisture to help keep skin hydrated and plump-looking.
Niacinamide helps support the skin barrier while improving the appearance of tone and texture.
Gallic Acid provides antioxidant benefits and helps promote a more even-looking complexion.
Apply your hand serum to clean, dry hands and allow it to absorb before following with moisturizer.
Bring Back the Moisture
As temperatures begin to drop, your hand moisturizer becomes even more important.
The PAUME Probiotic Hand Balm delivers long-lasting hydration without the heavy or greasy finish often associated with traditional hand creams. The formula features Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, along with grape seed oil and safflower oleosomes, to help support the skin barrier and leave hands feeling softer, smoother and more comfortable. Keep one somewhere you’ll actually use it: beside your sink, on your desk or in your bag. Consistency is far more useful than an elaborate routine you never remember to do.
Give Your Hands an Overnight Treatment
For hands that need a little more attention, take the reset to bed. The PAUME Overnight Hand & Foot Hydration Mask combines shea butter, glycerin, panthenol and squalane to deliver intensive moisture to dry hands and feet while you sleep. Apply a generous layer before bed. For an even more intensive treatment, pair it with the PAUME Organic Cotton Overnight Gloves to help lock in moisture overnight.
Don’t Forget Your Nails
Your post-summer reset shouldn't stop at the skin. After months of manicures, polish, gels, travel and everyday wear, nails and cuticles can benefit from a little extra attention too. Massage the PAUME All-in-One Cuticle & Nail Cream into the nails and surrounding cuticles. Formulated with plant keratin and biotin, it helps soften cuticles while strengthening, repairing and protecting the nails.
Summer may be over. The evidence doesn’t have to stay on your hands.
A thoughtful fall hand care routine focused on gentle exfoliation, targeted treatment, hydration and nail care can help hands look smoother, brighter and more cared for as we head into cooler weather.