SPF Protection Tips for Sun-Damaged Hands

Christina Flach, San Francisco Bay Area celebrity makeup artist, shares her go-to SPF for hands.

We spend so much time and money taking care of our faces—great skincare, facials, serums, retinol, sunscreen—and then completely forget about our hands. Meanwhile, they’re getting exposed to the sun all day long and are one of the first places to show sun damage and signs of aging.

Think about it. Driving to work, running errands, walking the dog, playing golf, sitting outside having lunch… all of those little moments of sun exposure add up over the years.

And here’s something people forget: your hands are right there on the steering wheel while you’re driving, soaking up that sun through the windows.

So do your future self a favor and protect your hands too.

Because your face may keep your secrets…

but your hands are SNITCHES. 😂☀️

My Go-To SPF for Hands: The Stick That Lives in My Car

This is exactly why I’ve started keeping a sunscreen stick in my car. If it’s right there where I can see it, I’m much more likely to actually use it before I start driving.

And honestly, I love anything that makes taking care of my skin easier.

COSRX is a broad-spectrum SPF 50 and water resistant for up to 80 minutes, which makes it perfect for everyday life—whether I’m running around town, walking the dog, playing golf, spending the day outside, or heading to the pool.

It goes on clear with an airy finish, so there’s no white cast and, equally important for me, no greasy residue all over my hands. It’s also infused with vitamins C and E, which I love for that little bit of extra skincare while I’m protecting my skin.

But what really makes it a keeper is the stick.

No bottle leaking in my handbag. No squeezing out too much lotion. No sticky mess.

Just twist it up, swipe it over the backs of your hands and fingers, and you’re done.

Easy. Quick. No excuses.

Don’t Stop Sunscreen at Your Face

As a celebrity makeup artist, I talk about skincare all the time because beautiful makeup really does start with taking care of your skin. And sunscreen is one of the simplest things we can do every single day to help protect it.

We’re usually pretty good about remembering our face, but sunscreen shouldn’t stop at your jawline. Think about your neck, chest, ears—and definitely your hands. SPF for hands deserves its own spot in your routine, not an afterthought tacked onto the end.

Keep sunscreen somewhere you’ll actually use it. In your handbag, golf bag, by the front door, or, like me, in the car. Making it convenient makes it so much easier to turn it into a habit.

Your future hands will thank you.

And remember…

Your face may keep your secrets, but your hands WILL tell on you. 😂

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