Crepey skin—or delicate skin with fine lines resembling crepe paper—is caused by the thinning of the skin with age. We can credit collagen and elastin decline to its appearance, as well as lack of moisture. One of the most common areas folks experience crepey skin is on the backs of their hands. 

One of the most important steps to take for improving the appearance of crepey skin? Hydration. Flooding the skin with moisture can plump up the skin. So instead of a crepey appearance, it’ll appear supple, soft, and smooth. Look for hand creams with plumping hydrators like aloe vera, shea butter, squalane, and peptides. 

Other than hydration, you should also protect your collagen layer with antioxidants. Antioxidants ease inflammation and free radical damage that depletes your collagen. We like coenzyme Q10, vitamin C, vitamin E, or plant oils and extracts.