Prevent age spots, wrinkling and skin cancer. I wore these all summer while swimming and sailing and the protection is outstanding. Last year I just used 50+ sunscreen and my hands were still brown in color by the end of the summer, nothing works as well as sun protection gloves on your hands and sun protection clothing on your body...Made in USA - Prevention Mag June '11 issue "Vanity Alert; The thin skin on the top of our hands is a prime target for age spots."