Happy Healthy Hands

Whether you’re meeting with the MD or getting to know the mums at a new school, first impressions speak volumes. So don’t let the side down with chapped skin and tatty fingernails: choose soft supple hands for a youthful look and eternal elegance. A French manicure neatens nails but to keep hands in mint condition a degree of everyday donkey work is required.

Choose a nourishing moisture cream to apply regularly throughout the day – particularly after washing hands and before stepping outdoors – and complement with a rich intensive balm for night time. Massage thoroughly into skin, concentrating on notoriously chap-prone zones between fingers and around cuticles, and use an extra blob to moisturise dry wrists.

If laziness prevails, keep tiny tubes in desk drawers, pockets and beside basins for easy application. Tackle the deeper days of winter with gloves in cosy cashmere or soft leather to give added ammunition against the elements.

StriVectin-HC, £38

Renew and restore the fragile skin on the back of the hands with this super-strength formula which boosts elasticity and hydration and helps to firm and plump saggy or crepey areas. With added UV protection and ingredients to fade age spots, its one of our favourites from this cutting edge skincare company.
Available at www.HarveyNichols.com

Caudalie Hand & Nail Cream, £10

For sweetly scented hands and plump healthy skin, this nourishing cream is packed with anti-oxidants and softeners including patented grapevine polyphenols, shea butter, plant-derived glycerine and grape seed oil. Fragranced with orange pulp, it delivers instant non-greasy results for comfortable hands. One of our hero products!
Available at www.Caudalie.com

Rose & Co Rose Glycerine Hand & Nail Salve, £5

In a pretty little tin perfect for tucking into pockets, bags and drawers, this rich balm contains a blend of essential oils and waxes to moisturise dry fingers, repair ragged cuticles and strengthen brittle nails. It’s not as instantly absorbed as a cream but works absolute wonders when used at bedtime or as a protective barrier before gardening.
Available at www.Rose-Apothecary.co.uk

Elemis Intensive Hand Repair, £39

Unlike some intensive moisturisers, this rich cream is instantly absorbed for super-soft results and protection against pollutants. With powerful ingredients including collagen to keep skin plump and youthful as well as extract of myrrh, aloe vera and linden flowers to condition and soothe, it’s the sensible choice for seriously dry hands.
Available at www.TimeToSpa.co.uk

AHAVA Lightening Hand Cream, £13.50

This clever cream has UV protection to guard against environment damage and delivers intensive moisture to chapped hands while working to fade age spots and lighten skin colour. Superb value for money but do apply regularly and generously for the best results.
Available at www.SkinStore.co.uk

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