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As the cold weather approaches, you might want to invest in a really good cream to keep your hands soft and smooth and keep your nails and cuticles in tip-top condition. Since the skin on the back of your hands shows the first signs of ageing, keep the cold, dry weather at bay with these beauties.
The Body Shop British Rose Soft Hand Cream (The Body Shop)
The cream has a divine scent of freshly picked roses and is non-greasy; absorbing instantly. Hands remain softly hydrated and the smaller tube is a must for your handbag!
The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector (The Body Shop)
If you need to bring on the big guns for really chapped, dry hands and rough cuticles, this is it… no wonder it’s a best seller! It is dermatologically tested for very dry skin and contains Community Trade hemp seed oil. Plus, a little goes a long way so it’s also good value for money.
Good Stuff Time on your Hands and In Good Hands (Dis-Chem)
These creams are packed with gorgeous ingredients like Rooibos, lemongrass and ginger (In Good Hands) and Provitamin B5, keratin and avocado oil (Time On Your Hands) so you can’t go wrong. They are also deliciously scented and great to pop into your handbag for touch ups during the day.
Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula (Dis-Chem)
This is a concentrated cream and promises 24-hour moisture, although, honestly, if you wash your hands you are going to have to re-apply. It’s a rich, creamy formula and there’s no denying that cocoa butter instantly makes your skin look better. It’s also perfect for elbows, knees and feet.
Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream (selected Edgars and Red Square stores)
This hand cream has been a best-seller for Clarins for years. It has a lovely fragrance rich, with a rich creamy texture and is packed with some great ingredients like shea butter, sesame oil and myrrh extract to strengthen nails.
Filorga Hand-Absolute Cream (selected Edgars and Red Square stores)
This is a gorgeous anti-ageing cream that is packed with active ingredients that target dry, ageing hands – making it highly effective for reducing dark spots, plus smoothing and volumising skin with hyaluronic acid. A pro-keratin booster improves nail quality and growth. The cannula tip of the tube is great for applying a small amount to cuticles… this is the ultimate hand cream for ladies who want a little more.
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