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The temperature has dropped and our hands are suffering.
There’s nothing worse than feeling that sting as knuckles split and crack from the constant flip-flopping between radiator-warm interiors and the freezing outdoors. It’s a lot for our skin to handle.
On top of that, our hands are often the most exposed parts of our bodies. (Your reminder to dig out your gloves – you’re welcome).
It’s going to take some regular application of heavy-duty hand creams to fix it.
Don’t wait until the skin becomes so red and sore that healing it is a painful process.
If you invest in a good hand cream and commit to using it daily over the winter, your hands are likely to remain a little happier.
Don’t know where to start? We’ve rounded up our favourite hand creams for when you need some extra skin TLC.
This brand was created by Antonia Philp, who worked as an intensive care nurse. She experienced cracked hands often as a result of all the regular washing that came with the job.
If anyone knows anything about a good hand cream, it’s the team behind Nursem.
For those of us needing a scented option to motivate us to use it, this nostalgic, sweet-fragranced cream will both hydrate and pamper.
An easy choice for those with badly cracked hands, this will sting less and help the repair process – apply liberally.
Another cream targeting those with really dry mitts, this option will soothe skin until it doesn’t feel so sandpapery.
If you don’t already know about O’Keeffe’s, then get to know it. Their foot cream is considered one of the best, so it’s no different for their hand option.
A luxurious choice for those who want to spend a little more. This thick, rich cream will last longer than you think, as you only need a little each time.
The French pharmacy brand has plenty of options for those with dry skin, but the Lipikar range is particularly reliable. There’s even a body wash too, if the rest of your body is also suffering.
