The best hand creams

As the days and nights get colder, it's more important than ever to protect your mitts from the elements. Keep a tube of hand cream in your bag and another at home and on your desk at the office to ensure you're never without instant moisturisation.

For mature skin, Lancôme Absolu Premium Bx Hand Cream, £42, not only moisturises hands, but also helps diminish age spots and wrinkles, thanks to its unique complex of wild yam, soy and brown algae.

Also formulated especially for older hands, StriVectin-HC Hand Cream, £38, is excellent for reducing the appearance of thin, veiny skin.

At the more everyday end of the spectrum, Nivea Hand Nourishing Cream, £2.79, is rich and softening, and brilliant for those who suffer from dry nails and cuticles.

If you want a hand cream that smells delicious, Spa Paradisa Renew Your Skin Hand and Nail Cream, £5.95, delivers a hit of frangipani and coconut every time you use it.

Finally, for a once-a-week treat, Bliss Glove Me Tender Kit, £80, includes rubber mitts and glove gel, along with hand cream and cuticle gel, to help nurse even the most neglected hands back to health.

Friday 19 September 2008

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