We always want our manicure to be perfect but what about the rest of our hands? Constant washing and sun damage can really make your hands look and feel dry. Follow these tips to keep your hands soft and youthful.

Start off by using a gentle cleanser when washing your hands. I’m currently loving the Jo Malone Grapefruit Body & Hand Wash. This scent is so refreshing and won’t dry your hands but instead conditions the skin every time you wash.

Where there’s soap, there should be cream. Every time you wash, apply a moisturiser right away. Make this an easy habit by keeping a hand lotion next to your bed, in your purse, in your car and especially next to the sink. Look for nourishing ingredients such as shea butter. Clarins Super Restorative Hand Cream contains Mango and Baobab oils that absorb quickly with the shea butter to make your hands feel soft and nourished.

Apply a hand mask for the ultimate moisturising treatment. Sephora’s Aloe Vera Hand Mask only takes 15 minutes and will leave your hands feeling super smooth.

Dry hands are also a concern for men but chances are he will be borrowing yours. Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve is strong enough to use on his hard working hands. This heavy duty cream coats dry skin with a nice layer of avocado oil infused moisture that protects it from water loss.

Finally, don’t forget to apply sunscreen on your hands because as young as you feel and look, the hands don’t lie. Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Correcting Hand Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15 protects your hands while evening out any imperfections.

 

Aline Agopian