Hand care 101
These pandemic times are trying to say the least, and they’re particularly trying for one particular area: our hands. Consistent handwashing, constant hand sanitising, cold weather and harsh central heating are all leaving our hands a little worse for wear, so hand care couldn’t be more important than right now. From the ultra-hydrating yet silken cream to the nail oil that’s like a miracle in drop form, we’ve pulled together the must-have products you need. Results-driven and so transformative, you’ll want to shake our hands in gratitude, but maybe let’s not. We’ll take a virtual nod instead.
The hand cream
As sumptuous as the mesmerising forests and cascading waterfalls that inspired the name, Skandinavisk’s FJORD Hand Cream softens, hydrates and repairs. Featuring four organic skin-loving ingredients including shea butter and sweet almond oil, this rich cream soaks into the skin instantly and is non-greasy – perfect considering how deeply nourishing it is. Made in Denmark, the fragrance takes in orchard fruits, redcurrants and apple and pear blossom. This one’s never leaving our handbag.
The serum
We pour money into supercharged ingredients for our face but what about our hands? Verso’s Hand Serum devotes the same level of care and attention to them, helping skin appear soft, plump and elastic while evening out skin tone and reducing the appearance of fine lines. Containing retinol 8 that reboots skin’s natural collagen production, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and turmeric which has anti-oxidant properties, it’s a powerful combination. Creamy, it absorbs quickly and has UV filters to help against premature ageing so you can wave fatigued-looking hands goodbye.
The nail oil
The closure of salons and winter air amongst all other factors can wreak havoc with our nails. If you’re noticing your nails are feeling brittle and the skin around them, which is particularly prone to wear and tear because our nails are constantly growing, is dry and cracked, turn to a cuticle oil. Nail Oil Nourishing from Susanne Kaufmann contains a wonder-working combination of oils that promote cellular formation and strengthen nail structure, along with nourishing, anti-inflammatory vitamin E. Think macadamia and manketti nut oils that will give nails the helping hand they deserve.
The hand wash
An icon in and of itself, Aesop's Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash is a godsend in these fervent handwashing times. Incorporating aromatic essential oils like cedar and mandarin that act as an antiseptic, with rosemary and lavender, it forms a massaging, low-foaming gel that when washed away leaves hands refreshed without dryness. We love the woody, citrusy and herbaceous scent and the bottle that’ll turn any sink into the realms of hip, East London hangout. We approve.