KEEP CHAPPED HANDS AT BAY

Chapped, dry and stripped of their natural oils, your hands may be beginning to feel the effects of central heating and excessive hand washing and hand sanitising. All this extra handwashing calls for extra moisturising, so make a hand cream your new at-home self-care essential.

T H E R I C H O N E - S K I N C I T Y S K I N C A R E R I C H R E PA I R HAND CREAM This repairing and rich formula works deep down to both strengthen the skin and combat daily damage such as pigmentation and uneven texture. Alongside nourishing Shea Butter and Glycerine, this hand cream contains corrective Niacinamide and Linoleic, and Linolenic Acids (also known as Vitamin F) which are naturally high in omega fatty acids. These support and boost a weakened skin barrier by providing extra essential lipids to maintain a strong defence against moisture loss from hand washing. Hands are left feeling more supple, soft and protected after every use.

Skincity.co.uk / 75ml / £10.00

T H E A L L N AT U R A L O N E - A N T I P O D E S D E L I V E R A N C E HAND CREAM This much-loved Antipodes hand cream has been formulated to powerfully enhance the skin’s natural hydration with potent restorative ingredients such as Golden Kowhai and Avocado Oil. Nongreasy, it’s rich in Vitamin E, leaving hands feeling soft to the touch as well as targeting severe dryness – perfect for those regularly using high doses of hand sanitiser.

Lookfantastic.com / 75ml / £16.99

Dr Tiina Meder - dermatologist, cardiologist and founder of Meder Beauty Science – recommends always using a hand cream to prevent parched skin. “If your hands feel dry and are beginning to chap you should use an intensive hand moisturiser. Chapped skin could lead to infection which is something you want to avoid. If you are using hand cream regularly, don’t forget to wash your hands after being in public spaces, on public transport, after using the toilet and before eating.”