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Hydrate your hands

Mitts as cracked as plates in a Greek restaurant? Time to treat 'em...

Of all the parts of our bodies, our hands are probably the most neglected.

For a start, they have relatively few oil glands (which is why they get so dry); they’re constantly exposed to the elements; and they get very little blood supply in cold weather (which is why they’re always chilly).

The one way to stop your hands turning into wizened old paws is to moisturise them after every wash but, if you’re like me and hate waiting ages for hand cream to sink in, try one of these new fast absorbing formulas that contain powerful hydrators such as glycerine and panthenol.

Nivea Hand SOS Intensive Balm, £3.25 for 50ml
Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream, £4.99 for 75ml
Neutrogena Fast Absorbing Hand Cream, £3.99 for 75ml

All available from www.boots.com