‘This made my hands look brand new!’ Best hand creams for softer skin and healthier nails

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There is plenty of skincare on the market promising to slow down signs of ageing on your face, but did you know that your hands can give away your age too?

And even the best manicure in the world won’t look good if the skin on your hands is dry, chapped and crepey-looking – which is why a good hand cream should be a beauty essential.

While it’s no secret that hands feel drier in winter, a hand cream should be a year-round essential – it’ll not only make skin feel soft and smooth, and can also help to stop nails from splitting too.These new launches all get a handshake of approval from our Real Beauty testers… Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Balm, £24.50 here A richer version of Clarins’ much-loved original hand cream, with a formula made up of 26% Fairtrade shea butter.Tester Christine says: “My hands get very dry and cracked from cleaning.This product made a big difference to their softness and comfort, and wasn’t sticky or clammy even though it’s rich.

I think my hands look younger from using it too! Plus my nails don’t seem to break as easily now.” 5/5 September Body Nourishing Hand Cream, £4.50 here From a range newly launched at Morrisons, this is a silky-feeling formula containing argan oil, vitamin C and omega 6.Tester Mantas says: “The cream has a great texture and quick results.