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THE BEST HAND CREAMS FOR DRY AND CRACKED HANDS

Written By Sophie Hines | 12 January 2017
Can't find a hand cream that tackles your dry hands? We've rounded up the best...
Cold weather can leave our hands cracked, dry and desperate for moisture. That's why we've rounded up the best, most nourishing hand creams in the UK, so you can get your skin back to its soft, smooth best.

1. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Concentrated Hand Cream 



This fuss-free hand cream is all about efficiency, rather than pretty smells or packaging. The glycerin-rich formula is one of the best for tackling seriously dry hands.

£2.98 for 50ml, Boots.com

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2. Burt's Bees Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream


If you prefer to stick to natural ingredients, this hand cream is ideal, containing no sulphates, phthalates, petrochemicals or parabens. Shea butter, cocoa butter and sesame oil provide a real moisturising kick for the hands.

£13 for 90g, Marks & Spencer

3. Roger & Gallet Bienfaits Hand and Nail Balm



This hand cream came out tops in the Good Housekeeping Institute's tests, with those that tried it saying they noticed their hands were softer and smoother after regular use.

£6 for 30ml, Escentual.com

MORE: WHY DOES YOUR SKIN ITCH MORE IN THE WINTER?

4. Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Correcting Hand Cream SPF15



This quick-absorbing hand cream has the added benefit of sun protection, helping to protect your hands against ageing. Good Housekeeping testers scored it highly for not causing any irritation or redness.

£25 for 75ml, Clinique.co.uk

5. ​Eucerin Dry Skin Intensive Hand Cream 5% Urea


Don't like fragrant hand creams? When the Good Housekeeping Institute asked women to test this, they loved the lack of scent and said it left hands soft and supple. 

£9 for 75ml, Boots.com

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6. L'Occitane Almond Delicious Hands



Enriched with almond milk, this beautifully-scented hand cream hydrates hands without leaving any grease behind.

£8 for 30ml, loccitane.com

7. The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector



This heavy-duty hydrator is one of The Body Shop's best sellers for good reason! It's perfect for very dry skin.

£5 for 30ml, thebodyshop.com

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