For dark spots and discoloration: "Just like the skin on your face, the best way to prevent discoloration and sun spots is to protect skin when exposed to the sun," Wnek says. After your hand cream, "slather on a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and reapply after washing hands," she suggests.

INGREDIENTS: (Mineral Oil), PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Citronellol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Eugenol, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Isopropyl Myristate, Denatonium Benzoate. INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffnum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citral, Disodium EDTA, Coumarin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Denatonium In the GH Beauty Lab's most recent test of hand creams, scientists evaluated 17 hand creams for their ability to hydrate skin, first using the Corneometer, a device that measures skin moisture levels. We calculated a moisture reading of bare skin, then dispensed a controlled amount of each product onto testers' forearms and measured hydration content a second time. Six hours later, testers returned to the Lab for another measurement to determine which creams actually improved moisturization. Before Christmas I went to the Hilton Hotel to try the Festive Afternoon Tea for the Bournemouth Blogger Meetup. It was such a fun afternoon and to finish the afternoon, Emma, a blogger who runs Bournemouth Bloggers, gave us all a little Christmas something. It was so sweet of her and also very unexpected, but I opened the present and out came a little hand cream.Simple moisturization and sun protection are the best treatments for hands," Dr. Brown says. Here are other points to keep in mind when searching for the right hand cream for your needs: INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffnum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Triethyl Citrate, Denatonium Benzoate.

Throughout the day: "Reapply as needed, especially if you have dry skin or work in a profession that requires frequent handwashing or exposure to harsh chemicals." INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffnum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linalool, Geraniol, Triethyl Citrate, Denatonium Benzoate.INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffnum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Denatonium Benzoate. INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffnum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cinnamal, Eugenol, Rose Ketones, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Denatonium Benzoate, Perillaldehyde. For wrinkles and signs of aging: "Alpha hydroxy acids like lactic acid in hand cream formulas will exfoliate dry, flaky skin and increase skin cell turnover to reveal more radiant skin," Wnek adds. Another trusted French pharmacy brand, Bioderma’s affordable hand cream is also another that’s fairly unfussy, but that our tester still appreciated. There’s nothing going on here that is likely to be irritating to sensitive skin. While we haven’t yet used it for 21 days straight and therefore can’t say how much more hydrated our hands would feel at that point, it certainly left them feeling noticeably smoother. I got given the hand cream in the scent ‘So Wonderful’ and spoiler, the name fits the product! It is a very floral scent, so if thats not your bag, I don’t think its the one for you! It reminds me of freshly cut roses!

INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffnum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, After washing your hands: "Frequent handwashing can strip the skin of its natural oils. Apply hand cream immediately after washing to prevent moisture loss." The size of this hand cream is PERFECT for your hand bag as its not too big, but not tiny so it will sink all the way to the bottom. Also as its a screw on lid rather than just a cap, it means that it is less likely to squirt all over the bottom of your bag, which is a bonus! It’s also perfect for travelling as its a 30ml bottle and therefore can fit as part of your liquid bags! This hand cream is from the A Little Something Range by Boots. This range makes what my Grandma would call ‘smellies’, this ranges from hand creams, perfumes, body butters, lip balms and makeup bags. These items come in a range of different scents from citrus to sweet and fruity to floral. There is a scent for everyone in this range.INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffnum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Eugenol, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Denatonium Benzoate.

This very much depends on the product and on the skin condition,” says Dr Shotter. “At least twice a day is basic guidance, but if you suffer from irritated or dry skin on the hands, I would recommend doing so after every time you wash your hands.”

INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffnum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Denatonium Benzoate, Rose Ketones. Linalool, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Citronellol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Denatonium Benzoate, Ethoxydiglycol.