Let’s start with
the hands, nails and feet..
Between having
two dogs that both like to give me ‘kisses’ on my hands, and a baby with
frequent nappy changes, I wash my hands a lot during the day, which in itself
is enough to leave my hands and nails dry. But add to that a baby with a cold,
and you’d need to wash your hands even more frequently not to spread the
bacteria.
And the best way
to care for dry, parched and chapped skin and nails, is simply to moisturise, moisturise,
moisturise to replace any moisture that the skin is missing.
Dirty Works
You Soft Touch Hand Cream has a gorgeous but gentle floral scent and comes in
such a cute retro style blue tube, and it is made with cocoa butter and jojoba
oil to help nourish and smooth very dry hands. It is thick and creamy, yet it absorbs quickly
into the hands leaving the silky soft for hours, even after you next wash your
hands. And just $5.95 it is such a bargain too so you can afford to stock up and keep on your desk, in your car, and in your handbag...!
RRP: $5.95/100ml
– Available from Coles
Molton Brown
Desert Bloom Intense Hand Rescue*
This intense hand
rescue is scented with myrrh, which
to be quite honest, I cannot recall coming across before, and OMG , it smells absolutely aaaaahmazing,
with its fresh fruity and floral scent, - it is so lovely that I cannot stop
smelling my hands after use. It contains African desert plant extract helps to lock in moisture, candletree leaf extract to deeply
moisturise and help fight UV induced age-spots, myrrh to help improve the
appearance of skin and nails (plus add that gorgeous scent!), and shea butter to condition and repair dry and
overexposed hands, nails and cuticles. It’s is thick and creamy, yet absorbs
rapidly, and although it leaves a protective barrier on the skin, it is in no
way greasy or stick, but rather it leaves my skin feeling every so soft and
clearly so deeply hydrated, ready to face another cold winters day. This is the
first product from Molton Brown I’ve ever tried, and I am so in love, that it
definitely won’t be the last!
RRP: $50 (75ml) –
Available from Molton Brown and David Jones
Orly Rich Renewal
Pucker Ultra Hydrating Creme for Hands, Feet and Body*
This cream is a
fantastic multi-tasking product suitable for both hands, feet and body, and it
really is ultra hydrating thanks to containing shea and cocoa butter, aloe
vera, vitamins E and A, to sooth, condition and revitalise and heal dry and
chapped skin and protect it for the harsh and cold winter winds. And even
though the cream is so thick, it is a non-greasy formula that is quickly
absorbed into the skin, leaving behind a fresh and refreshing fruity scent of red grapefruit
and papaya. And before you ask, the tube may be small for a body product, but it is seriously concentrated so it will dry areas such as elbows and knees back to being soft and subtle in no time.
RRP: $10.95
(60ml) – Available from Select Stockists
Lanolips Intense Rose
Hand Balm*
This Intense Hand
Balm from Lanolips is made from 98% natural ingredients and is free from
parabens, petrolatum, mineral oils and sulfates. It is based on medical grade
lanolin, with added shea butter, cocoa seed butter and wheat germ oil, as well
as it has rose flower oil added to add a lovely and natural gentle rose fragrance.
As you’d expect from an intense cream, it is very thick in consistency, and it
consequently takes a little longer to absorb into the skin than a normal hand
cream – but once it has, any signs of dry hands immediately disappear, and my
hands are left incredibly soft, and surprisingly, also without feeling greasy,
so it is as perfect for use during the day, as it is for applying just before
bedtime for an intense treatment for hands and nails while you get some beauty
sleep.
RRP: $15.95
(50ml) – Available from Adore Beauty, David Jones, Priceline and select
pharmacies
And even though
it will still be a while until you’ll get your tootsies into open-toed sandals again,
don’t neglect your feet – if you look after them during winter, they will be
ready for show at the first sign of spring.
Scholl
Eulactol Heel Balm Gold*
If your feet are
really suffering from neglect, and are rough and dry and your heels are
cracked, you cannot go past the Scholl Eulactol Heel Balm Gold. The cream is thick, yet it absorbs
quickly into the skin without leaving the skin feel greasy, and using it twice
a day, you start to see results already after a few days, and soon after your
feet are feeling hydrated and soft again, with no cracks in sight. With limited
time to file my feet, I really like that it works on its own, and so fast too.
And once your baby soft feet have been restored, used just a few times a week,
will ensure they stay that way. A pedicure in a tube. Simply too easy!
RRP: $13.49
(60ml) – Available from Supermarkets, Priceline and pharmacies
Burt’s Bees
Peppermint Foot Lotion*
Often foot creams
are thick and leaves the feet feeling so greasy that you can only use it at
night and with a pair of old socks on top. Not with this Peppermint Foot Lotion
from Burt’s Bees. The lotion absorbs quickly into the feet without leaving them
feeling greasy or tacky so you can get on with your day straight away. It contains among others menthol, witch hazel and
peppermint and parsley oils which has a lovely cooling effect on the feet so
perfect if you’ve been on your feet all day. It also contains ingredients to
help odour at bay, so it's like a deodorant for the feet, yet it moisturises at the same time. And I love that it
is made from 100% natural ingredients with absolutely no chemical nasties.
RRP: $24.95/100ml –
Available from Department Stores, Priceline and select pharmacies
Neutrogena
Norwegian Formula Foot Cream*
I have long
been a fan of the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream that I always use as
a barrier cream to protect my hands when I am gardening or doing other hands-on
work, such as moving house (which I am sadly very experienced at having moved
twice already this year!!). And this Norwegian Formula Foot Cream doesn’t fail
to impress either. The thick concentrated formula has pleasant gentle scent and
instantly delivers long-lasting and intense moisture to dry feet and cracked
heels, making them feel softer all day long. It has a slightly greasy formula,
which makes it perfect to use before bedtime with an old pair of socks, but the effort is worth it as the
next morning you wake to the softest and smoothest feet you’ve ever seen.
RRP: $7.99/56g
– Available from Supermarkets, Priceline and select pharmacies
And
while you’re giving your hand some moisture, don’t forget to also rub some into
your cuticles and nails on both your hands and feet, as nails are also prone to
being dry, breaking and flaking during winter.
I admit it, I like dark clothes, and have A LOT of it. Many of them classic pieces that I use season after season and simply update with accessories. One of the things that is sure to brighten up a dull outfit, is some colourful nails, and the nail polishes Scout Cosmetics are a fantastic option. At the moment I am really loving these berry shades, including Walk of Life and Never Tear Us Apart, and you can never get too much of a classic French manicure using Just Like Heaven. They are not just 3-free like so many other nail polishes, they take it a step further and are 5-Free Nail Polishes containing no potentially harmful ingredients including Formaldehyde, DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor or Parabens.
Scout Cosmetics Nail Polish in Never Tear Us Apart |
These days I rarely apply nail polish during the day when I am home alone with our little boy, as even when he is down for a nap, it would be my luck to just have applied nail polish for him to wake up needing a cuddle. But these polishes from Scout do make it possible as they are so quick and easy to apply streak-free and dry pretty quickly too. And the finish is salon quality with an amazing intense colour and high gloss, and by using the Scout Dual Top and Base Coat, you’ll not only get extra shiny nails, but also a good wear of 5+ days from your manicure.
RRP: $19.95 (12ml) – Available from Scout Cosmetics
So there you have it, these are my choices for keeping
hands, feet and nails in top condition this winter…
*These products were kindly provided for consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Have you tried any of these products? Do your hands and
nails suffer during winter? Which products do you reach for?
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