Now girls.  We all know that our hands are one of the first three places that show signs of aging.  (The other two being the under-eye area and the neck.)  So it’s very important to treat our hands with care and to protect them from the sun.  If you are especially dry, then a cream formula may work best for you. Otherwise, a light but moisturizing lotion should do the trick. Throw one in your purse so you’ll have it handy throughout the day and for extra moisturizing, keep a bottle or tube by your nightstand and apply generously right before nodding off to sleep.

Pevonia Botanica Youth-Renew Myoxy Caviar Hand Cream $42.00 www.pevonia.com

This terrific hand cream is a pleasantly fragranced, highly effective moisturizing cream for both the hands and feet.  It delivers the ultimate anti-aging formula by precisely blending Caviar, Marine Collagen, Retinol, Vitamins A & E, within a natural healing base of Shea Butter. Treated hands unveil velvety-smooth, renewed skin that is visibly lighter in color, and deeply hydrated. Contains valuable UV protection

Clinique Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream $17.50 www.macys.com

Treat your hands to 12-hour hydration and soothing comfort. This rich, restorative cream strengthens skin’s moisture barrier against environmental stressors. It even boosts skin’s ability to retain moisture so hands look and feel smoother. Conditions cuticles and nails, too.

Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream $30.00 www.bloomingdales.com

This indispensable hand and nail treatment cream is formulated to preserve the smooth, supple appearance of hands. Its moisturizing formula protects hands against chapping and irritation, promotes a more even skin texture and tone, and helps strengthen nails. 

Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve $12.50 www.kiehls.com

All day care and protection that forms a “glove-like” protection barrier against moisture loss.  It soothes, moisturizes and conditions skin and is not tested on animals.

La Mer The Hand Treatment $70.00 www.saks.com

Massage this silky treatment into your hands to relieve dryness, retexturize the skin and restore circulation. Equally soothing to heels, elbows and cuticles that tend to be dry and rough. The Hand Treatment is so lastingly hydrating, morning and evening application may be all that is necessary.

Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Smoothing Hand Crème $45.00 www.neimanmarcus.com

This hand cream deeply hydrates with sumptuous moisturizing ingredients.  Its advanced anti-spot technology helps reduce the look of dark spots and even out skintone. Visibly smooths away crepiness so hands look younger and more supple.

Ahava Hand Cream $9.95 www.deadsea-cosmetics.com

This classic Ahava Hand Cream contains Allantoin, Hamamelis & natural oils to sooth dry & chapped skin. The light texture absorbs quickly to moisturize the hands and restore the skin’s natural moisture levels. Hypoallergenic.

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Hand Cream $3.44 www.target.com

This “healing” hand cream’s unique formula infuses dry skin with intense moisturizers.  It sinks in within seconds, yet lasts all day to promote the ideal environment that skin needs to repair itself.

Ecotools One Hand Helps the Other, Intensive Hand Cream $5.99 www.drugstore.com

This earth-friendly hand cream shows respect for you and the planet.  It’s paraben and pthalate free and is not tested on any animals.  The replenishing jojoba oil hydrates, helps repair, and nurtures your skin. Get ready to greet the world with soft, smooth hands!

Lisa Hoffman Hand and Foot Butter $33.50 www.lisaoffmanskincare.com

This hand and foot butter features a luxuriously creamy texture to soften and renew the skin on the hands and feet. Shea butter and other botanicals moisturize and soften while acai and grape seed oil supply antioxidant protection. Ideal for sufferers of callouses, flaky skin and stiff cuticles. The skin is left silky, smooth, comfortable and healthy.

Bath and Body True Blue Spa Shea Cashmere Hand Cream $6.00 www.bathandbodyworks.com

Infused with both cashmere extract and rich shea butter, this ultra-moisturizing hand cream glides on to soothe and nourish. The non-greasy formula absorbs quickly, leaving hands supremely silky and lightly fragranced with a creamy vanilla scent. It’s like wrapping your hands in cashmere.