Hand creams tried and tested - Tiscali Shopping

So what's the secret to beautiful soft hands? We've tried & tested the some of the best on the market.

Method hand wash comes in sweet water, french lavender and green tea + aloe. All the hand washes are free from triclosan, a chemical used for its antibacterial properties in many hand soaps, known to be carcinogenic. method hand washes are made with naturally-derived, biodegradable ingredients, contain vitamin E and aloe and never tested on animals.

What we liked: The soap entitled sweet water was light in fragrance and delicate on my sensitive skin. It's not too pungent a soap either which makes it suitable for the kitchen as well as the bathroom. The bulb shaped container looks contemporary and stylish. At selected Waitrose stores nationwide.

"Combines Coconut and Sunflower oils to create a richly foaming cleanser that gently and effectively washes away even the most stubborn dirt. Green Tea, a natural antioxidant, soothes skin while Lemongrass oil, a natural antiseptic, neutralizes odors. Honey and Sugar Esters lightly moisturize and soften for naturally, clean, soft, beautiful hands. pH balanced."

What we liked: A light and delicate soap that doesn't result in lots of foam yet effectively cleanses your hands without drying your skin. At approximately £8, it's quite a luxury soap, but for those of you with sensitive skin you can rest assured it won't result in sore dry hands. You only need a small amount so the bottle will last you ages and the fragrance isn't sickly sweet like some handwash, so perfect for the kitchen as well as the bathroom. Found at John Lewis - contact 08456 049 049. Find out more at www.myburtsbees.co.uk.

"A super-smoothing--and best-selling--synergy of 20% Shea Butter, honey and sweet almond extract, blended with the light and alluring aromas of jasmine and ylang-ylang essences. "

What we liked: A lovely big tube that lasts for ages. Gorgeous smell and very mositurising. Absorbs well and leaves your hands hydrated. Also available in a smaller size for your handbag or travelling.
What we weren't so keen on: Feel slightly greasy so need to allow time for it to sink in properly before picking anything up.

Reviewed October 2006

"Burt's Bees Hand Salve is made from sweet almond oil, olive oil and beeswax, with vitimin E, comfrey root extract, rosemary, lavendar, eucalyptus oil added for their healing and soothing properties."

What we liked: Love the strong lavendar smell - very relaxing and perfect for putting on just before bed. Great for moisturising your cuticles and nails. You can see how much is left and get the last bits out which is a lot harder with a tube. Love the natural ingredients and that it's not tested on animals.
What we weren't keen on: A bit too greasy when applied. Will depend on how dry your skin as to how quickly it is absored. The strong smell may put some people off.

Reviewed October 2006

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