Dressing table: The best hand care products

1 Laughter Hand Wash

Give your hands some extra TLC with this sweet smelling wash. With notes of grapefruit and bergamot, and made with shea butter and jojoba, it's a pleasure to use.

£15, Space NK, spacenk.co.uk

2 Nourishing Mellisa Hand Polish

Restore dry, rough hands back to health with this seed exfoliant which will gently rid dead cells, cool them down with aloe vera and re-hydrate with essential oils.

£12, Neal's Yard Remedies, nealsyardremedies.com

3 Oil Slick Pen

Apply daily to prevent hangnails and rough cuticles – the essential oils and vitamins will nourish the nails.

£11, Nails Inc, 020-7382 9353

4 Nail Enamel Remover

As well as looking beautiful on your dressing table, this almond oil-enriched remover will condition your nails.

£10, Paul and Joe, paul-joe-beaute.com

5 Comfort Extreme

Launching nationwide at the beginning of next month, this new hand treatment has been specially formulated for damaged skin. Apply once a day for instant hydration.

£55, Sisley, 020-7591 6380

6 Luxurious Hand Balm

Like all Diptyque products, this product smells divine. Scented with apricots and almonds, this luxurious balm will give your hands a much-needed moisturising treat.

£22, Diptyque, 020-7224 4948

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