The eyes are the mirror of the soul and our hands are our business card... As such, I am extremely demanding when evaluating products for the eye area and hands, and I love finding truly effective products that deliver on their promises and contribute to our well-being and the improved appearance of these tricky areas.
Dry, aging hands are an early reality I've been dealing with for years, long before the damage the pandemic brought to our hands.
Esthederm'sExcellage Hand Cream was gifted to me by the brand at launch so I could test it and experience its texture. I was hooked from the very first application. It’s so much more than a simple hand cream... It targets the main signs of aging, including dark spots, thanks to the brand's patented Photo Reverse technology, and deeply nourishes the skin with camellia oil. Applying it twice daily radically transformed the appearance of my hands, and this cream is now a staple in my daily routine. It’s not budget-friendly, but considering the significant improvement in the skin quality of my hands, it’s worth every penny.
Besides hand skin, I worry a lot about my nails, as ridged, brittle nails are a constant in my life, especially during the colder months. Gel or acrylic nails aren't an option since I'm allergic, so showing off a neat, healthy-looking manicure is a tough battle to win.
Isdin's Si-Nails presents itself as a nail strengthener, but it's much more than that. It was a well-considered purchase because it comes in a brush applicator with a very small amount of product. It promises to significantly improve the appearance of nails and cuticles thanks to a formula rich in hyaluronic acid and organic silicon... A dream. And the reality? It delivers! One daily application leaves nails smoother and more hydrated, making them genuinely stronger and less brittle. This winter I didn't have to deal with broken or weak nails, and my cuticles are also much more hydrated. 100% recommended!
To round off this list of star hand products, I couldn't fail to mention Neutrogena's line. Cosmetically, they aren't glamorous, but in terms of efficacy, they are among the best. The hand masks are extremely effective, and the hand cream is the ideal treatment to nourish and repair hands overnight. Here's a tip!
