While disconcerting men, such as yourself, should already be well ahead of the male-manicure and hand-moisturising game, there is a small chance you and your metrosexual pride is, well, not. Time for that to change. Dry hands from all the Dettol? Good! It means you’re practicing a healthy dose of sanitisation and hygiene, however sticking to a rigorous hand-washing routine shouldn’t mean your paws resemble that of a nomad lumberjack. There is, in fact, an alternative.
Meet your new best friend: The hand moisturiser. Not just reserved to sit alongside the Werther’s Originals in your Nan’s purse, moisturiser should be a key part of your grooming routine through the pandemic and beyond.
We’ve rounded up the best, Esquire-team approved, deeply moisturising and sexily-scented hand-creams for your perusal (that’s right, a perfumed paw is *sexy*). Click add to basket and be desperately smug that your handshakes post social-distancing will be both firm and softer than a baby’s cheek. You’re welcome.
Aesop, Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, AED120 for 75ml
Byredo at Ounass, Rose of No Man’s Land Hand Cream, AED164 for 30ml
Chanel, LE LIFT The Smoothing, Even-Toning and Replenishing Hand Cream, AED200 for 50ml
Co Bigelow, Aqua Mellis – No. 2008 Hand Cream, AED58 for 60ml
Grown Alchemist, Vanilla and Orange Peel Hand Cream, AED110 for 300ml
Kiehl’s, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, AED84 for 75ml
La Prairie, Cellular Hand Cream, AED460 for 100ml
Neom at Ounass, Nourish, Breathe & Sleep Hand Balm, AED105 for 50ml
Sisley, Restorative Hand Cream, AED385 for 75ml
Tom Ford, Neroli Portofino Hand Cream, AED195
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