Keep these hand creams at your work desk for soft hands all day

Self-Love Nourishing Lotion, $58, Roots & Ceremony

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Formulated with antioxidant-rich sea buckthorn in a light, non-greasy formulation, this lovely hand cream from local brand Roots & Ceremony also contains geranium, sandalwood and rose absolute oils so your hands feel hydrated and smell great.

Eau Rose Hand & Body Lotion, $88, Diptyque at Escentials

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Be enveloped in the springtime scent of fresh roses and green leaves with each pump. Don’t be surprised if your colleagues stop by your desk regularly to ask if they can share your hand lotion.

Nude H.and Cream 421, $47, Tamburins at Beaubit

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The popular Korean beauty brand is known for their aesthetic packaging and this hand cream is no different. Plus, the vanilla and sandalwood scent profile offers a lovely waft of fragrance, and the clean, non-sticky texture leaves your hands soft and moisturized.

Hand Salve, $26, Burt’s Bees at Sephora

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With an all-natural formulation, this salve feels more like a balm than a cream, which makes it great for people with dry or sensitive skin. Beyond moisturising, we’ve found that applying this on our heels and ankles can relieve dryness and prevent blisters or skin cracks from forming.

Milk Intensive Hand Cream, $26, Fresh

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If finding a non-intrusive scent is important for your neighbors and you, then consider this intensively hydrating hand cream. Made with soothing plant-based milks like centella, rice, and linseed that smoothes and protects dry hands, it carries a very subtle clean scent.

Gardeners Hand Cream, $15, Crabtree & Evelyn

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Housed in a travel-friendly size (great for taking it everywhere with you!), this rosemary-scented hand cream nourishes your hands with shea butter and macadamia seed oil.

Baume de Rose Hand Cream, $60, By Terry at TANGS

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A non-greasy formulation that easily and quickly absorbs into your hands, this lotion will leave them feeling silky soft with regular use.

Rejuvenating Hand Treatment, $60, Re:erth

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This best-selling hand cream from local brand Re:erth is a hit with customers for a reason. Scientifically developed to penetrate deeper into your skin’s dermal layers, it works hard to restore your skin’s elasticity and softness. Plus, it doesn’t have any added scents, so it’s great for people with sensitivities.

White Tea Hand Cream, $32, Compagnie de Provence at Maison Marcel

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We love pump bottles, because they remove the fuss of having to fiddle with caps. This best-selling hand cream from French brand Compagnie de Provence envelops your hands with a delicate, comforting scent.

Hand and Nail Treatment Lotion With Shea Butter, $65, Clarins

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Soothe dryness and reduce visible dark spots or uneven skin with this hand lotion. Plus, myrrh extract helps strengthen nails and condition cuticles so your hands look perfect right down to your fingertips.

Reverence Aromatique Hand Balm, $41, Aesop

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Beyond looking good, Aesop’s hand balms are known for their ability to cover your hands with a hydrating veil, so you enjoy its moisturising effects longer. This scent profile carries a woodier and smokier scent for a calming effect.

Moringa Hand Cream, $14, The Body Shop

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Looking for a hand cream that’s portable enough to stow into your purse? Consider one of The Body Shop’s travel-sized hand creams for on-the-move hydration. The Moringa scent offers crisp floral notes for a refreshing feel.

193 Body Lotion Grapefruit Leaf, $68, L:A Bruket

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Perk up with the fresh scent notes of grapefruit, as coconut oil and shea butter work together to calm and repair your hands.