Five ways to upgrade your skincare routine and show your hands some TLC during lockdown

Constant hand washing and sanitizing has now become an essential part of our daily lives.

We are all aware it is the most effective way to protect ourselves and stop the spread of germs, unfortunately it can also lead to chapped, flaky, irritated hands and brittle, split nails.

Don't despair. We have come to the rescue and rounded up some of the best products to give them a little TLC.

Dove overnight Manicure Hand Cream, £5.49  - boots.com

A nourishing overnight treatment with a calming lavender scent.

Dove Overnight Manicure Hand Cream, £5.49 (boots.c0m)

Intensive Anti-Ageing Hand Serum, £30 - margaretdabbs.co.uk

Plumps and firms the skin while reducing the appearance of fine line and wrinkles.

Margaret Dabbs Intensive Anti-Ageing Serum, £30 (Margaret Dabbs Intensive Anti-Ageing Serum)

Nail HQ Strengthener, £6.99 - soinvogue.com

Coconut Oil and keratin proteins help strengthen weak, soft nails.

Nail HQ Strengthener, £6.99 (soinvogue.com)

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme, £4.87 - lookfantastic.com

Formulated with lemon oil to nourish and moisturise dry cuticles and brittle nails.

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream, £4.87 (lookfanatstic.com)

Crystal Nail File, £12 - margaretdabbs.co.uk

The crystal finish protects nails while filing and makes them less prone to splitting.

Crystal Nail File, £12 (margaretdabbs.co.uk)