5 hand balms for bitter winter weather

Every year, in the non-equatorial world, it gets cold. When it;s cold, it's dry. And almost immediately, my skin starts to crack and itch. Set the clocks back and cuticles start to peel away on cue, finger webbing gets all ashy and the backs of my hands age years. It's a hot look... not really. It's distracting and painful, mostly. I run several humidifiers at full whack in the house but can't stuff one in my bag for the road so hand balm it is when away from the tropical confines of my living room. Don't leave home without one of these five balms this winter (and if you happen to live in the Southern Hemisphere, start stock piling now for autumnal climes to come). While not all of these are necessarily hand balms, all come in sizes small enough to pop into your handbag without a problem. Find out which five work best in winter weather...

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Aesop opens on Westborne Grove today

Very cult Australian brand Aesop opened their second London shop today in the former L'Artisan Perfumer spot on Westborne Grove. They don't offer their signature treatments at the London location but this minimalist space is the perfect place in which to play with all of their cream cleansers, exfoliators, moisturisers, etc.

Aesop Westbourne, 227A Westbourne Grove W1K 2SE (0207 221 2008)