Herbs + Heart After Sanitiser Overnight Hand Mask

If your hands are suffering from dryness and dehydration from repeated hand washing and use of sanitiser, here’s a quick and easy solution to get them back into shape.

• What Is It: An overnight hand moisturising mask.
• Why buy: It comes in a small tub ideal for travellers, it’s a deep and effective moisturiser for your hands, it’s highly affordable.
• The Details: Herbs + Heart After Sanitiser Overnight Hand Mask costs rrp $24, and the cotton overnight gloves cost rrp $5 for a pair, available from www.herbsandheart.com.  

Road Test 

In recent months, as we’ve all worked hard to avoid the spread of Covid-19 in Australia, a key part of our success has been thoroughly and regularly washing hands and using hand sanitiser. But as many of us have also discovered, a by product of all this good hygiene has been excessively dry hands and cuticles; it not only makes your hands feel rough but is also ageing. In my 2009 health and beauty book, 40 And Still Fabulous, a key interviewee was the makeup artist and businessman, Napoleon Perdis, and one of areas of style we discussed was the importance of a beautiful manicure - especially as you age. While manicures are important to our hand health, however, if you’re anything like me you might find that after the past few months your hands need extra TLC. And that’s where a home-use hand mask can be a godsend. Herbs + Heart have recently launched a wonderful overnight mask you can use while you sleep, which not only repairs any damage to your hands but also replenishes moisture. After Sanitiser Overnight Hand Mask is 10 times richer than a hand lotion, and formulated with rich, nourishing oils and butters to soothe and encourage a healthy skin barrier. They include mango butter, hemp seed oil, beeswax, calendula extract, and vitamin E. The mask smells divine and you don’t need to use much to get amazing results. A pea-sized amount massaged into your hands just before bed is sufficient, coupled with a pair of our cotton gloves for even deeper moisturising action, and to keep your sheets clean. I road tested the mask overnight and was delighted to wake up to soft, smooth hands that were beautifully hydrated. The second time the result was exactly same, and now I’m addicted. After Sanitiser Overnight Hand Mask is a wonderful product to use when your hands are showing signs of wear and tear, but if you add it regularly to your beauty regime, say once or twice per week, and before special occasions such as a romantic trip or date night, your hands will always be at their best in spite of all the necessary washing and sanitising. This is a must for the new normal!

Beauty In Travel Loves

• The mask smells lovely and has a super rich texture.
• The gloves are reusable - just pop them in the washing machine on a gentle wash.
• The product is easy to use and does what it promises. 

Insider Tips

• For even better results, use a gentle exfoliator to your hands before you apply the mask.
• Make sure you rub the mask well into your cuticles as well.
• In between masks, and to prevent your hands becoming too dry, regularly use a nourishing hand cream especially after washing such as Herbs + Heart’s Forest Nourish lotion (rrp $22.95).