These days, we're washing our hands like our lives depend on it — because they actually do. It's no surprise the once-simple act of washing your hands have been making headlines over the past year and it's never been more pressing to keep our paws clean, especially while we're battling against the virus. And if you've been soaking your hands more often than you usually do, all that soap, water and lather can leave your hands feeling really parched. That's why it's important to pick out a hand wash that's nourishing, gentle, cleansed and crack-free. Here, we've rounded up some of the best hand soaps to cleanse your hands without drying them out.
A handwash that smells good enough to eat? Enter the latest addition to the bakery’s boulangerie offerings, the Brioche N°5. Well-loved for its handcrafted, artisanal bakes, Tiong Bahru Bakery — in collaboration with Oo La Lab — has upped the ante with its first brioche-inspired hand wash in Singapore. Bringing the delicious smell of a bakery into homes the delectable hand wash leaves behind an inviting fragrance of a bakery comprising key notes of vanilla, caramel and pineapple. These scents come together to emulate one of the most wonderful aromas in the world, so prepare to get whisked away at first whiff.
Available at all TBB outlets, its online store and various delivery partners.
A bright, refreshing scent, The Body Shop's Lemon Hand Wash leaves your hands squeaky clean with just a wash. Boasting a purifying formula that includes natural lemon essential oil, the hand wash is said to remove any bacteria and impurities, offering hands a deeply cleansing and antibacterial wash.
Available at The Body Shop and online at Lazada.
If you're willing to splash out a little more on hand washes, consider Aesop's Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash. This highly raved soap is made with a gentle formula that contains orange, rosemary and lavender which is said to effectively cleanse your hands without leaving them feeling parched. While there are other affordable options to choose from, this Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash offers a more exotic experience.
Available at all Aesop stores and online.
Perfect for busy households, this hand wash is particularly good to keep in the kitchen to combat food smells such as garlic and onions on the hands. Blended with naturally antibacterial lemon essential oil, this hand wash is said to have purifying properties that gently cleanses the hands without drying them out. It also doesn’t hurt that the light scent smells divine either.
Available at Neal's Yard Remedies stores and online at Shopee.
Find instant relief for dry and sore hands in L'OCCITANE's Shea Butter Ultra Rich Hands & Body Wash. Famed for its Shea Butter-infused products, you can expect this wash to be filled with moisturising properties that will cater to your dry skin concerns. The great thing about this wash is that it can also be used on your body as well as your hands!
Available at all L'OCCITANE stores and online.
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