This classic Aesop hand lotion not only sinks in quickly without making your hands greasy and unusable (anyone with a slightly difficult bathroom door knob knows the potential hand cream dangers). It smells beautifully of Mandarin oil, Rosemary Leaf and Cedarwood and works well with the Resurrection hand wash. This moisturiser softens rough skin, cuticles and nails and can be used all over the body, especially for a foot massage... anyone? Aesop don’t believe in ‘anti’ – you won’t see any hyperbolic ‘anti-ageing’ or ‘anti-acne’ claims – instead, their products are developed to complement a balanced lifestyle, and help protect against the elements. This is ‘pro’ skin care for those who’re planning to grow older gracefully, proud of the skin that they live in.

Both beautiful and practical, Aesop’s ethos is all about marrying old world wisdom with new tech disciplines – harnessing the finest botanical extracts and fusing them with the latest and greatest scientific discoveries. The bottles are made of traditional amber glass (or in this case, sustainable plastic), to protect against UV degradation and prolong the integrity of their specialist blends (whilst minimising the need for preservatives). Not only does this aromatic hand cream smell beyond divine, it also softens and protects skin with its beautiful blend of natural oils and extracts.