THE YEAR 2020 – not so much The Power of Now! but more The Power of Now Wash Your Hands, as every single place we go has the requisite enormo-pump of alcohol at the door – and not even the fun kind.
Between all the normal handwashing – well normal for surgeons – we have to do, plus all the on the go alcohol gel we have to duly pump and smother onto our poor, dried out, pissed off but germ-free mitts, it’s a wonder, and a delight, to try out some handwash and moisturiser and hand gel, that not only smells divine, but feels fantastic. How can this be?
Land & Water Hand Duo
Land & Water skincare like its name, is elemental, enlivening and full of good scents. Beautifully packaged – the hand wash and lotion duo would make a very thoughtful gift for anyone who’s got hand-washing fatigue. Which is all of us.
The citrusy, spikey combination of grapefruit, lime and mint of the wash wakes my tired and dry hands right up, while the smooth, reroli-infused lotion smells pleasantly woodsy and floral and doesn’t leave a greasy feel.
Land & Water Alcohol Hand Gel
The alcohol hand-gel, which could fit into a larger handbag and is suitable for sharing, leaves a beautiful vapour trail of citrus grove, when you instinctively flap your hands to speed up drying. Not that this requires any flapping action, as it dries on contact.
It feels and smells luxurious, like a mini aromatherapy session with every application. Now Clap Your Hands.
by Michele Kirsch
The Land & Water hand duo retails for £32
The Land & Water alcohol hand-gel retails for £15