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Winter is really hard on a lot of body parts (and your NERVES, let's be honest), but your hands really take a beating. Between changing temperatures, hot water, antibacterial products and coming into and out of gloves, your handsome hands can start to look dried out and less than stellar. Here are some sneaky tips on how to get marvelous mits this cold season:

Just add olive oil - Mediterranean women have gorgeous skin and shiny hair for a reason, honey. Olive oil is one of the most nourishing products that a house can have in it. Immerse your hands in it while cooking and watch your hands just magically rejuvenate. Rub a little on a cracked cuticle right now to see what I mean.

Use hydrating hand washes - You need all the help you can get, and products like Molton Brown hand wash and lotion sets (like their Naran Ji Hand Care Gift Set, $56) come in handy with rich, hydrating properties and a light, non-greasy finish.

Add a hydrating scrub to your handwashing routine - Keep a rich scrub like Deborah Lippmann Helping Hands Cosmeceutical Hand Scrub ($34) next to your sink and use it right after your hand wash about once or twice a week. Not only will it help exfoliate dead skin, but it will add moisture like nobody's business.

Apply a moisture seal every time you step outside - The best way to keep your hands moisturized is to lock it in before they're exposed to stress. Before you slip on your gloves, seal your manicure with Neutrogena Norweigan Formula Hand Cream ($4.49). It's proven to handle whatever Mother Nature can throw at it.

 Get regular manicures - If  you don't have a BFF at your local salon, you should. Make a standing date at least every ten days to get your hands looked after. In the absence of a regular appointment, perform good cuticle maintenance with the Zwilling Pour Homme 3-Piece Grooming Kit ($49.)

Take care of your hands and they'll take of you...and then someone who likes your grooming routine will really take care of you. See how that works?