Five best hand and body care products

Not only do these hand and body care products smell good, but they also do your body good. Here are our top five hand and body care must-haves.

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Natural wonder: Weleda Wild Rose Pampering Body Lotion, $20.

With their line of sustainable eco-friendly products, Weleda really is a natural wonder. But what you don't have to ponder over is its Wild Rose Pampering Body Lotion: its hydrating rosehip seed oil leaves your skin silky soft.

  Crabtree & Evelyn Wisteria Ultra-Moisturizing Hand Therapy

Helping hands: Crabtree & Evelyn Wisteria Ultra-Moisturizing Hand Therapy, $19.

This hand cream smooths, soothes and conditions with shea butter and a pretty-smelling and hydrating blend of wisteria, peony, elderflower and magnolia extracts. It even does wonders on our cuticles and nails.

  St. Ives Triple Butters Hydrating Body Wash in Creamy Coconut

Shower power:St. Ives Triple Butters Hydrating Body Wash in Creamy Coconut, $7.

If you're like us and need to power through your morning routine, St. Ives Hydrating Body Wash does the trick. Not only will it cleanse your body, eliminating impurities, but it also moisturizes your skin and leaves a decadent coconut scent.

  Decleacuteor Youth Activator Body Serum

Spa treatment: Decléor Youth Activator Body Serum, $85.

This anti-aging body serum is replete with essential oils, plant oils and botanical extracts that nourish, firm and smooth the skin. And the Youth Activator Body Serum doesn't feel greasy, rather, it's reminiscent of having a treatment at the spa.

  Yves Rocher Repair Lotion Extra Dry Skin

Skin Rx: Yves Rocher Repair Lotion Extra Dry Skin, $16.

This rich and thick body lotion is extremely moisturizing, so ideal for extra dry skin. It smooths on easily, isn't greasy to the touch and soaks into your skin as fast as you can say: Yves Rocher, three times.

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