tried & tested

• [ comfort zone ] skin defender hand cream

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  Don’t be put off by the packaging, which we felt was a little too masculine, because this is a great cream. When reapplied throughout the day it will battle the effects of threats like wind, cold and constant contact with water.

• Dr Organic’s Organic Virgin Olive Oil Hand & Nail Cream

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  This is a great choice for seriously dry and neglected hands. Thanks to the super hydrating properties of olive oil it feels very rich on the skin and will moisturise deep into your hands.

• Tisserand Nourishing Hand and Nail Cream

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  Thanks to the non-greasy formula of this cream it was easily absorbed into the skin with an instant softening effect.

• Estelle & Thilde Ecorganic Hand Cream

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  This cream comes from one of Scandinavia’s leading eco-organic skincare ranges and is suitable for even the most sensitive of skin.

• GADI 21 Minerals Hand Cream

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  This range blends 21 of the purest minerals from the Dead Sea to stimulate the natural skin repair process.

Now that we are knocking on winter’s door don’t let the change of seasons play havoc with your hands. Rich, intense creams will help keep hands soft and smooth and protected from the elements.

• Cycletta tips – ready for race day?
  25.08.11
  Are you joining the Sportsister team at one of the two Cycletta cycling events this autumn? Here are our top tips to make sure you are ready for race day.
• Recipe: Spicy beef and pea patties
  24.08.11
  Need some meal time inspiration? Try these spicy beef and pea patties. They can be served with boiled basmati rice as a main course; as a starter with a yoghurt and mint dip; cold as a lunchbox item or part of a picnic.
• Blog 3, Sportsister’s top ten cycling tips for Cycletta
  19.08.11
  It's summer (no really, it is!) so what better time to do like Victoria Pendleton and hop on your bike? Check out our top ten tips and you'll be riding safely, and smartly, in no time!
• Discover circular strength training
  16.08.11
  Personal trainer Kirstin Ahmed tells Sportsister why she believes Circular Strength Training is the future for working out.
• How to take on an Ironman
  11.08.11
  As triathlon continues to boom in popularity have you considered taking on the ultimate distance - the Ironman. It may sound intimidating but it's a challenge more and more women are tackling.
• A beginner's guide to cycle touring
  29.07.11
  I’ve just pedaled 1000 miles through New Zealand. But I’m not a cyclist. At least I don’t think I am. In any case, I certainly wasn’t a cyclist when I got on the plane at Heathrow in April, bound for Christchurch.
• Head outdoors with Nike Training Club
  18.07.11
  Here at Sportsister we love training outside, so when we heard about the new outdoor classes from Nike Training Club we jumped at the chance to take part.
• Ask an expert – your running questions answered
  15.07.11
  Send us your running related questions and we will ask one of our panel of exerts to answer them for you. This time we look at heel pain with chiropractor Emily Mason.
• Free boot camp for all Sportsister readers
  07.07.11
  Sportsister has teamed up with Triumph to offer all Sportsister readers a free outdoor fitness session in London’s Hyde Park.
• Cycletta training plan
  05.07.11
  Later this year Sportsister will be joining Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton along with hundreds of other women at the Cycletta 40km cycle rides. Fancy joining us? Here's a training plan to get you ready for the start line.