Olive oil is as good as expensive skincare products when it comes to moisturising

A German consumer group test suggests that olive oil is comparable to an expensive skincare product for its moisturising abilities. — 123rf.com

Kitchens can be challenging places – not least for their ability to dry out the skin on your hands. Washing, cleaning, and food preparation can all leave your hands requiring some tender loving care.

If you want to care for your hands, there are plenty of good hand creams on the market. But there's one readily available alternative that does the job just as well – olive oil.