The best way to keep your hands in tip top shop during the long, cold winter season is to start with cuticles. If you keep your cuticles appropriately moisturized you'll immediately notice an overall improvement in the appearance of your nails -- not to mention your fingertips won't feel sore from cracked skin. My favorite cuticle fix is Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil. With just a little dab on each nail around the fingerbed it will start to seep in to skin and you'll see quick healing results.
You can buy Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil for $8.50 at
macys.com.