In support of World AIDS Day today, December 1, Kiehl’s introduces Hand Care for a Cure, a Limited Edition version of the cult fave Ultimate Strength Hand Salve. Donating 100% of net profits to AmfAR, the foundation for AIDS research, this heavy-duty moisturizing treatment is positively built for cold, dry winters. It's a thick, rich formula that allows skin to draw and absorb water from the air, forming a “glove-like’ protective barrier against moisture loss.

The World AIDS Day Hand Care for a Cure product features a unique design of the symbolic red ribbon created out of red hand prints to signify the many hands that AIDS has affected, as well as the many hands working together to find a cure.

Shop Kiehl's at www.kiehls.com.

Former hand model Ellen Sirot has reinvented herself as a beauty entrepreneur with her clever new line, Hand Perfection.

Launching this month, the collection is first-of-it's-kind - and includes a Moisturizing Cleanser, Complete Day Cream, Nail & Cuticle Treatment Pen, Night Solution, Multi-Task Gloves and a pair of curious SPF Glovettes (essentially a spandex hand-thong in a racy leopard print.)

The finest product in the collection for me was undoubtedly the Complete Day Cream - it's a thick but not greasy hand cream that leaves no residue.  It's also packed full of skin brighteners arbutin and vitamin C to fade hyper pigmentation.

For more info or to shop online, visit www.handperfection.com.