Fact: chefs work hard. Like, really, really hard. And it’s tough in the kitchen. There’s the steamy kitchen, the burnt hands, the occasional slice of the arm and hands left pruny from hours of washing dishes. And even if you’re only a chef in your own home kitchen, you still need a bit of pampering after a long arvo of cooking. Here are our picks.
Everyone loves the smell of garlic, but who actually wants to smell like garlic? Scrub up after a heavy-duty garlic session with stainless steel soap. Something about the stainless and the steel works magic on high voltage hand odours. RRP $16.99 www.uncommongoods.com
Hands done, onto the nails. Those lingering bits of chopped chicken caught under your nails are a social (and hygienic) no, so get involved with the ultimate wooden nail brush from The Body Shop. Easy to hold and gets the job done. Win-win. RRP $4.95 www.thebodyshop.com.au
Your hands may be clean but all that washing up means chafed, dry skin. Say hello to Clinique Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Comfort Clean. Pop this beauty on straight after scrubbing up for instant hydration and chaff erasing. RRP $32 www.clinique.com.au
Praise the hair gods for dry shampoo. With a few shakes of The All Nighter Styling Powder the greasy-lock situation will be gone. Amen to that. RRP $25 www.mecca.com.au
Slaving over a hot stove means your feet get a good workout. Get them back to clean, soft and aroma-free with the Lush Volcano Foot Mask. Also contains anti-fungal essential oils… Just saying. RRP $12.50 www.lush.com.au
For the culinary gal or guy (no judgement here) who’s digging long lashes, chopping onions brings on the waterworks so invest in a waterproof mascara to avoid panda-eyes. We like Lancôme Paris fab new Cils Tint Lash Enhancer RRP $54 www.lancome.com.au
Your money-maker (aka face) is over a hot steamy cooktop all day. Capitalise on this natural steam pore-opener by putting a mask straight on after the dishes are done. Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque RRP $70 www.dermalogica.com.au
Still rocking your chef whites after clocking off? Don’t cover the leftover cabbage sauté scent with regular fragrance, spritz your gear with a specifically designed perfume for linen. It’ll lift the cabbage and your social standing. Jo Malone Lino Nel Vento Linen Spray RRP $85 www.jomalone.com.au
Speaking of knives, being a chef means many accidental slits to the flesh. Help the healing process with a swipe of Lucas’ Papaw Ointment. Also does double duty on chapped lips. RRP $5.99 www.priceline.com.au
Long days in the kitchen can leave you feeling wired. Go figure. Get in the relaxed frame of mind to catch some ZZs by taking a spin under a hot shower with This Works Deep Sleep Shower Gel. Sleep tight. RRP $32 www.mecca.com.au
