My Top 3 Hand Moisturisers
Beyond having naturally dry skin, your hands don’t like cold weather. Thanks to the dip in temperature, dry air, moisture-sapping indoor heat, and gloves going on and off (irritating your skin even further), you’ll likely be grappling with cracked—and perhaps even bleeding hands.
Another culprit is prime flu season. Our hands are exposed and constantly being used and washed compared to other body parts. However, it is possible to keep your hands smooth and supple. That’s where a moisturizing and soothing hand cream comes in to help heal the skin and prevent moisture loss. It’s important to apply hand cream at night before going to bed, but you’ll also want to stash a bottle next to your sink. In general, give your hands a quick squirt of lotion after every time you wash to prevent excessive dryness during the day.
Prevent moisture loss: Look for products that contain petroleum jelly (often listed as petrolatum), ceramides, and dimethicone, which seal in hydration.
Attract water: Ingredients known as humectants pull water into the skin like a sponge, which gives a plumping effect. Look for glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or urea on your label.
Add moisture: Emollients like lanolin, petroleum, squalene, and certain plant extracts and oils like cocoa and shea butters will give a moisture boost where needed and create a protective film over the skin.
Soothe the skin: Aloe vera, soy, and oatmeal all have unique healing properties that effectively calm sensitive or irritated skin.
1. CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream
All CeraVe products contain ceramides, an ingredient “that holds onto moisture really well,” she says. Hyaluronic acid and dimethicone also serve as star ingredients. If you have super sensitive skin, this hand cream also has a seal of acceptance from the National Eczema Association.
2. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
Also named as one of Prevention’s best face moisturizers for dry skin, this multi-use cream from First Aid Beauty is a great pick for dry hands, too. Formulated with dimethicone, glycerin, colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, and shea butter, this fragrance- and alcohol-free cream works wonders on cracked, irritated skin. In fact, it can relieve the itching associated with eczema, rashes, and other annoying skin conditions. With more than 1,600 reviews and a 4.4-star rating on Amazon, testers love it, too.
3. Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm with Colloidal Oatmeal
Another product approved by the National Eczema Association, this balm from Aveeno is a good option for those with who suffer from the condition on their hands, as it will effortlessly melt into skin. Colloidal oatmeal will tamp down redness and itchiness, while glycerin pulls moisture back into the skin.
Another culprit is prime flu season. Our hands are exposed and constantly being used and washed compared to other body parts. However, it is possible to keep your hands smooth and supple. That’s where a moisturizing and soothing hand cream comes in to help heal the skin and prevent moisture loss. It’s important to apply hand cream at night before going to bed, but you’ll also want to stash a bottle next to your sink. In general, give your hands a quick squirt of lotion after every time you wash to prevent excessive dryness during the day.
How to pick the best hand cream for dry skin
When looking for a moisturizing hand cream, scan for ingredients with the following properties:Prevent moisture loss: Look for products that contain petroleum jelly (often listed as petrolatum), ceramides, and dimethicone, which seal in hydration.
Attract water: Ingredients known as humectants pull water into the skin like a sponge, which gives a plumping effect. Look for glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or urea on your label.
Add moisture: Emollients like lanolin, petroleum, squalene, and certain plant extracts and oils like cocoa and shea butters will give a moisture boost where needed and create a protective film over the skin.
Soothe the skin: Aloe vera, soy, and oatmeal all have unique healing properties that effectively calm sensitive or irritated skin.
1. CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream
All CeraVe products contain ceramides, an ingredient “that holds onto moisture really well,” she says. Hyaluronic acid and dimethicone also serve as star ingredients. If you have super sensitive skin, this hand cream also has a seal of acceptance from the National Eczema Association.
2. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
Also named as one of Prevention’s best face moisturizers for dry skin, this multi-use cream from First Aid Beauty is a great pick for dry hands, too. Formulated with dimethicone, glycerin, colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, and shea butter, this fragrance- and alcohol-free cream works wonders on cracked, irritated skin. In fact, it can relieve the itching associated with eczema, rashes, and other annoying skin conditions. With more than 1,600 reviews and a 4.4-star rating on Amazon, testers love it, too.
3. Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm with Colloidal Oatmeal
Another product approved by the National Eczema Association, this balm from Aveeno is a good option for those with who suffer from the condition on their hands, as it will effortlessly melt into skin. Colloidal oatmeal will tamp down redness and itchiness, while glycerin pulls moisture back into the skin.
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