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Hand cream for dry hands

(38 Posts)
Strongcoffee12 Sat 25-Feb-23 17:00:44

Hiim looking for a good hand cream without too many nasty chemicals as they irritate my skin.

I use hand cream frequently throughout the day and my hands are still dry especially round my cuticles where the dry skin comes off in flakes. ok I own up to being a finger picker.

I’m wondering if using hand cream can make your hands dry as I seem to be fighting a losing battle with putting cream on and they aren’t any softer

grandMattie Sun 26-Feb-23 05:37:44

A vet nurse I knew used to swear by “Udder cream”.

lixy Sun 26-Feb-23 07:26:22

LadyGracie

Gloves in a bottle, I get badly chapped hands at this time of year. Not anymore. It really works.

I wonder if anyone will read this.

I read your message.

Haven't seen this product though - will look out for it. Thanks.

MayBee70 Sun 26-Feb-23 07:32:28

Wyllow3

MayBee70

I always found Neutrogena to be the best.

I agree, by a long way.
Neutrogena buy the non scented, its non greasy.

Tip: unless latex irritates you, get pair of gloves, lots of Neutrogena massaged in, put gloves on for 20 mins.

I used to suffer from eczema on my hands till I discovered Neutrogena even though I always wear rubber gloves when washing up.

shysal Sun 26-Feb-23 07:40:02

I like Nursem because it absorbs very quickly and is made from natural ingredients.
Nursem hand cream

Strongcoffee12 Sun 26-Feb-23 13:06:59

Thank you I think a need a trip into town for some sample ti try out.

JaneJudge Sun 26-Feb-23 13:11:56

L'OCCITANE Shea Dry Skin Hand Cream is the best and I wont hear otherwise, it is however very expensive

Chardy Sun 26-Feb-23 14:58:14

Body Shop hand cream is lovely (but expensive imo)

Scribbles Sun 26-Feb-23 15:23:04

Derma Guard moisturising barrier lotion.
I keep it in the kitchen and use it throughout the day
www.lakeland.co.uk/8944/dermaguard-moisturising-barrier-hand-cream-250ml

Susie42 Tue 28-Feb-23 11:25:02

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Hand Cream, not cheap but not much is needed so it lasts for ages.

MayBee70 Tue 28-Feb-23 12:23:08

I’ve started to use CeraVe on my face and I use their moisturising wash on my face and hands. I’m going to get some of their hand cream which I think should be quite good.

Blondiescot Tue 28-Feb-23 13:21:07

Susie42

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Hand Cream, not cheap but not much is needed so it lasts for ages.

It is a miracle worker. I actually found a tube I bought a few years ago and it worked wonders on my very dry hands. As you say, you only need a very small amount.

YorkLady Tue 28-Feb-23 13:32:42

JaneJudge

L'OCCITANE Shea Dry Skin Hand Cream is the best and I wont hear otherwise, it is however very expensive

This ^
However, I am looking for a more budget buy. Will look at all recommendations.