Hand creams have gained incredible popularity since the pandemic hit. A primary reason could be the excess use of hand sanitisers that has made our palms rough and our hands crave hydration. They have steadily become a staple in our handbags, or work bags, to keep handy at all times. Here are our favourites.
Tira’s tips to well-maintained hands
1. Moisturise:
Keep your hands moisturised with a formulation that contains ingredients like glycerin, ceramides, or hyaluronic acid. These help hydrate and protect the skin, making them our favourites in the world of hand creams.
2. Gentle soaps only:
Dump harsh soaps or detergents that can strip the skin of its natural oils. Instead, opt for gentle, fragrance-free hand soap formulated particularly for sensitive skin.
3. Wear gloves:
Wearing gloves when you're doing chores or using cleaning products that can be drying or irritating to the skin can prevent your hands from being moody, flaky and dry.
4. Say no to hot water:
Hot water can dry the skin, so try to use lukewarm water when washing your hands or doing the dishes. If you can tolerate it, finish washing up with a cold water rinse to help seal in moisture.
5. Use a humidifier:
If you’re used to dry climate or spend a lot of time in air-conditioned or heated environments, using a humidifier can help add moisture back into the air and prevent your skin from becoming too dry.
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Best hand creams for flaky and dry hands
1. Mcaffeine Naked & Raw Mattifying Coffee Hand Cream:
Infused with the richness of arabica coffee and the dew of white lilies, this hand cream is a dream come true for every coffee lover while also leaving the palms well-nourished and non-greasy.
2. Innisfree Jeju Life Perfumed Hand Cream :
Backed by the goodness of Jeju and pink corals, this on-the-go hand cream is like having an oasis in a pocket. Its semi-wax technology dresses your hands in a sweet fragrance according to your body temperature, leaving your hands soft and non-sticky.
3. Minus 417 Serenity Legend Antioxidant Hand Moisturizer:
Free from parabens, silicone, gluten, mineral oils and palm oils, this hand cream promises soft hands and a sustainable planet. The shea butter helps moisturise the skin, and the age-defying properties work towards diminishing fine lines. Infused with both vitamins A&B, this cream is a must-have.
4. Anatomical Rose Hand Cream:
For those of us who repeatedly need to wash our hands, this rose-based cream aims to deeply soften and moisturise them.
5. Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream:
Nourishing your hands and strengthening your nails, this hand cream is one of its kind. What makes this a TikTok favourite is its ability to absorb quickly and intensely, leaving your hands feeling lightly fragrant yet entirely hydrated.
6. Neal's Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Hand Cream:
Curated with fair trade, organic honey along sun-ripened oranges—both from Mexico—this hand cream promises soft, fragrant hands with natural moisturisation.
