![]() Pumped with rich antioxidants and botanical extracts, this hand cream from Grown Alchemist gently relieves dry skin while offering a delightful aroma. What We Don’t Love: It may not be the best bet for extremely dry skin.Ī treat to the hands can just as much be a treat to the nose when you opt for a scented hand cream. What We Love: The citrusy aroma is clean and fresh while the skin-nourishing ingredients make the cream feel delightful. Key Ingredients: Pallida flower extract, rose wax | Scented: Yes | Size: 1.7 oz One dime-sized amount can cover both hands sufficiently, and it kept our hands feeling hydrated for hours. While the 1.7 ounce bottle is quite small, a little truly goes a long way. On top of being a great skincare product, it acts as a bit of a self-care treat as well. Even in the freezing cold, a single application of this cream weathered the dry air like it was nothing.Īside from the results, there’s no denying that the playful shape of the bottle and Chanel logo adds a little excitement to an otherwise routine application. Our skin looked plump and healthy, which was made more evident with each use of the product. We were amazed at the before and after difference in our hands, especially when it came to how soft and smooth our palms felt. It left almost a powdery feel, allowing us to start tapping away on our keyboards without any product transferring over. Its rich consistency initially made us worried that it might be too creamy and leave a thick, slippery feeling, but it melted into our skin immediately, binding together our cracked skin instead. ![]() Yet this hand cream from Chanel impressed us, starting with the funky bottle it came in. ![]() While designer skincare can be ultra luxurious and effective, it doesn’t always necessarily mean it’s the best option. What We Don’t Love: At 1.7 oz, there’s not a lot of product in the bottle. What We Love: It disappears into skin almost instantly and leaves no sticky residue - our hands felt luxuriously soft and supple. Key Ingredients: Shea butter, olive oil | Scented: Yes | Size: 1.76 oz It spreads like a dream and takes about two minutes to fully absorb - while that is a little longer than the last two options, once in, it leaves no sticky residue. This cream feels lightweight, yet the heavy doses of shea butter and olive oil nourish the skin powerfully. Skin that is protected with moisturizers is less likely to get damaged while working out.” “With using weights or bars, you can get calluses and skin tears. Jodi LoGerfo, cautions that people who consistently work out with weights or heavy ropes should pay extra care to their hands. We tested this product on hands that are frequently used for competitive weightlifting - and all the friction on the palms of hands and frequent use of the ultra-drying white chalk - that come with it. When we applied it, our dry skin hungrily devoured the velvety soft texture and gratefully accepted the moisture it provided. This hand lotion had the power of bringing life and health back into hands that looked as dry as the Sahara Desert. What We Don’t Love: It can take up to two minutes to fully absorb. What We Love: The lightweight consistency spreads like a dream and nourishes itchy dry patches with ease. Key Ingredients: Shea butter, coconut oil, honey, marshmallow root extract | Scented: Yes | Size: 5.2 oz However, it’s mild enough to not cause any irritation. ![]() It does come with a bit of a scent, which might be a deal-breaker for you. After a few uses, we could visibly see the dry patches between our fingers slowly start to heal and the white, flaky skin on top of our hands disappear. The blend of shea butter, coconut oil, and honey work hand in hand (pun intended) to hydrate skin, leaving a luxuriously soft texture behind. It was as if it absorbed and then disappeared, leaving only the skin feeling as it “should” in its best state - healthy and hydrated. Not only that, but it sunk into our skin in less than ten seconds, and left no sticky residue or white case. This product reduced the amount of times we typically reapplied lotion from ten times a day to four, making for an easy integration into our routines. From how quickly it absorbed into our skin to the way it retained moisture throughout the day, as well as the supple appearance it gave our hands earned this hand cream the best overall spot on our list. If a luxurious trip to the south of France is currently out of budget, hydrating your hands with the famous Provence-born brand, L’Occitane, is the next best thing. What We Don’t Love: There is a mild scent, which didn’t bother us, but may be a factor to consider for others. What We Love: It absorbed into our skin quickly and retained moisture much longer than the average hand lotion. ![]()
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