What's The Best Hand Cream For you? 

Our hands go through a lot in day, and they can really suffer if not cared for properly. Using a hand cream that's suited to your needs will keep them happy and hydrated, and reduce the likelihood of them feeling sore. So here are some tips on what hand cream is the best hand cream for you.
Best Hand Cream

Why you might need to find the best hand cream for you:

  1. Dry & Cracked Hands 
  2. Itchy Hands
  3. Peeling Skin On Hands
  4. Sensitive Hands
  5. Anti-Ageing For Your Hands
Best Hand Cream

Causes of hand distress:

  • Cold winters and hot, dry summers can be incredibly harsh on your hands, dehydrating them and causing that coarse and dry sensation between your fingers and on the palm of your hand which leads to cracked hands. If you don't use hand care products, especially at these times of year your hands are probably gasping for some hydration. You should make sure to moisturise your hands often to prevent cracked hands, especially after washing them to lock in moisture to your skin to prevent it from dehydrating due to dry, harsh weather conditions.
  • Have you been exposed to the sun without sunscreen? There’s a possibility that they’ve had sun overexposure and are now peeling as the dead skin cells flake off. A simple way to avoid this is to make sure you're protecting your skin from the sun every day - not only is sunscreen hydrating for the skin but it will help to prevent long-term sun damage, as well as keeping your hands from becoming cracked hands. 
  • Much like the rest of your skin, hands can be sensitive too, so it's important to take proper care of them and take notice when you have itchy hands, cracked hands, or dry hands as you could have sensitive skin. You should also makes sure you're using a hand cream specially created to soothe sensitive skin as this will be the best hand cream for you.
  • If you suffer from a skin condition such as eczema, you may get dry and itchy hands due to reactions that appear on your skin and inflammation. If this is the case for you, you must seek medical advice as they are able to prescribe the best hand cream for you that has medicine in to help treat your skin. Itchiness can also be caused by chemicals in laundry detergents or hand washes, so try switching to fragrance free, more moisturising hand soaps and see if you get some hand relief from those. 

Find the Best Hand Cream For You From NIVEA

For DRY hands –

The best hand cream for you will be one that intensely hydrates for long-lasting hydration, such as the NIVEA Smooth Hand Cream enriched with Shea Butter which is incredibly moisturising due to its fatty acid content, enabling it to restore your skin to that healthy, supple feeling. Shea Butter is also anti-inflammatory which helps to reduce skin irritation caused by environmental conditions and skin conditions such as eczema. 

For ITCHY hands –

The best hand cream for you will contain restorative properties to help repair cracked hands causing them to itch. Try our NIVEA Repair Hand Cream which is enriched with Pro-Vitamin B5. It is intensely hydrating as it is a humectant which retains hydration and reduces water loss through the skin as it retains and attracts water to lock in moisture in the skin, and contains healing properties which offer relief from itchiness. Pro-Vitamin B5 helps to repair your skin, enabling it to heal faster while protecting it against further damage. 

For PEELING hands -

The best hand cream for you will be one that is infused with natural, soothing ingredients, such as the NIVEA Intensive Hand Cream infused with Almond Oil which offers protection from the sun, reduces skin irritation and hydrates the skin. Almond Oil also offers an extra boost of moisture to your skin to keep it soft and supple throughout the day. You must make sure you reapply after washing your hands to restore the extra protective layer to shield your sore and exposed skin from further damage. Though it is able to help protect against the sun, it is still recommended that you use sunscreen on top of this as sunscreen is proven to provide proper resistance and protection against UV light.

For SENSITIVE hands –

The best hand cream for you will be one that is gentle and caring for your skin that won't cause irritation. Try the NIVEA Express Hand Cream which contains Sea Minerals that promote and boost hydration in your skin, while healing it due to its natural anti-inflammatory properties. If your skin needs some quick rejuvenation, this cream is perfect for you and acts to help skin growth and regeneration.

For GENERAL PROTECTION –

The best hand cream for you will be one that protects and deeply hydrates your skin that you can use regularly. Anti-ageing properties are very beneficial because hands often show the first signs of ageing. Try the NIVEA Anti-Age Hand Cream, it's great for combating the signs of ageing like wrinkling and age spots in your hands as it invigorates skin cells and collagen reserves in the skin. We recommend using it regularly for long-lasting and noticeable effects.

All of our hand creams are perfect if you're on-the-go or travelling abroad so you can keep your hands topped up with hydration once you've found the best hand cream for you.