Hand Creams

How to take care of your hands: a basic guide

Even though our hands are one of our most used body parts, we tend to overlook and neglect them. As a result, they can feel uncomfortable and be dry or even cracked. If we want beautiful, nourished hands, it is important to buy high-quality hand care products that are tailored to our individual skin types. The right products can make all the difference. Professional brands including Aveda, Alessandro and Moroccanoil only use premium ingredients that are suitable for all skin types, even very sensitive hands.

A simple hand care routine for beautiful hands

Finding the right products and putting together a hand care routine sounds more complicated than it actually is. To start off with, you should buy a hand soap and hand cream that are suitable for your skin type. That is already half the battle. A hand sanitizer keeps your hands free from bacteria. Those who want to take their hand care routine up a notch can add a hand mask, hand scrub or hand serum to the mix.

Which hand soap is the best?

The first step of your hand care routine is handwashing. Whether you are using a soap bar or liquid soap, it should be suitable for your skin type.

Hand soap for dry hands

Dry hands typically lack hydration. The Aveda Cherry Almond Hand & Body Wash replenishes the moisture balance of your skin with 94% naturally derived ingredients. Cherry blossom extract and sweet almond oil leave your hands feeling nourished and soft.

Our tip: If you are prone to dry hands, we recommend using cool or lukewarm water to wash your hands. Avoid hot water because it can strip your skin of moisture.

Hand soap for sensitive skin

Aveda Shampure Hand & Body Wash is a particularly gentle sulphate-free hand and body cleanser. It contains 25 pure flower and plant essences that calm irritated skin, making it particularly suitable for delicate hands.

Which hand cream is the best?

The most commonly used hand care product is hand cream. Good hand creams and lotions hydrate, protect your skin and are quickly absorbed. Apply several times throughout the day to keep your palms in top condition.

Hand cream for sensitive skin

The weDo/ Professional Moisturizing Day Cream is a versatile 2-in-1 hair and hand cream that is suitable for delicate skin. It contains 97% ingredients of natural origin, is dermatologically tested and formulated without silicones and artificial dyes.

Hand cream for dry, cracked hands

Overly dry air and frequent handwashing strip moisture from your skin, causing your palms to feel uncomfortable and rough. Applying hand cream restores hydration and protects the skin. Aveda Hand Relief is a rich cream that provides long-lasting nourishment. It contains only plant-based ingredients and is vegan. The luxurious hand cream by Moroccanoil is formulated with argan and avocado oil to moisturize and help repair dry hands.

Top hand care tips for every situation

Do you regularly use hand cream but don’t see any results? Are your palms still dry, cracked and feel uncomfortable? To make the most of hand care products, they need to be applied at the right time. Because we are constantly using our hands, the timing can be a bit tricky. Continue reading for some helpful recommendations:

Use hand cream after handwashing

Washing your hands regularly is important to keep them clean. Opt for a gentle hand soap that soothes your skin instead of drying it out. Follow up with a hand cream to lock in moisture. Ideally, you should use hand cream every time you wash your hands.

Apply hand cream after sanitizer

Hand hygiene has become a must in many areas of our daily lives. Sanitizing your hands is important to eliminate bacteria and germs and stop the spread of diseases, but it can also leave your palms feeling dry and uncomfortable. Skincare experts recommend applying a hydrating hand cream immediately after the hand sanitizer has dried. This restores moisture and heals chapped hands.

Hand care for gardeners

People who spend a lot of time in the garden digging soil, planting and weeding often experience dry, chapped and cracked hands. Doing household chores, such as cleaning and cooking, can also leave your hands feeling this way. In these situations, a hydrating hand mask can provide relief and salvage your hands. We recommend the Alessandro 10 Min Hydra Hand Care Mask. It adds a boost of moisture and improves skin’s resilience.

Overnight hand treatments

If your hands are particularly rough and need some extra TLC, it may take more than soap and cream to salvage them. You can try a variety of different hand care products including night balms and serums. The Aveda Hand Relief Night Renewal Serum improves the texture of your skin, so you wake up to visibly smoother and more supple hands.

Buy hand care products at BellAffair

Give your hard-working hands the attention they deserve and treat them to some high-quality hand care products. Find everything you need for your hand care routine at BellAffair and have it conveniently delivered to your doorstep.