We may not be psychics, but we’re taking a guess that if we were to take a reading of your palms, they’d be screaming out for some nourishment. Don’t you worry, healthy hand hydration is a year-round battle. One that we take very seriously.
With your hands often being your first introduction to a new person, we’re betting you (like us) want to make the best impression possible. So presenting dry, fine-line riddled or worse even patchy fake tan hands is SO not what we’re hoping for. But don’t fear, rejuvenating salvation is close at hand.
So before we go into hiding to save our hands the embarrassment of showing off their parchment-like skin, we’ve rounded up all the products lending us a helping hand on the journey to rejuvenated mitts…
Healthy Hands
Plunkett’s Vita E Natural Vitamin E Cream
We say: If you’re not already aware, vitamin E is a skin-saving master ingredient. Known for it’s highly nourishing abilities and free-radical fighting properties (a helpful post-sun tip) vitamin E should make its way into your body care routine.This luxurious thick cream is enriched with hydrating rosehip oil, and the powerful duo works to rehydrate your skin for restored suppleness all but guaranteed.
You say: “I am a huge fan of Plunkett’s products and their Vita E Cream would have to be one of my favourites. I have been using it morning and night lately as my skin has been feeling quite dry. I use it after my skin oil for that extra boost of hydration. The cream is very thick but sinks in nicely. There is no real scent to it, which is good for anyone sensitive to that kind of thing. I highly recommend this product!” – SamiFF
Want to read more? Read Plunkett’s Vita E Natural Vitamin E Cream Reviews here…
$15.75 at Healthy Life
Grand Nature Chamomile Hand Cream
We say: This vitamin E-enriched hand cream is here to soften your hands. The nurturing inclusion of chamomile will see your hands benefitting from its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, so smoothed and soothed skin just a squeeze of the tube away.
You say: “This chamomile hand cream is just amazing. It nourishes skin in just a few seconds, and it’s not too thick. Every time I use it, I feel so relaxed because of its smell. And the price is affordable.” – lovebh
Want to read more? Read Grand Nature Chamomile Hand Cream Reviews here…
$9.99 at Grand Nature
Plunkett’s NS Therapy NS Cuticle & Nail Repair
We say: Because of course, hydration shouldn’t stop at your fingertips. This sensitive skin-friendly cream is here to help your cuticles look as hydrated as the rest of your hands. With a dropper applicator to easily deliver the 14 natural active ingredients, the formula works to not only hydrate and salvage your dry and damaged cuticles but also to strengthen your nails while it’s at it. A multifunctional nail-saving cream? Yes please!
You say: “I’m loving the precision applicator as you don’t need much – I’m using a ‘sesame seed’ amount per nail every night. The thick white cream has a slight grassy scent and is absorbed quickly with massaging it in. It’s really improved the appearance and condition of my dry and often ragged cuticles.” – Popsicle
Want to read more? Read Plunkett’s NS Therapy NS Cuticle & Nail Repair Reviews here…
$10.49 at Healthy Life
Omnilux Contour Glove
We say: Now, don’t get us wrong, we totally get it. At nearly $500 this might be an excessive purchase. But with the tick of approval from the TGA (therapeutic goods administration) and FDA (food and drug administration), this hand-specific LED mask is a multi-functional gift from above. Not only does the red light work to address pigmentation (and sun spot) concerns, but it also helps promote younger looking skin. And a promise of less fine lines and wrinkles will always have us sold. Rejuvenated hands, here we come.
Want to read more? Read Omnilux Contour Glove Reviews here…
$495 at Omnilux LED
John Plunkett’s SuperFade Cream
We say: This medicated, pharmacy strength cream (always best to check in with a medical professional before use) is here to help you say ‘see you later’ to age spots and uneven pigmentation. Formulated with a mix of hydroquinone, salicylic acid and padimate, the cream works to disrupt the damaged pigmentation source from deep within your skin. In as little as six weeks, you’ll be seeing signs of a renewed skin tone.
You say: “Having only been using for a few weeks but can see major improvement especially on hands. Used it initially on one arm and noticed the difference in a week. Now I’m using it all over (major age spot infestation) and am really excited by the results.” – Lyndam
Want to read more? Read John Plunkett’s SuperFade Cream Reviews here…
$32.95 at Healthy Life
Arbonne Shea Butter Hand Lotion
We say: If you’re anything like us (skin care obsessed that is) you’ll likely already have a hand lotion sitting in pride of place next to your hand soap. Why? Well one, because it’s a chic addition to our bathroom vanity. And two, this quick additional step is here to save our hands. Applying this shea butter rich lotion to slightly damp hands will work to deeply condition, soften and soothe even the tiredest of hands.
Want to read more? Read Arbonne Shea Butter Hand Lotion Reviews here…
$39 at Arbonne
Noosa Basics Hand Cream in ‘Kangaroo Paw Flower + Geranium’
We say: This fresh-scented, ultra-lightweight cream offers your dry mitts instant hydration. No more waiting about for a thick cream to slowly sink in. Not to mention the non-greasy formula is certified organic and made right here in Australia. The nasties-free vegan formula is enriched with natural kangaroo paw flower known for its energising, regenerative, skin-firming effects.
$29.95 at Noosa Basics
Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Hand Mask
We say: We’ve all become well accustomed to popping a skin- soothing sheet mask on our face, but what if we told you the sheet variety extends to other limbs? Well these cream coated gloves are the answer to a handy (pun intended) moisture hit. Simply slip the gloves on and wait. Yep, it’s that simple a quick 10 minutes of your day for the sake of relieved dry skin.
You say: “This mask is two plastic gloves with a cream inside. The gloves fitted well. I have long fingers and they fit in. It fastens at the wrists. Wearing these was comfortable and the cream inside wasn’t too thick or sticky. My hands felt soft and moisturised after I took these off. They didn’t feel coated or oily. There wasn’t much cream left on my hands after I removed the gloves and I just rubbed it in like a normal hand cream. I would definitely repurchase this product.” – Lisa359
Want to read more? Read Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Hand Mask Reviews here…
$9.99 at Priceline
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Do your hands need a helping hand? Do you have any tips to soothe dry hands?
I always apply handcream before going to bed, it will work it’s miracle during the night.
I try to remember to apply handcream at night but quite often I forget. My skin seems to be so dry this summer.
I try to remember to do this, during the day I’m always applying sunscreen to my hands.
The LED mask for the hands is interesting! Never seen that before
No I wish it wasn’t so expensive
My hands doo need a lot of help as they are very dry.
Yes mine do as well and my legs and arms
My hands need a lot of help.
I have way too many hand creams, I need to remember to use them more often not just when my hands feel dry.
I love the feeling of comfortable skin on my hands – they really yell out to me if I skip handcream
I need to get into a better habit of using hand creams
It is not pleasant to have rough hands and I always try to use plenty of hand cream
Love my hand creams
Yes, the LED glove is excessive.
Some nice products here.
Yes the LED mask does look great, pit they can’t invent one that does multiple areas
I am trying to look at improving my hands but get busy and forget
I only apply hand cream a few times a year: in winter, after I’ve been out in the elements, they can become dry.
I would like to try LED