The Best Hand Creams to Combat Extremely Dry Skin and Give Your Hands a Little TLC
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If your hands are feeling particularly dry right now, this one is for you. Despite following a diligent skincare routine morning and night, many of us neglect to give our hands some much-needed TLC. Did you know many dermatologists recommend applying the same products that you use on your face to the backs of your hands? While you may not be down to do an eight-step skincare routine on your hands just yet, you should be moisturizing them every day — multiple times a day, in fact — to keep them from getting dry.
Extremely dry hands can happen for a number of reasons — an increase in washing and weather being the two biggest ones — but if left untreated, hands can start to crack. To prevent that, the answer isn't to stop washing but to reach for a hydrating hand lotion immediately after. To keep your hands in the best possible shape, we rounded up 10 of the best hand creams for dry skin.
L'Occitane Hand Cream in Shea Butter
The L'Occitane Hand Cream in Shea Butter ($12) is a luxurious option to keep hands feeling silky-smooth and hydrated.
Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve
Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve ($23) helps repair extremely dry hands by providing a protective barrier against moisture loss.
Skinfix Eczema+ Hand Repair Cream
Clinically proven to help with eczema, the Skinfix Eczema+ Hand Repair Cream ($18) can help soothe dry hands.
Burt's Bees Ultimate Care Hand Cream
Not only is the Burt's Bees Ultimate Care Hand Cream ($13) rich, but natural fruit acids in the formula also help to gently exfoliate rough patches.
CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream For Dry Cracked Hands
The CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream For Dry Cracked Hands ($11) is formulated with three essential ceramides to help restore and strengthen your skin's natural protective barrier.
Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Hand Cream
The Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Hand Cream ($7) is made with soothing oatmeal and emollients to provide relief for dry skin.
Ahava Dead Sea Mineral Hand Cream
The Ahava Dead Sea Mineral Hand Cream ($14) has a fast-absorbing formula and uses nutrient-rich Dead Sea water to hydrate hands.
J.R. Watkins Natural Moisturizing Aloe & Green Tea Hand Cream
The J.R. Watkins Natural Moisturizing Aloe & Green Tea Hand Cream ($6) contains a blend of natural oils and butters, like shea butter, cocoa butter, and avocado oil, to address dry skin.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream
The Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream ($7) has a rich texture that provides severely dry skin with immediate moisture. It's also dermatologist recommended.
Lano Rose Hand Cream Intense
Lanolin and rose oil work together to soften and hydrate dry skin in the Lano Rose Hand Cream Intense ($15).