While you prioritize daily face care, your hands endure constant exposure to UV rays and environmental stressors, leading to fine lines, age spots, and dryness.
The back of your hands is particularly vulnerable—thinner skin there dries out faster. Regular use of a quality hand cream can restore moisture and protection.
Discover more expert hand care tips in Santé magazine's June issue. Our team rigorously tested ten hand creams: seven featured in the magazine, with three standout extras detailed below.
1. Triple-function hyaluronic rich hydrator €5.99 (60 ml) from Hand Chemistry
Use
As needed.
What it promises
Instant and long-lasting hydration above and below the skin's surface.
Key ingredients
Mango butter, Brazilian acaí, Incha Inchi oil, and hyaluronic acid.
Pros Deeply penetrates for an intense moisture boost while forming an invisible protective glove against further drying.
Texture
Thicker consistency yet non-greasy with quick absorption.
How it works
Hyaluronic acid hydrates deeply; Incha Inchi oil nourishes and softens; mango butter strengthens and protects.
2. Express hydration hand lotion €3.99 (100 ml) Nivea
Use
As needed.
What it promises
Instant softening and moisturizing of hands.
Key ingredients
Sea minerals, glycerine, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, and isopropyl stearate.
Pros Transforms even the roughest hands to softness; neutral scent.
Cons
Easily removed by washing—reapply after.
Texture
Light and airy; no sticky residue.
How it works Dimethicone forms a protective layer; isopropyl stearate, glycerine, and sea minerals soften and supple skin; cetyl alcohol adds velvety smoothness.
3. Classic hand cream €2.99 (150 ml) Glycerona
Use
As needed.
What it promises
Optimal nourishment for hands.
Key ingredients
Urea, glycerine, shea butter, and panthenol.
Pros
Most affordable in our test; boosts self-healing for rough, chapped skin.
Cons
Jar packaging is less hygienic than tubes.
Texture
Spreads easily and absorbs fast.
How it works Urea hydrates to reduce flaking; glycerine soothes; shea butter and panthenol deeply moisturize.
Details
Ideal for chapped or severely dehydrated skin.
