You take care of your face every day, but your hands are also exposed to harmful influences, such as UV radiation. The result:fine lines, pigmentation spots and dry skin.
The back of your hand is the most vulnerable. Your skin is thin there, so it dries out faster. Fortunately, you can help your skin a little by lubricating with hand cream.
You will find more tips for well-groomed hands in the June issue of Santé. We also tested ten hand creams. Seven of the hand creams can be found in Santé, the extra three hand creams can be found below.
1. Triple-function hyaluronic rich hydrator €5.99 (60 ml) from Hand Chemistry
Use
When necessary.
What does the cream promise?
Instant and long-lasting hydration just below and above the skin's surface.
Ingredients
Including mango butter, Brazilian acaí and Incha Inchi oil and hyaluronic acid.
Pros The hand cream penetrates deeply into the skin and gives a moisture boost. Furthermore, the hand cream works as an invisible glove that protects your hands against further moisture loss.
Lubrication Factor
The structure is somewhat thicker, but is not greasy and absorbs quickly.
Operation
Hyaluronic acid moisturizes, Incha Inchi nourishes and softens and mango butter nourishes, strengthens and protects.
2. Express hydration hand lotion €3.99 (100 ml) Nivea
Use
When necessary.
What does the cream promise?
The cream promises to instantly soften and moisturize your hands.
Ingredients
Including sea minerals, glycerine, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol and isopropyl stearate.
Pros The hand cream makes the roughest hands soft again. The scent of the cream is neutral.
Cons
You can easily wipe the cream off. After you've washed your hands, you should lubricate again.
Lubrication Factor
The structure is airy and light. Your hands do not feel sticky after greasing.
Operation Dimethicone is a silicone oil that creates a protective layer around the skin. Isopropyl stearate makes your skin supple and soft, just like glycerine and sea minerals. Cetyl alcohol gives your hands that velvety soft feeling.
3. Classic hand cream €2.99 (150 ml) Glycerona
Use
When necessary.
What does the cream promise?
A nourishing hand cream that nourishes optimally.
Ingredients
Including urea, glycerine, shea butter and panthenol.
Pros
Cheapest of this test series. The hand cream stimulates the self-healing capacity of rough and chapped skin.
Cons
The hand cream comes in a jar, which is less hygienic than a tube.
Lubrication Factor
Applies easily and absorbs quickly.
Operation Urea ensures that the skin remains hydrated, which makes flakes disappear faster. Glycerine has a soothing effect, shea butter and panthenol are moisturizing.
Details
Also suitable for chapping and extremely dehydrated skin.
