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plant based hand cream

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woodpecker2 · 07/02/2018 16:17

I am trying to cut down on artificial chemicals etc and move to more plant based potions. I have always used E45 cream and just tried the faith in nature's hand cream but it wasn't strong enough and now my hands are cracked and sore. I have found some sudocrem under the sink for now!

Can anyone recommend a good solid more eco hand cream. There are plenty of brands in big green smile but I can't tell what will work and they are about expensive to start ordering more that don't work.

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Vitalogy · 07/02/2018 16:32

I use coconut oil on body and hands and almond oil on face and hands too. It's nice to get away from the harsh chemicals.

Vitalogy · 07/02/2018 16:34

I've just posted this on the coconut oil thread too. Smile

plant based hand cream
woodpecker2 · 07/02/2018 17:43

Ah good cross over I will have a look, it always seems to come down to using less products. We seem to have been sold alot of different stuff we don't need.

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Vitalogy · 07/02/2018 17:56

That's it. Big money making scheme that's all it is. Makes me feel better having less stuff and clutter in general. Simplify where possible I say.

Ohyesiam · 07/02/2018 18:22

Burt's Bees, they have several types, the strongest is called hand balm, I think.

Rebecca75 · 09/02/2018 23:26

Weleda skin food!! It's amazing!
Burts bees are owned by a chlorine chemical company so I question their ethics. Weleda are a bit for profit 100% natural, ethical and mostly organic company.

Thinkingofausername1 · 09/02/2018 23:34

Clarins? They are plant based but not sure if they do hand cream.

MotherWol · 31/05/2018 15:48

Shea butter based creams are really nice, although I find they work best if you put them on before bed so they have time to really sink in. I like this one www.laughingbird-bodycare.co.uk/product/shea-cocoa-butter-hand-cream-with-geranium-lemon-120ml/

RetroTardigrade · 30/07/2018 22:12

I like Our Tiny Bees, can't work out how to link on phone unfortunately.

Palmer1983 · 26/08/2018 09:07

The only thing I use is lotil hand cream amzn.to/2PFbXdp it really really works even my hubby who’s a builder uses it but I’m not sure about eco friendlyness Hmm

gigi556 · 01/09/2018 21:45

I keep recommending this company. They're U.K. based and make some really great affordable natural products. Www.naturallythinking.com. Oils are great but with dry skin you need to replenish with a cream not just the oil. Creams have water/moisture which helps the dryness. I use the base creams they sell and add my own essential oils. They have a ready made range too but I've not tried any of those. Their packaging could be better as it's mostly plastic but they wrote a recent blog saying they are working on it :)

Lavalamped · 01/09/2018 21:47

Not sure if this is the right type of thing but what about Body Shops hemp hand cream? I've used it and like it. I like the smell but it's not for everyone Grin

Palmer1983 · 04/09/2018 12:55

Have you tried vegan stuff ?? This balade Stuff has great reviews and natural amzn.to/2wGaxXH
Most vegan stuff should be fine I would say

PaulMorel · 13/09/2018 11:19

Try using natural aloe vera as your hand cream. My wife use it, and her hands is so soft.

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