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Hand cream that actually works to fix very dry skin.

36 replies

GrouchyKiwi · 14/08/2019 12:55

I used to get an Avon (Australia & NZ) hand cream from my Mum but Avon no longer operates in NZ and they don't make the same one here. Since I ran out of that marvellous cream (Moisture Therapy, it was called) my hands have been very dry. I must have tried 10 different creams and none of them work.

I've tried:

  • Neal's Yard Honey/Bee something or other, and the delicious Geranium one.
  • Aveeno Daily Moisture, and Intensive Relief
  • Sainsbury's pink hand cream (shea butter, maybe)
  • Norwegian formula
  • Garnier Intensive Restoring, and 7 Days
  • Atrixo Intensive (this came closest but still not good enough)
  • Palmer's Cocoa Butter
  • Burt's Bees Shea Butter

and probably some more.

Help! What else should I try?

OP posts:
JaneJeffer · 14/08/2019 12:58

This one is the best.

Hand cream that actually works to fix very dry skin.
TheRattleBag · 14/08/2019 12:59

O'Keeffe's Working Hands is good.

My dad has been in search of a good hand cream for years since his favourite was discontinued, and this gets a grudging nod of approval, which is praise indeed!

Oly4 · 14/08/2019 13:01

Liz Earle Hand Repair. I’ve tried dozens including pricey brands and this is the best for me

Original poster
GrouchyKiwi · 14/08/2019 13:07

Thank you.

Will start with the first two: one for daytime, one for night, and see how I get on.

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FatTwat69 · 14/08/2019 13:07

Mavala is nice and not greasy at all. I have really, really dry hands and tried loads and have just repurchased this one as I like it so much.

sassandfaff · 14/08/2019 13:34

I have terrible cracked and bleeding hands every year in autumn/winter. For as far back as when I was at University in 97!

Last year I bought these 2 from The Range. £1 each. I was AMAZED. I almost went the whole time with no cracking or bleeding....just the last week or so of winter. Totally unprecedented.

Hand cream that actually works to fix very dry skin.
MoMoneyMoProblemz · 14/08/2019 13:52

I use an american one called dr sheffield's psoriasis cream. Its $1 in USA so I stock up when i go, otherwise its £10 on Ebay!

I recommend melaleuca renew lotion, but thats a bit more pricey per ML and can only find it on ebay in the UK.

I also use castor oil with hemp cream from body shop when i run out of the above.

BelindasGleeTeam · 14/08/2019 13:52

O'Keefe's working hands is great stuff.

Ylvamoon · 14/08/2019 14:21

... avoid anything with alcohol in it!

howwudufeel · 14/08/2019 14:23

Body Shop’s Hemp Hand Cream.

SheeshazAZ09 · 14/08/2019 14:25

Weleda Skin Food. Smells great too.

Rystall · 14/08/2019 14:26

After years of searching, I can declare the best hand cream in the universe to be L'occitane very dry skin shea butter. (the one with 25% shea butter). Nothing else is comparable (and I’ve tried everything).

ErrolTheDragon · 14/08/2019 14:27

I've not felt the need for handcream since I started using flexitol (or similar) on my feet at night.Grin

Palaver1 · 14/08/2019 14:35

O'Keeffe's Working Hands is good.
Flexitol
Okeeffe has a bit of a not so pleasant smell though

Mylittlepony374 · 14/08/2019 14:38

Another vote for body shop hemp.

Synecdoche · 14/08/2019 14:42

Thirded for Body Shop Hemp. They also do a oil for really dry spots. Love the stuff.

MozzchopsThirty · 14/08/2019 14:43

Okeefes is amazing

I was a nurse and years of washing meant that my skin would regularly split and bleed
It was painful and ugly

However I've been using this for a year and have not had one breakout, lovely soft hands

Ps I tried everything

Rosere · 14/08/2019 14:46

Loccitane, I like the cherry blossom one and Clarins. I hate the feeling of greasey handcream and these literally save my paws. I too wash my hands up to 50 times a day and these are my lifesavers

HairyDogsOfThigh · 14/08/2019 14:47

I switched from using regular soap to dr bronners baby soap that i buy by the litre and dilute 1:5.
Since i stopped using regular soap at home, my hands do not get nearly as dry and rough as before. I notice if I've been out using normal soap my hands feel drier.

percheron67 · 14/08/2019 14:49

Clarins. I was given a tip from someone I met onn holiday who once worked in health and beauty.

FatTwat69 · 14/08/2019 14:49

The Body Shop Hemp one is good but it smells so bad I have to wash it off which sorts of defeats the purpose Grin

OoohMasala · 14/08/2019 15:00

Another for body shop hemp. It's amazing. I like the smell 🤷🏽‍♀️

MoMoneyMoProblemz · 14/08/2019 15:37

O keefe is the green one right? I tried it and it left my hands a state, like when you've put your hands in water for too long and they go all prune like!

The hemp does have an acquired scent but i put it on at night with castor oil and wrap with an overnight glove. Works wonders!

dontgobaconmyheart · 14/08/2019 15:41

Body shop hemp, especially if you also have eczema or similar. I like the fragrance free vaseline Advanced Repair one too, for the times when you need something but also need to actually use your hands afterwards Grin

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