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Best hand cream for sore hands?

18 replies

NoviceGardenLady · 06/06/2021 16:55

I have really really sore bits on my hands. It's kind of dry but more irritated. It does get better with using moisturiser. It might be a touch of eczema.

I've use Lush's Handy Guru Gu cream in the past which is good. But I wondered if anyone has any recommendations for other creams which are good for sore hands?

Thank you!!

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NannyPlumsSnarkyWand · 06/06/2021 17:00

I always come back to Body Shop's Hemp Hand Cream. Soaks in fast and works quickly.

Soubriquet · 06/06/2021 17:01

I’ve seen good reviews (but haven’t used it) for O’Keefes working hands cream.

I’m buying some for my OH for birthday present but that’s not for a few weeks. I’ll let you know

LilacSorbet · 06/06/2021 17:05

I use O'Keefes. It disappears straight in and isn't greasy.

Miseryisabutterfly · 06/06/2021 17:08

I have had contact dermatitis on my hands recently and am using child’s farm baby moisturiser. They’re so much better after less than a week!

Best hand cream for sore hands?
Best hand cream for sore hands?
NoviceGardenLady · 06/06/2021 17:17

Thank you so much, keep 'em coming

@Miseryisabutterfly Ouch, looks a little bit like what I have.

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Bargainchunter · 06/06/2021 17:21

O’Keefe’s is amazing. My DD had such sore elephant-skin hands from so much hand washing at school, and it’s the only thing that has worked.

FionnulaTheCooler · 06/06/2021 17:23

Epaderm ointment is good.

Diggingaholeformyself · 06/06/2021 17:34

Aveeno skin relief cica balm, brilliant stuff on extremely dry and sore hands.

CoffeeBeansGalore · 06/06/2021 17:37

Neutrogen Norweigan formula. My skin reacts to a lot unfortunately but Neutrogena keeps me right.

Miseryisabutterfly · 06/06/2021 17:47

It was so sore @NoviceGardenLady, I blame a new hand soap I bought. We recently got a puppy and there has been lots of hand washing. I hope yours feel better soon.

@FionnulaTheCooler my son has eczema and we use epaderm ointment on him. It is absolutely brilliant stuff. Very greasy though!

Allgirlskidsanddogs · 06/06/2021 17:50

I have used some of the products already named, Epaderm and O’Keefes, and neither worked particularly well for me.

My hands have been awful recently which led me to try Nursem, I bought the one in the white pot. My hands are much improved.

Silverstar2 · 06/06/2021 19:24

L'occitane Almond Delicious Hands. Soaks in well, smells amazing and leaves hands SO soft! Highly recommend.

Faevern · 06/06/2021 19:28

I came on to say Nursem too. When I tried it I thought it didn’t feel too moisturising but it’s deceiving it works for ages, doesn’t sink in and disappear iykwim?

Geordieoldgirl · 06/06/2021 19:30

I like Liz Earle Orangeflower Hand repair. Sinks right into the skin and isn’t greasy.

Spudina · 06/06/2021 19:56

My hands bleed from washing them frequently at work. I’ve always used body shop hemp. Diprobase is also amazing. I slather cream on and wear white cotton gloves from Boots in bed. It’s very attractive!! I’m tempted by Nursem. Thanks for the reviews.

PraiseBee · 06/06/2021 20:09

L'occitane 20% Shea butter

NoviceGardenLady · 07/06/2021 10:11

Thank you!!! I'm going to get a selection and see what works Grin

So grateful for all the suggestions Smile

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CountryCob · 07/06/2021 13:37

I use a mild steroid cream for dermatitis from the pharmacy and palmers Shea butter cream is my best, I have tried many!! Good luck

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