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Really good hand cream

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KangarooKenny · 18/12/2022 07:36

I’m a nurse so use lots of hand gel, and wash a lot. I’m finding that the skin around my nails is dry and sore, and I’m unconsciously picking at it. Any recommendations of hand cream ?

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Ocrumbs · 18/12/2022 09:23

My skin reacts horribly to the hemp one

NameIsBryceQuinlan · 18/12/2022 09:28

Pure shea butter can be very affordable and hydrating. I bet mine from Akoma

queenofthebongo · 18/12/2022 09:32

snatchabook · 18/12/2022 08:01

Neutrogena is amazing. The unscented stuff.

This. On before bed, better the next day.

onlyconnect · 18/12/2022 09:33

L'Occitane Shea one is my favourite but I haven't tried the O'Keefe one.

PerpetualStudent · 18/12/2022 09:36

Weleda Skin Food - very heavy but amazing for dry skin

NellieNewName2 · 18/12/2022 09:39

Fluffycloudland77 · 18/12/2022 08:13

You need CND solar nail oil, apply it all over the top of the nail and surrounding skin twice a day. Always buy it from a salon or a proper supplier not grey market like amazon.

Is the stuff on Amazon fake Fluffy?

Fluffycloudland77 · 18/12/2022 09:56

It's more it's of unknown providence, might be real, might be fake, might've sat in a container in a south american port for 6 months sweating it's tits off.

I bought a tiny bottle off ebay, smelt right but didnt soak in straightaway so I think it was fake.

Mynameiselvispresley · 18/12/2022 09:58

Loccitaine Shea is great.

autumnishereanditscold · 18/12/2022 10:17

This Nursem one is the best I've found - www.nursem.co.uk/collections/fullrange/products/unfragranced-caring-hand-cream-75ml

Justcashnosweets · 18/12/2022 13:37

I'm a nurse too, and I love Atrixo handcream in the tub. Its quite cheap and its the only moisturiser that really helps with the dry skin around my nails. I do love the Body Shop Hemp handcream aswell but Atrixo is much more affordable.

HundredMilesAnHour · 18/12/2022 14:53

I like Nursem too. At the pricier end, the hand cream by both Aesop and Haeckels is outstandingly good. I really notice the difference.

blondiecurly · 18/12/2022 16:27

Neutrogena Norwegian Concentrated Hand cream, I prefer the unscented one (red cap) personally just because otherwise I would only smell of that hand cream. You need a tiny tiny bit, it's amazing. If you want something a bit thinner in consistency, the various palmer's creams are nice too.

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KangarooKenny · 19/12/2022 07:34

Fluffycloudland77 · 18/12/2022 08:13

You need CND solar nail oil, apply it all over the top of the nail and surrounding skin twice a day. Always buy it from a salon or a proper supplier not grey market like amazon.

Thanks, I’ve ordered some.

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Roselilly36 · 19/12/2022 08:32

My favourite hand cream is L’Occitane Cherry Blossom, sinks in well, light, gorgeous fragrance, love it.

SuperGinger · 19/12/2022 18:15

Vaseline Intensive care, I've tried others recommended here and didn't like them, L'occitane and Aveeno. Vaseline Intensive Care actually helps rather than just sitting on top of the skin.

bumblebeessarecool · 19/12/2022 18:31

I found something called "Gloves in a bottle" . Its fantastis stuff

HiyaCaath · 19/12/2022 18:58

The Lush hand creams are good and last forever.

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