Hand cream - page 6

Hand cream is a basic product for daily hand skin care, especially when the hands are dry, tight, cracked or often exposed to water, soaps, detergents and external factors. Regular use of hand cream helps the skin feel softer, more cared for and more comfortable to the touch.

Within the Hand care category, hand creams are chosen according to skin needs: daily hydration, more intensive care of dry skin, hand and nail care, a practical cream for a bag or richer texture for an evening routine.

Hand skin often shows dryness first because it is exposed daily to washing, disinfectants, cold weather and household tasks. That is why it is important to apply cream regularly, especially after washing hands, before going out in cold weather and in the evening before sleep.

Hand creams available at ApotekaOnline

Who is hand cream for?

• People with dry, tight or cracked hand skin
• Daily care after hand washing and soap use
• Hands often exposed to water, detergents, cold weather or wind
• Care of skin around the nails and cuticles
• Home, work, travel and evening hand care routines

How to choose hand cream?

If the hands are dry, tight or frequently exposed to washing, Dr. Plant Shea Butter medical hand cream can be a good choice. This type of cream is suitable when the skin needs richer and more comfortable care.

For everyday, practical and universal hydration, Nivea Soft cream 75 ml can be selected. It is practical for a bag, work, travel and quick care during the day.

When the skin needs a more careful routine according to the manufacturer’s specific purpose, Uriage D.S. emulsion 40 ml can be viewed. In cases of pronounced irritation, redness or skin changes, advice from a dermatologist or pharmacist is recommended.

For hand and nail care, Afrodita Almond hand and nail cream can be a good choice. It is suitable when you want to care for both hand skin and nails in one routine.

How to use hand cream properly?

Hand cream is applied to clean and dry skin, gently massaging until absorbed. Special attention should be paid to the backs of the hands, fingers, the area around the nails and areas that are dry or tight.

It is best to apply cream several times daily, especially after washing hands, after using disinfectants and before sleep. During cold days, applying cream before going outdoors is recommended because cold and wind further dry out the skin.

Hand, nail and cuticle care

For better-looking hands, hand cream can be combined with gentle nail and cuticle care. Regular hydration of the skin around the nails helps the hands look neater and better cared for.

If you often wash dishes, use cleaning products or do tasks that dry out the skin, protective gloves are recommended. Hand cream then helps the skin more easily return to a comfortable feeling after exposure to external factors.

Pharmacist’s advice

Apply hand cream regularly, especially after washing hands and in the evening before sleep. With very dry skin, choose richer textures and protect hands with gloves during household tasks. If deep cracks, bleeding, severe itching, redness, pain, swelling, sores or recurring changes that do not improve appear, seek advice from a dermatologist, doctor or pharmacist.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• Hand care
• Dr. Plant Shea Butter medical hand cream
• Nivea Soft cream 75 ml
• Uriage D.S. emulsion 40 ml
• Afrodita Almond hand and nail cream
• How to care for your skin and keep it healthy and glowing