I always use hand cream because your neck and hands are the true giveaway of age. The skin on the hands has a really tough time. It is subjected to water, sun , wind and UV rays and most the time we don't even think about it. We really take them for granted but just think about how important they are!
In reality I don't know many who think about applying SPF on their hands but why shouldn't we when use foundations and primers contain SPF?
May be that's one for my New Years resolution as I am creeping towards the 30 mark I am becoming increasingly determined to maintain nice skin for as long as possible.
I have tried lots of hand creams, some I don't have anymore so I couldn't take pictures but I will mention what I used and my thoughts on each.
The above are the best but sadly the most expensive (typical)
What I look for in a hand cream
The main aspect of a good hand cream is in my opinion a one that doesn't sink in straight away. I loathe ones that contain a high water content as it feels so thin and disappears in seconds leaving my hands feeling dewy but not nourished. The ones that contain oil are my favourites but these are best used when you have a few minutes to let it penetrate the skin.
Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Source- Close second, this feels really thick but not greasy. Quite a while after it is applied it still feels soft and moisturised, smells a little like talc though. £12
Jurlique lavender hand cream - Smells ok but feels less moisturising than the two above. Sinks in quite quickly but feels soft still. £17
Norwegian formula- very moisturising perfect for evening and those with severely dry hands but takes forever to sink in and leaves hands greasy. For intense treatment apply this before bed and pop on some cotton gloves. £2-4
Dove-least favourite, feels very watery and not as moisturising as any of the others. £1.99
It just goes to show you really do get what you pay for . £17 is quite expensive but it is something you use maybe 6 times a day or more. We think nothing of spending £20-30 on foundation to cover our sins but what about the poor hands. You'll thank me when you have less age spots and wrinkles when your older!
Own up who doesn't look after their hands :) ?
Those are some nice hand creams that you listed! My hands have such a hard time as I am constantly having to wash them at work, so I am plaged with very dry hands and cuticles. I keep an Avenno hand lotion in my purse that contains SPF because I, too, want to prevent aging skin on my hands. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit guilty of neglecting my hands - I absolutely love that L'Occitane hand cream though, you've reminded me to get it on my Christmas list!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I should check into that, great review!
ReplyDeletei love the l'occitane hand cream...i wish i could find a less pricey version - it is the most moisturizing hand cream i've found!
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@pammy
ReplyDeleteThats really goos that you have an spf hand cream, I only thought about it recently x
@miss_ellie_uk
ReplyDeleteHi hun, make sure santy gets you one. Leave a note for the hubby lol
@ofra cosmetics
ReplyDeleteIts lovely id def recommendx
my beauty musings,
ReplyDeleteIf you find one let me know :) x
Another love: Laura Mercier hand cream. I'm a doctor and I wash my hands a bazillion times a day and it keeps me hands soft and dreamy:)
ReplyDeleteThe 1st tow are a couple of my favourites as well. And just wanted to add just discovered your site & YT channel (I must've been under a rock to only have discovered it now). Love it!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried Laura Mercier thats a good shout xx
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