Hand creams: how to choose and apply hand cream correctly. Types and review of modern hand creams: velvet handles and yves rocher. Choosing a Good Moisturizing Hand Cream Special Hand Cream

Svetlana Markova

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Mar 13 2016

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Beautiful, well-groomed hands are valued no less than exquisite make-up or a graceful figure. Daily activities, ecology, changes in humidity and temperature adversely affect thin and delicate skin. How to choose a moisturizing hand cream that will help preserve the youth, beauty and velvety of the epidermis? The ability to restore firmness, elasticity of the skin when choosing plays an important role. Do not forget about natural ingredients rich in vitamins, antioxidants, which allow you to “hide” age-related changes in your hands and save moisture.

How to choose a good hand moisturizer

The main task of "manual" products with a moisturizing effect is to restore water balance. Acting at the level of shallow layers of the epidermis, they stimulate the active production of collagen substances and elastin, helping to get rid of wrinkles and cracks. When choosing a moisturizer, consider:

Expiry date after opening. Most intensive care products include preservatives that increase the duration of use from 6 months to 2 years. Preferring "quick-term" compositions, you will protect the skin from free radicals and harmful additives.
The presence of parabens. These are the same preservatives, the content of which should not exceed the established norm, and specific gravity manufacturers of quality products indicate on the labels.
Gender characteristics. Choosing a moisturizer male cream for hands, remember that its formula differs from the “female” products by a lower content of collagen substances and a higher content of nutritious, regenerating components.

The composition of the product

The main selection criterion is a balanced composition, including components:

Water. It must be listed first in the list of ingredients and must account for at least 70% of the specific weight of the care product.
Glycerin, Lanolin. These emollients effectively combat dehydration and dryness.
Silicone. Moisturizing silicone care in the form of specific gloves is gaining more and more popularity, which cosmetologists recommend using as a replacement for salon procedures.
Natural ingredients. The extract (extract) of aloe, calendula or chamomile has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect, which is necessary for the healing of wounds and scratches.
Vitamin "beauty" E, provitamin A will give a healthy, young look and the absence of wrinkles.
Vegetable oils. Olive, sea buckthorn are present in most products of the middle price category. Shea butter (shea), jojoba are part of more premium care.

Peculiarities

In order not to make a mistake when buying a cream, pay attention to some characteristics:

does not leave a greasy sheen;
should be uniform in composition, with a delicate, soft texture;
includes UV protectors (for day and universal series);
contains antiseptics or has a healing effect;
suitable for the care of the nail plate - strengthens, nourishes and moisturizes the nails.

Brand and country of manufacture

For many women an important factor is the "hype" of the brand. Undoubtedly, large manufacturing firms in Russia and the EU countries exercise stricter control over the quality of their products than little-known companies. However, you should not rely on advertising for everything: more than 30% of the value of well-known brands falls on the "big name". When choosing a moisturizer with rose extract, you can buy identical Faberlic formulations in the store for 89 rubles. and from Rose Berry Nature (Bulgaria) at four times the price.

Skin problem and condition

Most creams have differences in the mechanism of action on the skin. Depending on the characteristic problem, funds should be selected, taking into account:

Purpose and result

Depending on the purpose for which you want to buy a care product, you should carefully study the components and characteristics. On the shelves of stores and on the Internet you will find compositions for:

An effective composition for moisturizing from most manufacturers of the luxury segment - Lancome, Loreal, Carolina Erera, mass sectors - Nivea, Velvet Hands, Oriflame, Avon, Libriderm, Faberlic, which also has a complex effect. It helps to simultaneously restore elasticity, saturate the skin with minerals, promotes the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Some of them involve the care of hands and nails in a complex, saving the owners of exfoliating, brittle, thickened or thinned nails after applying acrylic.

How to make a cream mask at home

A hand cream or mask prepared using natural ingredients at home has regenerating, softening properties. The complex of moisturizing procedures includes: cleansing with a soft scrub based on sea salt, oatmeal and milk; applying a "homemade" cream and restoring the epidermis. Green tea, sage decoction, olive or sea buckthorn oil, and vitamins will help overcome dryness.

For problem skin

Owners of sensitive hands should use "homemade" recipes with a minimum of aromatic fragrances. To prepare the best moisturizer for problematic skin, grind to a state of flour 2 tbsp. oatmeal spoons. Dilute the mixture with 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil, add 3 drops of vitamin E, a teaspoon of lemon juice. Hold the moisturizing composition applied to clean skin until dry (about 10 minutes), remove with a damp sponge.

For combined

An economical and effective option for the treatment of cracks, wounds or weathered combination skin would be a composition based on ... baby cream purchased at the store. Squeeze a teaspoon of the product into a small container, add 4 drops of vitamin A, a little urea and mix everything with a wooden spatula. Lubricate your palms at night, wearing cotton gloves on top. Moisturizing cream with urea should be applied at least once every 2-3 days.

For very dry skin

Dryness of the epidermis causes peeling and a feeling of tightness. The use of pharmaceutical chamomile as part of the composition can get rid of the problem. Brew 1 tbsp. a spoonful of plant flowers in 50 ml of water. Add to the infusion a spoonful of glycerin and jojoba oil. Thicken the resulting liquid 1 tbsp. a spoonful of blue clay. Apply the mask on your palms 2 times a day.

Reviews

Anna, 28 years old

I have skin prone to dermatitis and eczema. On the advice of a friend, I bought Nitrogin with deep hydration. I am delighted! After unsuccessful attempts to get rid of dryness and flaking, my hands became velvety after a week of use, pink inflamed spots disappeared, and the skin shone.

Zhanna, 35 years old

Pleasantly pleased with the budget purchase of the cream Clean line"Intensive Hydration" Low cost - less than 50 rubles, the rapid restoration of the water balance of the hands became a decisive factor in the choice. I would like to attribute a short result to the minuses: instead of the 24 hours declared by the manufacturer, the cream lasts no more than 6 hours.

Julia, 32 years old

For the second year I have been using Aloe Vera moisturizing cream from the German company LR Health & Beauty. It does not contain parabens and fragrances. Calendula extract perfectly copes with any microtraumas on the hands, and bio-extracts improve blood circulation and stimulate the regeneration of subcutaneous tissue.

Top 50: ranking of funds for hands

In order not to get lost when choosing, check out the most popular and effective creams hand moisturizing series:

Name	The purpose and characteristics of a moisturizing hand cream		Manufacturer	price, rub.
Liposomal bio-hand cream Alpika	Sage extract soothes, chamomile promotes the healing of small cuts and cracks.
HandCreamDeepHydration	The formula is based on the content of shea butter, jojoba.
ORANGERIE Her Majesty Rose	With a melting non-greasy texture, the cream regenerates, softens and smoothes the skin.
Handcreme with allantoin	Protects, restores water balance. Has a pleasant aroma.	Germany
ROSE BERRY NATURE	Natural rose oil and rose water, goji berry extract, vitamin E provide nutrition, hydration.	Bulgaria	Bulgarian rose, Karlovo
Mineral Hand Cream with Dead Sea Minerals	Algae extract moisturizes and saturates with microelements, allantoin promotes the healing of small cracks.
AASHA Herbals Intense Hydration	Protects in bad weather and at low humidity, from exposure to household chemicals and ultraviolet radiation.		AASHA Herbals
Aloe Vera Hand Cream (35% Aloe Vera)	It has a moisturizing effect, improves metabolism in cells, enhances blood circulation.	Germany	LR Health&Beauty
Beautycafe Raspberry and White Chocolate series Faberlic	Carefully preserves the beauty of hands, softens dry rough skin.
TraditionHandCreamVerbena	Enriched with olive oil, shea butter, sweet almond oil. It has protective, caring properties.
TraditionHandCreamFig
Tradition Hand Cream with Lemon & Ginger
HypnoseLancome (Hypnosis Lancome) + Q10 with pheromones	Coenzyme Q10 is the energy source of cells. Provides extra energy to fight free radicals.	Netherlands
ThierryMugler Alien+Q10
212 VIP Carolina Herrera + Q10
Lacosteeau de Lacoste + Q10
Lacoste Pour Femme + Q10
Lacoste Pour Femme + Q10
BurberryWeekend+Q10
Dolce&GabbanaLightBlue + Q10
LacosteTouchof Pink+Q10
PoemeLancome+Q10
MicrosilverPluswith pure silver Hand Cream	Contains protective mineral complex.	Germany	LR Health&Beauty
Beauty Image CremaHidratanteProtectora	Protects against hard water, quickly restores damaged skin after being outdoors.
CremeMainsparfumeeCoquelicot	Poppy petal extract gives a radiant, pleasant floral aroma.
LIMOUS BEAUTY based on Tambukan mud	Shea butter, cocoa butter, rapeseed moisturize and nourish, enhancing the protective properties.		Caucasian Mineral Resort Resources
BaleaUreaHand Cream	Provides a tonic effect. Ideal for sensitive skin. Strengthens nails.	Germany
Spakare with sea buckthorn	Restores, softens and smoothes the skin of the hands. Has a pleasant aroma.
Oxygen Botanicals Hand Cream	It has moisturizing, healing and protective effects. Gives hands a velvety feel.		OxygenBotanicals
CremePiedsFraicheur a l'Huile	Saturated with white beeswax, to protect the skin from cold wind, dehydration.
SpaQuatoriaProfessional S.P.A. manicure	Cereal proteins, calcium lactate supply the epidermis with amino acids, strengthen the nail plate.
Beauty Image Sensations CremaHidratante	Urea, panthenol, glycerin improve the condition of the hands after the first application.
Straga Miracles Antiwrinkle Neil Cure	Hands look younger, no longer dry.
Domex Green Silver line with aloe juice and mint oil	Has bactericidal action. Nanosilver provides long lasting protection.
NaturaSibericaHand cream for daily care TAIGA	It has a light texture and is rich in nutrients.
Hand Series Hand & Neil Cream with Argan Oil and Vitamin B	Compact and elegant cream with argan oil
Baliss Moisturizing Placental Hand Cream	Carefully restores dry, chapped skin, saturates it with nutrients.
ARGAN CREMA MANI	Takes care of hands. It has an antioxidant effect, creates a protective shell.		BrelilProfessional
Green Altay Moisturizing cream for dry skin of hands	Softens and soothes dry skin. Removes redness, peeling, cracking.		Altai CosmeticGroup
SalliFresh Aloe	Absorbs quickly. Aloe extract richly moisturizes hands.
Apricot Hand Cream	Used for skin treatment after paraffin therapy, suitable for home care.
Organique Olive and Aloe Hand Cream	Contains only natural ingredients. Nourishes, moisturizes cuticles, promotes nail growth.

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Silicone cream is a separate category of cosmetics that belongs to professional protective preparations. The main function of the product is to protect the epidermis from the harmful effects of acids, alkalis, salts. Where other moisturizers fail, silicone cream shows excellent results.

The active ingredient of the cream is a synthetic substance - silicone. Forms a film on the surface of the epidermis, which performs several functions at once:

prevents moisture loss, retains water molecules inside the cells;
resists the influence of negative factors;
creates favorable conditions for the rapid restoration of damaged areas;
softens, soothes, smoothes wrinkles, normalizes lipid balance.

Silicone does not clog pores, suitable for extremely dry, dehydrated skin with obvious signs of peeling, irritation. Complements its action with glycerin. The substance performs similar functions, but is slightly inferior in efficiency. Allantoin, panthenol help to quickly cope with inflammation.

Silicone cream has a light texture, is instantly absorbed, does not leave a greasy sheen, does not create the feeling of a mask. The smell is unobtrusive, disappears in a short time, does not have time to get bored.

The systematic use of the product helps to improve the condition of the epidermis, increases protective functions, and prevents irritation upon contact with aggressive substances.

On a note!

Prolonged use of silicone cream is not prohibited, but not encouraged. Silicones over time disrupt the natural processes in the layers of the epidermis, provoke the development of cancer cells. Mineral oils nourish, soften, provide vitamins. However, they can also negatively affect the smooth functioning of the epidermis. They are obtained from petroleum products. The best option is to apply according to strict need.

Indications

silicone cream promises reliable protection, quick recovery, full hydration. Can be used for different types epidermis, but best suited for extremely dry, dehydrated, irritated dermis. It is used as a therapeutic, prophylactic agent in contact with:

detergents, cleaning agents;
fertilizers, lime, cement;
acids, alkalis;
bleach;
construction, metal dust;
glass wool;
solvents, technical liquids, oils.

The need to use silicone cream appears in women after cleaning, housework, at their summer cottage, in men of different specialties. The cream well removes the remnants of aggressive components, prevents the violation of the natural functions of the skin.

Application instructions

Apply silicone cream in a thin layer on cleansed skin. Distribute with massage movements. The frequency of application, the duration of the course depends on the initial state of the epidermis.

For prevention, you can treat skin areas immediately after contact with aggressive components. Then continue to use a glycerin moisturizer.
For the treatment of dermatological diseases, treatment of the skin is allowed three times a day.

On a note!

Silicone does not belong to allergenic substances, but it is recommended to check the body for individual intolerance before active use. In addition, allergies can occur to additional components. Checking should be carried out when buying any new cream. A small amount of the drug is applied to the elbow bend, the skin condition is observed for 1 hour. The presence of redness, peeling, burning is the basis for refusing to use.

Where could I buy

Silicone cream is a common cosmetic product that is available in the line of each famous brand. You can buy a cream of foreign, domestic production in any cosmetics store, a specialized department, or order it via the Internet.

Popular creams

When choosing the perfect tool, you should pay attention to the products of the following brands:

Neva cosmetics Silicone cream

An affordable drug with a cost of about 30 rubles. Has powerful moisturizing properties. It is recommended to apply after contact with detergents, earth, household chemicals. Increases the resistance of the skin to the effects of hot, cold water. It is recommended to apply twice a day until the disappearance of unpleasant symptoms or a long course.

Karina:

“After washing dishes, cleaning the house, even taking a shower, red spots began to appear on the hands. Contact dermatitis for everything detergents simultaneously. I tried to deal with the problem with hormonal ointments, and a cheap cream with silicones from Neva Cosmetics helped. Pleasant gentle smell, absorbed in 30 seconds. A tangible protective film appears on the skin, which is expressed in the smoothness, softness, silkiness of the skin. Without contact with water, the effect lasts for about 5 hours, after washing it instantly disappears. You have to apply the product several times a day. The irritation on the hands was completely gone. I use it for symptomatic prophylaxis.

freedom

The domestic brand began its activities during the Soviet Union. Women are used to trusting high-quality, inexpensive products, and manufacturers constantly delight with new products. Silicone cream is well applied, quickly distributed, instantly absorbed. It is recommended to use for women after doing household chores - washing, cleaning, fertilizing the land, etc. The cream protects against the action of acids, alkaline solutions, household chemicals, chlorinated water. After applying the cream, you can not use rubber, latex gloves. The cost of the cream is only 20 rubles. Affordable drug for all women.

Kseniya:

“I remember this cream from my mother’s cosmetic bag. Light smell, thick consistency. The design of the tube has not changed a bit over the years. Cream recognizable by all generations. Functions of protection, moisturizing performs at 100%. Feels smooth and silky throughout the day. The effect disappears after washing hands with soap. I use it after housework, in the country and if the skin begins to peel off. Always available just in case."

viburnum

The cream smells good, absorbs in minutes, creates a protective film on the surface of the skin. With it, you can not be afraid for irritation, redness of the hands upon completion of general cleaning, repair, construction work. Suitable for women, men. It costs about 20 rubles.

Tatiana:

“Great moisturizing, caring product for any season. In summer, it saves from irritation, peeling, microcracks that occur after working on the land, cleaning. In winter, it prevents excessive dryness and dehydration. Worth a penny, the effect is wonderful. Decent products, why overpay, look for something. Here it is - the perfect protective, moisturizing cream!

Zhivin Bio gloves

Professional cream to protect the epidermis after contact with aggressive components. The first remedy for women after cleaning the house, washing, working on the land. Resists the action of industrial, household chemicals. Quickly restores water balance, prevents irritation, promotes the restoration of damaged areas. Contains silicone, glycerin, panthenol, allantoin, urea. The price of the cream is 60 rubles.

Veronica:

“I don’t like doing housework with rubber gloves. And you have to use different household chemicals. Irritation, itching, red spots, clear blisters and other troubles appear. It got to the point that even after a shower with hot water the reaction intensified. Bought bio gloves. The skin was completely restored, the condition improved, it began to react less sharply to irritants. When cleaning, I always process the handles and after the completion of all cases. I work in the garden without gloves. In the evening I wash it well, steam it, lubricate it with cream. The next day - well-groomed hands.

Silicone cream causes a lot of emotions - rave reviews, negative reviews, negative opinion of experts. Silicone cream can be compared to drug. Each medication has contraindications and, if used incorrectly, develop side effects. The same goes for silicone cream. There are harmful components, but when used correctly, they do not harm the skin.

1. Botanique Serie - Hand and Nail Express Treatment. Cream express care for hands and nails (75 ml)

Description: Easily absorbed hand and nail cream provides optimal care and hydration. Shea butter, olive, cocoa and grape seeds contribute to the rapid restoration of skin elasticity, strengthens the nail plate, prevents delamination of nails, making them strong and shiny.
Compound:

My opinion: A gel-like non-greasy cream with a pleasant sweet herbal (not pharmaceutical) smell that remains on the hands after application (it smells like coconut to me). The cream is light, quickly absorbed, but it also nourishes extremely weakly, it does not give a feeling of nutrition, but rather moisturizing (and even then light). Dryness after washing dishes, for example, can be removed. 10 minutes) Does not protect against frost. Nice little cream. I did not notice the action on the nails, promised by the manufacturer. The cream did not affect the condition of the nails in any way. Generally. And I still don’t understand how it can be that such a “thin” and very light cream contains as many oils as stated in the description? The manufacturer obviously embellished (and the description itself is greatly embellished).
Grade: 4- (generally 3, but scored a point for a pleasant smell)
Price: 155 rubles. (pharmacies 36.6)

2. Garnier - Revitalizing hand cream "Intensive care" for very dry and damaged skin (100 ml)

Description: The repair cream contains allantoin known for its healing properties, especially for its ability to care for small cracks in the skin. Glycerin protects your hands, and an active protective filter prevents hand skin from aging. With regular use, this hand cream soothes and repairs damaged hand skin and restores softness and tenderness.
Compound:: Aqua/water, glycerin, peg-2 stearate, cetearyl alcohol, oleth-12, stearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, allantoin, disodium edta, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, glycyrretinic acid, sodium methyl cocoyl taurat, bht, sodium chloride, imdazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, parfum/fragrance, ci 14700/red 4, alpha-isomethyl ionone, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, gerani ol, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxyisohexyl3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, limonene, linalool.
My opinion: A very thick cream, but not greasy, but rather viscous, akin to wax or silicone in sensations, with a chemical (I don’t like it, although you can’t call it disgusting) smell. It absorbs medium-long, for its density and density, even quickly. But after application, it gets dirty for a long time - it leaves greasy marks on what you touch. It protects from frost only for the first half hour after application, and even then not for 5. But it quickly removes the feeling of dryness. However, the cream from the series "while smeared - it worked." There is no cumulative effect, it softens the skin for a short time (it lasts for me for an hour and a half) - then again drought (This is the most nutritious (after Dr. Scheller) cream from the budget that I tried. Good for me as a sos-remedy during cleaning, washing etc. - and dryness cleans well and smearing every 5 minutes is not a pity, given the price.But the smell is annoying and the need to wait for complete absorption.Another minus: any contact with water - and its trace has caught cold from the hands - you must immediately again smear.
Grade: 4-.
Price: 160 rubles.

3.Dr. Scheller - Hand Cream "Protection and Recovery" (75 ml)

Description: Cream "Dr. Scheller" protection and restoration, with natural oat extract and panthenol, has a softening effect on the skin of the hands. The cream protects sensitive and damaged skin from harmful effects. environment due to the formation of an invisible protective layer. Regular use of the cream makes the skin of the hands supple and well-groomed.
Compound:

My opinion: Cream with a light, barely perceptible, completely non-irritating smell (smells like herbs), quite thick, no less than Garnier. Absorbs for a long time, leaves a protective film on the hands, but not greasy (does not get dirty, does not leave prints), but ... it is difficult to describe it, it feels like a “film” from silicone bases for the face, but lighter, barely felt. Not only does it not bother me, but I like it. It protects very well from frost, one application is enough for me for the whole day, it protects against water, cold, dust. With constant use, the hands dry less, the skin really becomes softer, more elastic, the nails exfoliate less. In general, here the description of the manufacturer is 100% true. I can not get enough of this cream - one of the best that I had. The only negative is that it is not sold everywhere. I bought it at a pharmacy and for a month now I can’t buy another tube (mine ran out, barely enough for a swatch) - nowhere (But if I see it, I’ll buy 2 right away. I highly recommend this cream to anyone who has dry and/or cold hands.
Grade: 5+
Price: 170 rubles.

4. Green pharmacy - Cream for hands and nails regenerating, soothing "Chamomile" (100 ml)

Description: Light cream with chamomile soothes and moisturizes the skin. Chamomile extract has a strong antiseptic effect, relieves irritation, tones and nourishes tired skin. The multivitamin complex, consisting of vitamins A, E and F, activates the process of regeneration of skin cells, slows down oxidative processes, and prevents premature wrinkles. Allantoin regenerates, soothes the epidermis, reduces its tendency to redness. Keratin, vitamins H and group B effectively strengthen the structure of the skin and nail plates, preventing their fragility and delamination. Soft cosmetic glycerin deeply moisturizes and protects the skin. The drug acts quickly and reliably - it is perfectly absorbed and absorbed, penetrating deep into the skin cells.
Compound: Aqua, Mineral Oil, Monoglycerides, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Cera Alba, Lanolin, Dimethicone, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Camomile Extract, Hamamelis Extract, Panthenol, Thiamine, Arnika Extract, Retinyl Acetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biotin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben , Butylparaben, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide.
My opinion: oh, well, they lie in the description! (I could not stand the soul)) Muck, not a cream. So ... a liquid light cream with a disgusting pungent smell (it doesn’t even smell, and I’m not afraid of this word - it stinks of something like chemicals for washing floors). Absorbed medium-fast, does not nourish or even moisturize at all. Useless cream. There is nothing more to write about him. (I applied it for a swatch and immediately went to wash it off with soap - this stink remains tightly on the skin).
Grade: 0. Even -5 for "smell".
Price: 41 rubles. (pharmacy)

5. Sally Hansen - Miracle Cure for Severely Dry Hands. Cream for very dry hand skin (130 ml)

Description: With regular use, it helps prevent dry skin from wind and cold. The cream contains 1% demitikon - a well-known emollient that effectively copes with the problem of excessive dryness of the skin. Absorbs quickly. The result is guaranteed. Approved by dermatologists.
Compound:

My opinion: The cream is not thick, but rich in texture, the smell is not strong, but I would not call it aromatic, since it quickly disappears (I won’t say it’s unpleasant, I just don’t really like it). It absorbs relatively quickly, but you have to wait so that it does not leave greasy marks on objects. This cream protects well from cold, water, etc. But I would not call it very nutritious - for me it is rather weak. Better than Garnier in terms of care, but not as effective as Dr. Scheller. My mother loves him very much, but her hands are not as dry as mine. She especially appreciates him for protection from the cold, and here I subscribe too.
Grade: 4+.
Price: about 350 rubles.

6. Sally Hansen - 18 Hour Protective Hand Creme. Protective hand cream 18-hour action (95 ml)

Description: Contains shea butter, vitamins A, E, C and grape seed oil. Hand cream instantly relieves irritation and protects dry, chapped skin. It is necessary in cases where you have dry, rough, cracked and irritated skin of the hands. Or if you think that your hands will need special care in the near future, and they need invisible "protective gloves" that will protect the skin of your hands for a long time and reliably. The effect of the cream lasts 18 hours.
Compound: Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Shea Butter, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8 Wax, Dimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Grape Seed Oil, Sandalwood Extract, Barley Extract, Tocopherol Acetate, retinol palmitate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, panthenol, safflower oil, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, fragrance, disodium EDTA, methylparaben, propylparaben, DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, mica, titanium dioxide, triethanolamine, carbomer.
My opinion: This cream is not in the photo and there is no swatch, because. I lost it somewhere in the apartment :) I wrote a review and could not find it) It is similar in texture and smell to the previous cream, only a little thinner, lighter, absorbed faster. But it also feeds worse. 18 hours of protection - obviously not about him - I have enough for a maximum of an hour. It also does not protect well from the cold due to its lightness. In principle, the cream is not bad, but for me it is rather weak.
Grade: 4- (for very dry skin and even 3).
Price: about 350 rubles.

7. ROC - "Retin-Ox" Creme Hydratante Anti-Age Mains. Moisturizing anti-wrinkle hand cream SPF 15 (50 ml)

Description: An innovation from RoC® - the leader in anti-aging products - Retin-Ox™ Moisturizing anti-wrinkle hand cream. Glycerin and Squalane, which are part of the cream, intensively moisturize the skin. The cream formula contains a unique combination of retinol and a complex of vitamins and minerals that smooth wrinkles and effectively soften the skin of the hands.
Compound: Retinol, squalane, a complex of minerals and vitamins, glycerin, UV filters (I won’t write the full composition, because it’s not on the tube, and the box has long been thrown out).
My opinion: Watery, not at all thick cream with a slight odor (I can’t describe the aroma, it smells of something “sour”, “pharmacy” smells). Absorbed almost instantly. Despite the lightness, the cream very well eliminates dryness, an instant feeling of nourishment of the skin without films and oiliness. It is written that it is moisturizing, but I would say that it nourishes, and with high quality. My terribly dry hands become soft for a long time, the cream tolerates water perfectly and not severe cold. I am surprised by its effect with such a “liquid” texture and fast absorption. The best word for it is quality. I won’t say anything about wrinkles (it’s too early for my hands for them), but my mother enjoys using it, she says that her hands really start to look better with him. I think that for completely chapped skin, the cream will be rather weak, but for medium-dry skin, it will do just fine. Especially pleased with the presence of the sun protection factor SPF 15.
Grade: 5.
Price: 600 rubles. (honestly - I don’t remember, I found it only in 1 place on the net, I’m not sure that there will be so many in the pharmacy).

8. Natura - Cream for hands and nails nourishing (75 ml)

Description: Peach oil, wheat germ extract, honey and vitamin E - deeply nourish the skin, grape extracts and vitamin F - soften and increase the elasticity of the skin of the hands. This comfortable cream will instantly restore softness and elasticity to the skin and protect it throughout the day.
Compound: water, coconut oil, fatty alcohols, vaseline oil, glyceryl stearate, olive oil, peach oil, glycerin, wheat germ extract, rosehip extract, grape extract, ceteareth-6, ceteareth-23 (-25), vitamins E and F, bee honey , carbomer, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance, triethanolamine.
My opinion: I’ll clarify right away that Natura is Apteka 36.6’s own brand, positioned as natural. It smells like wheat :) Well, actually, not quite wheat, but rather “pharmacy”, but for some reason I associate the smell with wheat) The smell is harsh, quite strong. The cream has a milky consistency - very light and runny. It is absorbed quickly, but for some time the hands somehow “stick”, a feeling of stickiness. Impressions about the cream are ambivalent. It seems to be good, I think it will be good for non-dry skin, but for me it is completely useless - too poor nutrition, it rather moisturizes the hands. It is better not to walk with him in the cold - your hands will immediately freeze. I don’t see any way out of it either, though I don’t use it almost - I didn’t like the cream. Yes, and water is washed off too quickly - it does not protect against drying out with it.
Grade: 3+
Price: 95 rubles. (chain of pharmacies 36.6)

9. 36.6 - Anti-aging hand cream with goat milk (80 ml)

Description: Intensively nourishes, softens and smoothes the skin of the hands, eliminates the feeling of dryness and tightness. Proteins based on goat milk and collagen moisturize and strengthen the protective properties of the skin, increase firmness and elasticity, smooth wrinkles. Enhances the moisture-holding capacity of the skin.
Compound: Aqua, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Vaseline Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Triethanolamine, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Hydrolysed Goat Milk Proteins, Butylhydroxytoluene, Butylhydroxyanisole, Parfum, Methyl Paraben, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.
My opinion: It is also a private label of Pharmacy 36.6. Light pleasant sweetish-pharmaceutical smell (I like it). The cream itself is not thick, but you can’t even call it milky at all. Absorbs fairly quickly, does not leave a greasy film, I have enough nutrition for several hours, if I do not mess around in the water. It does not particularly protect against the cold (minus temperatures are not for him), but it eliminates the feeling of dryness and tightness very well. I sometimes use it several times a day. I liked the cream in general, for its price - a quality product. I will probably buy more. For medium to dry skin or normal - an excellent tool, IMHO. With dry skin is also good, but you need to reapply often. I may be over-praising this cream a bit, but for the price, it's just amazing.
Grade: 5-
Price: about 50 rubles. (chain of pharmacies 36.6)

10. Clarins - Age Control Hand Lotion SPF 15

Description: Neutralizes age spots, reduces their brightness, reduces their size, protects the skin from the sun and prevents the appearance of new age spots. Moisturizes the skin, makes it soft and silky, strengthens nails.
Compound: Aqua Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Paraffinum Liquidum, Disodium Edta, Polysorbate 20, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 85, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Bht, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool.
My opinion: Very thin lotion, practically odorless (there is a light, not very pleasant smell, I find it difficult to describe it, but then it is imperceptible on my hands). It is absorbed almost instantly, without leaving a film (and generally no feeling of something on the hands) and ... begins to mercilessly dry my hands ((I already have very dry, thin skin on my hands, and after this lotion it starts to dry even more immediately after application, and it’s very noticeable, it tightens the skin a little. I tried to smear it on top of other hand creams - if the cream is not greasy under it - it dries anyway. From age spots (and I have enough of them on my hands - my skin is photosensitive) does not help at all, nor per gram. It practically doesn’t protect from the sun. That is, it doesn’t protect at all. I bought it in the summer - the summer has passed - there are more spots. Now I don’t know what to do with this mega-economical tube. I didn’t expect this from Clarins, almost everything that I tried it - high-quality and effective.
Grade: 1 (even though I didn’t poison and the skin didn’t peel off - and thanks for that)
Price: about 1000 rubles.

11. Velvet hands - Cream for hands and nails "Complex" (80 ml)

1st - 11, 2nd - 12 (12 thicker)
Description: The cream is designed specifically for complex care of the skin of hands and nails. The cream provides the necessary nutrition and hydration of the skin, a complex of valuable components: milk proteins, vitamins A, E, biotin - helps to strengthen nails, nourish and soften the cuticle.
Compound:

My opinion: Not very sharp, but disgusting smell of rancid laundry soap, very durable on the hands. The cream itself is like a dense milk, while it does not even think of being absorbed quickly - a film remains, which, having absorbed it, dries the hands. There is no mention of nutrition at all. If you spread the cream on your hands, and then tinker in the water, then your hands dry even more than if you hadn’t smeared it. With prolonged use, the cuticle noticeably worsens - it coarsens and dries. The cream tightens the skin more than alcohol. I understand the price is low. But for this price there are a lot of good creams. And the smell ... it is terrible and very persistent.
Grade: 0.
Price: about 40 rubles.

12. Velvet hands - Hand cream "Night restoring" (80 ml)

Description: Restores skin cells during the night, preserves youth. With silk proteins, provitamin B5 and elastin.
Compound:

My opinion: It smells of unscented soap, more tolerant than the cream above, but still soap) The consistency is somewhat thicker than the previous cream, it absorbs a little longer. It doesn't dry out your hands, but it doesn't nourish them either. I don't see any moisture from it at all. In the first minute of application, it can remove the feeling of dryness, but for this minute and no more (When the skin was very dry, I put it on my feet - here it was more or less tolerable. I saw a lot of laudatory reviews on the network about the Velvet Hands cream series, but not I understand why they are praised for. They are terrible! Maybe the quality was different before, I don’t know. But these creams do not justify themselves even for their price.
Grade: 2.
Price: 50 rub.

13. L "Occitane - Hand Cream with shea (karite) butter. Hand cream with shea butter (30 ml)

Description: A superbly emollient cream that combines 20% shea butter, honey and sweet almond extract with a subtle, addictive scent of jasmine and ylang ylang. The melting texture is instantly absorbed, restoring and protecting dry and dehydrated skin. Anti-oxidant vitamin E nourishes and gives your hands freshness and new strength.
Compound: Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, PEG 100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylamide, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract (Linseed), Honey Extract (Mel), Phenoxyethanol, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut) , Brassica Campestris Sterols (Rapeseed), C13 & 14 Isoparaffin, Ceteareth 33, Alcohol Denat., Chlorphenesin, Parfum (Fragrance), Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract (Sweet Almond), Laureth 7, Methylparaben, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract (Rosemary), Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean), Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3 Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Coumarin, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexylcinnamal, Alphamethyl Ionone, Limonene
My opinion: I have a small version of the tube, there are even larger volumes. The cream is quite thick, very pleasant smell (a note of ylang-ylang really slips somewhere) - floral-woody, not very sharp. The cream is densely distributed over the hands, creating a greasy film, it is absorbed for a very long time. But it also nourishes very well - tightness, dryness, peeling - he cleans all this perfectly. I won’t say that it’s economical, but my hands are also very dry (a 30 ml tube left in a month, despite the fact that I used other creams in parallel). In terms of nutritional properties for me, it can only be compared with Dr. Scheller (which, by the way, protects better from the cold). This cream is also good in cold weather, the hands turn red less and hurt from the cold. The cuticle also becomes softer, the nails exfoliate less (although, maybe a coincidence). I will definitely buy this cream again, because. there are few analogues to him (only the mentioned Dr. Scheller and Caudalie). But there is a minus - it nourishes while you use it, you don’t have to wait for a long-term effect, and it’s not enough for the whole day, half a day (if you don’t mess around in water, etc.) hardly falls short, although for my hands this is an achievement.
Grade: 5-
Price: 386 rubles.

14. Caudalie - Hand and Nail Cream. Exquisite hand and nail cream (75 ml)

there was not enough cream for the swatch :(
Description: Antioxidant and nourishing care with a charming, delicate and refreshing aroma of sweet orange pulp with soft nuances of almonds and delicate rose water. Leaves no greasy film. Designed for those who want to have an anti-aging nutritious cream for hands and nails.
Compound: Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Tocopheryl Acetate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsapionfiables, Dimethicone, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10- 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan, Tocopherol, Gerianol, Limonene, Linalool.
Review: There-taram! *fanfare* Favorite cream. Divine cream :) There are no words, what a fairy tale it is. Not a thick (medium density) cream, gliding and easily distributed over the hands, with a divine smell - I clearly hear oranges and almonds in it, while the smell is gentle, “warm”, not citrus-piercing, but enveloping, sweet. The scent alone would be worth buying this cream. But the aroma is not its only advantage. The cream is absorbed quite quickly, does not leave a greasy film, I calmly use it on the way out, not being afraid to “greasy” things. It perfectly nourishes the hands, does not moisturize, but nourishes. And not only the skin of the hands, but also the cuticles, nails and even elbows (I also smear them with it) - everything is put in order. Any degree of discomfort, irritation, dryness, tightness, rough skin - this cream copes with everything. The skin instantly becomes tender, soft, velvety, and you just want to touch your cheeks with your hands. For a long time I could not switch to an unedged manicure - this cream helped - a dry, rough cuticle immediately becomes soft, “adjacent” to the nail, as if after a fresh manicure. With this cream, I forgot about hangnails and redness around the nails. And the nails! it separate topic. I never believed that hand cream can significantly affect the nail plate. It turned out it could. And very significant. I had brittle, exfoliating nails when I started using this cream - after a week there was an effect, I forgot about problems with nails. The cream has a cumulative effect - with prolonged use, even if you stop smearing your hands with it, the effect of it remains. The skin even visually looks better. With this cream, I also began to allow myself to sometimes go without varnish at all - it’s worth spreading it and it gives the effect of “hundred-hours-polished-an-hour-manicure-did” - soft cuticles, shiny nails, soft skin. Magnificent cream - I can endlessly sing praises to him.
Grade: 10 out of 5.
Price: 640 rubles.

19. The Body Shop - Hemp Hand Protector. Protective hand cream "Hemp" (100 ml)

Description: Hemp Hand Protector Intense Cream with a fresh herbal scent that "locks in" moisture - ideal for frequently washed hands. End rough and dry skin! Hemp seed oil has an unusually high concentration of saturated fatty acids, helping to restore skin's moisture levels - for smoothness and elasticity. Organic wax moisturizes and cares, working as a barrier - "locking" moisture.
Compound:

My opinion: The cream is in a large “iron” tube, there is also a mini version, but I see no reason to buy a mini one, because. the difference is only 100 rubles, and the size is completely “finger-sized”. I don't even know how to describe the smell. It is quite pronounced, but not sharp. An amateur, but the "horrors" about him are clearly exaggerated. Of course, this is not a Caudalie or L "Occitane fragrance, but for me personally it’s quite pleasant, I wouldn’t even be afraid of body milk with such a smell) It smells of herbs, a little “pharmacy”, I have a cold now, but even with a cold nose I’m very I can clearly smell this smell, it also stays on my hands for a long time, although it is weaker.It reminds me of the smell of wormwood, only soft (I don’t know how hemp smells :) The cream itself is VERY thick and dense, greenish, but when applied it seems to melt and spread very soft and light.At the moment of application, the feeling is like from paraffin creams or oils - the skin is instantly nourished, all unpleasant sensations disappear.It does not absorb for a long time for such a texture (for me it is faster than L "Occitane, it is generally less "fat", than L "Occitane, but I liked it more in terms of efficiency - it protects hands longer and tolerates water better). Then there is no film, the skin is velvety, not greasy at all, there are no marks on things. Soft, pleasant to touch) I was pleased with the presence in panthenol. The cream perfectly protects hands from wind and water. I walked with him all day without gloves - my hands were very comfortable and no redness or irritation. Of course, it is more nourishing and protective than Caudalie, but for cuticles and nails, Caudalie, IMHO, is indispensable (and the smell, the smell!). I am very satisfied with the purchase, now this cream has been prescribed for me for a long time. For me, it leads against the background of L "Occitane (in terms of protection quality, less fat content and price).
Grade: 5+
Price: 390 rubles.

20. The Body Shop - Spicy Vanilla Hand Cream (30 ml)

Description: Give your hands a gift for the upcoming winter holidays, pampering them with the departure of the Christmas collection from The Body Shop! Hand and nail cream with warm vanilla aroma perfectly moisturizes and softens the skin, leaving it smooth as silk. Spicy Vanilla Hand Cream contains vanilla extract, as well as marula oil, organic soybean oil, cocoa butter and beeswax.
Compound:

My opinion: This cream is from the Christmas collection (a whole series with vanilla has been released). There are no large tubes, as I understand it, only 30 ml each. It really smells like vanilla and a very rich, thick, but not suffocating smell. On the hands, the fragrance becomes softer, but it lasts for a relatively long time, sweet (not cloying), very naturally vanilla, there is even a slight bitterness of real vanilla. Truly a magical scent new year's eve:) The cream itself is nutritious, while it is not at all greasy, it is quickly absorbed without leaving a greasy film. The main "trick" is the cream, of course, the aroma, but also the protective / nutritional properties are on top. I hope that the same will be released permanently.
Grade: 5 (I really like the scent)
Price: 190 rubles.

And now I’ll tell you a little about the creams that I used recently:

15. Doctor Nature - Cream for hands and nails (125 ml)

Description: The cream gives you optimal care and protection thanks to its unique combination of Dead Sea minerals and plant extracts. By creating a protective film on the skin of the hands and around the cuticle, the cream provides your hands with the longest possible hydration and nutrition. Protects the skin of the hands when using various detergents and from harmful environmental influences. Cares for your nails, making them strong and healthy. With constant use, the skin of the hands is rejuvenated, becomes smooth and velvety.
My opinion: The cream is quite dense, of medium thickness, but it is absorbed relatively quickly for such a texture, does not leave a film on the hands, almost odorless (very weak, it quickly disappears from the hands, it smells like something floral). When applied, it quickly relieves the feeling of tightness and dryness. But it is quickly washed off with water, it will not endure severe frost. The food is quite average, not suitable for very dry skin. Nourishes only the skin of the hands - it did not affect the cuticles and nails in any way. Very good cream for the price. I will not buy anymore, because for my hands it is rather weak, and I did not notice the cumulative effect.
Grade: 4+
Price: 260 rubles.

16. Mary Kay - Satin Hands Hand Cream. Hand cream "Velvet Hands" (85 g)

Description: The cream of soft texture stays on the hands for a long time, giving a delightful feeling of smoothness. A comfortable state is guaranteed for many hours, even after repeated hand washing. The cream has been clinically tested for skin irritability and allergenicity.
Review: Light (not milky, but not thick at all) cream, absorbed quite quickly, but the film remains for some time. The smell is light, but “chymous” (I didn’t like it). Nutrition is below average, while applied - dryness is gone - absorbed - hands tightened again. Nonsense cream, so to speak. I had a set of this company with a gel and a scrub. Together they gave a good effect, but the cream separately is complete nonsense.
Grade: 3.
Price: 300 rubles.

17. Bark - Cream for hands and nails restoring (100 ml)

Description: Nourishes, softens, fortifies and actively moisturizes the skin of the hands, restores skin cells after synthetic detergents. Recommended for nail care after nail polish removal or manicure, with dry and brittle nails. Keratin is the main protein in nails and helps to strengthen and grow nails. Yarrow stimulates the processes of tissue regeneration and healing, has an anti-inflammatory effect, actively nourishes skin cells, prevents the appearance of minor damage, and is especially useful for nails, as it is rich in trace elements. Nettle has a vitaminizing effect, soothes the skin. Horsetail, containing a large number of trace elements, especially calcium and silicon, perfectly restores skin cells. Vitamins A and E contribute to the growth of nails, preventing their fragility and delamination.
Compound: Yarrow, nettle, horsetail, rosehip (sea buckthorn) oils, lipocomp, carbamide, antioxidant, keratin.
Description: The cream is not thick, even watery, it is absorbed quickly, the smell is chemical, but not sharp. This cream was highly recommended to me by a friend who praised it as one of the best. I threw it out after a week. He not only did not feed his hands, but also dried them mercilessly. After application, it felt like I smeared my hands with some kind of dry silicone, which dried up immediately and gave the effect of paper. There is nothing more to say about him.
Grade: 1.
Price: 180 rubles.

18. Yves Rocher - Arnica Essentiel. Moisturizing daily hand cream (75 ml)

Description: Dreaming of smooth and soft hands? This lightweight cream instantly moisturizes*, softens and protects the skin. What is his secret? In Arnica extract - biological agriculture. This plant is known for its softening and regenerating effect.
Compound: aqua, petrolatum, urea, cetyl alcohol, sorbitan stearate, Arnica Chamisonis, dimethicone, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, myristyl miristate, Prunus Dulcis, propylene glycol, stearic acid, butylene glycol, ceteareth-2 phosphate, methylparaben, parfum, phenoxyethanol, allantoin, carbomer, tocopheryl acetate, ethylparaben, sorbic acid, propylparaben, sodium hydroxide, butylparaben, tetrasodium edta.
My opinion: The cream is quite dense, but it absorbs quickly, but leaves an unpleasant feeling of “something” on the hands: it seems not to be a greasy film, but there is a feeling of “dirtyness”. The smells of this company are usually very pleasant (shower gels are already legendary), but (although I don’t know what arnica smells like), this cream smells chemically, heavy (I would say oriental, yes it smells like chemistry). The effect of it is not nutrition, but moisturizing, and rather weak. There is no harm, but there is no benefit either. Water and cold are contraindicated for this cream. Several times I noticed that the skin begins to itch after this cream, although it may be a coincidence. A long time ago I had a Yves Rocher hand cream with something from grape seed - here it was magnificent - rich, nourishing and with a delicate smell. Alas, it has not been released for a long time. And the cream with arnica was not even close to his shadow.
Grade: 3.
Price: 170 rubles.

Thank you all for your patience Dear beauticians, what kind of creams do you like? Which fascinated, which disappointed? Let's share our impressions

Yves Rocher Arnica Essentiel,LOccitane Shea Butter Hand Cream,The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector,RetinOx Hands,Clarins AgeControl Hand Lotion SPF SPF,Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream

Acquaintance with a person begins with a first glance, a few words and a handshake. Many women, paying so much attention to their face, makeup, clothes, hair care, completely forget about the skin of their hands. But it is on the hands that you can determine the true age of a woman. They can betray neglect of care and self-care. The choice of means for the care of expensive pens is very important point which must be taken seriously and be as prepared as possible.

Peculiarities

Of course, now our hands do not experience such stress as a hundred years ago. We now have washing machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, multicookers and other benefits of technological development at our disposal. We no longer have to work all day in the fields and clean up livestock. Despite all these improvements, the skin takes a serious hit on a daily basis. This and malnutrition, sun, wind, cold, and aggressive detergents that our hands come into contact with.

Initially, apparently due to an oversight of nature, the epidermis of the hands is defenseless. The palms have absolutely no sebaceous glands on their surface, and there are catastrophically few of them on the back side. Accordingly, the dermis cannot create a protective layer. Yes, and we constantly wash off this film with water and soap. Chemicals adversely affect it, and constant exposure can lead to the development of skin diseases. The skin dries, is stressed and ages quickly, wrinkles. Microcracks, irregular pigmentation may appear. All this happens if you do not use special means to protect the handles.

If we are often outdoors, especially in summer, sun protection for our gentle hands just needed. Cosmetics for them do not always contain UV protection, but it will never be superfluous. The main purpose of hand cream is moisturizing, softening and protection. It should not irritate the epidermis, be well absorbed, restore the structure of the dermis.

Means are applied quite often, especially during temperature changes, when going outside, after washing.

With regular use of the right product, you can get the following results:

provide the dermis with protection from the harmful effects of the environment;
add the necessary hydration and nutrition;
improve the skin;
get rid of signs of aging;
give firmness and elasticity;
cure certain skin conditions.

Along with the usual cosmetic products, professional cream can also be found on store shelves. They are produced by brands such as Phytomer, Kinetics, Iodas, Biodroga, Academie, Declare, OPI, CND and others.

Professional cosmetics takes into account the characteristics of a particular type of skin, and as a result, is narrowly focused. Ideally, the composition of such a product consists only of natural substances, mineral and vitamin complexes, vegetable oils and extracts. At the same time, the tool is not produced alone, but has related products such as scrubs, masks, protective products. The complex of tools allows you to provide hands with complete care, recovery, and the solution to most problems.

Kinds

To make an informed choice, you need to understand what range of hand products manufacturers provide and what functions they perform.

Moisturizing. A cream with this function should restore the water balance of the epidermis. Therefore, most of its composition is water. But important are the components that help the dermis absorb this water. The texture of this product is extremely comfortable and light. It is quickly absorbed and does not leave behind a feeling of presence on the skin. It is easy to apply and can be used quite often as needed.
Protection. Gloves are the best protection against external factors. Protective cream acts in a similar way, it creates a thin invisible film on the surface of the dermis, preventing contact with chemicals, water, harmful factors environment. In addition, it is able to retain the moisture necessary for the skin, maintaining the natural water-fat balance. It protects the surface of the epidermis from drying out if frequent washing is necessary. There are products with hydrophilic properties. They are used in contact with aggressive substances and dirt, paint, resin and other not very pleasant environments.
Food. Such products contain a huge amount of nutrients that have a beneficial effect on the skin. The structure of the nourishing cream is quite oily, it should nourish the skin with the necessary substances as much as possible, stimulate the processes of cell division and structure restoration. This makes the skin soft and tender.
Anti-aging action. This tool fights the signs of aging: wrinkles, age spots, loss of elasticity. It may have a lifting effect to achieve best result. Sometimes manufacturers add a whitening agent to even out skin tone.
Treatment. There are special medical preparations that purposefully act on certain problems with the skin. At the same time, they often contain healing, anti-inflammatory and other means of directed action.

In addition, creams are divided into day and night.

The day version has a light texture, mainly has a moisturizing and protective effect and is equipped with components that form UV protection. The night one is mainly aimed at nourishing and restoring the dermis, more oily and dense. By applying it before going to bed, you can be sure that it will act during the entire rest period.

Hand products can also be successfully used for elbows, which often need additional nutrition and hydration. Particularly suitable for such care are products with vitamins A, E and F, almond oil and extracts of herbs such as licorice, calendula, cinquefoil and others.

Many companies, in addition to the usual cream, produce a cream-oil product. This form is usually denser and thicker. Performs emergency nutrition and recovery functions. It also protects against environmental influences, especially in winter.

Separately, you can put a hypoallergenic hand cream.

In addition to the usual functions of other products, it should have the highest quality composition, be gentle on the skin and not cause unpleasant reactions. Suitable for delicate and sensitive skin prone to irritation.

Compound

The purpose of the remedy leaves an imprint on its composition. The following groups of components can be distinguished, which form the basis of any hand skin care product.

In any medium, water should come first. Moisturizing creams contain it up to 80%, others not less than 60%. There are practically no sebaceous glands on the dermis of the hands, and it is simply not capable of maintaining an optimal water balance. The water should prevent drying out.
Fats of vegetable and animal origin, nourishing and protecting the skin. Olive and burdock components do an excellent job with this function.
Wax products are great for protecting and softening. Paraffin has the same effect, as it is, in fact, an analogue of natural waxes.
Glycerol helps to retain moisture on the surface of the dermis.
Vaseline and silicones form a protective film on the skin, retaining moisture and protecting it from harm from washing, exposure to chemicals, wind and cold.
Panthenol has a healing effect.
SPF factor provides protection from sunlight.
Vitamins and minerals restore cells and stimulate their division.
Plant extracts and oils heal and perform a lot of useful functions.

To combat age-related changes, products with hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin, aloe vera extract are suitable. Glycerin, lanolin, vitamin E, natural aloe or calendula extract, sea buckthorn or olive fats will contribute to hydration and nutrition.

Can it be applied on the face

The structure of the skin of the face and hands is radically different. The epidermis of the face, unlike the hands, is generously supplied with sebaceous and sweat glands. In addition, it is highly sensitive to both the environment and the composition of the applied products.

Applying hand sanitizer on the dermis of the face is a very bad idea.

You may not notice the negative impact right away if you decide to experiment. But after some time, undoubtedly, the "fruits" of such a departure will appear. Even in one application, the pores of the face can be closed, the respiratory process and the water-fat balance will be disturbed. Inflammation and irritation may also occur. A huge amount of glycerin can have a drying effect, and the components intended for softening will have a completely different effect on the face - they will cause the cover to swell. Hand creams have a more rigid composition and can cause allergic manifestations.

It can be concluded that experimenting with your face using palm cosmetics is a thankless task that can lead to a huge number of problems. If necessary, you can use such a remedy for the legs, because the structure of the dermis there is most similar to the hands. But application to the face is excluded when proper care behind you.

Popular manufacturers

There are a lot of hand creams. Let's look at some popular manufacturers.

EOS is a fairly popular brand. Attracts with an interesting original packaging of funds. Produces hand lotions in an attractive form of a sea smooth pebble. There are three types of product with different smells, but their composition is approximately the same. Contains natural ingredients, positioned as organic cosmetics. It is completely absorbed, leaving no stickiness on the hands.

The cream is enriched with a complex of antioxidants, aloe extract, shea butter and oatmeal.

Russian companies produce cosmetics for pens under the brands "Velour", "Clean Line", "One Hundred Recipes of Beauty". The first is enriched with a complex of vitamins, olive oil and bisabolol, a component obtained from the oils of the Candeia tree. "Clean Line" has in its line of products for protection and nutrition, moisturizing, rejuvenation and general for hands and nails. They contain extracts of chamomile, aloe, clover, ginseng, linseed and oat oils and other natural ingredients. The brand "One Hundred Recipes of Beauty" also has a fairly large range of products.

Cream "Care" is a cheap representative of the Russian market. Absorbs fairly quickly, but leaves a film on the hands. It contains sunflower, corn and soybean oil, glycerin, chamomile extract. The smell, unfortunately, is not very attractive.

The Aevit series from Librederm is a representative of high-quality domestic cosmetics. There are various creams containing vitamins A and E, oils and herbal extracts. They produce small formats of funds that are convenient to carry in your purse. They have a complex effect, nourish and refresh the dermis.

Kamill hand cosmetics are available in four varieties. The product in the jar is quite thick and dense, it is absorbed for a long time, but when used at night it shows itself perfectly. Contains chamomile extract. Approximately the same composition has a product produced in a tube. It has a lighter texture, but still leaves a film on the skin surface. The third product is designed for moisturizing, contains pro-vitamin B5, apricot and cotton extracts, and silk proteins. Absorbs quickly, leaves no residue. The last remedy is for men.

The composition does not contain dyes and paraffins, enriched with chamomile and cotton extract. Many women are not averse to using this tool.

Well-known company Mary Kay produces a whole range of products for hand skin care "Satin Hands". It is a scrub, night and day cream. It is noteworthy that the line has no smell. The complex provides complete care even for the problematic epidermis.

Aravia- professional cosmetics, which includes a large number of options. Interestingly, the presence of paraffin creams used as a mask. Paraffin provides maximum hydration and nourishment of the skin.

Dove has a pleasant texture and smell. When used at night, it has a clear nutritional effect. Convenient tube cap makes it a pleasure to use on the go. Softens and does not leave a film effect.

Review of hand creams - see the next video.

Which to choose

It is natural to assume that right choice product for care depends on its effectiveness and positive effect. It is necessary to pay attention to some facts in order to consciously select a cream.

Be guided by the needs of your dermis. If the main problem is dryness, choose a moisturizer, at the age of more than forty years - anti-aging compounds, for certain skin diseases - medications. It is these criteria that should be the basis of your decision.
The ideal option will purchase a package of care products. For example, a nourishing cream for use at night and a moisturizer for use during the day. Also, depending on the needs, you can purchase a protective composition or scrub, also for problems with the cuticle or nails good option there will be a complex remedy that works both for the skin and for the nail plates.
Pay close attention to the composition of the product. Check for ingredients that may cause allergic reactions. It is possible that some ingredients do not suit you. It is better to choose a product with the most suitable composition.
Check if cosmetics have expired, using an expired cream can result in allergies or dermatitis. Too long shelf life also does not speak in favor of the product, because this means the presence of a large number of preservatives.
Choose a form of cream release that suits you. A tube or dispenser is the most hygienic option. If you buy a jar, take care to buy a special plastic or wooden spatula. If the vial is to be kept in a purse for daily use, it should not be bulky or too easy to open.
Of course, price is an important factor. However, remember that not always more expensive means better quality. On the other hand, when purchasing cosmetics in a specialty store, you may spend more money, but you definitely will not choose a fake.

How to choose the right hand cream - see the video below.

What is hand cream
Types of hand creams
Composition of hand creams
How to choose a hand cream
Hand cream: 3 life hacks
Rating of the best hand creams

What is hand cream

Hand cream is one of the most essential skin care products, especially for those who want to look younger than their biological age. After all, what gives age in the first place? Wrinkles, pigmentation, increased relief and dryness of the skin of the hands. Beauticians claim that the skin of the hands is subject to the same age-related changes, as the skin of the face, and more exposure to negative environmental factors. Therefore, careful care is required.

You can apply hand cream several times a day, ideally after each hand wash.

Types of hand creams

Hand creams fall into the same categories as face creams: on the shelves in a cosmetic store you will find moisturizing, nourishing, protective, repairing and anti-aging products. As part of good cream look for oils (like shea), hyaluronic acid, glycerin, vitamin C and vitamin A.

Moisturizing

Without exaggeration, such a hand cream should always be with you: at home, in the office, in the country, in the glove compartment of a car.

Cosmetologists recommend using a moisturizing cream based on plant oils, glycerin, aloe extract at least twice a day, and in the case of dehydrated hand skin, after each contact with water.

Nutritious

Salvation for owners of dry and very dry skin. Compared to other creams, it is more dense in texture, reminiscent of a balm. If you are planning a long flight, take it with you on board the aircraft - the skin will not experience discomfort in conditions of low humidity (15–20%).

Protective

Suitable for extreme lovers. Note to the conquerors of Elbrus and the African savannas: in addition to protective components, such creams contain provitamin B5 and plant extracts that relieve irritation, promote healing of cracks, and protect against chapping.

The protective cream is rich in antioxidants and lipid complexes. New formulas most often contain sun protection factor SPF.

restorative

Works as an SOS and most often includes ingredients with a calming effect, such as panthenol and shea butter. This cream simultaneously nourishes, moisturizes and softens the surface of the hands.

Anti-aging

Similar to anti-aging products for the face, it may contain hyaluronic acid, collagen, retinol. It works on the principle of accumulation of effect: after a month of regular use, the skin will become more elastic, softer and smoother.

Anti-aging creams work great in symbiosis with cosmetic procedures aimed at moisturizing the skin of the hands.

Hand cream can strengthen nails and moisturize cuticles.

Composition of hand creams

The list of the most common ingredients is in the table below.

Main Components

Ingredient name	Functions in the composition of the hand cream
Silicones	Responsible for the texture of the cream. They form a protective barrier and protect against the harmful effects of the environment.
urea	Stimulates the renewal of skin cells, increases the level of its moisture.
glycerol	Instantly smoothes and moisturizes, creates an additional water-retaining barrier on the skin surface.
vitamin e	Antioxidant. Protects against free radicals.
emulsion wax	Vegetable emulsifier. Softens the skin and prevents moisture loss.
shea butter (shea butter)	Creates a protective film, has good nutritional properties.
squalane	Compatible with the skin's own lipids. Nourishes and smoothes the skin.

In summer, a hand cream with SPF will help, in winter - a dense balm.

How to choose a hand cream

By tradition, when choosing a cream, we focus on skin type and seasonality.

Skin types

If the skin of the hands is normal or you don't like thick greasy textures, choose lighter products - lotion or milk. They absorb much faster without leaving a sticky feeling.

For those who suffer from allergies or skin diseases such as dermatitis and eczema, it is better to consult a dermatologist or allergist before buying a cream. After conducting special tests, the doctor will help identify the irritant and advise the cream with the composition that is right for you.

seasonality

Hand cream: 3 life hacks

And now we will briefly talk about three ways to use non-standard hand cream.

1
For hair. In homeopathic doses, a repair cream can be used as a remedy for sealing split ends. Not every day, of course (the best solution to the problem is to cut off these very ends), but to save the situation a couple of times - why not.
2
Instead of cuticle oil. You need to moisturize the cuticle several times a day, and here any hand cream is an excellent remedy. By the way, you can safely carry it with you in your purse: unlike a bottle of oil, the contents of the tube will not spill and will not stain anything.
3
As a nourishing mask. If there are no problems with hypersensitivity of the skin of the hands, then you can apply the cream in a thick layer, put on plastic gloves and spend 15-20 minutes like this. The skin will become much fresher, softer and more radiant. Another option is to apply a thick layer of cream before going to bed, put on cotton gloves and leave the compress overnight.