9 best hand creams for dry, cracked hands in winter

9  best hand creams for dry, cracked hands in winter. The colder seasons are infamous for being harsh on the hands, drying them out and making them feel tight, itchy, or even cracked, as well as worsening the impact of skin problems like eczema and dermatitis, which cause their irritations. Add to that the effects of constant hand washing in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus, and the need for a decent, soothing hand cream has never been greater.

Fortunately, the finest hand creams on the market now include something for everyone — regardless of worry, smell preferences (or lack thereof), or any other deciding considerations — from reputable brands like Aveeno, Eucerin, EltaMD, and others.

Here are some of the best hand creams on the market, with prices starting at $4.

Supergoop! Hand Screen

Despite being disregarded in most discussions about sun and UV protection, the sensitive skin on your hands requires SPF — and Supergoop!’s new, reef-safe formula delivers a broad-spectrum rating of 40. It is also developed with hydration-boosting ingredients, antioxidants, and natural oils to keep hands soft, smooth, and nourished no matter the season.

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Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Hand Cream

Reviewers mention that if you’re seeking a moderate remedy for heavy-duty damage, this formula can help. “I purchased this product in search of relief for my parched winter hands.” “They had brought so bad that they were cracked and bleeding, and nothing was saving them,” shared one of this product’s over 2,000 five-star reviewers. “I can’t go through the winter without it now — not only did it restore moisture to my hands, but it also helped all the cracks heal.” This dermatologist-recommended Aveeno formula was designed to soothe and soften hands for a full 24 hours — even after hand-washing and cold air drying — by harnessing the natural healing of oats to help restore skin’s normal pH and safeguard the skin’s moisture barrier.

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EltaMD So Silky Hand Crème

“My hands are dry all year (extremely chapped in the winter) because I work in healthcare and always wash my hands.” “This lotion instantly repairs my hands,” shared one five-star reviewer of EltaMD’s Hand Crème. Its formula contains antioxidants, ceramides, and pigment-targeting ingredients like sclareolide, providing a creamy, velvety finish.

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Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Hand Cream

This Gold Bond Healing Hand Cream may be appropriate for those continually exposed to dry air, whether through constant plane travel or a stuffy work-from-home office with inadequate air circulation. It’s crafted with an ultra-hydrating blend of glycerin, amino acids, and vitamins B, C, and E, and reviews say the extra moisture penetrates quickly into the skin. One reviewer shared, “It penetrates deeply enough to leave your hands soft.” “I suggest using this if you want a hand lotion to relieve dry hands that also provides good hydration and moisture.”

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Skinfix Eczema+ Hand Repair Cream

This formula was developed and clinically proven to treat eczema on the hands especially, as well as the typically associated dryness and cracked skin. Skinfix is vegan and gluten-free, and it contains ingredients like colloidal oatmeal to help treat eczema-related irritations and itching, as well as sweet almond oil to nourish and soften.

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Eau Thermale Avène Cold Cream Hand Cream

Avène’s Cold Cream, designed for sensitive skin, provides a powerful, albeit lightweight, burst of moisture to dry, chapped hands without leaving a greasy residue, thanks to a formula rich in glycerin and the brand’s thermal spring water.

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L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream is a more grandiloquent favorite, formulated with not only 20% (!) shea butter but also softening and smoothing ingredients like honey, almond extract, coconut oil, and a hydrating dose of glycerin for a velvety finish.

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Olive & June Hand Serum

Olive & June, a popular Instagram nail shop in Los Angeles, replicated its post-manicure, professional hand massage lotion for people to use regularly. Hand Serum, which has a gel-like serum consistency rather than a cream, was designed to be quite hydrating, brightening, and weightless for not only the hands but also the nails and cuticles — prepared with star ingredients like hyaluronic acid, soothing cactus flower, and fruit extracts, as well as AHAs to exfoliate and brighten.

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Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream

This no-frills choice ticks all the boxes: it’s inexpensive, fragrance-free, and designed with hydrating, nourishing ingredients like shea butter and ceramides, strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier. Critics rave about its thick consistency and long-lasting results, with one saying, “You will notice a difference overnight.”