Hand care

You should use hand cream whenever your skin shows signs of dryness or discomfort. Common indicators include tightness, tingling, itching, burning sensations, or persistent irritation. Visibly, you may notice redness, roughness, peeling, cracks, or areas that feel particularly dry. These are all signals that your hands need extra care and hydration.

Applying a suitable hand cream helps moisturise the skin, restore softness and improve suppleness. For daily dryness, Atoderm Hands & Nails provides long-lasting nourishment and protection.

The skin on the back of your hands is naturally thin and produces very little sebum, meaning it benefits less from your body’s natural hydration process. As a result, it has less protection and is more prone to dehydration.

On top of this, our hands are constantly exposed to external stressors. Cold weather, wind, frequent washing and the use of hand sanitisers can all strip away moisture. Certain jobs such as working outdoors, handling tools or chemicals, or disinfecting hands regularly can make dryness even worse.

Using a nourishing hand cream regularly helps to restore hydration, strengthen the skin barrier and keep hands soft and comfortable.

 If you’ve run out of hand cream, you can use body cream or balm occasionally. However, body creams aren’t formulated with the same properties as hand creams. The skin on your hands is thinner than on the body and is exposed to frequent washing and external stressors, so it needs more targeted care.

For best results, we recommend using a hand cream designed specifically for this delicate area and adapted to your skin’s needs. If your hands feel dry, tight, or temporarily uncomfortable, Atoderm Hands & Nails provides effective daily hydration. 

The best way to care for your hands is to protect them and keep their skin barrier strong. Wear gloves when washing dishes, gardening, doing DIY, or handling chemicals to prevent irritation. Choose a mild, soap-free cleanser instead of washing-up liquid or conventional soap, which can be too harsh and strip away natural oils.

As a daily habit, apply Atoderm Hands & Nails after each hand wash or whenever your skin feels dry. This will nourish your hands, restore softness, and help prevent discomfort.