The Savvy Five: Hand Creams

Raise your hands if you are ready for some relief.

It’s almost impossible to keep hands supple and satiated this time of year, what with all the dish washing, extreme temperatures and dry air. Thanks to some savvy sleuthing and our loyal readers, we have some recommendations for everyday moisture management. So get ready to soak it all in—here are our SavvyFive Hand Lotion choices submitted by our very own readers and a few more of our editor’s picks we just couldn’t keep off the list.

L’Occitaine Shea Butter Hand Crème
Good For: Individuals who want moisture with no oily sensation
Why It Made the List: Your mother told you hands age the quickest, but this shea butter hand cream will keep them young and supple without feeling oily. It’s one of the pricier recommendations, but fans of L’Occitaine swear by its effectiveness and its subtle fragrance. Thank you, Karen Finley Kelly. ($30, available at www.ca.loccitane.com)

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream, Fragrance-Free
Good For: Those looking for an affordable fix
Why It Made the List: Often ranked by beauty editors as their favourite inexpensive drug store brand, Neutrogena’s Norwegian Formula Hand Cream offers a fairly thick yet quickly absorbed lotion for moisture-starved hands that just can’t seem to get enough to drink. Thank you, Sharlene Noble. (From $7.95, available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada)

Badger Healing Balm
Good For: Organic cream lovers
Why It Made the List: How do you spell r-e-l-i-e-f? This tough, organic balm softens anything in its path yet is gentle enough for everyday use. With the light scent of sweet birch and wintergreen, Badger’s Healing Balm is one of the most recommended organic creams. Thank you, Connie Weatherburn. ($5.59, available at www.noahsnaturalfoods.ca)

Cake Beauty Velveteen Hand Cream
Good For: Dry skin sufferers who’d like a little fragrance to go along with their freshly softened hands
Why It Made the List: Mango butter, marshmallow extract, whole milk, shea butter and milk powder are some of the key ingredients in this easily-absorbed cream created by a Canadian company that gives off a delicious smell (including a hint of vanilla). Almost good enough to eat (but we don’t recommend it). Thank you, Susy Picano-Pardo. ($18, available at www.cakebeauty.com)

Glysomed Fragrance Free Hand Cream
Good For: Sensitive yet dry skin due to exposure to the elements and frequent handwashing
Why It Made the List: Soft and strong describes most women we know, and this unscented cream from Glysomed fits the bill for their well-used hands. A little goes a long way with this readily-absorbed lotion made from a triumvirate of moisturizing ingredients: glycerin, silicone and chamomile. Thank you, Carolyn Lesaux. ($13.99, available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada)

So a big hand to our readers for these great skin solutions. For more savvy recommendations from our editors, check out our Top 11 Hand Cream picks.

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