As crafters, it can be really irritating to drag yarn across dry, callused skin. I really have the triple threat of bad skin: naturally dry as a redhead, family history of eczema and I live in a strange climate. Oh, and I'm a musician.
So here are some of the hand creams and moisturisers I've been loving lately...
I currently have this sitting in my craft bag for emergencies and it is just divine. The pomegranate scent is gorgeous, I never want to stop smelling my hands afterwards! It's thick, absorbs quickly and that little bit of SPF is great to prevent aging, since I think most of us probably forget about our hands when we slip, slop, slap!
I couldn't make it through this list without a second Natio product. The Orange Blossom line is just perfect for Spring/Summer and the body butter in particular will leave you smelling sweet and fresh. I've also tried the handwash and the body lotion from this line and they are equally lovely.
While this isn't technically a hand cream, and Anatomicals do have hand creams in their range, it does do the job. If you're looking for something less thick than your typical hand cream, this might be the choice for you. The cherry scent reminds me the millions of cherry lip balms I had as a kid and I just love the packaging. We also have Silly Twits Ignore Their Mits handsoap in our kitchen!
This is definitely my no-nonsense go-to for dryness. It isn't scented, it's affordable, it's extremely thick (seriously, tip that tub upside down, it's not going anywhere!) and it does the job. I like to keep a tub next to my bed during the winter months and slap a thick coat over my feet before putting on socks for bed so I can wake up to soft, touchable feet.
This suggestion actually comes from husband (I have a lavender allergy) and is the most expensive on the list, but as with most Lush products, the reviews are amazing. From what I can tell, it's smooth, soothing and relaxing and though it says body lotion, it was recommended for my husband's dry hands.
While on the topic of husbands, his hands look like he works in a mine all day (he doesn't). If you're having trouble with super dry, callused hands, you might give this skin oil a go, which was suggested by our local pharmacy. You won't be able to touch anything for half an hour, but it gets the job done and is made from all natural oils including coconut, rose hip and lavender.
BONUS SUGGESTION - BLACK PEACOCK SOAPERY
It can be really difficult to find soap that doesn't leave your hands feeling like some took a straw and sucked all the moisture out of them (I know, weird imagery). My parents bought me five of these hand soaps from Black Peacock Soapery and I was pleasantly surprised. We've been making our way through Pure Goddess, which is yang ylang, sweet orange, white grapefruit and patchouli scented and until the cold hit, I didn't need to moisturise afterwards at all.
Do you have a preferred hand cream or are you blessed with naturally soft skin?
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