Nourishing £8 hand cream called ‘fantastic for gardeners’ and ‘go-to for very dry hands’
If working outdoors this spring has got your hands feeling especially dry and chapped, this hardworking hand cream has become a must-have for shoppers for soothing sore skin
Hand cream should really be used all year round – your hands can never be too hydrated – but if this time of year sees you spending time working in the garden, whatever the weather, then you might find your hands becoming particularly dry and chapped. Luckily, we've got the perfect solution.
The Body Shop's Hemp Hand Protector has been a favourite with gardeners for years, and has amassed thousands of five star reviews from customers calling it "the best hand cream". It's available to buy in 30ml or 100ml tubes on The Body Shop website, starting from £8. Loved by men as well as women, it's also a great idea for a Father's Day gift if you're starting to think ahead to June, and your dad is green-fingered.
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Promising up to an impressive 96 hours of moisture, this super-rich yet non-greasy formula contains hemp seed oil for intense nourishment. One of The Body Shop's bestsellers, it has over 8,000 five star reviews on the brand's website, including some of the following high praise:
"I have very dry hands because I love gardening and am always washing them. I have found this hand cream absolutely the very best. I always buy it," one repeat customer wrote, while another agreed that it's "fantastic for gardeners hard working hands".
"This is my go to for very dry hands - nothing else comes close," another person commented. "Works quickly and absorbs well." Meanwhile a third review reads: "This must be the best hand cream ever. Works immediately to improve the appearance of your hands."
Another happy shopper reinforced the fact that men love it too, writing: "My husband loves this product as he has very dry hands from work and it actually helps."
A few people, however, have knocked a star off their reviews for the product's smell, as the scent of hemp might not be for everyone ("I would give 5 star but I don't like the smell." one four star review reads). If it's a gorgeous fragrance you're after from your hand cream, I can't recommend L'Occitane Almond Delicious Hands Cream enough; this Amanda range smells incredible, and this hand cream is currently on sale, reduced from £20 to £16.
A super-nourishing hand cream made with hemp seed oil and promising up to 96 hours of hydration.
Another super-nourishing option for ultra-dry hands is Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, £25, which is formulated with avocado oil, eucalyptus oil and sesame seed oil. And although a different, richer texture to typical hand creams, cult classic Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, now £24.80, is a favourite amongst NHS workers for using on their hands, and a tube will last for ages.