Dry and Cracked Hands? Four Remedies You Haven't Tried 2024

1 January 2024

Recent hand sanitisation regimes might be protecting your immune system, but will wreak havoc on the sensitive skin of your hands. If high-street moisturisers, exfoliation and avoiding soap isn't solving your problem, then these heavy-duty Health and Care solutions are your next port of call.

Caught Red Handed?

Redness, bleeding, swelling and discolouration all indicate your dry, cracked hands are only getting worse. Whether the cause of your issue is hard work, diabetes, psoriasis or anything else, we have the perfect remedy! All of Health and Care's dermatological products have been thoroughly tried and tested for maximum results in the minimum time-frame.

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Best all-round remedy
Best for those with dry skin conditions such as eczema
Best for those with diabetes
Best for very severe cases

Best All-Round Cracked Hand Remedy

Winner: O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream (85g)

Why We Love It...

Glycerin-based cream both protects and heals the skin
Seals moisture into the skin
Gives cracked hands a chance to heal while you work
Odourless, hypoallergenic and non-greasy

Perfect For...

Work with your hands
Builders, contractors, nurses
Seasonal dry skin or generalised discomfort and cracking

Not the Best For...

Those suffering from psoriasis, eczema or dermatitis (See our solution)
Diabetics (See our solution)
Extremely severe cases of dry, cracked skin (See our solution)

Editor's Verdict: O'Keefe's makes it easy to keep on working without discomfort, as it both protects and heals dry skin on your hands. It's hypoallergenic, non-greasy and odourless, and if it weren't for the amazing results you might forget you were wearing it at all!

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Best For Skin Conditions Such as Eczema and Psoriasis

Winner: Gloves in a Bottle - 240ml Bottle

Why We Love It...

Innovative solution heals skin using your natural oils
Perfect for those with dry skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis
One quick application for FOUR hours of moisture
Flakes off naturally along with dead skin cells

Perfect For...

Anyone suffering from eczema or psoriasis
Ideal for hairdressers, nurses and doctors
Environments requiring frequent hand-washing or sanitisation

Not the Best For...

Working with abrasive materials (See our solution)
For those with diabetes (See our solution)
Extremely severe cases (See our solution)

Editor's Verdict: The lotion will not only protect against chemical irritants, but will help make dramatic improvements to conditions such as psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema. Gloves in a Bottle will bond to your skin, shedding naturally with dead cells. This suits it perfectly for users who wash their hands frequently as part of their jobs.

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Best for Those Who've Tried Everything Else

Winner: Beurer MP70 Moisturising Paraffin Bath

Why We Love It...

Soothing and deeply moisturising
Opens pores and stimulates blood circulation
Allows for optimal absorption of nutrients

Perfect For...

Extremely severe cases of dry or cracked skin
The elderly or sufferers of arthritis or fibromyalgia
Treating poor circulation

Not the Best For...

Everyday use on the go (See our solution)
Those with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis (See our solution)
Those suffering from diabetes (See our solution)

Editor's Verdict: When you lower your chapped hands into the bath, a thin layer of orange-scented paraffin wax forms around your skin. This allows moisture to enter opened pores and fully absorb, treating the most severe cases of dry, cracked hands. If you're looking for a heavy-duty solution to your discomfort, then look no further.

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Conclusion

Dry hands can be symptomatic of a range of other issues, and it's important to find a solution which reflects the underlying cause. If you're looking for further remedies for these conditions, then why not check out our Skincare, Diabetes, Arthritis, Eczema Gloves.