Hand Creams & Balms

Introduces The Body Shop's hand moisturiser range, from everyday creams to intensive formulas for very dry hands, all designed to soften, hydrate and pamper with ingredients like hemp and shea butter.

Explains that hand creams are thicker with more oil for intensive, longer-lasting moisture and protection, while lotions are lighter, absorb faster and may need more frequent reapplication; The Body Shop creams aim to be rich yet non-greasy.

Advises using intensive formulas containing hemp, shea or glycerine, layering on a generous amount at night (ideally under cotton gloves) and reapplying frequently through the day, especially after washing, to consistently rebuild the moisture barrier.

Highlights nourishing ingredients such as shea butter for softness, hemp seed oil for restoring the moisture barrier in very dry hands, plant-based glycerine to attract water, and coconut oil for hydration and a pleasant scent.

Notes that many hand creams are suitable for sensitive skin, with options like Almond Milk & Honey for soothing care and Hemp Hand Protector for eczema-prone dryness; suggests choosing fragrance-free if reactive and patch testing first.

Recommends applying hand cream whenever hands feel dry, typically 2-3 times a day and after washing, keeping tubes in handy spots and using a richer application at night (optionally with cotton gloves) for deeper overnight repair.

Encourages exploring the hand cream range to find the right formula for your needs and to make regular hand moisturising part of a broader body care ritual in store or online.