Hand cream test: 6 products for smooth skin

hand cream test
These 6 products are our favorites

In our hand cream test, we compared 6 products and found a winner that offers the perfect care for dry and cracked hands.

Cracked, dry, aching – hands are put under heavy strain in everyday life and they show us that too. They are used for typing on the keyboard, holding the vacuum cleaner, packing groceries and being lathered regularly. The latter in particular can cause your hands to dry out quickly. However, if you always make sure your hands are tender, you don’t see your actual age so quickly, among other things. For this to succeed, lotions are a must! In our hand cream test we have different ones Looked at creams and compared them to find the best one for you.

Those were our criteria

There are many hand creams, but not all are good. Sometimes it’s the smell that’s too obtrusive, sometimes the texture that’s too runny and some don’t keep the promise of silky smooth skin. In our hand cream test, we have the winner from Stiftung Warentest, the Hard-Working Hand Protector Cream by The Body Shop compared to other lotions. Which care cream convinced us the most?

Kamill Hand & Nail Cream

As the name suggests, hand and nail cream is not only a care product for your hands, but also for your nails. A practical all-rounder that offers optimal care for dry hands thanks to its ingredients such as chamomile, avocado oil and aloe vera. The balm does not contain any dyes, mineral oils, paraffins or PEG emulsifiers. Therefore she could Kamill Hand & Nail Cream also scored points at Stiftung Warentest and came fourth in the hand cream test with a score of 2.1.

Neutrogena hand cream

If you are struggling with very dry hands, the Neutrogena hand cream. With a grade of 2.4, it also made it into the top 10 of the best hand creams according to Stiftung Warentest. The care properties and the absence of the critical fragrance Lilial were particularly convincing in the test. Cracked areas and dry surfaces are said to provide immediate relief with the help of the glycerine it contains. What is striking in the customer reviews: the cream absorbs quickly, is economical and spreads well. And the promise to help with dry and chapped hands is also kept.

Aqua Intense by M. Asam

A fragrance-free hand cream is an ideal solution for dry and stressed hands, because certain fragrances can also irritate the skin. Like Neutrogena’s hand cream, it is M. Asam Aqua Intense Hand Cream Without perfume and enriched with hyaluronic acid. Your hands are thus permanently supported in storing moisture, because hyaluronic acid binds the moisture in and on the skin and thus helps to take effect. The skin is intensively cared for and automatically looks firmer. Oils, which are also included in the cream, help with cracked skin.

Shiseido Advanced Essential Energy

Another cream tested by Stiftung Warentest made it into our comparison. Because not only there could Shiseido Advanced Essential Energy Hand Cream because of their care properties, their good skin feel, their application and the packaging. We were also interested in hand care because it is suitable for all skin types and not only has a moisturizing but also regenerating effect. The customer reviews also speak for the cream: It absorbs quickly, does not stick, conjures up smooth hands, has a pleasant scent and is effective.

Alcina Hyaluron 2.0 Hand Fluid

We just can’t do without hyaluronic acid and you shouldn’t do without the substance either. When the body’s own production of hyaluronic acid decreases after the age of 25, help is needed to protect the skin from dehydration. The “Hyaluron 2.0 Hand Fluid” by Alcina is the perfect companion for the summer. Thanks to its light texture, the care is quickly absorbed and leaves a soft feeling. You don’t have to worry about an annoying greasy film with this cream, as there is with other ointments – this is also shown by the customer reviews.

Our test winners – these hand creams really help

Choosing the perfect hand cream depends on many factors. After comparing the ointments based on different criteria, M. Asam’s “Aqua Intense” is our favourite. It helps with dry and cracked hands and, with the help of hyaluronic acid, provides padding effects. In terms of price, it is in the middle. According to our comparison, if you want something cheaper, the best thing to do is to use Kamill’s vegan hand and nail cream. The scent is not overpowering, but pleasant and the hands are supple for a long time. The Shiseido hand cream, on the other hand, makes a great gift. The design of the packaging is high quality and the customer reviews promise a cream with an outstanding effect.

The right hand care – it’s that easy!

Whether spring, summer, autumn or winter – we sometimes pay far too little attention to our hands. But you should change that now. Because hand care is easier than you think. Constant hand washing is essential at certain times or in certain occupations. Here it already helps to use a nourishing soap that is enriched with ingredients such as panthenol or urea. The Hand soap by M. Asam has both substances and, as an antibacterial soap, ensures thorough and gentle cleaning. Soap your hands for at least 20 seconds to get rid of germs.

For delicate hands you can use twice a week peeling use, which you can also make yourself. For this you need a hazelnut-sized sugar or coffee grounds and a little oil, for example baby oil. Now rub both together and massage your hands with it for 10 – 20 seconds. After that, wash your hands with lukewarm water – either with or without soap. Then use your cream and possibly a little more nail oil, so that your cuticles remain soft. If you repeat this care regularly, you will have permanently smooth hands in no time at all.

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