Written by Rakelle Maurici in Beauty on the 28th September 2016

Between washing our hands throughout the day, working out at the gym and exposing them to the harsh weather elements, many men suffer with dry hands - which causes itching and irritation. Here’s our top men’s hand creams which will ensure your hands remain soft and smooth. 

Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve 

Starting with the most long lasting of hand creams by Kiehl’s. With a blend of botanical oils and amino acids this heavy duty hand cream will restore any missing moisture back into your skin. As quoted by Kiehl’s themselves, this salve will "draw and absorb water from the air", which means your hands are protected by a slippery layer and it heals chapped skin fast.

Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector 

Popular amongst both men and women, this is a bestseller from The Body Shop and is dermatologically tested for very dry skin, thanks to it’s Community Trade hemp seed oil. It’s a rich cream so it goes a long way and if your skin suffers during the winter months from the cold weather, simply apply this overnight and it will restore the skin’s moisture by morning.

Jack Black Industrial Strength Hand Healer 

If you’re into your heavy duty sports or your job exposes you to physical labour then this one by Jack Black work wonders on repairing your hands. Containing maca-damia nut oil, glycerin, Vitamins A and E as well we antiseptic from eucalyptus oil it will get right to work on chapped and worn hands. As well as soaking up all the goodness it goes on easily without leaving grease and residue. 

Buckler’s Chapped Skin Remedy 

This cream does exactly what it says on the tin. Buckler's repairs those chapped hands as well as feet and elbows. It’s a thicker consistency than those previously mentioned, and contains chamomile for calming irritated skin. A little will go a long way with this tube and once it’s soaked right up you can get on with your activities as normal.

Aveeno Eczema Therapy 

An unusual mix of oatmeal formula, this cream by Aveeno was originally made for babies suffering with eczema as it’s filled with essential elements found in the skin. It works a treat on hydrating the skin and calms irritation too. Due to its fast absorbing ability it gets to work without leaving the skin feeling greasy or sticky. 

Anthony Logistics Hand Cream 

This one is the most fragrant of men’s hand creams mentioned in this guide. Revitalise dry, hard-working hands with the Anthony Hand Cream; a fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula to condition, hydrate and soften rough skin. Powered by vegetable-based Glycerin and Aqua Cacteen, an ingredient derived from the Prickly Pear Plant, the cream deeply moisturises hands, whilst minimising the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots.

Clarins Men’s active Hand Care  

This non-oily hand cream by Clarins is full of B5 vitamins to keep them nourished, hydrated and protected against harsh weathers and workouts. One of the first hand care treatments designed specifically for men in caring for dry cuticles, redness and chapped skin.

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