What is Hand Cream?
Hand cream is a rich moisturizer used to repair and prevent dry, cracked hands. Hand cream is technically different than hand lotion, though sometimes the terms are used interchangeably to refer to a moisturizer designed for the hands. Hand cream is, in general, thicker and richer with a more emollient base than hand lotion and is designed for very dry skin. Hand creams are mixtures of oils and water, along with emollients, water-binding ingredients and any special antioxidants or vitamins added in. Most hand creams include petrolatum, lanolin, shea butter or cocoa butter as an emollient base. A prevalent water-binding ingredient is glycerin. Some additives include ingredients such as green tea, aloe, vitamins A, C, and E, and oatmeal, among many others. All of these ingredients promise specific benefits.
