Looking for super intensive hand cream

supersaver_2

I'm looking for a really intensive hand cream for my dad - hes a builder and has callouses that keep getting cut and cracking open on his knuckles and hands. normal hand cream doesn't do the trick unfortunately - need something much more intensive! Does anyone have any recommendations or advice about what kind of cream to get and where I could get it?

Liz19

I like the Norwegian Formula handcream and find it really effective. Its available from most supermarkets or pharmacies.

Nile

supersaver wrote:

I'm looking for a really intensive hand cream for my dad - hes a builder and has callouses that keep getting cut and cracking open on his knuckles and hands. normal hand cream doesn't do the trick unfortunately - need something much more intensive! Does anyone have any recommendations or advice about what kind of cream to get and where I could get it?

If he can't wear gloves to protect his hands, then cream will offer some protection.

Hand cream probably won't cope with the damage his hands are subjected to, in his day to day work.

I would suggest he uses a barrier cream prior to starting work each day. When he finishes work each day, he should apply hand cream after washing his hands. For advice on which type of barrier cream/hand cream to purchase, contact a safety/maintenance/workwear shop.

Lally

Body shop do stuff that has Hemp Oil in it, it is very good. You could also try Lush if you have one locally

ka7e

My husband is a builder and has the same problem (lime and stuff in cement is the worst thing!). He likes the Bodyshop nut oil creams as they don't sting when you have grazes etc. When his the skin is unbroken he swears by Nivea cream (not lotion).
Even cheap, thin gloves can help!

Fluffy_Bunny_2

You could try this website https://www.natural-skin-care.com I use their Gardener's Honey Hand Cream and is very good. It is not cheap but lasts ages. They have a stall at the Ideal Home Exhibition which is where I got my cream. They also do a Fisherman's Hand Cream which is great if getting hands wet - fishermen, nurses, mums, etc. I don't work for them either.

Or another one is Avon's own glycerine hand cream.

Good luck whatever you try.

supersaver_2

thanks everyone for the suggestions - I'll get him a selection to try to see what works best.

beadysam

Try udder cream - embroiderers swear by it!