12 luxe hand creams for soft, smooth hands this winter

When it comes to skincare, our face tends to get the special treatment—gently cleansed, slathered with serums and moisturisers, massaged with jade rollers and gua sha, and whatnot. Unfortunately, our hands—which are definitely more exposed to the elements, be it cold and hot water, sunlight, soap, sanitiser…you get our gist—are not given the same TLC they deserve. And this is much more evident during winter when the skin on our hands is dry and dehydrated due to the harsh weather. But, even when it’s not cold, frequent hand washers and those with dry skin can benefit immensely from applying hand creams all year round. 

Lush hand creams come in handy (pun intended!) to ensure our hands stay soft and nourished. They repair the damaged barrier and help protect the skin from sensitivities like eczema, that can flare up due to extremely dry skin. 

So what is an ideal hand cream? One that walks the fine balance between moisturisation and non-greasiness. After all, nothing's worse than applying an oily hand cream that makes accomplishing normal tasks almost impossible. Our tip? Leave the rich hand creams for your PM routine, where you can use them as intense overnight treatments, and reach out for the lightweight ones to use in the day. 

Ahead, we’ve rounded a few luxe hand creams that both hydrate well and smell amazing. 

Jo Malone London Vitamin E Hand Treatment, ₹4,800

 

Chanel La Crème Main, ₹4,375

 

Amuse Vegan Soybean Hand Cream in Unstress, ₹2,050

 

Kiehls Ultimate Strenth Hand Salve, ₹2,400

 

L'Occitane Immortelle Youth Hand Cream, ₹2,800

 

Neal's Yard Remedies Wild Rose Hand Cream, ₹1,390

 

Butter London Extra Whip Hand And Foot Treatment with Shea Butter, ₹1,250

 

Moroccanoil Hand Cream Bergamot Fraîche, ₹990

 

Caudalie Vinotherapist Hand & Nail Cream, ₹1,250

 

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Touch Hand Cream, ₹1,750

 

Kama Ayurveda Hand Cream, ₹985

 

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment, ₹1,750