What to Look for in the Best Hand Lotion

Choosing the right hand lotion can help keep your skin hydrated, smooth, and protected throughout the day.

1. Moisturizing Ingredients

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Look for nourishing ingredients like shea butter, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or natural oils that deeply hydrate and lock in moisture.

2. Skin Type Compatibility

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Consider whether your skin is dry, sensitive, or prone to irritation. Lightweight lotions are great for normal skin, while richer creams benefit very dry or cracked hands.

3. Absorption and Texture

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A good hand lotion should absorb quickly without leaving a greasy residue, so you can use your hands comfortably after application.

4. Added Benefits

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Some hand lotions offer extra benefits like SPF protection, anti-aging properties, or soothing ingredients such as aloe vera or chamomile for irritated skin.

  1. 1
    Fresh Linen Hand Lotion

    L’Avant Collective

    2 REVIEWS
    Luxurious and ultra hydrating, L’AVANT Hand Lotion is equal parts pampering and protection.
  2. 2
    Poppy & Barley Body & Hand Lotion

    Jo Malone London

    4 REVIEWS
    Enriched with coconut oil to soften and hydrate. 
  3. 3
    Eau Rose Hand & Body Scented Lotion
    6 REVIEWS
    A moisturizing and softening body lotion infused with olive oil and musk rose oil delicately fragranced with the floral scent of fresh roses.
  4. 4
    Steeped Rose Hand Cream
    65 REVIEWS
    New
    A velvety soft cream that absorbs instantly to treat even the driest hands.
  5. 5
    HandDrink Hand Cream

    Jane Iredale

    81 REVIEWS
    A skin-quenching formula with SPF 15 broad spectrum sunscreen and a refreshing hint of lemongrass.
  6. 6
    Vitamin E Hand Treatment

    Jo Malone London

    70 REVIEWS
    Rich and sumptuous to the touch
  7. 7
    Cipres Mint Hand Cream

    Homecourt

    65 REVIEWS
    A velvety soft cream that absorbs instantly to treat even the driest hands.
  8. 8
    The Hand Treatment

    Augustinus Bader

    38 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A luxuriously rich, fast-absorbing formula that is the ultimate way to nourish, hydrate and protect dry, chapped, over washed hands. 
  9. 9
    Hydraboost Hand Cream
    23 REVIEWS
    BestSeller Exclusive
    Nourishing and hydrating hand cream with hyaluronic, avocado oil, vitamin B5 and E.
  10. 10
    Hand Cream Discovery Set

    Evolvetogether

    11 REVIEWS
    3-piece set sized for travel or finding your favorite scent, meet the hydrating hand cream discovery set.

What to Look for in the Best Hand Lotion

Choosing the right hand lotion can help keep your skin hydrated, smooth, and protected throughout the day.

1. Moisturizing Ingredients

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Look for nourishing ingredients like shea butter, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or natural oils that deeply hydrate and lock in moisture.

2. Skin Type Compatibility

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Consider whether your skin is dry, sensitive, or prone to irritation. Lightweight lotions are great for normal skin, while richer creams benefit very dry or cracked hands.

3. Absorption and Texture

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A good hand lotion should absorb quickly without leaving a greasy residue, so you can use your hands comfortably after application.

4. Added Benefits

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Some hand lotions offer extra benefits like SPF protection, anti-aging properties, or soothing ingredients such as aloe vera or chamomile for irritated skin.