7 Of The Best Hand Creams For Every Concern

A hydrating and nourishing hand cream is a must for soft and smooth skin, especially when you're frequently washing your hands or applying hand sanitizer. Although we do encourage frequent hand washing, truth is that our hands are going through some rough times, and with the cold weather, we’re all complaining from signs of damage spotted on our hands. Luckily, though, there are endless hand creams on the market, so in order to help you sort through them, we narrowed down to the very best hand creams for every concern. They will help nourish, soothe, brighten, rejuvenate, and moisturize your skin this season.

Softens and brightens

La Crème Main – CHANEL

Formulated to absorb quickly into skin without leaving a sticky residue, this cream protects and hydrates the skin while strengthening the nails and diminishing the appearance of dark spots.

Moisturizes extremely dry skin

Ultimate Strength Hand Salve – Kiehl’s

This moisturizer will form a "glove–like" protective barrier against moisture loss; it also repairs the appearance of severe dryness caused by excessive washing or exposure to harsh elements. The skin is hydrated and soothed.

Rejuvenates and protects

Forever Young Hand Cream SPF 40 – Supergoop!

This hand cream defends against the signs of UV-induced aging with an innovative blend of antioxidants and super broad-spectrum protection. It helps lighten dark spots, while nourishing the skin and safeguarding it from future photo damage. The skin's elasticity and texture are improved.

Conditions the nails and cuticles

Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream – Clinique

Promises 12 straight hours of hydration to boost your skin's moisture barrier. It will keep your hands soft and smooth despite the constant washing and sanitizing, without leaving a greasy mess. It will also sooth and rehydrate parched cuticles and nails from the inside out.

Brightens and protects

The Hand Treatment – La Mer

This silky formula creates an emollient barrier, while the exclusive Skin Brightening Complex improves tone and clarity and visibly diminishes age spots. The nutrient-rich Miracle Broth helps heal even the driest skin.

Relieves skin irritation

Eczema Hand Repair Cream – Skinfix

The ultra-rich formula gives relief for dry, cracked, irritated skin on hands. It moisturizes the hands while rebuilding the skin barrier with a blend of healing botanicals, rich natural butters and emollient oils.

Brightens dark spots

Anti-Dark Spot and Anti-Aging Hand Cream Nuxuriance Ultra – Nuxe

This anti-dark spot and anti-aging hand cream is formulated with bi-floral cells from Saffron and Bougainvillea. It smoothes and plumps the skin while brightening dark spots; the hands appear younger and softer.