(SPOT.ph) It's one of those things that everyone should always practice, whatever the situation: proper hand-washing. It's ideal to wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds. It's also a good idea to have a hand sanitizer and a bottle of alcohol in hand just in case you have no access to soap bars and water.
The only problem of having to constantly keep your hands clean? Your skin can get very dry to the point of discomfort—we're talking about itchy, scaly, and chapped skin. If you've been experiencing the same dilemma, you're probably on the hunt for moisturizing products that you can apply to your skin after hand-washing. Well, you've come to the right place. We list some finds, from hand creams, body oils, to balms that will help you keep your hands smooth and moisturized while being squeaky clean! Plus, we chose the ones you can order online so you won't have to go out to buy them.
Check out these moisturizing products that'll heal your dry hands:
Cocoa Butter Solid Formula Jar (P395) from Palmer's
Treat your hands with Palmer's popular Cocoa Butter Formula. This pot promises to soften, smooth, and relieve rough and dry skin by providing 24-hour moisture.
Available at Watsons stores and online.
Dove DermaSeries Replenishing Hand Cream Dry Skin Relief (P650)
Formulated to relieve dry and cracked skin, Dove's DermaSeries Dry Skin Relief Hand Cream replenishes moisture to the skin, leaving it silky smooth and hydrated.
Available at leading department stores and on Lazada.
Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion (P199) from Aveeno
This fast-absorbing lotion from Aveeno soothes dry and sensitive skin thanks to its ACTIVE NATURALS® Triple Oat Complex with oat oil and natural shea butter in its formula.
Available at Watsons stores and online.
Pure Tahiti Monoï Oil Coconut (P595) from Hei Poa
This crowd-favorite multi-purpose body oil from Hei Poa moisturizes skin thanks to its rich blend of oils that nourish dry skin, keeping it soft and supple. Plus, it's got an addicting coconut scent that's perfect for summer!
Available at Beauty Bar stores and online.
Shea Butter Hand Cream (P600/30 mL, P1,600/150 mL) from L'Occitane
Fun fact: Every 1.5 seconds, a tube of L'Occitane's well-loved hand cream is sold. Packed with 20% organic shea butter with honey, almond, and coconut oil, this popular hand cream promises nothing but the good stuff to keep your skin soft and moisturized all day long.
Available at Rustan's and online.
Ultimate Care Hand Cream (P1,464) from Burt's Bees
Formulated with a blend of baobab oil, watermelon seed oil, and natural Fruit Acid Complex, this hand cream from Burt's Bees promises to moisturize, nourish, and gently exfoliate skin for smooth and healthy skin.
Available on Sephora.ph.
Love and Light Hand Cream (P995) from LUSH
Packed with essential oil neroli and organic cocoa butter cream, this tub from LUSH promises to provide moisture that keeps skin soft and smooth.
Available at LUSH stores and online.
On the other hand (pun intended), we found some hand soaps that are gentle on the skin, so you can keep washing your hands without fear of drying your skin out. And yes, you can shop them from the comforts of home, too!
Check out these gentle hand soaps that will keep your hands soft and supple:
Natural Hand Soap (P69.75/50 mL, P149.75/150 mL, and P289.75/200 mL) from Human Nature
Looking for a natural hand soap? Human Nature's liquid hand wash packed with coconut extracts has a non-drying formula that cleanses the skin while leaving it soft and hydrated. Plus, it comes in a handy bottle size that you can toss in your everyday bag!
Available at Human Nature stores and online.
Gentle Cleansing Bar (P500) from Cetaphil
Specially formulated for dry and sensitive skin, this cleansing bar from Cetaphil promises to be gentle on your hands so you can keep washing without worrying about drying out your skin.
Available on BeautyMNL.
Hand and Body Wash Ocean Rain (P250) from Messy Bessy
Looking for a gentle hand wash that won't leave your skin feeling tight and dry? Messy Bessy's Hand & Body Wash leaves skin squeaky clean without leaving your hands feeling like a drought, thanks to its gentle, plant-based formula.
Available at Messy Bessy stores and online.
Almond & Honey Soothing and Caring Cleansing Bar (P200) from The Body Shop
This bar soap from The Body Shop is specially formulated to soothe dry and sensitive skin. Made with a blend of organic almond milk from Spain and Community Trade honey from Ethiopia, this cleansing bar promises to nourish and keep skin hydrated after use.
Available at The SM Store and online.