10 tips for supple hands

• Choose a hand cream suited to your skin type

Dry, sensitive or mature skin needs targeted care. Look for moisturisers such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin and aloe vera, or richer ingredients like shea butter and plant oils if your hands become very dry. This gives your skin exactly what it really needs – tailored and effective.

• Fortify the skin barrier with panthenol & ceramides

If your hands crack easily or are prone to irritation, reparative ingredients are beneficial. Panthenol soothes, ceramides strengthen the barrier – a combination that helps even stressed hands become more supple and resilient. Ideal for people who need to wash or disinfect frequently.

• Choose extra-gentle formulations for allergies

Allergic, atopic or highly sensitive skin needs protection without irritants. Opt for hand creams without fragrances or dyes – dermatologically tested pharmacy preparations often offer the best tolerability. That way you care gently without overloading the skin.

• Care and protect at the same time with antiviral hand balms

An antiviral balm (e.g. with 24 % Ethanol) combines hygiene with care. Re-lipidising agents like panthenol and jojoba oil prevent the skin from drying out due to frequent disinfection. The ideal option for on-the-go or jobs with close customer contact.

• Use specialised creams for diabetes or very dry skin

Diabetic skin loses moisture faster and needs support. Microsilver, zinc and dexpanthenol soothe, while urea, hyaluronic acid and glycerin provide intensive hydration. This combination reduces feelings of tightness, cracks and itching – and makes hands pleasantly smooth again.

• Relieve atopic dermatitis with soothing active ingredients

If your hands tend to redness, itching or eczema, specific formulations with licochalcone A or mild cooling agents like menthoxypropanediol can help. They reduce discomfort, strengthen the barrier and protect the skin from renewed irritation.

• Prevent age spots with sun protection factor

Mature hands benefit from hand creams with antioxidants and a high SPF. Free radicals and UV rays are major factors in skin ageing – a protective care routine can help prevent pigment spots and make the skin appear more even in the long term.

• Use protective creams at work for invisible safety

In professions involving frequent hand washing, glove use or contact with chemicals, protective balms are ideal. They form an invisible film that locks in moisture and keeps contaminants out – like an “invisible glove”. Particularly useful for healthcare, laboratory or cleaning jobs.

• Make night-time a recovery period for your hands

For intensive care, a rich night cream supplemented by cotton gloves to boost the effect is recommended. Overnight, active ingredients have time to penetrate deeply and help regenerate the weakened barrier. By morning, hands feel noticeably smoother and softer.

• Massage hand cream in correctly

Apply the cream in circular movements starting from the back of the hand and don’t forget the spaces between the fingers, nail edges and fingertips. A good massage promotes circulation, improves absorption of active ingredients and turns daily care into a small wellness moment.