Extreme weather conditions (cold temperatures, strong wind), frequent hand washing, and manual work can lead to dry, flaky, chapped hands. To prevent this and keep the skin of your hands soft, smooth and hydrated, you need high-quality hand cream formulated with natural ingredients. For example, Ukrainian brand Dr. Sante presents a line of hand creams with natural oils for deep hydration, nourishment and protection.
Vegetable oils, also known as base oils or carrier oils, have long been used for skin and hair care, massage and aromatherapy. Due to their high fatty acid content, they help to lock in moisture and prevent dehydration, making the skin soft, smooth and supple. Some of the most common vegetable oils used in cosmetics include olive oil, coconut oil, macadamia oil, argan oil, grape seed oil, apricot kernel oil, castor oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, and others.
Ukrainian brand Dr. Sante, owned and produced by the group of companies Elfa (Ukraine/Poland), has developed a line of hand creams based on natural oils. These creams have been specifically designed for everyday care and protection. They will effectively protect the skin of your hands from wind, cold, hard water, etc., as well as cope with already existing problems, such as red and flaky skin, irritation, and hangnails. Oil-based hand creams keep the skin hydrated, provide it with essential nutrients, and make the hands incredibly soft.
Dr. Sante offers three creams with natural oils: Deep Hydration Hand Cream with Coconut Oil, Nourishing & Protective Hand Cream with Shea Butter, and Restorative & Rejuvenating Hand Cream with Argan Oil. They are free of mineral oil, parabens, and synthetic colourants and fragrances. Dr. Sante hand creams come in convenient 75 ml tubes that won’t take up much space in your purse or travel bag. Let us take a closer look at each of the creams so you can choose the one that’s just right for you.
Restorative & Rejuvenating Hand Cream with Argan Oil
This cream is based on natural argan oil imported from Morocco. High in oleic, linoleic and palmitic acids, argan oil is valued for its nourishing, moisturising and regenerative properties. It helps to make the skin soft and smooth, stimulates its regeneration, and prevents premature skin ageing. Along with argan oil, the cream also contains sweet almond oil and beeswax. Sweet almond oil nourishes the skin and nails, while beeswax creates a thin protective layer that prevents dehydration and helps to protect the skin from extreme weather conditions and other external factors. The cream has a very light texture, it absorbs well and doesn’t leave the skin feeling sticky or greasy.
Deep Hydration Hand Cream with Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is widely used in the Indian subcontinent for cooking and personal care. Because of its high saturated fat content, it has antioxidant properties. When applied to skin, coconut oil relieves itchy and flaky skin, produces a hydrating effect, and provides the skin with nutrients. It also speeds up the healing of cracks and other minor injuries. The effect of coconut oil is complemented and enhanced by beeswax and argan oil. Beeswax helps to lock in moisture and has a healing and antiseptic effect, while argan oil has nourishing and moisturising properties. When used regularly, Dr. Sante hand cream with coconut oil makes the hands soft and velvety smooth, as well as prevents premature skin ageing.
Nourishing & Protective Hand Cream with Shea Butter
Shea butter is extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Just like coconut oil, it is high in saturated fat. Shea butter, also known as karite butter, is widely used in the cosmetic industry due to its emollient and anti-inflammatory properties. This oil instantly hydrates the skin, provides it with fatty acids and other nutrients, makes the skin soft and smooth. It also protects the skin form harmful environmental factors, strengthens the nails and softens the cuticles. The product also contains coconut oil and castor oil. They enhance the moisturising effect of shea butter and prevent dry, flaky and red skin.
Dr. Sante hand creams should be applied to clean, dry skin. You can reapply them as often as you need to make sure that your hands are constantly hydrated and protected at all times.
You can buy hand creams with natural oils by Dr. Sante in our online shop Organic Store. We also offer a great selection of natural hand creams produced by other brands, such as Organic Kitchen, Green Pharmacy, Planeta Organica, YAKA, Natura Siberica, and others.