Hand Care

This collection sits within the Skin Care Products group under Skin, and covers hand-specific creams alongside multi-purpose body lotions that shoppers also use on their hands — the range spans both formats rather than dedicated hand-only products throughout.

Top Brands Available in Hand Care

Palmer's has the broadest presence, spanning a dedicated Raw Shea Hand Cream through to its Raw Shea Nourish Daily Body Lotion (available in 50ml, 250ml and 400ml) and Cocoa Butter Original Solid Formula. Queen Elisabeth's Cocoa Butter Hand and Body Cream and Lotion are also dedicated hand-and-body formats. Red Fox's Tub O'Butter and Queen Helene's Cocoa Butter Face & Body Créme are larger multi-purpose moisturisers suited to hands as well as the rest of the body. Fair & White's So White range and Palmer's Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream are positioned around skin tone as well as moisture — see the note on that below.

Common Problems Customers Face

• Dry or cracked hands, especially with frequent washing or cold weather.
• Wanting one product that covers hands and the rest of the body, rather than buying separately.
• Uneven tone or dark spots on the hands — a distinct concern some shoppers look to address alongside moisture.
• Choosing between a small pocket-sized tube and a larger everyday jar or bottle.

How This Collection Addresses Those Problems

Here's how the range maps to those needs:

• Dedicated hand care — Palmer's Raw Shea Hand Cream and Queen Elisabeth's Cocoa Butter Hand and Body Cream/Lotion are sized and formulated for hands specifically, good for a bag, desk, or bedside table.
• All-over moisture that includes hands — Palmer's Raw Shea Nourish Body Lotion, Cocoa Butter Original Solid Formula, Red Fox's Tub O'Butter, and Queen Helene's Face & Body Créme are larger formats for daily all-over use.
• Tone and dark-spot concerns alongside moisture — some products in this range, including several from Fair & White and Palmer's Skin Success line, are positioned around evening out the appearance of skin tone as well as moisturising. Any product positioned this way is described here only as supporting the appearance of skin tone, not as treating any skin condition, and persistent pigmentation concerns are worth discussing with a pharmacist or GP rather than addressing through hand cream alone.

How to Choose the Right Product

1. A small dedicated hand cream suits daily top-ups at a desk, in a bag, or by the sink.
2. A larger body lotion or tub suits all-over use, including hands, if you'd rather buy one product than several.
3. Richer, butter-based formulas suit very dry or cracked hands, while lighter lotions suit everyday maintenance.
4. Patch test any tone-focused product first, particularly if you have sensitive skin.

None of this replaces checking a specific product's own directions.

Usage and Care Tips

• Apply hand cream straight after washing your hands, while skin is still slightly damp, to help lock in moisture.
• Keep a small tube nearby if you wash or sanitise your hands often through the day, since repeated washing is one of the main causes of dry hands.
• For very dry hands, some people apply a thicker layer before bed as an overnight top-up — check the product's own directions if you're trying this for the first time.
• Reapply after any activity that strips natural oils from the skin, such as washing dishes or using hand sanitiser. 

Shop Hand Care and More

For related everyday needs, Foot Care covers a similar approach for feet, and Skin Moisturisers covers face and body moisture separately.

Common Questions

What hand cream brands does Cosmetize stock?

Palmer's has the broadest range, with Queen Elisabeth, Red Fox, Queen Helene, and Fair & White also featuring.

Can a hand cream even out skin tone?

Some products in this range are positioned to support the appearance of skin tone alongside hydration, but this isn't a treatment for any skin condition — persistent concerns are worth discussing with a pharmacist or GP.

What's the difference between the hand creams and the body lotions in this collection?

The dedicated hand creams are smaller and formulated specifically for hands; the body lotions are larger, multi-purpose formats that many shoppers also use on their hands.