How to get soft hands

In this video, Design Project Coordinator Sara walks you through her hand care routine, including her favorite products to keep her hands soft and smooth.

How to get soft hands

When it comes to hand care, think of it like the skin on your body. While hands may bear the weight of frequent handwashing, the principles of hand care are very similar. You need to cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize and protect your hands.

First, start with a gentle cleanser like La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil. It starts as an oil and transforms into a foam that washes away dirt, oil and impurities. It’s even designed to counteract the drying effects of hot water, making it especially beneficial for handwashing.

One to two times a week, use a hand exfoliator to slough away dead and dulling skin cells. Yon-Ka Paris Gommage Sucre Nourishing Exfoliating Sugar Scrub is a great option because it gently exfoliates with sugar as it hydrates with sunflower oil. Its unique formula transforms into a milky emulsion that makes achieving soft hands simple.

Every time you wash your hands, finish with a hand cream like Epionce Restorative Hand Cream. Its nourishing formula keeps hands soft and smooth while addressing signs of aging and features a delicate scent with a non-greasy finish.

If you have extra dry spots on your knuckles or the backs of your hands, your skin might need a little extra love. We recommend FixMySkin 1% Hydrocortisone Healing Body Balm – Fragrance-Free because it contains 1% hydrocortisone to heal dryness, itchiness and flakiness, along with shea and cocoa butter to moisturize and maintain the skin barrier.

At night, for an extra hydrating boost, gently massage an oil into your skin and place cotton gloves over your hands to lock in any moisture. We like Augustinus Bader The Geranium Rose Body Oil because it offers hydrating, firming and calming benefits.

Lastly, once or twice a day, be sure to pay special attention to your cuticles. The Dr. Hauschka Neem Nail & Cuticle Pen makes a great option because it comes in a tube you can toss in your purse or pocket, and it keeps your nails and cuticles feeling smooth and healthy.