In the UK, you may well find that you have dry, chapped hands during the cold winter months.
In this post we explain why hands are so vulnerable to winter dryness and share tips to keep your very dry hands feeling soft and nourished during spells of cold weather.
If you simply want a hand cream or lotion for dry hands in winter, take a peek at our Quinoa & Calendula Hand & Body Lotion. It’s natural, certified organic and packed FULL of hydrating goodness to nourish and moisturise.
Why are my hands so dry in winter?
In the UK, lots of people experience dry winter hands. Why? Well, it’s due to a few different factors.
Firstly, your hands have few sebaceous glands, which means that they are more vulnerable to moisture loss than some other parts of the body.
You may also experience dry hands during UK winters as this is when your hands are most exposed to the skin-drying effects of winter weather and central heating systems.
With winter being a prime time for coughs and colds, you tend to wash your hands more often, too. If your winter hand wash contains drying alcohol or harsh, drying foaming agents or soap, it may dry and irritate your skin, causing your hands to become cracked and dry over winter.
Whilst it is essential to practise good hand hygiene to minimise the spread of germs, it is also important to be aware that ethanol alcohol evaporates when applied to the skin and strips away the skin’s natural moisture. This is one reason why doctors, nurses and other professionals who wash their hands frequently are especially prone to dry hands.
Those prone to hand dermatitis and hand eczema may be especially vulnerable to cracked hands in winter. They should use a non-drying hand wash that’s kind to sensitive skin followed by a winter hand cream that helps to restore dry, chapped skin.
Don’t put up with the discomfort of dry, chapped winter hands. Keep scrolling to discover a natural hand care routine and more skin-kind ways to restore dry winter hands to health.
Best winter hand wash for dry hands
We offer gentle, natural hand washes that are very kind to your skin. Simply switching your hand wash may make a big difference to your dry winter hands.
Manuka & Lemon Tea Tree Antibacterial Hand Wash
Tough on germs but gentle on the skin, there’s no need to worry about winter dry hands with this natural, non-drying hand wash.
- Natural and organic
- SLS-free
- Soap-free
- Alcohol-free
- For all the family
Manuka & Lemon Tea Tree Antibacterial Hand Wash 300ml
Powerful organic hand wash for kitchen and bathroom
£16.00
Fortified with the natural antibacterial properties of Manuka, Tea Tree Leaf Extract and Lemon Tea Tree Oil, Coconut foaming agents work alongside a soothing Aloe Vera base to leave hands fresh, clean and moisturised.
Did we mention that it's pH-balanced and made without skin-drying alcohol too? It’s a great winter hand wash for all the family.
“We love this product in my house. Leaves your hands smooth and soft and we love the fresh tea tree smell. My daughter suffers from eczema on her hands which flares up during winter and this hand wash doesn't aggravate it unlike many others and seems to be preventing it. This will be one of my many regular purchases.” Petra W
Best winter hand wash for sensitive skin
If you’re prone to hand dermatitis in winter or find that your hand eczema flares up when it's cold, our Scent-Free Hand Wash is the best choice for you.
Entirely free from essential oils, fragrance, soap and SLS, it's enriched with softening Aloe Vera and moisture-binding Glycerine to give you an ultra-gentle way to keep your dry winter hands soft and healthy clean.
Scent Free Hand Wash 300ml
Soap-free and organic, this fragrance-free hand wash is a sensitive skin essential
£15.00
“Only hand wash that doesn’t cause eczema on my hands, something l’m prone to with other hand washes every winter. Repeat purchase.” Hardy reviews
Best hand cream for winter dry skin
If you are prone to dry hands in winter, you’ll know that a good hand cream is not a luxury; it’s essential.
That’s why, when winter hits, we reach for our Quinoa & Calendula Hand & Body Lotion.
This winter-protect hand cream is a brilliant barrier cream for very dry hands and the perfect partner for our soap-free Manuka & Lemon Tea Tree Hand Wash. It restores everything that winter takes out of hands.
Kind to sensitive skin, it uses a moisturising blend of Squalane and Shea Butter to nourish dry hands with the vitamin’s essential fatty acids that they need to repair themselves.
Quinoa & Calendula Hand & Body Lotion 200ml
Lock in hydration as you nourish dry skin with this natural body lotion
£27.00
It is important to keep your hands feeling soft and smooth when you are on the go too.
For this we have our Soothing Hand Care Essentials. The perfect size for your handbag, car or for keeping on your desk, this palm-pampering pack features three hand creams scented with beautiful natural scents They use protein-packed Quinoa to restore and the moisturising might of Squalane and Shea Butter to lock softness and comfort back into winter-damaged hands.
Kind to sensitive skin and rich in the nutrients needed to reverse dry hands and kind to sensitive skin, this winter hand cream set pack puts back everything that winter takes out of the hands.
Soothing Hand Essentials Set
Revitalise, soften and nourish with our organic hand cream trio
£25.00
5 winter care tips for very dry hands
Keep your hands feeling soft and healthy during cold weather with our tips for caring for dry hands in winter.
- Switch hand wash: Choose a gentle hand wash that doesn’t dry out your skin.
- Moisturise frequently: Apply your hand cream after every hand wash, reapplying as and when needed to maintain hydration throughout the day.
- Nourish overnight: Skin rejuvenates at night but needs some help. Smooth a rich hand cream onto your skin, then pop on cotton gloves to wake to soft and happy hands.
- Love your gloves: Protect your hands from detergents by wearing rubber gloves when cleaning or washing up. Wear warm gloves outside so cold winter weather doesn’t wick away moisture.
- Care for cuticles with a calm balm: If your nails also feel the effects of winter, treat them to a little TLC with One Balm, our nourishing calm balm that can be used for cuticle care and to soothe dry skin anywhere.
Would you like help choosing a natural hand cream for dry hands in winter? Our UK customer care team is available to help and can be contacted on 01403 740350 or at @GreenPeopleUK.
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