(Bloomberg) -- La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
The French brand uses the output of its famous thermal springs to treat various dermic conditions—acne, skin allergies, or side effects from cancer treatments—in fuss-free fashion. This multipurpose balm combines panthenol (a humectant), shea butter, along with the selenium-, copper-, and calcium-rich water to calm dry, overscrubbed skin. $14.99; laroche-posay.us
Codex Beauty Bia Skin Superfood
This multi-use cream thoroughly treats dry, irritated skin with almond oil and flower and fruit extracts. The strong herbaceous scent may be off-putting for some. $50; codexbeauty.com
Christophe Robin Intense Regenerating Balm
Only a pea-size dab of this powdery-smelling balm is needed for long-lasting moisture. Loaded with prickly pear seed, rice bran, and sweet almond oils, it’s a bit greasy upon application, but quickly absorbs into skin. Any extras can be rubbed into hair to tame flyaways and the tin is small enough to store in a blazer pocket. $38; christopherobin.com
Kahina Giving Beauty Hand Cream
Rich in argan oil, shea butter, and aloe vera, this luxurious emulsion heals parched, irritated skin and locks in moisture. The handsome glass bottle and bright beachy smell are pleasant enough for you to use it at your desk. $59;kahina-givingbeauty.com
Eleni & Chris Hand Cream
It smells like tropical tanning products, if you’re into that, and zaps dryness using cloudberry seed oil, which is high in fatty acid. $19; eleniandchris.com
Grown Alchemist Intensive Hand Cream Persian Rose & Argan Extract
Dense with nutrients and hyaluronic acid, so your skin maintains moisture even after being washed with industrial-strength soap. $27; neimanmarcus.com
L’Occitane Le Petit Remède
The brand claims it sells a tube of its legendary shea butter hand cream every two seconds worldwide, but the Le Petit Remède’s blend is heavier-duty, combining that shea base with essential oils. It’s the perfect remedy for incessant hand-washing and equally effective on rough heels and elbows. $14; loccitane.com
Jane Iredale HandDrink
This citrusy cream does it all; it has SPF 15, evens skin tone, is vegan and gluten-free (a lot of creams use gluten as an emulsifier), and provides intense hydration using white and green tea extracts, which helps skin retain moisture. $29; janeiredale.com
Maapilim Hand Cream
A waterless formula saturated with aloe vera and jojoba and rosemary oils to seal in moisture. The earthy concoction of bergamot and vetiver is blended for men, but subtle enough for women. $27; maapilim.com
Go-To Skincare Super Handy Hand Cream
Packed with butters, oils, and antioxidants, this heavy cream provides barrier protection without lingering slickness. $16; us.gotoskincare.com
Crabtree & Evelyn Goatmilk & Oat Hand Cream
Rich in macadamia seed oil, shea butter, and goat milk—which contains lactic, alpha hydroxy, and fatty acids—this cream glides on and provides long-lasting hydration and gentle exfoliation. A bit powdery, nutty, and sweet, its scent isn’t trendy but it’s not quite grandma either. $23; crabtree-evelyn.com
Claudiana Beautanica 003 (Handy Barrier Balm Cream)
Jammed with broccoli seed, kokum, cupuaçu, jojoba, and safflower oils to restore moisture, the ravages of cheap office soap appear minor next to this thick emollient. It also softens callouses, so keep a jar in a gym bag to use after weight day. $32; claudianabeautanica.com
Avène Cicalfate Hand
The thermal spring water in Avène, France, has been used to treat dermatitis, eczema, and burns since the 1700s, so this restorative, fragrance-free cream delivers moisture and heals cracks with ease. $25; aveneusa.com
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