12 luxe hand creams for soft, smooth hands this winter

Get your hands on these non-greasy and great-smelling formulas.

Jan 21, 2024 | by Sarah Khalkho

When it comes to skincare, our face tends to get the special treatment—gently cleansed, slathered with serums and moisturisers, massaged with jade rollers and gua sha, and whatnot. Unfortunately, our hands—which are definitely more exposed to the elements, be it cold and hot water, sunlight, soap, sanitiser…you get our gist—are not given the same TLC they deserve. And this is much more evident during winter when the skin on our hands is dry and dehydrated due to the harsh weather. But, even when it’s not cold, frequent hand washers and those with dry skin can benefit immensely from applying hand creams all year round.

Lush hand creams come in handy (pun intended!) to ensure our hands stay soft and nourished. They repair the damaged barrier and help protect the skin from sensitivities like eczema, that can flare up due to extremely dry skin.

So what is an ideal hand cream? One that walks the fine balance between moisturisation and non-greasiness. After all, nothing's worse than applying an oily hand cream that makes accomplishing normal tasks almost impossible. Our tip? Leave the rich hand creams for your PM routine, where you can use them as intense overnight treatments, and reach out for the lightweight ones to use in the day.

Ahead, we’ve rounded a few luxe hand creams that both hydrate well and smell amazing.

Jo Malone London Vitamin E Hand Treatment, ₹4,800