10 Best Hand Creams for Dry Hands in India: Mini Reviews & Prices

10 Best Hand Creams in India for Dry Hands: Review, Buy Online & Price

We invest so much in our skincare when it comes to the face and body but seldom pay any attention to the hands. Just like the body, our hands also need to be well moisturized or can lead to dryness, flakiness or wrinkles. In winters, hands tend to get even more dehydrated, requiring intense nourishment which only a hand cream can provide. Besides the cold weather, we also often use harsh hand washes thus the skin tends to lose whatever moisture it has. To keep it smooth and youthful, we chose our top 10 best hand creams for dry and cracked hands in India with their reviews and prices.

Best Hand Cream in India for Dry Hands: Review, Price & Buy Online

1. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream – Price Rs. 300 for 56gm
This is the best hand cream ever and we can’t stop raving about it. The Neutrogena hand cream comes in a simple white plastic tube with a screw on cap. The texture is slightly thick and jelly like which turns into a white cream upon massaging. It will take a little effort to fully absorb into the skin but once it does, the hands feel hydrated, nourished and supple. Being a heavy duty hand cream it instantly moisturizes the hands and relieves it of dryness making it perfect for winters.

2. Soap & Glory Hand Food – Price Rs. 400 (approx.) for 50 ml
One of the most raved about product from S&G is their hand cream. It smells divine with their trademarked original pink fragrance which is a fresh and fruity scent. The texture is of a thick creamy consistency and is easy to apply. It gets absorbed readily and does not feel sticky or greasy. The cream contains shea butter, macadamia oil and marshmallows making it very nourishing. It keeps the hands hydrated for a good time and makes the skin tender and supple.

3. Khadi Herbals Milk & Saffron Hand Cream – Price Rs. 140 for 50gm
One of the best whitening hand creams in India, the Khadi Saffron Hand Cream is an affordable and chemical free option. It comes in a small tub packaging and has a thick consistency, similar to a cold cream. The aroma is that of a milk cream but nothing too overpowering. The ayurvedic hand cream cream is extremely hydrating and best for extremely dry and cracked hands. It can be used as a nail cream as well & helps prevent chipping, splitting and dry rough nails. It is formulated with the goodness of Saffron, Goat Milk, Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil,& Vitamin E which helps lighten the hands well.

4. Fabindia Intensive Hand Cream – Price Rs. 290 for 120ml
The Fabindia Hand Cream comes in a white squeeze-y tube with a transparent flip open cap. It has a consistency of a gel- creme which spreads well on the hands. It makes the hands soft and supple and is easily absorbed. However, it might feel a little greasy during the hot and humid weather. The refreshing lemon aroma lifts up the mood and is one of the best affordable hand creams available in India.

5. Kama Ayurveda Hand Cream – Price Rs. 645 for 60g
This is another hand cream, besides the Neutrogena variant approved by our editor Lisha. An HG product for dry and rough hands, it comes in a tube packaging and smells beautifully of cardamom and tuberose. The Kama Ayurveda Hand Cream has an extremely rich and thick texture but gets absorbed easily with a bit of massage. It does not feel oily or greasy and instantly hydrates the hands making them feel baby soft. The product is formulated with the goodness of Cold Pressed Coconut Oil, nutrient- rich with fiber, Vitamin A, E and minerals helps to regenerate dead cells. One of the top hand creams for dry and cracked hands in winters.

Top 10 Whitening Hand Creams in India for Dry & Cracked Hands

6. Crabtree & Evelyn Gardners Hand Recovery – Price Rs. 1486 for 100g
Crabtree & Evelyn makes some of the best hand creams and our favorite is the Gardners Hand Recovery from them. It has a thick consistency with a musky scent. The hand creme makes the hands feel nourished and soothes the dry areas, heals roughness and makes the hand instantly soft and supple. It is formulated with the goodness of shea butter and other moisturizing elements to make it one of the best hand creams for dry hands. The price might be on the expensive side but the product performs really well and lasts a long time. We also recommend their other variants like their Fig Hand Therapy, Caribbean Island Wild Flowers & Lavender Hand Therapy.

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7. The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector – Price Rs. 850 for 100ml
The Body Shop hand cream comes in a metallic tube with a screw on cap. It has a slight medicinal smell which might not be appealing for some. However, the cream has a thick consistency and is very emollient. It instantly heals very dry skin and nourishes it without feeling heavy or of greasy. The cream helps to restore moisture and suppleness and can be used on the nails as well. The TBS hand cream is dermatologically tested for very dry skin and contains Community Trade hemp seed oil along with other hydrating emollients. A highly recommended hand cream in India which can be bought online from the TBS website.

8. L’Occitane Lavender Moisturizing Hand Lotion – Price $24 for 300ml
L’Occitane is another brand which is famous for making the best hand creams for dry and cracked hands. Their Lavender Moisturizing Hand Lotion is a lightweight lotion that spreads easily and gets absorbed in a jiffy. It instantly hydrates and moisturizes the skin and leaves behind an invigorating aroma of lavender. The hand lotion helps the skin to stay nourished for around 4-5 hrs. It contains honey and shea butter which is rapidly absorbed to restore the hydrolipidic film of the skin that is often compromised by hard water. It is definitely the best hand lotion for dry hands but we can’t help but also recommend their cherry blossom, shea butter and vanilla bouquet hand creams which work equally well.

9. Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve – Price Rs. 1000 for 75ml
The Kiehl’s hand cream is a heavy-duty treatment for the driest, most active hands. Its nourishment helps relieve the hands from dryness and dullness. It provides a protective barrier against loss of moisture and can survive a few hand washes as well. The Kiehl’s hand salve is formulated with the blend of botanical oils and natural wax derived from Olive Oil which soothes and conditions the skin instantly. It has a peppermint-candy scent is very effective for dry hands in winters.

10. Forest Essentials Hand &Nail Cream Neem & Mandarin – Price Rs. 1,250 for 200ml
The FE Hand & Nail Cream comes in a lovely transparent pump bottle. The cream is of a thick, rich and nourishing consistency which gets absorbed within seconds. It leaves the hands feeling very soft without being sticky or greasy. The cream has a beautiful citrus aroma and is formulated with a rich combination of cold pressed oils and organic butters of avocado & shea.

These were our favorite picks as the best hand creams in India suitable for dry and cracked hands. Do let us know if you’ve tried any of these before 🙂