Skincare embraces the wellness of your skin proposing products and ranges for your body, your hair and your face. What about our hands? They are conducting the rhythm of your daily life by greetings, expressing emotions, and weaving stories with every touch. It's no wonder they deserve the tender care of hand moisturisers. 

Your hands play an important role in your communication. You might have heard the famous quote “First impression is last impression.” Shaking hands is the best way of greeting people and can be an everyday action. Therefore, it’s very important to keep your hands soft and delicate.

To keep our hands moisturised, we will mostly use hand lotions and hand cream for dry hands. Here comes the twist: hand cream and hand lotion are different from each other, each with its pros and cons and advantages and disadvantages. So, without further adue time let’s dive into the secrets behind these skin-nourishing essentials, creams and lotions. 

What is Hand Lotion?

Hand lotion is like a refreshing splash of hydration. Lighter in texture, it's a blend is a composition of water and delicate oil droplets. The secret? It’s non-greasy and swiftly absorbed, perfect for those on-the-go moments when your hands need a quick pick-me-up.

What is Hand Cream?

Now, imagine a velvety shield of protection for your hands. That’s the magic of hand cream. The cream is a rich mixture of oil and water whose ratio is equal, which makes the cream consistency thicker than the lotion and gives your skin a protective barrier that will keep it hydrated for a long time. However, creams may feel greasy as compared to lotions, yet depending on their formula. 

What is the Difference Between Hand Lotion and Hand Cream?

There is a never-ending debate about lotion vs. cream and understanding the difference and unique traits between hand cream and hand lotion will ease your decision. However, the best trick is to try and see which one works best for you. Here’s a quick rundown of further differences:

Hand Lotion

Lotions have a thinner texture, with a higher ratio of water compared to oil. They are lighter in weight and absorb quickly into the skin. Being non-oily and non-greasy, lotions are suitable for regular use. However, their non-long-lasting nature requires reapplication every 2 hours, making them ideal for summer use. With their thin consistency, lotions blend and spread easily and are best suited for combination skin types.

Hand lotions offer several key benefits. Their quick absorption makes them particularly suitable for the summer season, ensuring that they don't feel heavy or sticky on the skin. Moreover, they are versatile, catering to all skin types from normal to dry, providing much-needed hydration without leaving any greasy residue behind.

Hand Cream

Creams are thicker in texture and consistency, providing a heavy moisturising effect due to the equal presence of oil and water. They are oily, denser, and greasy, ensuring long-lasting moisturising and hydrating effects, which make them ideal for winter use. However, their thicker texture means they do not spread easily, making them particularly effective for dry skin.

Hand creams offer essential benefits, particularly during the winter season. They effectively prevent dryness and discomfort, providing the skin with extra moisture and hydration to combat harsh weather conditions. Their rich texture and formulation make them especially great for nourishing the skin during colder months, ensuring it stays soft and supple despite the drying effects of winter.

Who’s The Winner, Hand Lotion or Hand Cream?

Though hand lotions are more popular because they're non-greasy, lightweight, and absorbent, it is up to you to choose what suits you best.

With MaGéAu Naturel Hand Lotion, you don’t have to choose between hydration and texture – you get it all.. Our hand lotion is made up of 100% natural and vegan ingredients that will keep your hands moisturised all day long without making them greasy. The best thing about MaGéAu Naturel hand lotion is that it’s super absorbent and keeps your skin hydrated. Our genderless hand cream has been formulated to penetrate rapidly and it works wonders on feet too.