Hydrating Hand Creams & Moisturisers

Explore Hand Creams & Moisturisers at The Body Shop

The Body Shop’s hand creams and hand moisturisers are formulated to nourish, protect, and soften even the driest hands. The range draws on Community Fair Trade ingredients from around the world, including shea butter from Ghana and hemp seed oil from France, to deliver lasting hydration with genuine ethical credentials. From rich, butter-thick formulas for very dry skin to lighter everyday creams, there is a hand moisturiser here for every skin type and routine. Find a formula your hands will love.

What is the best hand cream for dry hands?

The best hand cream for dry hands is one that combines an occlusive ingredient to seal in moisture with a humectant to draw water into the skin. The Body Shop's hand creams for dry skin include formulas enriched with premium shea butter, which helps restore the skin's natural moisture barrier. For very dry or cracked hands, a thicker cream applied overnight and left to absorb while you sleep can deliver noticeable results within a few days.

What hand creams does The Body Shop offer?

The Body Shop's hand cream range includes formulas built around hero ingredients such as shea butter and hemp seed oil. The Shea range uses Community Fair Trade shea butter sourced from a women's cooperative in Ghana, delivering rich, long-lasting hydration for dry and rough hands. The Hemp Hand Protector is one of The Body Shop's most enduring formulas, combining hemp seed oil with glycerine to protect hands exposed to frequent washing or harsh conditions.

Are The Body Shop hand creams good for sensitive skin?

Many of The Body Shop's hand moisturisers are suitable for sensitive skin, with formulas designed to hydrate without causing irritation. Look for hand creams free from unnecessary fragrances and enriched with calming ingredients. Applying a hand cream immediately after washing your hands helps lock in moisture before the skin has a chance to dry out, which is especially important for those with reactive or easily irritated skin.

How often should you apply hand cream?

Dermatologists generally recommend applying hand cream after every hand wash, as soap and water strip the skin's natural oils and leave hands vulnerable to dryness. Keeping a hand moisturiser at your sink, on your desk, and in your bag makes it easier to apply consistently throughout the day. For an intensive treatment, apply a generous amount of a rich hand cream before bed and allow it to absorb overnight for noticeably softer skin by morning.

Are The Body Shop hand creams good gifts?

Hand creams from The Body Shop make practical gifts, with a wide range of formulas and scents to choose from. Many are available as part of gift sets in the gifts collection, paired with complementary body care products for a more complete treat. A hand cream gift set is a crowd-pleasing option that suits a range of occasions, from birthdays to stocking fillers.

Ethically Sourced Shea Butter in The Body Shop Hand Cream Range

The Body Shop established its Community Fair Trade programme in 1987, making it one of the longest-running ethical trade programmes in the beauty industry. The programme works directly with farming cooperatives and producer communities across the world, ensuring fair prices, safe working conditions, and long-term trading relationships. Community Fair Trade shea butter, sourced from a women's cooperative in Tamale, Ghana, is one of the programme's flagship ingredients and sits at the heart of The Body Shop's Shea hand cream range.