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The Body Shop Shea Hand Balm
The Body Shop Shea Hand Balm

Shea Hand Balm

Help keep dry palms and pinkies feeling softer, smoother and protected from dryness with our Shea Hand Balm. Nourish those hands with 96hr moisture.

$25 Regular price

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What does it do for you?

The Body Shop's Shea Hand Balm is specially formulated to rescue dry, neglected hands with long-lasting moisture. Packed with 97% naturally derived ingredients, including Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana, this rich balm nourishes even the driest skin whilst keeping your hands feeling soft and supple throughout the day.

What makes this shea butter hand balm truly brilliant is its lightweight texture – it absorbs quickly without leaving greasy residue, so you can get on with your day the moment you apply it. Available in a convenient travel size, as well as a larger format for everyday use, the hand balm helps your hands stay protected and beautifully moisturised whenever they need a pick-me-up. Simply squeeze a small amount onto clean hands after washing or sanitising for everyday hand care.

  • Intensely moisturises dry to very dry hands
  • Fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula that feels lightweight on skin
  • Enriched with Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana
  • Vegan-friendly and made with 97% natural origin ingredients
  • Travel-sized hand balm that fits perfectly into pockets and bags for on-the-go nourishment

How to use

  1. Squeeze a pea-sized dollop of our Shea Hand Balm onto your palm.
  2. Massage the shea hand balm into dry hands, fingers, nails and cuticles.

Full ingredient list

Aqua/Water/Eau, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Triethyl  Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter,  Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum/Fragrance, Prunus  Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Sesamum Indicum Seed  Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum,  Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Caramel, CI 19140/Yellow 5.

Delivery and returns

Standard Delivery 2-5 business days $8.95
Express Delivery 1-3 business days $14.95
Remote Express Delivery 1-3 business days. QLD, WA, NT $15.95

Returns
We're committed to making sure you love everything you buy from us. If you're not completely happy with your product, please contact us within 30 days of purchase.

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Key ingredients

Community Fair Trade Shea Butter

Community Fair Trade Shea Butter

Our Community Fair Trade shea butter, handcrafted by a women's collective in Ghana, is rich in fatty acids that nourish skin.

Complete your routine

Shea Hand Balm

$25 Regular price

Features & Benefits

Suitable for
All Skin TypesAll Skin Types
Dry SkinDry Skin
Scent
SweetSweet
Warm & WoodyWarm & Woody
MuskyMusky
Benefit
Leaves hands feeling soft and nourished
Texture
Rich hand balm
Where to use
Hands, knuckles and cuticles
Features & Benefits

Overall rating: 4.718954 / 5 from 153 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Customers love the Shea Hand Balm for its pleasant scent, creamy texture, and ability to moisturize dry and eczema-prone hands, leaving them feeling soft and smooth.

Summary topics

  • Scent (43%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the pleasant and great scent of the hand balm.
  • Skin Benefits (6%): It was reported by customers that the Shea Hand Cream is the best one they have ever used.
  • Cream Quality (46%): A substantial number of customers pointed out that this hand cream is amazing and the best they've ever used.
  • Hand Feeling (14%): Customers appreciated that the product left their hands feeling soft and smooth, leaving their skin feeling velvety soft.
  • Balm Effectiveness (22%): A significant number of customers remarked that this hand balm is lovely and provides relief to overwashed hands.

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Review highlights

  • "This is a lovely hand balm absorbs easily leaving hands soft and has a pleasant scent." — Anonymous
  • "It makes your hands feel lovely and soft without needing half a tube." — Anonymous
  • "I love the subtle scent and it leaves my hands feeling very soft and hydrated!" — Aimee

Reviews

I love your hand cream,

"I love your hand cream, Shea is my favourite fragrance & this size fits perfectly in my hand bag. Body shop is the go to when my family is looking for a present for me & I usually buy this size hand cream for xmas presents."

— jenny w. (5/5)

Rich cream no greasy residue

"This hand balm was perfect to feed winter skin on hands and cuticles, without a strong scent or greasy residue. An excellent product."

— Gintra A. (5/5)

Shea Hand cream

"Super thick and leaves Hand so soft minus the oily feel. Smells amazing also which is a bonus"

— WARallartgal76 (5/5)

Shea hand cream.

"Absolutely love this product. It hydrates well and lasts. Totally rejuvenates my hands overnight also."

— Joanne K. (5/5)

"Bargain buy for stocking stuffers. Part of Christmas gifts for nursing home staff."

— Kathryn (5/5)

I love the cream but

"I love the cream but the metal tube cracks and the cream pours out of the crack. Very disappointing"

— Tanya S. (5/5)

"Absorbs well and amells great"

— Kristy (5/5)

Shea hand balm

"My everyday favorite💫"

— Merasol M. (5/5)

Simple Moisturizer

"Very simple, light fragrance moisturizer. Great for everyday use. Leaves a tiny bit of a greasy feeling but not too bad."

— Diasy (4/5)

"Love how soft it makes my very dry hands feel"

— Jan (5/5)

Q&A

Frequently Asked
Questions

What are the benefits of using Shea Hand Balm?

Our Shea Hand Balm delivers intense moisture and nourishment to dry, tired hands with its rich formulation of Community Fair Trade shea butter and Community Fair Trade sesame oil from Nicaragua. The balm softens and conditions your hands, leaving them feeling supple and protected whilst locking in essential hydration.

Is Shea Hand Balm suitable for all skin types?

Yes, our Shea Hand Balm is suitable for all skin types, particularly those with dry or very dry hands in need of intensive care. The naturally nourishing shea butter formula works gently to restore comfort and softness without causing irritation.

How can I incorporate Shea Hand Balm into my skincare routine?

Apply our Shea Hand Balm directly to clean hands, massaging it in thoroughly for best absorption and comfort. You can use it daily as part of your hand care routine, either alone or alongside your regular moisturiser for extra nourishment.

How often should I use Shea Hand Balm?

For optimal results, apply our Shea Hand Balm daily, ideally after washing your hands or before bed to allow the rich formula to work overnight. You can reapply throughout the day as needed whenever your hands feel dry or in need of moisture.

Can I use Shea Hand Balm on other parts of my body?

Absolutely, our Shea Hand Balm can be used on other dry areas of your body such as elbows, heels and cuticles. The concentrated shea butter formula makes it an excellent multi-purpose balm for targeting areas that need extra care and hydration.

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