The One Winter Habit Your Hands Will Thank You For
daily hand cream is not negotiable
(Especially Right Now)
If there’s one thing winter never takes lightly, it’s your hands. Between the cold air, hand-washing, cleaning, dishes, kids, work, and everything else you touch in a day… your hands take more of a beating than any other part of your skin. And the truth is, most of us don’t realize how dry or irritated they are until they’re already cracked, tight, or stinging.
But here’s the good news: There’s one tiny, effortless habit that makes a huge difference and that is using a rich, clean hand cream every day.
why your hands get so dry in the first place
Your hands are naturally more exposed and more fragile than the rest of your skin. They have fewer oil glands, thinner skin, and they lose moisture fast.
Add in winter weather and hot water and you have a recipe for:
Persistent dryness
Cracks around the knuckles
Rough texture
Tight, uncomfortable skin
That “itchy dryness” feeling
Premature aging
And because your hands are constantly in use, they rarely get a chance to heal on their own.
why hand cream works better than lotion
Most lightweight lotions evaporate quickly or sit on top of the skin without actually repairing anything. A good hand cream does the opposite:
Locks in moisture so your skin doesn’t lose hydration as fast
Creates a protective barrier without feeling greasy
Softens rough patches while strengthening the skin
Nourishes with real oils + butters instead of fillers
Absorbs quickly so you’re not leaving greasy fingerprints everywhere
This is why we created our Jendre Hand Cream the way we did with shea butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin-rich botanicals that soak in, soothe, and stay put.
when to apply It for the best results
Here’s where most people go wrong; They only apply hand cream after their hands are painfully dry. Instead, try treating it like brushing your teeth, a daily ritual. The best moments to apply:
After washing your hands
Before bed (your skin repairs overnight!)
Before heading outside
After doing dishes or cleaning
Whenever your skin feels tight
And honestly? Keeping a tube in all your “regular spots” makes it effortless:
Nightstand
Car
Purse
Kitchen counter
Work bag
Desk
If you can see it, you’ll use it and your hands will show it.
Our hand cream was designed for real life… for parents, hard workers, multitaskers, and anyone who wants soft, healthy hands without the greasy feel. A little bit goes a long way — but the hydration lasts. It’s:
Rich + nourishing (thanks, shea butter + jojoba)
Fast-absorbing
Cleanly formulated
Phthalate-free fragrance
Paraben-free
Small-batch and hand-crafted in Massachusetts
do not wait until it is too late
The biggest mistake people make with hand care? Waiting until winter damage shows up. By then the skin barrier is already compromised, and it takes weeks to repair. Starting now means less cracking, less tightness, less burning dryness, softer hands all season, and stronger, healthier skin long-term. A small habit your future self will thank you for.
Ready to make winter easier on your hands? Explore Jendre Hand Cream and give your skin the nourishment it deserves, every single day.
