What's the best hand cream for dry cracked skin? If your hands are thirsty, treat them to lush, nourishing moisture on a regular basis. The secret to an effective hand cream is using plant-derived oils that replicate the skin's natural oils and are deeply absorbed for long-lasting softness. Take Aveda's hand relief™ moisturizing creme, made with andiroba oil to lavish dry, hardworking hands with the moisture they crave.  Make sure to apply on a regular basis, including each time you wash your hands. Pair the hand creme with hand relief™ renewal serum at night to smooth the look of fine lines, and keep your palms and fingers feeling supple and soft.

People have been asking the question, “Can I use hand cream on my body?” for years. For some, double duty works well, but for others, it’s not the best option for both hands and body. This is likely because different types of lotion contain different ingredients. For instance, hand cream offers additional hydration for a part of the body that's particularly vulnerable to cold and more susceptible to daily wear and tear, whether you work with your hands or wash them frequently. With additional sanitizing and handwashing, you need to find the time to pamper your hands at home. Keep a hand cream on your desk, near the sink and by your bed so you remember to apply it regularly. Try our best-selling hand relief™ moisturizing creme to keep your hands hydrated.

If you're wondering how to keep hands moisturized, there are plenty of steps you can take to combat dryness and keep hand skin soft and supple, including:

• Avoid using hot water to wash hands. Hot water can dry out the skin over time, so use lukewarm water and a nourishing hand wash or bar soap.
• Always follow up hand-washing with our hand relief™ moisturizing creme to replenish with oils that keep hands hydrated.
• For a hand mask, use Aveda's moisturizing creme as an overnight treatment. Slather hands with cream and wear cotton gloves while you sleep to lock in moisture.

Hand and foot care go hand in hand, pun intended. Daily care for hands and feet keeps your skin comfortable and fights dryness and replenishes moisture.  Your feet work very hard, and they deserve the best foot cream for cracked feet you can find. Aveda’s foot relief™ moisturizing creme is formulated with fruit acids, jojoba oil and castor oil to soften and moisturize feet, while tea tree and peppermint oil cool and invigorate tired soles. This rich formula deeply hydrates and revives sore feet while smoothing out dry patches. Apply plenty of cream to freshly washed feet and use daily. To really lock in the moisture, apply a generous amount of cream to feet and slip on a pair of cotton socks for an overnight treatment.

While it takes a little time to form a habit, once it's implemented, it'll come as naturally as brushing your teeth or reaching for your morning coffee or tea. Your hands do so much for you, and a hand routine is just as important as any other skincare regimen.

Always be sure to apply moisturizer after you wash your hands to replenish lost oils. Keep a tube at your desk, by the sink, in your bag and by your bed so you remember to apply frequently. As for your feet, remember that they need exfoliation too! Try a pumice stone or scrub to slough away dead and rough skin, then lavish those hardworking soles with moisture each night or after you shower.