Hand cream

1. What is hand cream?

Hand cream is composed of water, fats and emulsifiers and is white in colour. Emulsifiers are substances that make it possible to combine two normally immiscible or difficult to mix substances, thus creating a stable homogeneous emulsion. The following emulsifiers are often used in cosmetics:

• Glyceryl monostearate
• Polysorbate 20

Hand cream has several benefits for your skin, including preventing dryness, roughness, cracking and premature aging. A hand cream is usually thicker in texture than regular body lotions, because the skin of the hands is often more sensitive and more exposed to external factors such as heat, cold, cleaning agents,…

Hand cream contains ingredients such as moisturizers, oils, butters and vitamins that hydrate, soften, strengthen and keep your skin supple.

2. Why apply hand cream?

Because you use your hands daily to perform all kinds of tasks, they are constantly exposed to harmful factors. This dries out the hands and accelerates the aging process.

The skin on the top of your hands has few sebaceous glands, which makes them dry out faster. In contrast, the palm of your hand has no sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands play an important role in maintaining the oiliness of your skin, which protects it from drying out.

The aging process starts from the age of 25. From that moment on, the amount of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin decreases. As a result, the skin becomes drier, thinner, more sensitive and loses its elasticity.

Applying sunscreen to your hands daily is very important to keep them in good condition. By regularly applying sunscreen to your hands, you slow down the aging process and prevent dehydration.

3. When to apply hand cream?

As mentioned before, your hands are exposed to external factors every day that make them appear dry. Since hands are an important part of our body, it is important to take good care of them. That is why it is recommended to apply cream to your hands several times a day to hydrate them well. It is important to know that hands need care all year round.

4. How to apply hand cream?

To ensure that your hands look beautiful and cared for, it is important to regularly apply lotion to your hands. Follow the steps below to optimally care for your hands:

• Step 1: Take a small amount of hand cream on your hands
• Step 2: Rub your hands together to evenly distribute the hand cream.
• Step 3: Start with your palms and gently massage the cream into your skin. Don't forget to massage your fingers, fingertips and wrists. Continue massaging your hands until the cream has dried completely. This way the cream can be absorbed effectively and can use its moisturizing and nourishing properties.

5. What is the difference between cream and lotion?

Both are skin care products used to moisturize and care for our skin, but cream and lotion differ in their composition, texture and usage.

Creams typically contain a higher percentage of oil than lotions, making them thicker and heavier in texture. This causes hand cream to absorb more slowly into the skin and stay on the surface longer. This makes it ideal for those with very dry skin, as it forms a protective barrier and helps to retain moisture, protecting the skin from drying out.

Lotions have a higher water content and contain less oil than creams, which gives them a lighter texture. This makes lotions easier to absorb into the skin. Lotions effectively hydrate the skin without leaving a greasy or heavy feeling. It is ideal for people with normal to fair skin.

6. Can you apply hand cream on your face?

Applying hand cream to your face is strongly discouraged. Hand cream is specifically designed for the needs of your hands and may contain ingredients that are too strong for the sensitive skin on your face. The skin on your face is more sensitive and thinner than that of your hands, which can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.

In addition, hand creams can contain comedogenic substances, which means they can clog pores and cause acne. In addition, hand cream is designed to soften hard skin, such as calluses, which is not suitable for the face.

For your face, it is better to choose products that are specifically developed for facial care. These products are tailored to the needs of your facial skin and contain fewer irritating ingredients.

7. The different hand creams from our range

Mistero Milano offers a wide range of different hand creams. Most of these hand creams contain the same formula, with the main difference between them being the scent. However, one of the hand creams in the range is specifically recommended for mature skin. Below you will find more information about the range of hand creams.

7.1 Hand creams

The hand creams in our range reduce roughness, leaving your hands feeling silky soft. They are enriched with almond and sunflower oil, which prevent moisture loss. This formula has a positive effect on the firmness of your skin, which slows down the aging process. In addition, the hand creams contain vitamins A and E, which accelerate the regeneration and revitalization of the skin.

7.2 Spa orient hand cream

The Spa orient hand cream leaves your hands feeling remarkably smooth and silky soft. The cream is recommended for mature skin, thanks to the rich content of macadamia and argan oil that strengthens the skin. This hand cream contains unsaturated fatty acids such as omega 9, omega 6 and palm oil, which slow down the aging process. In addition, there are plant emollients present that limit the TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss), resulting in long-lasting hydration and maintaining the right moisture balance in the skin.

7.3 Glow Body & hand cream

The Glow body & hand cream is a moisturizing body lotion based on nourishing cocoa butter. This carefully composed formula offers a harmonious mix of fruity and floral fragrance notes, enhanced by subtle golden glitters. This hand cream provides the skin with deep hydration. The innovative mix of high-quality skin care ingredients comes together to deeply nourish and soften both the body and the hands, with increased elasticity.