As a result, I’m determined to keep my skincare as bare-bones as possible — no fragrances, please, and thank you. Luckily, a few skincare brands can be trusted to deliver on high-quality products without the unnecessary bells and whistles. One of them is the reader-beloved CeraVe, which makes the Therapeutic Hand Cream I now refer to as my holy grail.
Seriously, this stuff is basically a miracle product hiding in plain sight. It contains hydrating, calming and skin-protecting ingredients including hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, dimethicone and ceramides. According to the brand, ceramides make up 50% of the lipids naturally found in our skin barrier, and the three ceramides included in this cream can help restore that barrier as well as protect it.
The Therapeutic Hand Cream is also fragrance-free and has a National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, which is awarded only to products that meet the testing, ingredient, and formulation standards established by the NEA’s Scientific Oversight Committee. That committee includes dermatologists, allergists, and eczema experts.
When I apply the Therapeutic Hand Cream to my hands during a flare-up, I feel immediate relief from the constant itching sensation I’d been stuck with. I do take medication for my eczema, so I can’t outright say that this hand cream treats it alone, but the soothing feeling prevents me from scratching them as much and making the issue worse.
I also love this cream for its fast absorption and non-greasy texture, which several reviewers agree on. I had tried Aquaphor, Vaseline, and other ointments, creams, and lotions before settling on CeraVe. I didn’t love the greasy film those other products left on my hands, especially if I applied them at night, just before going to sleep, when the itching can be at its worst. My skin drinks the CeraVe cream up in seconds, and I don’t have to worry about getting lotion on my sheets or pillow if I go right to bed.
Best of all, at 3 ounces per bottle, I can just chuck it in my bag when I travel without worrying about buying a separate travel-size container. I’d even recommend keeping multiple bottles around, like some reviewers do — you can keep one at home, one in your car, one at work, etc. I used to buy the three-pack on Amazon, which they no longer sell, but you can still subscribe and save 5% to get it delivered every few weeks or months.
Below, check out some of the 5-star Amazon reviews that sing the praises of the Therapeutic Hand Cream, or just scroll down to add it to your cart ASAP.
