Your hands are arguably the most utilized tool that your body has when it comes to your day to day tasks. This means that they go through a lot throughout the day and that's not even considering the intense amount of handwashing we’ve been doing these days. The wear and tear a lot of times manifests itself in dry cracked hands that can be downright uncomfortable and unsightly. Naturally, you reach for your nearest hand lotion but have you stopped and thought, “What’s really in this product?” 

It’s no secret that natural and “clean” skincare has become very talked about in the beauty industry, with an increasing number of consumers being concerned with what goes into what they apply to their skin. This concern comes with good reason. When it comes to products commonly used to treat dry skin, there has been more and more concern of the ingredients that are commonly used in basic hand creams and lotions that can be harmful to the skin and your health.

Taking a Deeper Look into Hand Cream

When it comes to ingredients such as mineral oil and petroleum that are commonly found in skincare it’s easy to overlook their effect on the body since they are found in the most common products available on the market. Petroleum has been known to not be able to be metabolized into the body effectively which means that once the substance is applied to or enters the body, it does not leave easily. 

There has also been evidence to show that certain cosmetics containing ingredients such as mineral oil and petroleum can be processed in a way that causes it to be carcinogenic to the body.

A Cleaner Approach 

If you’re looking to really clean up your skincare game, a great place to start is to look for products that use moisturizing properties that are good for your skin but do not cause your body any distress. 

A great ingredient to be on the lookout for are oils that have larger molecules. The larger molecules do not penetrate through the skin as easily, meaning the product cannot enter the bloodstream. Some oils to look for that have that larger composition include castor oil, olive oil and coconut oil. 

We may be biased but we cannot forget about another beauty ingredient to look for as a new addition to your beauty regimine. Beeswax is super unique in the sense that not only great for locking in moisture to the skin, it also contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti viral properties that go beyond what normal creams do and protects the skin without clogging pores. 

Another reason to love beeswax for your skin is that it can be used to help with more serious skin conditions outside of dry hands. If you are suffering from psoriasis and eczema, using skincare with natural beeswax has been shown to soothe certain symptoms of those two skin conditions in as little as a couple weeks of use in some people.

If you’re looking for a great product to keep on hand that includes all the benefits of using beeswax, look no further than our variety of handmade skincare products that highlight all the benefits that beeswax has to offer your skin. There are two scents for hand balm and even balms for your feet and lips to keep your skin happy and healthy. 

No matter what your goals are to better, more moisturized skin, it's important to start with seeing what is in the products to make sure they are the best possible options for your skin and health.