This product is a cosmetic hand cream intended for skin that feels rough, tight or less supple due to washing, cold, heating or detergents. It provides surface hydration and a conditioning film that improves how the hands look and feel. However, it is not a medical treatment. The cautions note to avoid using it on open wounds or near the eyes, and to discontinue use if irritation or allergy appears. If your hands have deep cracks, fissures, bleeding, or signs of eczema or contact dermatitis (persistent redness, itching, weeping), a cosmetic cream alone is not sufficient and may sting. In those cases, consult a pharmacist or dermatologist for a suitable barrier repair product or medicated ointment. Once the skin barrier is intact again, this collagen cream can be used as part of daily maintenance to help keep the surface supple and reduce recurrence of dryness.