How should I apply it for very dry hands in winter, and how often? — Hand Cream "Intensive Relief" with Cocoa Butter, 75 ml - DeBa

For winter dryness, the key is timing. Apply the cream after every hand wash, because washing strips the skin of its natural oils and removes any previous layer of cream. Before going outside in cold, windy weather, apply a small amount and let it absorb for a minute or two. This gives the cocoa butter and shea butter time to form a protective layer that helps limit water loss from temperature changes.

At night, use it as a simple hand and nail ritual: apply a slightly larger amount, massage it into the backs of your hands, between fingers, and around the cuticles, then let it work while you sleep. If your hands are extremely dry, you can repeat this in the morning. There is no fixed limit — reapply whenever your hands feel tight, rough, or look parched.

For best results, use it consistently rather than only when hands already feel dry. If you spend a lot of time outdoors or work with detergents, consider wearing gloves for wet work and applying the cream after removing them. If your hands have cracks, irritation, or persistent redness, patch test the cream on a small area first and seek advice from a pharmacist or skin specialist — this product is for care and hydration, not for treating damaged skin.