How is it best to build this cream into everyday hand care? — "Mellor&Russell" HD hand cream UREA 5%, 75 ml-Rubella Beauty

Hand skin loses moisture faster than facial or body skin: it is thinner, contains fewer sebaceous glands and is in constant contact with water, soap, sanitisers and household chemicals. That is why regularity matters more than one intensive application.

Convenient moments to apply:

• Right after washing your hands — while the skin is still slightly damp. Humectants (urea and glycerin) work better when there is moisture to hold on to.
• Before going out in cold or windy weather — the cream creates an extra barrier against moisture loss.
• In the evening before bed — apply the cream and let it absorb fully.

Practical storage tip: keep the tube in several places — by the kitchen or bathroom sink, on your desk, in your bag. The less effort it takes to reach for the cream, the more likely you are to use it regularly.

Apply a small amount and rub it in until fully absorbed. If a sticky feeling remains after application, you have used too much. For hands, a pea-sized amount per hand is usually enough.