What's the main difference between this lavender vaseline and a regular hand cream? — "AromaSaules" Kosmeetiline vaseliin lavendliõliga, 45ml

This product and a typical hand cream serve different primary purposes. A standard hand cream usually combines moisturizing ingredients (like humectants and emollients) that add hydration with occlusive agents that help seal it in. This lavender vaseline is a predominantly occlusive balm: its cosmetic vaseline forms a light, protective film on the skin surface. This film is effective at slowing down water loss, which helps your skin retain its own moisture, but it does not actively deliver new moisture itself. Therefore, you might choose this balm when your main goal is to shield already-hydrated or normal skin from drying factors like wind, cold air, or frequent washing, especially on specific rough patches like knuckles, elbows, or heels. It's often used after a moisturizer or on damp skin to lock in that hydration. For skin that feels deeply dry and lacks moisture, a product with more humectants and emollients might be a better first step, with this balm potentially used afterward for added protection.