Will this cream feel greasy or leave a sticky residue? — Cream for Very Dry and Chapped Hands with Urea, 75 ml - Derma Intensive +

The formula is designed to absorb quickly and is described as having no heavy or sticky finish, so it is intended for daytime use when you need to get on with things without leaving marks on paper, keyboards or tools. The texture comes from how the ingredients work together: urea and glycerin pull water into the upper skin layers, almond oil and hemp oil soften the surface, and dimethicone forms a light protective film that helps keep moisture in. Dimethicone is a silicone used in many fast-absorbing creams precisely because it feels light rather than greasy.

That said, how a cream feels is subjective, and the amount you apply matters more than the formula itself. If you use a very large amount, any hand cream will feel heavier and take longer to absorb. Start with a small pea-sized amount, rub it in thoroughly — especially around the knuckles, cuticles and between the fingers — and add a little more only if the skin still feels dry. If you are using it as an overnight treatment, you can apply more generously, since a slight residue at bedtime does not matter.

One more point: the light protective film left by dimethicone is part of the product's purpose, not a flaw. It is what helps the cream keep moisture in after the water-binding ingredients have done their job, and it is barely noticeable on the skin.