There are plenty of organic hand creams available. The big question is what sets them apart and which one is the best? I have tested five really good hand creams that are non-greasy and excellent for daytime use.
All the hand creams in this test meet the “non-greasy” criterion. This means they neither feel oily nor sticky afterwards, so you can immediately type on your computer or phone without that sticky feeling.
Eco by Sonya Hand & Nail Cream – Mango Sea Buckthorn with Vitamin C, 75 ml
All Eco by Sonya’s products maintain such high quality that I suspected the hand cream would be something truly special. This is the most luxurious hand cream in this category. The scent, color, texture, and results together impress with a wow response.
The hand cream provides maximum moisture and makes the hands soft and smooth instantly. When the skin is dry and tight after all the hand washing, it’s almost a liberatingly pleasant feeling to use hand cream. This hand cream gives that pleasant feeling times two. The skin becomes so smooth, relaxed, and calm, probably because moisture saturates the deeper skin layers.
Over time, both the hands and cuticles stay soft and intact. The mild scent is also absolutely heavenly, with tropical fruit notes in harmony with fresh bergamot.
They haven’t skimped anywhere. It may be the runniest of all in this test, but definitely not diluted. The cream contains no water but has the moisture queen aloe vera juice as its base. This is accompanied by ingredients such as coconut oil, avocado oil, glycerin, shea butter, sea buckthorn oil, carrot seed oil, and mango butter.
It’s worth mentioning that 100% of the profit goes directly to vulnerable children in Kenya.
The only downside is the packaging’s large opening, which doesn’t suit the somewhat runny consistency. It easily gets sticky in the lid, and you have to be careful when squeezing out the cream to avoid overdosing. A snap lid would have been preferable.
Eco Cosmetics Hand Cream – Echinacea and Grape Seed Oil, 125 ml
My favorite in this price range! You get a large tube of hand cream that is really good. The consistency is wonderfully creamy and smooth. It absorbs relatively quickly into the skin and provides both moisture and nourishment.
The best part is that the hands stay hydrated for a long time without any stickiness. Perfect if you are a heavy user of hand creams or want a tube here and there. What lowers the rating is the scent. It’s the classic Eco Cosmetics scent (unisex and fresh) which feels a bit too strong for my nose. It doesn’t fade quickly either. I prefer discreet or luxurious scents when it comes to hand creams.
Looking at the ingredients, there is echinacea extract and glycerin which provide moisture and soothe the skin. Squalane and coconut oil give that smooth feeling, and a splash of shea butter locks in moisture without stickiness or greasiness. This is a very wise and fine balance of oils and extracts.
Dr Sannas Hand Cream – Colloidal Oat Linden Blossom, 75 ml
Dr Sannas maintains a consistently high standard with their products, and this applies to their hand cream as well. It absorbs nicely and quickly, and as expected, leaves the skin wonderfully smooth.
This provides the skin with plenty of moisture and keeps the hands hydrated for a long time. The cuticles also improve over time. I must say that in terms of results, it is quite similar to Eco by Sonya’s hand cream. It’s the kind of hand cream that strengthens the skin barrier so the skin can withstand weather exposure and frequent hand washing without cracking or flaring up in eczema.
The mild notes of fresh linden blossom and bergamot fade quite quickly, which is a big plus. The packaging is neat despite its 75 ml size. The snap lid combined with the moderately sized opening makes it easy to dose.
In terms of ingredients, the humectant glycerin ranks high on the list, which is good. Light oils like safflower seed oil and broccoli seed oil provide good hydration and a smooth feel. Innovative ingredients such as probiotics, colloidal oat, and malic acid in the hand cream are impressive. The hand cream does a very good job, so there’s only positive things to say about it.
i+m Naturkosmetik – Sensitive Handcreme, 50 ml
I know some think this is too mild, but this is a perfect day hand cream. i+m’s freestyle series is specially designed for delicate, sensitive skin and for those who cannot tolerate scented essential oils. Note that the hand cream has a faint scent of real vanilla (vanilla contains no fragrance substances that can irritate) which fades quickly.
I know this has saved many sensitive hands from cracking. The cream has a light consistency that absorbs quickly. It provides plenty of moisture without irritation. This is definitely the best if you have damaged and sensitive skin or have trouble finding a hand cream you tolerate.
The packaging is completely unique. Hand creams often have super sharp tube edges that totally ruin the lining of my bags or tear and damage other items inside. This hand cream has a neat package with a hygienic pump completely without sharp edges and is therefore my favorite go-to hand cream.
The ingredients are kept as minimal as possible. The fewer ingredients, the less there is to react to for sensitive skin. It contains humectants like aloe vera and glycerin, mild and incredibly good oils like jojoba oil and almond oil. They have also enriched it with carrot extract. A very well-thought-out composition and whole. Thumbs up for that!
Odylique – Lemon Butter Hand Smoothie, 60 ml
Odylique’s products are aimed at everyone. Since the founders have eczema-prone skin, all products are also adapted for sensitive, problem skin types.
The hand cream is not runny but feels very moisturizing on the skin. It penetrates deeply at lightning speed and provides plenty of moisture while leaving the skin smooth.
The cream feels active and almost stimulating while the skin feels calmer. They describe the hand cream as moisturizing, soothing, and protective, while also having anti-aging effects as it is said to lighten age spots and promote firmer skin.
I don’t have age spots yet, so I can’t comment on that, but it definitely makes the hands less dry over time.
The scent is absolutely wonderful with a clear citrus fragrance and floral undertones. A scent I associate with high-level organic natural cosmetics. I have a certain fondness for Odylique, so my opinion may be biased. I really like this one and think it works deeply in the skin, and the feeling is positively special. The formula absorbs at express speed and keeps my hands hydrated and luxuriously smooth for a long time, and that alone!
It’s worth mentioning that besides classic moisturizers, it contains antioxidant-rich oils, anti-aging sea buckthorn extract, as well as soothing aloe vera and calendula. The cream contains lactic acid, which is excellent as it helps dead skin cells to shed and lightens any pigmentation spots.
However, the lactic acid and the scented essential oils can sting if you have damaged skin (such as severe eczema). If you have problems with hand creams stinging, i+m’s freestyle hand cream is preferable.
Thank you very much for reading the entire article! If you constantly moisturize your hands without good results, try switching hand cream and/or soap. Also try scrubbing your hands so dead skin cells don’t become a barrier to your fantastic hand cream.
