Dry hands? Hemp is at hand (The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector)

Member Name: yvonnedavies

Product:	The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector
Date:	09/04/04 (196 review reads)
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Advantages: protects skin, moistorises skin, cool looking tube

Disadvantages: could be a little cheaper

Ahhh hemp hand conditioner. Why did I first buy it? Well I thought it was funny being made of hemp plus the tube looked "cool" (well was in my early 20's at the time)

What were my hands like before? well I had been a barmaid for many years and the constant cleaning tables etc played havock with my hand making them look rough and, well old!!

What did i expect? Nothing, just another moisturised

What did I get? Well this was the shock. It sunk right into the skin which was a nice change from some other hand creams I'd used before.I could feel the difference in my hands right away, they were softer and in much better condition. The cream also forms a barrier cream which protected my hands from more damage. For the rest of my career as a bar-maid/waitress (another 1-2 years) I used it several times a day and there is no sign in my hands from this.

Anything else? Yip, when I had a really bad cold my nose was red and peeling, I'd tried loads of other creams etc on my nose and nothing helped, I then turned to the hemp hand cream and found it excellent for that too. I have also heard that other people use it on their feet and find it great there too.

What does it look like? It's in a silver tube which looks a little retro and not "girly" at all. It also doesn't have a girly smell to it which I prefer.

Skin Types - well as you may have guessed I have dry skin which was even worse for being a bar-maid and waitressing. I also have sensitive skin and have to watch as I get nettle type rashes from some products, or just flaking dry skin. But I have to say I have found this caused no allergic response in my skin.

Who is it good for? Well as already said it does not have a "girly" look or smell about it so it's equally suitable for men and women. I can strongly recommend this for anyone who uses their hands a lot and need a little extra protection/help. e.g. clea
ners, cooks, construction workers, housewives or anyone with dry skin.

Value for money? Absolutely. It's about £7-£8 for a tube but you only need a little bit so it goes a long way. It also wipes the floor with many of the more expensive creams out there. Luckily I now work in an office but still keep a tube handy at home for post washing dishes and home manicures

*NB - the lip conditioner of the same range is good too)

In summary: I love the stuff

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