Hand & Cuticle Repairing Butter Cream with Retinol

A rich hand treatment built around 0.1% encapsulated retinol, which is unusual in a category that rarely goes beyond moisturising. Hands show visible signs of ageing early, often ahead of the face, and the encapsulation releases the retinol slowly so that skin that is washed many times a day can tolerate it.

Twenty per cent shea butter carries it, giving the cream its density and its cushioned feel. Three ceramides alongside cholesterol and phytosphingosine reinforce the barrier, while low levels of glycolic and lactic acid keep the surface smooth. The texture is thick but melts in rather than sitting on top, and it holds up through repeated hand washing.

Over a few weeks, hands look smoother and more even, with softened cuticles and a reduced look of discolouration. Fragrance-free and tested for sensitive skin.

Best for

Dry, rough hands, damaged or ragged cuticles, and the look of dark spots and uneven tone across the backs of the hands.

How to use

Apply to clean hands and cuticles as often as needed through the day, massaging in until absorbed. Because the formula contains retinol, use SPF 30 or above on the hands during daylight hours.

Key ingredients

Encapsulated retinol at 0.1% encourages surface turnover and softens the look of discolouration and fine lines, released slowly for better tolerance. Shea butter at 20% moisturises deeply and brings antioxidant support. Ceramides NP, AP and EOP, with cholesterol and phytosphingosine, reinforce the skin barrier. Glycolic and lactic acid work gently on surface texture.