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Hand Lotions

Plenty of factors cause dry hands, including environmental, seasonal and health issues, but also daily activities when your hands are frequently under water during cleaning and washing. Hand lotion provides essential replenishment for lubrication that is transferred from, washed off or insufficiently produced by the skin on your hands.

Why You May Need Hand Lotions
Signs of dryness in your hands include symptoms that precede cracks and chaps in your skin. You may need to start a re-nourishing hand-lotion routine if the skin on your hands feels tight after you get out of the shower or the pool or if your hands have a rough look or feel. Itching is another sign of dry hands, usually accompanied by peeling or flaking of the skin. Skin discoloration, such as redness or an ashy appearance, is another sign, as is the appearance of fine lines. You should start using hand lotions immediately if the skin on your hands exhibits any of these symptoms, and before the skin begins to roughen.

The Ingredients That Renew Skin
Ointments, lip balm, and lotions all target dry hands. As a group they're known as emollients or moisturizers. Lotions for the hands contain more water than creams and ointments, so they're easier to dispense and to incorporate into the skin. The combined ingredients in the lotions keep moisture in the skin and prevent outside agents from penetrating it. The most well-known and accepted ingredients include petrolatum, mineral oil, lanolin, shea butter, glycerin, lactic acid and urea. Many natural oils and extracts also provide lotion ingredients, including coconut oil, aloe vera and vitamin E oil, known as tocopherol. Some lotions contain a higher concentration of one or more of these ingredients than other lotions, so their therapeutic regimen is considered more intense or extreme.

How Often Should You Use the Lotions?
Dermatologists recommend using hand lotions every time your hands have been under water, even after you wash them. They also recommend establishing a moisturizing routine, applying lotion at least twice a day and keeping an eye on the signs of dry hands. When your hands feel dry or itchy, they will benefit from lotion. Because of how often you should apply hand lotion throughout the day, make sure to add this item to your next office supplies order. You may want to consider adding hand lotion to your back to school supplies list for your children.

How Do You Apply Hand Lotions?
Make sure your hands are clean, and begin by dispensing a small dab of lotion, about the size of a pea, onto the back of your hand, which is where the most dryness occurs. Then rub the back of your hands together to spread the lotion evenly, and use the fingertips of each hand to work it into your skin. If you are thorough about the application, very little of the hand lotion will remain to wipe off with a towel. Containers dispense lotion easily. Some lotions come in squeeze tubes, others have integrated pumps or siphon-tube pumps and others are wide-mouth jars that let you scoop the lotion out with your fingertips.

Can You Use Hand Lotions to Wash Your Hands?
Some lotions for the hands do in fact contain cleaning agents for the skin, and should be a go-to product for hand washing. One of the hand-soap ingredients to look for is glycerin, a sugar-alcohol compound that acts as a cleanser and toner for the skin, but which also both repairs skin cracks and helps the skin retain moisture. More Less
Lubriderm® Advanced Therapy Hand Lotion, 16 oz.
Lubriderm® Advanced Therapy Hand Lotion, 16 oz.
Item : 764698 / Model : PFI48322EA
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  • 16 oz. pump bottle
  • Enriched with essential moisturizing vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants
  • Absorbs quickly and moisturizes even extra-dry skin
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Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Lotion, Lemon Verbena, 12 oz. (686585)
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Lotion, Lemon Verbena, 12 oz. (686585)
Item : 24256798 / Model : 686585
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  • Sweet almond oil and shea butter help to soften the driest hands
  • Moisturizing without being greasy or heavy feeling
  • Made with essential oils and plant-derived ingredients
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Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Lotion, Basil, 12 oz. (686591)
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Lotion, Basil, 12 oz. (686591)
Item : 24256802 / Model : 686591
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  • Sweet almond oil and shea butter help to soften the driest hands
  • Moisturizing without being greasy or heavy feeling
  • Made with essential oils and plant-derived ingredients
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Brighton Professional™ Pink Lotion Hand Soap, Light Floral, 1 Gallon, 4/Ct
Brighton Professional™ Pink Lotion Hand Soap, Light Floral, 1 Gallon, 4/Ct
Item : 920364 / Model : 18497CT
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  • Brighton Professional is the new brand for Quill janitorial and cleaning products. While we update our packaging you may receive QuillBrand or Brighton Professional liners under this item number. This is the correct product but may have shipped in our new packaging.
  • Liquid lotion hand soap bottle
  • 1 gallon
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20.99 $20.99
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GOJO® 800 ml Moisturizing Hand Cream
GOJO® 800 ml Moisturizing Hand Cream
Item : 23304 / Model : 9142-12
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  • Used to protects and restores h and s
  • Style: Derma Pro
  • Container size: 800 ml
129.99 $129.99
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Freshscent™ 1 oz. Hand & Body Lotion
Freshscent™ 1 oz. Hand & Body Lotion
Item : 1638796 / Model : LTN1
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  • Ideal for hotel amenity use
  • The creative packaging allows it to blend with almost any decor
  • Matching shampoo, conditioner, and bar soap also available
73.99 $73.99
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Aveeno® Daily Moisturizing Lotion, 12 oz.
Aveeno® Daily Moisturizing Lotion, 12 oz.
Item : 618886 / Model : 003600
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  • Aveeno® Daily moisturizing lotion with fragrance free formula moisturizes your hands without leaving behind a noticeable aroma each time you use.
  • Aveeno® Daily moisturizing lotion lasts for long time and helps you to focus on important tasks without worrying about dry hands. Moisturizing lotion of 12 oz capacity has long lasting hydration that keeps your hands healthier.
  • 12 oz. pump bottle
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Vaseline® Intensive Care® Total Moisture Dry Skin Lotion, 20.3 oz.
Vaseline® Intensive Care® Total Moisture Dry Skin Lotion, 20.3 oz.
Item : 848784 / Model : CB079001
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  • Vaseline® Intensive Care® Total moisture dry skin lotion has enriched vitamin E and mineral content which is non-greasy and fast absorbing. Lotion makes skin smooth and comfortable and available in 20.3 oz. pump bottle.
  • 20.3 oz. pump bottle
  • Enriched with vitamin E and minerals
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Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Lotion, Lavender, 12 oz. (686640)
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Lotion, Lavender, 12 oz. (686640)
Item : 24256799 / Model : 686640
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  • Sweet almond oil and shea butter help to soften the driest hands
  • Moisturizing without being greasy or heavy feeling
  • Made with essential oils and plant-derived ingredients
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Technical Concepts OneShot® Green Certified Lotion Hand Soap, 800 ml, 4/Ct
Technical Concepts OneShot® Green Certified Lotion Hand Soap, 800 ml, 4/Ct
Item : 849774 / Model : FG4013131
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  • Green Seal™ certified
  • 800 ml
  • Fresh light honeysuckle fragrance
58.99 $58.99
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Remedy Skin Repair Cream, 32 oz.
Remedy Skin Repair Cream, 32 oz.
Item : 331146 / Model : MSC094420
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  • Non-allergenic, non-sensitizing formula
  • Contains nutrient blend Olivamine
  • Soothes dry, cracked and itchy skin
49.99 $49.99
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Kleenex® Moisturizing Hand & Body Lotion, Fresh Scent, 1 L Bottle, 6/CT
Kleenex® Moisturizing Hand & Body Lotion, Fresh Scent, 1 L Bottle, 6/CT
Item : 1509813 / Model : KCC35362CT
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  • Specially formulated for dry, irritated skin
  • Aids in preventing dry, cracked skin
  • Non-greasy feel
108.99 $108.99
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Medline Remedy Skin Repair Cream, 32 oz. with Pump
Medline Remedy Skin Repair Cream, 32 oz. with Pump
Item : 817073 / Model : MSC094420H
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  • Temporarily Protects and Helps Relieve Chapped Or Cracked Skin
  • Contains Olivamine To Help Strengthen Skin and Restore Natural Moisture Balance
  • Ideal for Patients with Sensitive Skin That Require More Care
30.99 $30.99
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Aveeno® Intense Relief Hand Cream, 3.5 oz.
Aveeno® Intense Relief Hand Cream, 3.5 oz.
Item : 848782 / Model : JOJ110108200
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  • Dry skin lotion tube
  • 3 1/2-oz.
  • Fragrance free
7.99 $7.99
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Burt's Bees® Essential Kit
Burt's Bees® Essential Kit
Item : 954180 / Model : 00916
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  • Contains: Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion 1 oz, Hand Salve .3 oz, Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Crème .75 oz, Coconut Foot Crème .75 oz and a full-size Beeswax Lip Balm (Peppermint flavor).
  • Made with natural hard-working ingredients
  • No parabens, SLS free and no phalates
10.99 $10.99
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Dial® 7 Day Moisturizing Lotion For Extra Dry Skin, 21 oz.
Dial® 7 Day Moisturizing Lotion For Extra Dry Skin, 21 oz.
Item : 486681 / Model : DIA 99766
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  • 21 oz. pump bottle
  • Soothes skin with a non-greasy formula
  • Infused with vitamins, minerals and nutrients found in healthy skin
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