Our hands work harder than any other part of us: typing, scrolling, cooking, carrying, holding, and in colder months they’re the first to feel dry, tight, and uncomfortable. Between brisk walks in frosty air, central heating indoors, and constant handwashing, it’s little wonder they need some seasonal TLC.
At Cowshed, we believe hand care should feel like a moment of indulgence rather than another chore. It’s not just about softening skin, but about creating small rituals that warm, restore, and leave you feeling cared for, too.
Wash With Care
Healthy hands start at the sink. Our Refresh Hand Wash blends grapefruit and coriander oils for a bright, uplifting cleanse, while the Restore Exfoliating Hand Wash gently buffs with fine exfoliating particles to smooth away dryness. With its invigorating blend of spearmint and may chang essential oils, Restore makes every wash a refresh-and-reset moment.
Tip: Skip very hot water, which can strip the skin. Lukewarm water paired with a nourishing cream afterwards will keep hands comfortable.
Cream of the Crop
Moisture is everything when it comes to winter hand care. Both our Refresh and Restore Hand Creams are formulated with shea butter, cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, and glycerine to deeply condition while leaving hands silky soft. Available individually or as part of our Hand Care Caddy, they make everyday hand care feel like a luxury.
For those who prefer a soothing, aromatic twist, the Hydrate Hand Cream combines the same nourishing butters and oils with a calming scent of lavender and fennel (perfect for a bedtime ritual).
Tip: Keep hand cream within reach - one by the sink, one in your bag, one by your bedside - and apply right after washing to seal in hydration.
Don’t Forget Your Cuticles
Healthy nails start with hydrated cuticles. Our Nourish Cuticle Oil blends sweet almond oil and Vitamin E to soften and protect, helping to prevent splitting and dryness. Massage in a drop before bed for cuticles that look and feel cared for by morning.
And While You’re At It… Feet Deserve a Look-In
Hands may get the spotlight, but feet can suffer just as much in colder weather - dry, rough heels hidden away in boots and tights until spring.
Start with the Revive Foot Scrub, powered by pumice powder, peach kernel powder, and volcanic sand to buff away rough skin. Nourishing avocado oil, peach kernel oil, and aloe vera restore softness, while lemon myrtle, mandarin, and grapefruit oils bring a fresh, uplifting fragrance.
Follow with the Heal Foot Cream, designed to deliver both exfoliation and hydration. A blend of AHAs (lactic, glycolic, malic, and citric acids) gently lifts away dead skin cells, while shea butter, avocado oil, coconut oil, meadowfoam seed oil, and Vitamin E provide deep, lasting nourishment. The result? Smoother, softer, healthier feet - no pedicure required.
Tip: For best results, apply foot cream at night and slip on a pair of cotton socks to lock in moisture while you sleep.
Small Rituals, Big Difference
Behind every product are ingredients that work as hard as they feel indulgent: butters and oils to nourish, AHAs to smooth, Vitamin E and aloe vera to protect and restore. Layered with our mood-boosting essential oil blends, these rituals are as sensorial as they are effective.
Hand care (and foot care, too) shouldn’t be complicated. It’s about small, pleasurable moments that make every day feel a little softer, a little calmer, and always unapologetically indulgent.
This winter, treat your hands - and yes, your feet - with the same kindness you’d offer a guest arriving at your door. After all, they’ve carried you through the year; they deserve a little Cowshed love.
