Six Canadian-Made Hand Creams to Rescue Your Winter Skin
As winter tightens its grip, harsh conditions can leave hands dry, cracked, and sore. Fortunately, Canada is home to a variety of hand creams crafted with natural ingredients to provide relief. Here are six Canadian-made options to salve your winter skincare woes.
Deck Hand Cream by Nova Scotia Fisherman
Priced at $18.45, this cream is designed for those facing extreme conditions, inspired by fishermen braving the Atlantic. Founded by Les Falconer and Perley Beairsto in Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia Fisherman uses sea kelp, cacao, aloe, shea, castor oil, bayberry, and sunflower to heal calluses and cracks. Lightly scented with citrus and woodsy notes, it's described as so rich you just need a smidgen. Available at Nova Scotia Fisherman.
Winter’s a B*tch Hand Rescue Tube by Walton Wood Farm
At $11.99, this fluffy hand cream from Bailieboro, Ontario, combines shea butter, cocoa butter, and green tea with a peppermint buttercream scent. Founder Leslie Bradford-Scott built the brand on making people feel good with cheeky packaging. After merging with Koppers Home in 2023, it's now available in shops across North America.
Rosemary Mint Omega 3 Hand Cream by Rocky Mountain Soap
Costing $18, this cream from Canmore, Alberta, uses cold-pressed flaxseed oil for omega-3 benefits, along with organic shea butter and Canadian beeswax. Rosemary and mint infusions offer a fresh, earthy aroma. Co-owners Cam Baty and Karina Birch have grown this mountain town brand over 25 years. Available at Rocky Mountain Soap stores.
Eco Hemp Hydrating Hand Cream by Sampson
Priced at $15.90, this Montreal-based formula features hemp seed oil, aloe vera, and shea butter for non-greasy hydration. Engineers Diana Trasente and Angelo Diadelfo created Sampson to offer non-toxic, eco-friendly products safe for all skin types. Available at Sampson.
Dreamy Bedtime Hand Cream by Saje
At $24, this Vancouver-based cream maximizes hydration overnight with petitgrain, tangerine, and neroli extracts for calming aromatherapy. It's ideal for soothing skin and promoting restful sleep. Available at Saje stores.
Hand Balm by Beauty from Bees
Costing $17, this Alberta-based balm from Michelle Sayers uses cocoa, beeswax, apricot kernel oil, and castor seed oil in a deodorant-like stick. The beeswax forms a protective barrier, keeping hands hydrated through multiple washes. Available at Beauty from Bees.
These Canadian hand creams offer effective solutions for winter dryness, blending natural ingredients with innovative formulations to keep your skin healthy and soft.
