It's not a hand cream, it's a hand balm and it's exquisitely made, like everything else from the brand. It leaves the skin supple and nourished. All Aesop products take between 2 and 10 years to formulate. There's nothing about them that's chosen at random. This one is made with mandarin, rosemary and cedar oils.
Why is this a good hand balm? The skin on your hand is thick and has no oil glands, making it different for moisturizing other areas of the body. This balm contains ingredients that target exposure to water, air, and hand work; it also softens cuticles.