For passionate gardeners, hands are the ultimate tools. They dig, plant, prune, and water day after day, season after season. But all that hands-on time with soil, water, tools, and fluctuating weather can leave your skin feeling dry, tight, or even painfully cracked. Add in frequent hand washing or exposure to fertilisers and detergents, and it’s no surprise that many gardeners struggle with very dry or irritated skin.
That’s where a deeply nourishing, clinically proven hand balm can make all the difference.
Dermal Therapy Very Rough Hands is specially formulated to provide rapid relief for very dry hands – offering visible results in just one day. Designed with the needs of hardworking hands in mind (it’s even clinically tested on nurses), this award-winning formula is the ideal everyday rescue balm for anyone whose hands take a beating – including every green thumb out there.
What Makes Gardening So Tough on Your Hands?
While gardening is therapeutic for the mind, it’s not always kind to the skin. Common causes of hand dryness and irritation in gardeners include:
- Prolonged exposure to water, which strips the skin of natural oils.
- Frequent contact with soil, which is naturally drying and abrasive.
- Cold or windy weather, especially during early mornings or winter months, which can increase transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
- Cleaning and washing hands repeatedly, especially when done with harsh soaps.
- Handling rough gardening tools, which can cause friction and micro-damage to the skin.
The result? Hands that feel raw, tight, itchy, or even cracked – often right across the knuckles, fingertips, and palms.
How Dimethicone Works to Protect and Repair
At the heart of Dermal Therapy Very Rough Hands is dimethicone, a dermatologist-recommended skin protectant used in many medical-grade moisturisers. As a silicone-based compound, dimethicone acts like a gentle, breathable barrier on your skin, locking in moisture and shielding it from further irritants.
Unlike heavy or greasy occlusives, dimethicone provides a non-greasy finish, making it ideal for anyone who needs to get back to their tasks quickly without leaving oily fingerprints on everything.
When paired with urea (15%), which helps break down rough, dead skin cells and attract moisture to deeper skin layers, this combo works synergistically to:
- Seal in hydration
- Smooth and soften rough patches
- Reduce irritation and flaking
- Promote healthy skin barrier repair
Clinically Proven Relief for Dry, Cracked Hands
Dermal Therapy Very Rough Hands isn’t just another moisturiser – it’s clinically tested and backed by results. In clinical trials, users noticed significant improvements in moisture levels and a reduction in symptoms associated with extremely dry, irritated hands.
The formula is fortified with vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps repair and nourish the skin. And because it’s Australian made and owned, it’s formulated with our harsh and changeable climate in mind – ideal for gardeners facing everything from summer heat waves to winter frosts.
Why Gardeners in Particular Need a Hand Balm Like This
Whether you’re growing herbs on your balcony or tending a veggie patch in your backyard, your hands are constantly exposed to stressors that weaken the skin’s barrier. Our Hand Balm offers a simple, effective way to combat this damage – without interrupting your gardening routine.
Here’s how it helps:
- Before gardening: Apply a thin layer to create a protective film that helps reduce moisture loss while you work.
- After gardening: Cleanse your hands gently and reapply to soothe any dryness or irritation that may have developed.
- Overnight treatment: Apply a generous amount before bed and wear cotton gloves for a deeply restorative treatment while you sleep.
This hand balm is especially helpful if you suffer from eczema-prone or sensitive skin, as it’s designed to reduce itchiness and support the skin’s natural healing process.
Results You Can See and Feel
From the very first application, our Very Rough Hands – Hand Balm delivers relief you can see and feel. Cracks begin to soften, tightness eases, and that uncomfortable dryness starts to fade. Even better? A little goes a long way – making it both effective and economical for regular, daily use.
The non-greasy finish makes it perfect for gardeners who are always on the move, and the convenient tube format means you can keep one by the sink, in the shed, or even in your garden apron pocket.
Don’t Let Dry Hands Get in the Way of What You Love
Gardening should be a joy not a pain. Don’t let dry or cracked skin hold you back from doing what you love. By incorporating a powerful, dermatologist-backed hand balm like Dermal Therapy’s into your daily routine, you’re not just caring for your skin – you’re protecting one of your most valuable gardening tools: your hands.
If you’re tired of trial-and-error with ineffective moisturisers, make the switch to a hand balm with real clinical backing, award-winning results, and ingredients that deliver lasting protection. Because every gardener deserves to feel the dirt under their nails – without the discomfort.
You can find Dermal Therapy’s Very Rough Hand Balm in Chemist Warehouse.
References
- Australian Society of Dermatologists – Hand Dermatitis
- Healthdirect Australia – Dry Skin
- National Eczema Association – Moisturizers and Skin Barrier Repair
