O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream is an intensive moisturising hand cream specially formulated to help improve the condition of extremely dry, rough and cracked hands.

Its concentrated formula contains a high level of glycerin, a powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture in the skin. Maintaining this moisture is essential for supporting the skin's natural barrier and helping dry, hardworking hands feel softer and more comfortable.

Another important ingredient is allantoin, a skin-conditioning and protecting ingredient that helps improve the feel of rough, dry skin and supports better absorption of moisturising ingredients.

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands is particularly suited to people whose hands are frequently exposed to manual work, repeated washing, cold weather, dry environments or other everyday conditions that can contribute to dry and rough skin.

For anyone searching for a hand cream for dry hands, cracked hands cream, intensive hand moisturiser, hand cream for working hands, glycerin hand cream or hand cream for rough skin, O’Keeffe’s Working Hands provides concentrated everyday moisturising care.

Key Benefits

• Intensive moisturising hand cream

• Ideal for extremely dry hands

• Helps improve rough, cracked skin

• Contains a high concentration of glycerin

• Helps draw moisture into the skin

• Helps retain essential moisture

• Contains allantoin

• Helps improve the feel of rough skin

• Supports the skin's moisture barrier

• Ideal for hardworking hands

• Suitable for regular daily use

• Helps leave hands feeling softer and smoother

• Concentrated moisturising formula

• Ideal for people who frequently wash their hands

• Useful during cold and dry weather

Ideal For

• Dry hands

• Extremely dry hands

• Rough hands

• Cracked skin

• Hardworking hands

• Hands exposed to frequent washing

• Hands affected by cold weather

• Dry-feeling skin

• Everyday intensive hand moisturising

Intensive Moisture for Dry & Cracked Hands

Hands are exposed to water, soap, cleaning products, weather and everyday wear more frequently than many other areas of the body.

These factors can contribute to moisture loss, roughness and cracking, particularly for people who work with their hands.

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands provides concentrated moisturising ingredients designed to help replenish and retain moisture, improving the condition and comfort of dry hands.

High Concentration of Glycerin

One of the key ingredients in O’Keeffe’s Working Hands is glycerin.

Glycerin is a humectant, which means it helps attract and retain water within the outer layers of the skin.

This moisture-retaining action helps support softer, smoother skin and is particularly beneficial for hands that repeatedly become dry through work, washing or environmental exposure.

Contains Allantoin

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands also contains allantoin, a widely used skin-conditioning ingredient.

Allantoin helps support the care of dry, rough skin and can help improve the effectiveness of a moisturising routine by encouraging a smoother skin surface.

Together with glycerin and the other moisturising ingredients in the formula, it contributes to the intensive skin-care action of Working Hands.

Hand Cream for Hardworking Hands

Manual work can be particularly demanding on the skin.

People working in construction, gardening, mechanical trades, warehousing, maintenance and other hands-on occupations may experience persistent dryness and roughness.

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands is designed with these hardworking, moisture-depleted hands in mind, providing concentrated moisturising care as part of a regular skincare routine.

Ideal for Frequent Hand Washing

Frequent hand washing can remove some of the natural oils that help maintain the skin barrier.

Applying a moisturising hand cream after washing can help replace lost moisture and reduce the dry, tight feeling that can develop with repeated washing.

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands is particularly useful for people whose work or daily routine requires them to wash their hands frequently.

Useful During Cold Weather

Cold outdoor conditions combined with heated indoor air can contribute to very dry hands.

Regular application of O’Keeffe’s Working Hands during colder months can help maintain hydration and skin comfort, particularly on areas prone to roughness and cracking.

How to Use

• Apply a small amount of O’Keeffe’s Working Hands to clean, dry hands.

• Massage thoroughly into the skin, paying particular attention to dry, rough or cracked areas.

• Reapply according to the directions on the packaging and as part of your regular hand-care routine.

• Applying after hand washing and before bed can be particularly convenient times to moisturise.

• Avoid contact with the eyes.

• Do not apply to skin where the product is unsuitable according to the manufacturer's directions.

• Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

• Always follow O’Keeffe’s complete application and safety instructions.

Working Hands vs Ordinary Hand Lotion

Light hand lotions can be useful for routine moisturising, but extremely dry or hardworking hands may benefit from a more concentrated formulation.

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands is designed specifically to provide intensive moisturising care for dry, rough and cracked hands, with ingredients including glycerin and allantoin.

This makes it particularly suitable when ordinary light moisturisers are not providing enough hydration.

Who Is O’Keeffe’s Working Hands For?

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands can be particularly useful for:

• Tradespeople

• Builders

• Mechanics

• Gardeners

• Warehouse workers

• People who work outdoors

• People who frequently wash their hands

• DIY enthusiasts

• Anyone experiencing very dry, rough hands

• Anyone looking for intensive everyday hand moisturisation

Product Information

Brand: O’Keeffe’s
Product: Working Hands Hand Cream
Type: Intensive moisturising hand cream
Key Ingredient: Glycerin
Contains Allantoin: Yes
Suitable for Dry Hands: Yes
Suitable for Rough Hands: Yes
Suitable for Cracked Hands: Yes
Ideal for Hardworking Hands: Yes
Helps Retain Moisture: Yes
Suitable for Regular Use: Yes
Primary Use: Intensive moisturising care for dry, rough and cracked hands

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How do I return my old product to be recycled?

You can return your old product to MyDIY. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is taken back free of charge on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis. Waste batteries including rechargeable batteries are taken back free of charge. You are not obliged to make any purchase when returning old batteries. Each local authority must also accept household WEEE and small batteries free of charge at its recycling facilities. All WEEE and waste batteries must be recycled and should not be placed in any of your household wheelie bins. Make sure you always recycle all your old electrical goods and batteries.

What products can I recycle for free?

You can return anything that is electricaly powered or battery powered. Even your old bicycle lamps can be recycled!.

Do you take back used batteries?

Yes we do. The batteries that we accept are AA, AAA, C or D, powertool batterys and also the flat batteries that are found in watches and toys. Unfortunately we do not accept back any Industrial or car batteries.

Do I need to have made a purchase at MyDIY.ie?

No you don't. You can recycle any of the above items at our store in Inchicore Dublin 8, even if you have not made a purchase with us.

Will you collect my old product?

Yes, but we must be notafied within 14 days of purchase date. You can still arrange to have your old appliance recycled free of charge. Simply bring it back to our Inchicore store and we will ensure that it is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

How much will it cost?

There is no charge to return products to any of our warehouses.

Why should I recycle with MyDIY?

We will ensure that your old product is disposed of correctly to reduce the potentially harmful effects caused on the environment and to conserve natural resources. Further information can be found on weeeireland.ie.

EMC (Environmental Management Cost) Included in the purchase price. 

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LED lamps and luminaires €0.05

Large appliances €5.00

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