This Hand Mask Manages My Eczema With Just One Daily Application

Growing up in sunny California, I never had to worry about the harsh effects of bone-chilling cold and dry weather. It just wasn't part of my world. But when I made the move to New York, well, let's just say my skin wasn't too happy about it.

Within a month of arriving in New York, my hands were hit with a major eczema flare-up. And it wasn't just any eczema—it seemed to have a personal vendetta against the backs of my hands. Those little red patches drove me crazy, constantly itching and flaking, especially whenever I washed my hands or tried to slather on my usual lineup of beauty products.

I tried everything, including prescription-strength creams, but nothing seemed to work. Fast forward two years and a mountain of hand creams later, and I've finally found a few go-to products that actually make a difference—like Paume's Overnight Hand Hydration Mask.

If you've been fortunate enough to never experience dry hands or dry skin in general, let me tell you, the struggle of constantly reapplying moisturizer throughout the day can be incredibly frustrating. Even the best hand creams that I've tried in the past had their flaws. Primarily these formulas would never last for more than a few hours.

The formula—housed in a pretty, neutral-toned tub—is packed with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, castor oil, mango seed butter, squalane, and more. This perfect blend of oils and butters keeps my hands feeling soft and hydrated for hours on end (and protects them from losing moisture overnight).

Now, I'll admit, I was a bit wary at first because I'm sensitive to fragrances. But this one? The natural scent has never once irritated my skin, even during flare-ups.

The texture is another perk; it glides over my hands like silk, instantly soothing and softening my skin. And here's the best part: by using it at night as intended, my hands get to soak up all those healing ingredients while I sleep, which means I wake up with baby-soft hands every morning. It's like a little spa treatment while I sleep!

The most remarkable advantage I've found isn't just the immediate soothing—many hand creams I adore can accomplish that much—but rather, this mask has acted as a barrier, shielding my hands from further troublesome flare-ups.

Despite the relentless dryness of New York winters, my hands remain nourished, smooth, and evenly toned. Whenever I sense a hint of itchiness or redness, a generous application of the cream swiftly alleviates it within an hour.

Moreover, this mask works wonders overnight, effortlessly smoothing out the calluses from my weightlifting sessions, and eliminating the need for any harsh filing or exfoliation.

Another reviewer on Paume's website shared, "This isn't just a hand mask, but a body treatment! I suffer from severe eczema and was astounded by how effectively this soothes my skin and reduces flare-ups." And I couldn't agree more.