In Good Hands

The new Shea Intensive Hand Balm from is basically an upgrade from the brand’s popular Shea Butter Hand Cream with a new shea butter content of 25 percent (up from only 20). Now, shea butter—actually a kind of fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree—is an amazing moisturizer. So, with its ultra-rich texture, the Shea Intensive Hand Balm literally melts into your hands and nails as soon as it’s applied. Two other active ingredients are also present: Allantoin and glycerin, with the former adding a soothing effect while the latter hydrates and comforts the skin.