Winner: Aveda Hand Relief, $18

With a laundry list of dehydration-fighting ingredients, including plant oils, glycerin, and exfoliating lactic acid, this salve (shown) was an overwhelming favorite. “My hands were chapped from washing, and this was the only cream that could bring them back to life,” said one tester. “It’s incredibly creamy,” added another.
Scent: Subtle.
Grease Factor: Moderate.
To Buy: www.aveda.com.

Runner-Up: Ahava Dermud Intensive Nourishing Hand Cream, $25

Minerals from the Dead Sea contribute to the healing properties of this thick cream. “You need to really massage it in,” noted one tester, “but then your hands are totally restored.”
Scent: Strong.
Grease Factor: High.
To Buy: www.ahavaus.com.