NHS nurse Antonia Philp developed Nursem hand cream after her own hands bled from washing them up to 60 times a day during shifts. She pitched the idea on Dragons' Den, and the brand's Caring Hand Cream Fragrance Free is now available at Boots with 25% off using the code NURSEM25, bringing the price to £7.49 until July 28, 2026.
Product Details and Benefits
The cream contains medical-grade Manuka Honey, White Willow Extract, Allantoin, and Pro Vitamin B5 to moisturise and restore the skin barrier. It is dermatologically tested, suitable for sensitive skin, and designed for hands subjected to frequent washing. The brand also notes it is used by people with chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and rosacea.
Customer Reviews
One Boots buyer said: "Bought as part of a birthday present for a friend, who suffers with dry and cracked hands due to working with water every day, and she said it was excellent." Another said: "Honestly, the best hand cream I’ve ever used, left my hands feeling so silky soft, will definitely be a repeat buyer!"
A Space NK reviewer commented: "Holy grail hand cream. I generally hate the feeling of thick/greasy products on my skin, and especially hand cream. However, this product absorbs so quickly and so beautifully, making my hands feel buttery soft despite incessant handwashing on my end. I didn’t mind the fragrance of the original cream, but given my skin is on the sensitive side, I did find that it would agitate my hands if they were extra dry. This fragrance-free option, however, has never caused me any such issues. I have this cream around me everywhere! Handbag, in the living room, by my bed, at my desk at work. I cannot go anywhere without it, and with how quickly the product absorbs, I’m always reaching for it to keep my hands happy and moisturised."
Another reviewer noted: "This is a really excellent hand cream. It absorbs quickly, it genuinely improves dry skin (though I find you need to use a generous amount, which is fine as it absorbs so quickly) and isn’t irritating to sensitive skin." One more called it "The GOAT. This is my holy grail daily hand cream."
Alternative Options
If Nursem's product doesn't suit, O'Keeffe's Working Hands 58ml is available at Amazon for £4.32, down from £6.49, and Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand Cream for Very Dry Cracked Hands 100ml is priced at £13 at Cult Beauty.
