Boots is offering a 25% discount on the Nursem Caring Hand Cream Fragrance Free, reducing the price from £9.99 to £7.49 until July 28. The code NURSEM25 must be used at checkout, with standard delivery costing £3.95.
Nurse-Developed Formula for Sensitive Skin
The hand cream was created by an NHS paediatric nurse who developed severe contact dermatitis from repeated handwashing on hospital wards. It has been tested on nurses who may wash their hands more than 50 times a day, making it suitable for very dry, sensitive skin or conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
Key ingredients include medical grade Manuka Honey NPA+15, which soothes redness and irritation, and White Willow Extract. Oils from Passionflower, Pomegranate, and Grape Seed, rich in Omega 3, 5, 6, and 9, moisturize the skin barrier. The formula is fragrance-free and free from mineral oils, silicone, and petrolatum.
Fast-Absorbing and Non-Greasy
The cream is described as fast-absorbing and non-greasy, providing instant relief and hydration. It contains Allantoin and Pro Vitamin B5 to prevent future dryness. A consultant dermatologist has approved the product.
Boots notes that for every Nursem product sold, a month's worth of free Nursem is given to an NHS healthcare professional.
Customer Reviews Praise Effectiveness
Shoppers have given the cream a five-star rating. One review stated: 'This is fragrance free and gentle to the skin. I have extremely dry skin and need hand cream consistently. It does not make hands greasy but well moisturised.' Another said: 'Nursem Caring Hand Cream is rich yet fast-absorbing, leaving hands instantly soothed and protected without greasiness.'
Another customer commented: 'Honestly the best hand cream I've ever used, left my hands feeling so silky soft. Will definitely be a repeat buyer.'
Minor Criticisms and Alternatives
Some users noted a tacky feel after application. One four-star review said: 'I didn't love the texture. It left my hands feeling quite tacky after applying so I'll just be using it overnight in future.' However, the majority of feedback remains positive.
For those seeking alternatives, CeraVe's Soothing and Repairing Hand Cream costs £8 and contains three ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid. Aveeno's Daily Moisturising Hand Cream is currently reduced on Amazon to £3.99, down from £5.49.
