Ever wonder why you're reapplying hand lotion five times a day? 💧
It's not you. It's chemistry.
Most conventional lotions are 70–80% water. Sounds hydrating, right? But when you put water on skin that's already beat up from washing, weather, and work, it doesn't soak in and stay — it evaporates. And as it goes, it can pull your skin's own moisture along with it.
There's a name for it: trans-epidermal water loss. The short version? Your lotion may be leaving your hands drier than it found them.
Water also means the formula needs emulsifiers and preservatives just to stay stable — more ingredients your dry skin didn't ask for.
So we left the water out. ✨
"Anhydrous" just means made without water. No dilution, no fillers — just concentrated ingredients doing the work.
🌿 Rich plant butters — Shea and Kokum deliver fatty acids right where your skin needs them.
🐝 Pure beeswax — a breathable, water-resistant seal that helps hold moisture in and keep the elements out.
💛 Nourishing oils — Tamanu, Calendula, Almond, and Coconut, plus natural Vitamin E, to condition hands worn down by dirt, work, and constant washing.
Why we made it
Dr. B's Hand Balm started with a simple idea: hands that work, garden, and scrub all day need something more concentrated than watered-down lotion. It was formulated by a veterinarian who knows exactly what repetitive hand-washing does to skin.
Zero water. Zero alcohol. Zero synthetic fillers.
Stop evaporating your moisture. 👐
Try Dr. B's Hand Balm in Shea or Kokum — and give your hands the resilience they deserve.