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LifeJacket Heavy Duty Hand Bar with aluminium tin — barrier repair for cracked hands and split skin
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Heavy Duty Hand Bar

£13.50
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Soothes and protects cracked, split hands, day and night.
  • No water, all concentrate
  • Zinc oxide for irritated, cracked skin
  • For hands, elbows, heels and knees
  • One 55g bar: 6+ months of daily use
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We fixed that.

Hard work, cold and water: hands take the lot.

  1. Cracks that keep splitting.

    Fingertips and knuckles split, then open again every time you bend them or pick something up. Sore, and slow to heal.

    The fix

    All night, with nothing to rub it off.

    Work it in before bed and it gets the whole night undisturbed. Zinc oxide protects and soothes irritated, cracked skin.

  2. Hand cream doesn't touch it.

    Creams are more than a fifth water. They feel nice for a minute, then your hands are tight and dry again.

    The fix

    No water, so it seals the skin.

    That makes it an ointment, not a cream: the type the NHS recommends for very dry, cracked skin and for overnight.

  3. Dry again by tomorrow.

    Washing, cold and wet weather dry your hands out again every day, so one good night on its own won't last.

    The fix

    Easy to keep up every day.

    A solid bar with nothing to spill, so it can live in a coat pocket, a kit bag or the van, ready after every wash.

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Why we made it

Hands do the most and get the least care.

Athletes and outdoor workers kept asking us for something to protect their hands. Your palms have no oil glands of their own, so they rely on whatever you put on them. So we made a solid bar with no water. It sits on the skin as a protective layer, for the cold, the wet and the work ahead.

Every ingredient matters.

We use the best ingredients there are, the kind others charge a fortune for. No cheap fillers, ever.

WHAT'S IN IT AND WHY?
  • Zinc oxide: protects and soothes irritated, cracked skin.
  • Coconut oil: the main ingredient. It slows moisture escaping, so dry hands stay softer for longer.
  • Shea and cocoa butter: rich, softening butters that smooth rough knuckles and dry patches.
  • Glycerin: draws water into your skin and holds it there.
  • Tapioca starch: takes away the greasy feel, so your hands feel soft, not slippery.
  • What's not in it: no water. It's all butters, oils and wax, so it seals moisture in the way a thick ointment does, which makes it ideal overnight.
OTHER USEFUL INFO
  • Contains fragrance
  • Clinically approved for sensitive skin
  • No SPF: the backs of your hands still need sunscreen in the sun
  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Made in the UK
FULL INGREDIENTS LIST (INCI)

Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Benzyl Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dehydroacetic Acid, Polyhydrostearic Acid

Tested out there.

4.5 · 30 verified reviews
  • “I work a manual job in British winter and therefore my hands are always cracked and cut but so far this is definitely giving relief.”
    Gethin J, manual workerVerified buyer
  • “Another great product only been using it for a couple of days but I can already feel a difference, great non sticky easy to work in to your hands.”
    Lester, repeat customerVerified buyer
  • “I wasn't sure about this at first: would a block work for a hand bar? Actually, it's really good. I'm impressed. Feels great on your hands.”
    Denn F, repeat customerVerified buyer
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Here's how we're different.

LifeJacket
Typical tube hand cream
Cracked skin
» Zinc oxide for cracked skinThe skin protectant at the heart of the bar.
Often moisture onlyCheck the label for a skin protectant like zinc oxide.
Sensitive skin
» Clinically approved for sensitive skinPatch tested, like every one of ours.
'Sensitive' has no legal meaningAsk what testing sits behind the word.
Ingredients
» Concentrated premium ingredientsOthers charge for this quality but our mission is purposeful, not maxing margins.
Water first, premium pricePaying for packaging and brand names.
How long it lasts
» One bar lasts months55g, 6+ months of daily use.
Tube runs out in weeksConstant repurchasing.
Protection
» Stays on as a protective layerAn ointment, so it doesn't soak away.
Soaks in, then it's goneMostly water, so it needs topping up.

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HOW TO USE.

  1. Weathered hands holding a Heavy Duty Hand Bar over a wooden table

    Apply.

    Warm the bar between your palms for a few seconds, then work it into knuckles, fingertips and any cracks.

  2. Weathered hands rubbing together over a wooden table

    When.

    Before bed, and before work or the cold. It stays on the skin as a protective layer, so it feels a little greasy at first.

  3. LifeJacket aluminium tin on a bedside table by a lamp, glasses and phone

    Pro tip.

    Use it straight after washing, while your hands are still a little damp. Keep it by the sink.

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IN THEIR WORDS.

GOOD TO KNOW.

Who is it for?

Anyone whose hands crack or split: trades, gardeners, walkers, and anyone who washes their hands many times a day. It's suitable from 3 years.

How soon will I notice a difference?

You'll feel it soothe sore, cracked skin once it's worked in. How quickly cracks settle depends on how deep they are, so keep it up every night: the benefit fades fast when you stop.

What's in it?

Zinc oxide, coconut oil, glycerin, and shea and cocoa butter, with no water at all. It contains fragrance. Every ingredient is listed above.

Will it make my hands greasy?

Yes, a little, and that's the point. It's an ointment, so it sits on the skin as a protective layer instead of soaking in. Use it before bed, or wipe your palms before you pick up your phone or tools.

Should I use it before a climb or a gym session?

Use it after. It's made for repair, not grip, and it stays greasy on your hands. After the session and before bed is when it does its work.

Does it come with a tin?

You choose: with our aluminium tin or without. The tin keeps the bar dry in your bag or the van.

When will I get my order?

We try to get every order out the same day up until 4pm during the week. From then, it usually takes 2-3 working days to arrive.

Where do you ship?

We ship to the UK, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands using a Royal Mail tracked service.

Give your hands a break.

Zinc oxide and five natural butters and oils to soothe and protect cracked, dry hands.

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