What is Eczema?
EEczema, also known as atopic eczema or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects millions worldwide. For people with eczema, the skin barrier is compromised, making it more difficult for the skin to hold onto moisture. As a result, the skin often becomes dry skin, itchy, red, and prone to cracks or infection.
There are several types of eczema, including dyshidrotic eczema (which affects the hands and fingers), allergic contact dermatitis, and irritant contact dermatitis. All of these can create discomfort and visible irritation, making hand care a daily challenge.
Why Hand Eczema is So Common?
Hands are one of the most frequent sites of eczema because of their constant exposure to irritants. Everyday activities such as frequent hand washing, cleaning, food preparation, or wearing gloves at work expose the skin to water, detergents, and other harsh chemicals. This weakens the skin barrier, leaving hands vulnerable to dryness, cracks, and discomfort.
Hand eczema isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It can:
- Cause significant physical discomfort
- Disturb sleep due to itchiness
- Affect self-esteem and social interactions
- Limit professional activities, especially in healthcare or manual jobs
For many, treating hand eczema becomes not only about appearance but also about maintaining comfort and the ability to perform everyday tasks at work and home.
The Role of Hand Cream in Treating Eczema
Dermatologists emphasise that the foundation of treating eczema lies in consistent moisturisation. Because the skin lacks the ability to maintain hydration, applying a high-quality hand cream is critical.
Unlike regular beauty lotions, eczema-focused hand care products must:
- Rebuild and support the protective barrier
- Deliver long-lasting skin hydration
- Relieve irritated skin and itchy skin
- Prevent further eczema flare ups
This makes the choice of cream particularly important. Not all moisturisers are suitable for eczema prone skin; some contain irritants, fragrances, or lanolin that can make the condition worse.
DU’IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream 150g
Why DU’IT Tough Hands is Different?
DU’IT Tough Hands intensive hand cream is a clinically proven, dermatologist-recommended product that goes beyond standard moisturisers. Developed in Australia and endorsed by the Eczema Association of Australasia, it has been designed specifically to restore eczema skin and deliver results quickly.
Unlike many conventional creams, Tough Hands is:
- Non greasy and quickly absorbed, making it practical for use at work or home
- Backed by clinical studies conducted in independent laboratories
- Proven to deliver visible improvement in eczema symptoms within 1 day
- Formulated with natural ingredients and free from parabens, petroleum, and other irritants
- Cruelty free and free from animal testing
This makes it one of the most trusted solutions for treating hand eczema in both mild and severe case
How Tough Hands Works on Eczema-Prone Skin
Tough Hands has a unique triple-action formula that targets the root causes of hand dryness and irritation:
- Exfoliation: Natural AHAs gently remove dead skin cells, softening scaly skin and thickened areas, and allowing moisturising agents to work more effectively. Antimicrobial extracts like tea tree and lemon myrtle support healing and reduce the risk of infection during eczema flare ups.
- Hydration: Urea and sodium PCA restore moisture and keep skin hydrated, while vitamin E soothes irritated skin and reduces redness. This ensures long-lasting comfort for people with eczema, even in harsh conditions.
- Protection: Dimethicone creates a breathable protective barrier, strengthening the natural skin barrier and locking in hydration. This shielding lotion effect helps prevent future flare ups by defending against irritants, detergents, and environmental stressors.
Tough Hands Fragrance Free 150g
An Eczema-Friendly, Everyday Cream
For anyone seeking a reliable hand cream for eczema, Tough Hands is a safe, effective option for daily hand care. It is:
- Fragrance free for those with sensitive skin
- Non-allergenic, non-toxic, and non-steroidal
- Suitable for very sensitive skin, people with diabetes, and eczema prone skin
- Available in a Fragrance Free version that’s extra gentle for delicate hands
Unlike steroid creams or topical steroids, DU’IT Tough Hands can be used daily as part of a consistent skincare routine, without side effects.
Why People with Eczema Choose DU’IT?
Tough Hands is widely trusted by people with eczema because it combines performance with safety. Many users report significant improvements in hand eczema within days, making it easier to continue with daily routines, professional responsibilities, and family life.
The easily absorbed gel-cream formula means you only need a small amount for all-day coverage, and the non greasy texture makes it practical for use while working or handling objects.DU’IT is proudly Australian made and owned, and remains the country’s No.1 hand cream for dry skin.
How does Tough Hands work?
Tough Hands hand cream has a unique triple-action formulation that effectively repairs damaged hands and provides lasting relief for people with eczema. With its safe yet powerful ingredients, Tough Hands not only improves the skin’s appearance but also restores its natural strength, delivering visible results within just 1 day.
1. Exfoliation
Infused with natural AHAs, a gentle exfoliator, Tough Hands dissolves dead skin cells and smooths scaly skin and rough patches. This helps soften thickened areas and allows moisturising agents to penetrate more deeply. For those with hand eczema or eczema prone skin, this step reduces discomfort and prepares the skin for better hydration. In addition, antimicrobial tea tree and lemon myrtle extracts support healing by helping treat minor infections, reduce redness, and calm eczema flare ups.
2. Hydration
Eczema-prone skin is often extremely dry and fragile, so keeping the skin well hydrated is key to treating hand eczema. Tough Hands contains Urea, an excellent skin conditioner that restores moisture balance, seals cracks, and relieves irritated skin. In combination with sodium PCA, these active ingredients deliver intensive skin hydration. Added natural vitamin E soothes inflammation, nourishes the skin barrier, and replenishes lost oils to prevent further dryness.
3. Protection
Because eczema thins the skin’s natural barrier, protecting it from environmental stressors is critical. Formulated with Dimethicone, Tough Hands creates a thin, breathable protective barrier that locks in hydration, shields against irritants, and prevents future eczema flare ups. This makes it ideal for people with eczema who are exposed to constant frequent hand washing, detergents, or gloves at work.
Together, these three actions make Tough Hands more than just a moisturiser — it’s a functional hand cream for eczema that repairs, restores, and protects.
Final Thoughts
Living with eczema can be frustrating, particularly when it affects your hands and interrupts daily activities. However, with the right hand care routine and a proven, dermatologist-recommended hand cream, flare ups can be managed effectively.
DU’IT Tough Hands provides more than just moisture – it delivers skin hydration, protection, and relief from the symptoms of hand eczema. For anyone struggling with eczema prone skin, choosing the right product is the first step toward long-term comfort and confidence.
DU’IT Tough Hands
DU’IT Tough Hands is a clinically proven, intensive strength hand cream for dry hands that works to seal cracks, replace lost oils, condition the skin and form a protective barrier to keep hands in top condition.
It’s Australia’s No.1 hand cream* (IRI data, Grocery & Pharmacy, 2021).
Repairs dry, rough, cracked, irritated and calloused hands, with visible effects in 1 day. It’s non-greasy, made in Australia and contains no nasties.
