Brightening Soothing Hand Cream
Category: Hand Care
A luxurious, multi-action hand cream that goes far beyond basic moisturisation. Formulated with jojoba oil, cocoa butter, comfrey extract, and a calming blend of vetiver, orange, and lavender essential oils — this cream deeply nourishes, visibly brightens, and helps reduce the appearance of age spots, leaving hands soft, smooth, and beautifully cared for.
Key Benefits
- Deep, lasting moisturisation — jojoba oil, cocoa butter, and saccharide isomerate lock in moisture for soft, supple hands throughout the day
- Brightening — reduces the appearance of age spots and uneven skin tone with regular use
- Soothing and healing — comfrey glycerol extract and calendula CO2 extract calm irritation and support skin repair
- Restores elasticity — thistle oil and vitamin E improve skin texture and firmness for a more youthful, healthy appearance
- Antibacterial protection — urea crystals soften and protect while providing gentle antibacterial benefits
- Therapeutic sensory experience — vetiver, orange, and lavender essential oils calm, uplift, and restore with every application
Key Ingredients
- Jojoba Oil - Technically a liquid wax rather than an oil, jojoba is exceptionally close to the skin's own natural sebum — making it one of the most effective and compatible moisturisers available. It absorbs quickly without greasiness, locks in moisture, and conditions the skin and cuticles deeply.
- Cocoa Butter - Rich in fatty acids and deeply nourishing, cocoa butter provides lasting hydration and helps maintain the skin's elasticity. It creates a protective barrier on the skin's surface that seals in moisture — particularly important for hands that are exposed to water, cold, and environmental stressors throughout the day. Comfrey Glycerol Extract - A powerful botanical remedy with a long history in natural medicine. Comfrey is rich in allantoin — a compound with exceptional skin-healing and regenerating properties. It reduces inflammation, soothes irritation, and supports the repair of dry, cracked, or damaged skin.
- Rice Bran & Calendula CO2 Extract - CO2 extraction preserves the full spectrum of each ingredient's active compounds. Rice bran softens and conditions the skin, while calendula has gentle anti-inflammatory and healing properties — making this a particularly soothing combination for dry or sensitive hands.
- Thistle Oil - Rich in essential fatty acids, thistle oil restores the skin's elasticity, smooths the skin's surface, and helps improve the appearance of dry or ageing skin on the hands.
- Vitamin E Oil - A deeply moisturising antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage and environmental stressors. Vitamin E works synergistically with the other oils in this formula to amplify their moisturising and protective effects.
- Urea Crystals - A naturally occurring compound found in the skin that has exceptional softening and hydrating properties. Urea also has gentle antibacterial benefits — making it particularly effective for hands that need deep softening and protection.
- Saccharide Isomerate - A next-generation moisturising ingredient derived from plant sugars that binds to the skin and provides long-lasting, deep hydration. Unlike conventional humectants that sit on the surface, saccharide isomerate integrates with the skin's own moisture system for hydration that lasts.
- Homeopathic Tissue Salts - Developed by Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler in 19th century Germany, tissue salts are 12 minerals the body needs to repair and maintain itself. The tissue salts in this hand cream encourage moisture balance and support tissue restoration — an ingredient found in no other skincare brand.
- Vetiver, Orange, Lavender, Benzoin & Geranium Essential Oils - A deeply therapeutic and beautifully balanced blend. Vetiver is grounding and calming, orange uplifts and energises, lavender soothes and heals, benzoin warms and comforts, and geranium balances and tones. Together they create a genuinely therapeutic sensory experience that turns a simple hand cream application into a moment of intentional self-care.
How to Use
- Take a small amount of cream onto clean fingertips
- Gently massage into hands, paying particular attention to dry areas, knuckles, and cuticles
- Allow to absorb fully
- Use as often as needed throughout the day — particularly after washing hands
- For an intensive overnight treatment, apply a generous amount before bed
Tip: For best results on age spots, apply consistently morning and evening and allow 4–6 weeks to see visible improvement.
About Puraka
Formulated by Melissa Foreman — homeopath, naturopath, and natural health expert with over 20 years of experience. Every Puraka product is 100% natural, cruelty-free, and free from synthetic fillers, petrochemicals, and animal products. Nothing is included without a reason.
Puraka means inhale in Sanskrit.
Suggested Pairings
- Puraka Eye Cream — a natural gifting pairing — two targeted treatments for visible signs of ageing at an accessible combined price
- Puraka Active Day Cream — extend your natural skincare ritual from face to hands with the same botanical philosophy
- Puraka Cleansing Wash — use a gentle, natural cleanser on your hands before applying the hand cream for best absorption
Shipping Policy
Every Pūraka order is packed with care and dispatched promptly. Here's everything you need to know about delivery.
Processing time
Orders are processed and dispatched within 1–3 working days of payment being confirmed. You'll receive an email confirmation once your order is on its way.
UK delivery
We ship across the United Kingdom via Royal Mail. All orders are sent on a tracked service, so you can follow your parcel from dispatch to your doorstep.
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — Standard — Delivery aim 2–3 working days
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 — Express — Delivery aim next working day
Delivery costs are calculated at checkout based on your order weight and chosen service.
International delivery
We currently ship to selected international destinations via Royal Mail. Delivery times and costs vary by location and will be displayed at checkout. Please note that international orders may be subject to customs charges or import duties, which are the responsibility of the customer.
Tracking your order
All orders are sent on a tracked service. You'll receive a tracking number by email once your order has been dispatched.
Delays
Whilst we do our best to meet the above timeframes, occasional delays may occur due to high demand, carrier issues, or circumstances beyond our control. If your order hasn't arrived within 10 working days of dispatch, please contact us, and we'll look into it straight away.
Lost or missing orders
If your order appears to be lost in transit, please get in touch at hello@purakaskincare.com and we'll work with Royal Mail to resolve it as quickly as possible.
Packaging
All Pūraka products are shipped in packaging that reflects our commitment to sustainability. We use minimal, recyclable materials wherever possible.
Contact
For any questions about your delivery, please email us at hello@purakaskincare.com — we'll get back to you personally.
Returns & Refunds
We want you to love every Pūraka product. If for any reason you're not satisfied, we're here to help.
Unopened products
If you change your mind, we accept returns on unopened, unused products in their original condition within 60 days of purchase. Please get in touch at hello@purakaskincare.com, and we'll guide you through the process. Return postage is the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty.
Damaged or faulty items
If your order arrives damaged or there's a fault with your product, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order with a photo and a brief description. We'll arrange a replacement or full refund at no cost to you.
Opened products
For hygiene reasons, we're unable to accept returns on opened or used products unless they are faulty.
Refunds
Once we receive and inspect your return, we'll process your refund within 1–7 working days back to your original payment method. You'll receive an email confirmation when it's done.
Questions?
Email us at hello@purakaskincare.com — Melissa or a member of the team will get back to you personally.



