Hand Polish

Apply a generous amount to clean, wet hands. Massage product into the skin to buff away dead skin cells. Rinse hands with warm water. Pat skin dry and follow with Hand Couture Anti-Aging Hand Crème or your favorite balm or lotion. Apply 2-3 times per week, or as tolerated.

What does Hand Polish do and how is it different from a regular scrub?
Hand Polish is a sugar-based exfoliating scrub for the hands, formulated with a conditioning blend of Aloeganic® aloe vera and shea butter. Unlike harsh salt scrubs, the sugar particles dissolve as you work them in, making it gentler and more moisturizing.
How do I use Hand Polish correctly?
Apply a small amount to damp hands and massage in circular motions for 30–60 seconds, focusing on dry patches, knuckles, and the backs of hands. Rinse thoroughly. The residual shea butter leaves hands soft without needing additional lotion immediately after.
How often should I exfoliate my hands?
Once or twice a week is ideal. Regular hand exfoliation removes dead skin cells that make hands look dull and rough, and allows subsequent hand creams to absorb more effectively.
What role does shea butter play in the formula?
Shea butter is a deeply conditioning emollient rich in fatty acids. Its presence in a scrub means that as the sugar buffs away dry skin, shea butter simultaneously conditions and softens, leaving hands moisturized rather than stripped.
Is it safe to use on cracked or broken skin?
Do not apply any exfoliant, including Hand Polish, to broken, cracked, or irritated skin. Allow skin to heal fully before resuming exfoliation.
Can I use it on my body or feet?
While formulated for hands, the gentle ingredients are safe for use on the feet, elbows, and other dry patches on the body. For a full-body scrub, consider a dedicated body exfoliant.
What skin types is it suitable for?
All skin types can benefit from hand exfoliation. Hand Polish is tagged for all skin types — its sugar-and-shea formula is gentle enough for even normal to dry hands, and the aloe vera provides soothing benefit for sensitive skin.
Can I use it before a professional manicure or at-home nail care?
Yes. Exfoliating with Hand Polish before a manicure is an excellent preparatory step — it removes dead skin around the nail beds, making cuticle care easier and creating a smoother canvas for nail polish.
How does it fit in the broader hand care routine?
Aloette recommends using Hand Polish as step one in a hand routine, followed by Hand Couture, the brand's peptide-formulated hand moisturizer. This exfoliate-then-treat approach maximizes the benefits of both products.
Does the sugar in the scrub have any skincare benefit beyond physical exfoliation?
Sugar is a natural source of glycolic acid, a mild AHA. Even in a physical scrub, it offers a gentle chemical exfoliation action as it dissolves, contributing to a brighter, smoother result beyond what a purely synthetic bead scrub would deliver.