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Hand Care Is Self Care — Even If You’re Not Into That Kind of Thing

Hand Care Is Self Care — Even If You’re Not Into That Kind of Thing

Greg Rivera

08.01.2026

We hear it all the time:

“I’m not really into self care.”

And honestly? We get it.
For most people, that just means you’re busy. You’ve got a job to do, a long shift to get through, a list of things that need your hands to work — not a 10-step skincare routine.

But here’s the truth:

If your hands are cracked, stiff, sore, or torn up, that’s not about pampering.
That’s your body asking for some basic maintenance.

That’s self care.


Self Care Doesn’t Have to Be Soft

You don’t need candles.
You don’t need crystals.
You don’t need an influencer telling you to “treat yourself.”

You just need your skin to stop splitting open.
You need your hands to keep doing what they do — lifting, drilling, cutting, pulling, washing, typing, training — without getting wrecked in the process.

That’s where Heavy Handed comes in.


Why Hand Care Matters (Especially for People Who Use Them)

  • It’s taking 10 seconds at the end of the day to keep your knuckles from cracking.

  • It’s keeping your calluses flexible, not torn.

  • It’s choosing recovery instead of just pushing through until it hurts.

It’s the difference between showing up tomorrow ready to work — or showing up with busted-up skin and taped-up fingers.


You Can Have Tough Hands Without Destroying Them

Heavy Handed was built for exactly that:

  • No grease

  • No fluff

  • No nonsense

Just hand care that works — fast, simple, and built for people who don’t have time to mess around.

Because strong doesn’t have to mean broken.
And taking care of yourself doesn’t make you soft.

It just keeps you going.

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