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The Cream vs. The Cream RX: Which One Does Your Skin Actually Need?

The Cream vs. The Cream RX: Which One Does Your Skin Actually Need?

Greg Rivera

23.10.2025

If you work with your hands, you already know — not all damage is the same.

Some days, it's just a little dryness from constant hand-washing or glove sweat. Other days, it’s deep cracks, peeling skin, or burns from harsh chemicals.

That’s why we don’t make a one-size-fits-all solution.
At Heavy Handed, we built two products — both tough, both effective — but designed for different levels of wear.

So if you’re not sure where to start, here’s how to pick the right one for your hands.


🧴 The Cream

Light to Moderate Damage

This is your everyday workhorse. Great for when your hands are starting to feel rough, dry, or tight — but not shredded.

Use The Cream if you’re dealing with:

  • Dryness from frequent washing or glove use

  • Tight, uncomfortable skin

  • Mild calluses or rough spots

  • Day-to-day wear from office work, nursing, hairstyling, or light tool use

Why it works:
It absorbs fast, doesn’t leave greasy residue, and fits right into your daily routine. Easy to keep at your station, throw in your truck, or use between shifts.


🧴 The Cream RX

For Real Damage

This is the heavy hitter. Built for skin that’s already torn up — deep cracks, peeling calluses, or chemical burns.

Reach for RX when you’ve got:

  • Open splits or bleeding cracks

  • Grout burns, harsh chemical exposure

  • Thick, hardened calluses that are starting to peel

  • Heavy wear from construction, drilling, plumbing, or mechanical work

Why it works:
It’s ultra-healing, thicker than The Cream, and meant to be used overnight or post-shift when your hands need serious recovery.


🤔 Not Sure? You Might Need Both

Truth is, not every day is the same. Some days are light. Others push your skin to the limit.

That’s why a lot of us use both:

  • The Cream during the day to stay ahead of dryness

  • The Cream RX at night for recovery after a tough shift

It’s not about soft hands — it’s about keeping your skin strong enough to keep going.


🧠 Which Hand Cream Is Best for You?

If you’re wondering which is the best hand cream for working hands, here’s the quick breakdown:

Product Best For Use When Skin Type
The Cream Light/Moderate Wear Daily, Anytime Dry, Tight, Mildly Rough
The Cream RX Severe Damage Overnight or After Long Shifts Cracked, Split, Hardened

💪 Tough Hands Deserve Smart Recovery

You don’t need a spa cream. You need something that works as hard as you do — no fluff, no greasy mess, just real recovery for rough hands.

Tough hands don’t have to be rough hands.


Cheers,
HH Team

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