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Every day, our hands are exposed to hand sanitisers, frequent washing and sunlight, yet in our daily routine we usually pay less attention to them than we do to our skin or hair. Over time, this takes its toll – resulting in dryness, sensitivity and more visible signs of skin ageing. The Amsterdam-based brand Mani Handcare was created precisely to fill this gap: to combine functional hand care with products that transform daily hand care into a ritual to look forward to. At Concept Story, our team keeps coming back to them – not just for the effect on the skin, but also for the experience of using them.
Why do hands age faster than the face?
The skin on the hands is thinner than on the face and contains fewer sebaceous glands, which means it becomes dehydrated more quickly and has greater difficulty retaining its natural lipids. At the same time, this area is one of the most exposed – UV radiation, cold air, frequent washing and sanitising strip away the skin’s protective barrier practically every day.
Our hands are often left to the mercy of whatever cream happens to be to hand. This imbalance becomes visibly apparent after the age of thirty: the skin loses its elasticity, pigmentation spots appear, and our hands often begin to betray our age before the skin on our face does.
However, with regular and properly tailored care, this process can be significantly slowed down.
Mani Handcare: when hand care stops being a chore
Mani was founded in Amsterdam on the belief that a product you use every day should also be an experience. Not just in terms of the results on your skin, but also the moment of application itself – the texture, the scent, and the sensation of using it.
At Concept Story, we’ve added Mani to our range because the brand’s products deliver exactly on this promise. Our team has tested them in-house and keeps coming back to them, and this experience is echoed by our customers, who order Mani time and time again.
One of the reasons Mani won us over is the thoughtfulness that goes into the details. The gift box, for example, contains a gold-plated key that allows you to use up the tube right down to the very last drop. To some, it may seem like a minor detail, but to us, it’s proof that the brand gives deep consideration to the product’s functionality.
Hand cream with antiseptic properties – 2-in-1 for everyday use
This hand cream with antiseptic properties is a product you’ll reach for several times a day. It combines moisturisation with an antiseptic function, making it practical even in situations where you can’t wash your hands. It doesn’t leave your skin feeling heavy or greasy — it absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a sticky film.
It is also available in a gift box featuring a gold-plated key, making it one of the most popular gifts for women who appreciate thoughtful details.
SPF hand cream – a step that’s often overlooked
Pigment spots on the hands are largely the result of the cumulative effects of UV radiation that we have ignored for years. Our hands are exposed to the sun when we’re driving, walking or sitting by a window, yet very few people apply SPF to them.
Mani Handcare’s anti-ageing hand cream with SPF 20 tackles this very problem. It combines hydration with UV protection and anti-ageing ingredients, so that with daily use, you not only protect your hands but also promote a better long-term appearance of the skin. SPF 20 is not intended for intense sun exposure or all-day exposure to direct sunlight, but it provides practical everyday protection during normal daily activities.
If you’re also interested in more advanced protection for your face and body, Concept Story offers EVY Technology SPF foam, featuring patented technology recommended by dermatologists even for sensitive skin.
Gentle hand sanitiser: how to protect your hands after frequent washing
If you disinfect or wash your hands several times a day, your skin is under constant strain. The alcohol in hand sanitisers breaks down the skin’s barrier, which over time leads to dryness, redness and an unpleasant feeling of tightness.
The solution is not to skip hand sanitising, but to replenish the skin’s moisture and support the skin barrier through regular care. Mani Handcare cream with sanitising properties combines both steps into one – it cares for the skin on your hands whilst offering practical use throughout the day.
If you want to take extra care of your hands, a simple routine works well: apply Mani disinfectant cream as needed during the day, and a richer cream in the evening to regenerate and restore the skin.
Hands as part of a comprehensive beauty routine
A well-thought-out hand care routine works best when combined with care for your nails and the surrounding skin. If you’re interested in this area too, at Concept Story you’ll also find Manucurist – a French brand that ranks among the most exciting names in modern natural manicure. In addition to nail polishes, their nail and cuticle care products for regeneration have long been particularly popular: Complete Serum for moisturising the cuticles, Nourishing Nail Pen for daily cuticle care, S.O.S. Night Mask for more intensive regeneration of damaged nails, or Base S.O.S. for weak and brittle nails.
And if you’re looking for a gift for someone who appreciates well-designed beauty products, the Mani Handcare gift set is a choice that won’t take you long to decide on. You can find the entire Mani Handcare collection on the Concept Story online shop, or try the products for yourself in-store in the centre of Bratislava.
