Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Hand Serum, 50ml

It's expensive, so I hesitated to buy it, but rather than just dry hands, I felt like my hands were getting older with each passing year, so I decided to take the plunge and try anti-aging for my hands! As you'd expect from a beauty serum, it penetrates well, isn't sticky, and immediately smooths the texture of my hands. I've noticed that the joints in my hands have become stiffer with each passing year, but I feel like they've become a little softer. I'd like to use it intensively for a while to provide care. Since small tube hand creams are convenient to carry around during the day, I use this at night before going to bed.

It keeps my skin moisturized, but I don't like the scent. It reminds me of Chinese herbal medicine or incense... I wish the scent would be improved.

My hands, which were already unattractive, have become increasingly wrinkled and dry with age, and hand cream alone is no longer enough to fix the problem, so I decided to try a hand serum. It's gel-like and spreads easily, without feeling too sticky once applied. It's moisturizing, but I also applied hand cream on top. Fine lines improved overnight. I use it once before bed and once in the morning. Otherwise, I only use hand cream. It's very good, but the smell is strong. It's an aromatic scent, and I think some people might find it physically unpleasant. One pump and the scent fills the room and lingers for a while. Using this, I only need hand cream during the day. My hands feel about five years younger.

I was looking forward to trying Neal's Yard because I'd heard it was organic yet highly effective. It turned out to be a great decision! The texture is gel-type, and after a while of rubbing it in, my hands feel smooth, like a veil has been placed over them, and they look beautiful. This is something you might not find with other hand creams or serums. It's not sticky at all, though, so you can get to work straight away. The calming scent of frankincense is very soothing. The scent doesn't last very long, though. It comes in a bottle, perhaps to prevent deterioration, making it a little inconvenient to carry around. It's pricey, but I think I'll buy it again once I've finished using it. Highly recommended!

■ Usage: 1-2 pumps. One pump is about the size of a pearl. One pump is approximately 0.5g, so one bottle contains 100 pumps. Once a day for just over three months. Twice a day for just under two months. Three times a day for approximately one month. ■ Texture/Scent: The slightly opaque, thick texture is somewhere between a lotion and a gel. No pearly glitter. It's moisturizing and spreads easily, absorbing quickly. The scent can be roughly described as "sour woody." The essential oils included are frankincense, myrrh, neroli, bergamot, and mandarin orange, with a ratio of 70:3 between frankincense and myrrh, and 30:3 between citrus. The woody notes of frankincense and the slightly spicy, distinctive notes of myrrh create a distinctive scent, making it a less than casual gift. It diffuses well during application and lasts for about 30 minutes. It's best suited for self-care at home, rather than at the office. ■ Effects: For trouble-free skin. I use it daily to moisturize my skin and maintain its condition. I often use it before bed because I find the frankincense scent so soothing. The scent doesn't linger when I wake up, but it leaves my skin feeling great. If you have chapped or rough hands, I recommend using Yuskin. ■Container/Packaging The container is a long, slender cylinder with a clear blue glass body. The dispenser has a white head and an orange-gold neck and logo. It's not fixed in place and can be removed by rotating it. There is no cap, and the serum at the opening hardens if left unused for several days. Once opened, it's easy to use once a day. The packaging is a matte cardboard box. The logo, product name, and other information are embossed in orange-gold foil on a muted gray background, with white text. The expiration date is printed on the bottom and back labels. The product I received was dated January 2027, leaving me with a year and a half until the expiration date. Once opened, it's recommended to use it within one season (approximately three months). Therefore, this product is designed to meet its expiration date if used once a day. The box measures approximately 46mm wide x 40mm deep x 155mm high. No repeat purchases. I enjoyed it with just one bottle, but I would prefer a slightly chewier texture while maintaining the same effectiveness. Size: Approx. 36mm diameter x 147mm high [50ml] Made in England