The adage “put your best foot forward” is a bit misleading because it is, in fact, our hands that are extended first. Whether it’s a handshake, a wave, or the ever-so-underrated high-five, our hands are seen far more than our feet ever will be. The highlight of my skincare routine is hydration, especially the hands. My favourite part about lotions is the scents, of course. I love food-based scents far more than those derived from flowers. Perhaps it is my inner foodie that desires to smell like food. Who knows? The sense of smell and the brain are intricately linked. A whiff can transport you to a memory you perhaps had once forgotten, evoke an emotion, or be a calming reminder of someone you love. Here is a sampling of some of my favourite hand lotion scents:
#1 Apricot: Apricot is a favourite because it immediately reminds me of my mother. She is a true lady in every sense of the word. Like her, when the apricot scent enters the room, you are every bit aware of its presence, but it is never overpowering. It is also a delicate scent that is affable to even those who prefer lotions of the unscented variety.
#2 Cucumber: Cucumber is such a fun smell. It boasts a crispness that’s both sweet and refreshing. I find this scent most appropriate for the daytime. Cucumber is certainly the wildcard of the group. It pairs well with just about any other scent. It can amplify the aroma of a more muted scent or tone down a very dominant fragrance. Currently my favorite Cucumber-scented lotion on the market is made by Evolution of Smooth. If you want to check it out you can find it here.
#3 Vanilla: Whether we’re talking cake, ice cream, or lotion, you can never go wrong with a classic vanilla. Depending on the vanilla, it can be very light or quite powerful, especially when blended with another scent. For me, the best vanilla is somewhere in between. It’s certainly noticeable but not headache wrenching. I love vanilla in the winter. It compliments the cold weather and is a fragrance equivalent to an elegant winter white.
#4 Lemon: Ahhh! Nothing makes me feel quite the way the scent of lemon does. There’s a reason it is always a scent option in household cleaners. This smell on your hands just screams, “clean!” It rouses fond memories of Saturday-morning chores and summer lemonade. The citrus tingle makes your hands feel so revitalized and full of energy.
*This is a collaborative post.
Vanilla is always a favourite of mine, and I love cherry smells too. I’m partial to the fist bump haha, blame my not-so-secret inner rocker!
Lol..Nice Kitty.
I LOVE cucumber products! They smell so fresh and clean. My girls adore it too and are always asking for some of my cucumber creams!!
Yea they smell so good.
Whilst I am not a fan of cucumber to eat I do love it in beauty products!
Yea me too.
Omg vanilla is my all time favourite smell together with coconut! LOVE IT
Vanilla and coconut are amazing scents.
Coconut is a favourite, but a general everyday fave is Vanilla.
Yea Vanilla is amazing.
Apricot is the one who does it for me
Yea apricot is fab.
I love almond hand care scents. That’s what I tend to go for. Cucumber is definitely a fave of mine too x
Almond is an amazing scent.
I love Vanilla – in basically every thing haha I cant get enough!
I love Vanilla so much.
I love the freshness of cucumber too! Great picks, all of them remind me of summer!
Yea me too.
I’ll point my wife in the direction of these. I think the smell of hand lotions can be a bit hit and miss. These sounds quite nice!
Nice Grant.
I think I like the sound of the cucumber one best and then lemon. Im not a fan of apricot or vanilla. Thanks for sharing. Angela from Daysinbed
Thank you for reading x
Vanilla is such an amazing scent. Absolutely love it.
I have this amazing hand cream that smells like marshmallows though. IT’S MY FAVOURITE!
It is an amazing scent.
I bet they are all lovely but I say vanilla every time x
Cool Jenni x
I am not too keen on sweet scents but I like the sound of the cucumber very refreshing.
It is refreshing.
I love the smell of cucumber so light and fresh smelling!!
Yea me too.
I love a nice cucumber smell but my favorite smell is Lavender. It calms me and keeps my hands smooth!
xoxo, Candice
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Wow cool Candice xo
Me too, for me I love juicy tropical scents because I love the beach and my mind associates it with pineapple,strawberry, watermelon scents.
Ah nice x
I love the scent of lemon, that’s definitely my favourite:)
Nice Claire.
My favourites are citrus and cucumber! I always find cucumber scents so refreshing and calming!
Ah nice Kira.
I am such a sucker for hand creams! I always splurge at the duty free in the airport! H x
Yea me too x
Never really thought of my fave scent, but probably something fresh and zesty like lemon
Ah nice Annie.