Latest reviews about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

ctoney1983 says "Gross!" about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

ctoney1983 — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:49:03 GMT

I absolutely hate this stuff. It has the worst smell of any body/hand lotion I have ever experienced. And the smell sticks! I had to wash my hands 3 times, and I could still get a whiff of it every once in awhile. It is waaaay to thick, and waaaaay greasy. Even if you could get pass the smell, your hands going to just slip off anything you touch for the rest of the day. I am an avid user of Burt's Bee's chapstick, and was very disappointed with this product.

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dylanhowland says "This is a must have for people with dry skin." about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

dylanhowland — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:24:27 GMT

Burts bees hand salve put on to my hands with rubber gloves over them to keep the product on and soaking my over dry hands and cuticles. When I wake up in the morning my hands don't hurt and they are moist and soft. This product rocks

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jasyjen says "One of my least favorite Burt's Bees products." about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

jasyjen — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:18:29 GMT

Burt's Bees is usually at the top of my list for good quality products. I like the fact that they are made from natural ingredients, and although they are expensive, I will pay the price because they are THAT GOOD. But.......

I was given a gift of miscellaneous Burt's Bees products. One of them was the hand salve. Now, maybe it's because the container is so small (.30 oz), but it was almost impossible to get into! The top didn't turn loose, it was hard to grip, and I couldn't pull it off. I eventually had to grab a towel to get some traction on it, and force the top off.

Once I finally had the thing opened, the smell hit me. It wasn't pleasant. It certainly wasn't the worst thing I'd ever smelled, but it didn't have that yummy, "I'm going to feel so pampered by this product" smell either. The featured ingredient of Burt's Bees Hand Salve is Olive Oil. I guess that's a good way to try to start describing the smell. Olive Oil, Rosemary, Bee's Wax, and soybean & canola...

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this2shallpass19 says "The scent is way too strong, but it works good for cuticles." about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

this2shallpass19 — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:31:30 GMT

I have to admit, I am not a very big fan of Burt's Bees products. I love that they are natural and not tested on animals, but I usually end up dissatisfied with their products for one reason or another. Sometimes, it is because I don't like the scent and sometimes it's because I don't like the texture. In the case of the Hand Salve, it is a combination of the two.

The Burt's Bees Hand Salve has a very strong scent that I do not find enjoyable. It is very earthy and medicinal smelling. The texture is light, but oily. I tried rubbing some of it on my hands, but since it is in a solid form inside a small tin, it makes it hard to use. I would much rather use a lotion that comes in a pump or tube. However, I found that it works good on dry cuticles. I have such an aversion to the scent, that I was tempted to throw this product away, but I liked how it softened and moisturized my cuticles, so I keep it around and use it very sparingly. The tin is especially hard to open...

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Chefchris says "Forget hands! This is great for feet, too!" about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

Chefchris — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:12:49 GMT

As someone who constantly exposes her hands to harsh climates and environments (I'm a line cook), I have found no other product helps my hands and overworked feet like Burt's Bees Hand Salve....

Meri says "Leave Home Without It!" about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

Meri — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:27:20 GMT

Burt's Bees products are not tested on animals and are touted to be natural, but, I find nothing natural about Burt's Bees Hand Salve that leaves you smelling like a Panda Bear's eucalyptus treat.

Available in 3 oz. and 1/3 oz. sizes, this hand salve is a 98% natural. It's first two ingredients are sweet almond oil and olive oil. Both of these are natural moisturizers. Olive oil can smell heavy though so herbs have been added to not only help heal dry skin but to disguise the heavier scent. This is fine if you are home alone and are just going to slather it on, cover your hands with bed gloves or socks and go to bed because the lavender and eucalyptus leaves you smelling like a sickroom and the salve's base is way too greasy for daytime use.

Use it home alone and always leave home without it.

Ingredients:

prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, beeswax, fragrance, tocopheryl acetate, symphytum officinale (comfrey) root extract, tocopherol, rosmarinus......

antbb says "I garden therefore I have ugly hands" about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

antbb — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:16:52 GMT

This is my favorite product ever from Burt's Bees. It smells kind of medicinal but I like it. It's the best stuff for curing dry, gardeners hands quickly. The only drawback is that it is very greasy so just be aware of that. A little really is all you need so don't go overboard with it, besides it's right expensive too. Once again it comes in that miserable tin they insist on putting some of they're products in. The downside is you cannot get that sucker open without a crowbar or some other device. The upside is with the tin you don't waste one little drop of this....

tntmom says "Works great but you gotta be careful!" about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

tntmom — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:38:24 GMT

For chapped and super dry hands, this stuff works like a charm! Slather it on overnight and the next morning, it's done wonders and your hands are incredibly soft! Because it is so greasy and very very hard to remove (at least immediately after application), I try not to get it on my palms, and put it on right before I fall asleep (you can put on cotton gloves or old socks afterward if you don't want to get it all over your bedding). Slathering it on thick seems like too much, but if your hands are very very dry, it will all be absorbed and make a world of difference. The lid is sometimes a little hard to get off and on....

a100indecisions says "This stuff is awesome in the cold Chicago winters" about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

a100indecisions — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:59:01 GMT

I always saw people with Burts Bees products and assumed they were just being pretentious. Then I saw them at Target and tried them for myself. The hand salve is great - especially for when the weather gets cold and lotion just doesnt seem to prevent drying....

vogled says "great product!" about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

vogled — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:55:40 GMT

This is a great product! If you have to wash your hands alot especially in the winter. Best way to use this is at night. slather it on your hands put gloves on and the next morning you have very soft beautiful hands. The smell of rosemary just adds to it overall greatness. The only draw back to Burt's hand salve is it's a little tricky for day use. You have to find the right amount to put on your hands, too much and it will be greasy. I am a nurse and I use Burt's hand salve....

edalejrfan says "Thick and very herbal scented" about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

edalejrfan — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:06:27 GMT

I recieved this product in a trial size set. I don't usually use salves because I don't like how thick they are. This one is definately thick. It is also greasy. The scent is very strong and if you like herbal scents this is for you. It smells like rosemary.

some of the Ingredients; sweet almond oil, beeswax, vitamin E, rosemary, lavendin, and eucalyptus oils.

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ratgirldjh says "i can't be without this!" about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

ratgirldjh — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:02:50 GMT

this really works well for me. i love the rosemary/lavender scent too. it may seem a bit greasy at first but if you put it on your hands at night before going to bed, when you wake up your hands will be super soft. i think this works better than the almond beeswax hand creme. also i like the scent way better. some people even use this on the dry ends of their hair (rosemary/lavender oils are in it) and say it works well. i haven't tried this yet. i love how this sinks in and the 3 oz tin last a VERY long time. i have bought this again and again and i will continue to do so. also i have recommended it to lots of people... :)...

PattyTherre says "A tub of lard! This hand salve is like solid grease." about Burt's Bees Hand Salve

PattyTherre — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:58:04 GMT

Quick View: This salve is over the top greasy. It's natural but still, messy. Not my favorite or even close to it. I won't use it.

About Burt's Bees Hand Salve

The salve comes in a 3 ounce tin and a mini size. The salve is yellow and looks like hard grease. It is made with natural ingredients like almond oil, olive oil, beeswax, and rosemary oil.

There are no preservatives in this so I suggest buying the mini because 3 ounces goes a long way.. You just need a tiny bit on your hands or everything around you will be greasy and oily. Ugh. I tried to use it and it was too heavy for me. I know the ingredients are good and natural products are better than ones with all kinds of chemicals but, really, this is like hardened lard. I never did get it to absorb into my hands. It just sat there forming a film that wouldn't go away. I did find, if I slather the stuff on, then wipe it off with a soft cloth, that my hands feel softer but I can get soft hands without the hassle of all that. I am totally unimpressed......