3W CLINIC MOISTURIZING OLIVE HAND CREAM

Values You Can Trust: 100% Genuine | Cruelty-Free* | Contains Fragrance

If your knuckles crack or feel tight after washing your hands with harsh office soap, that is compromised barrier function on your body. Hand skin has fewer sebaceous glands than facial skin, making it highly susceptible to Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL).

Pros: Excellent value for volume. Absorbs quickly without leaving a slippery film on steering wheels. High occlusive action via mineral oil.

Caveats: Contains a strong traditional perfume scent that lingers. Utilizes older-generation preservatives (parabens) which some users prefer to avoid, though they are highly effective at preventing bacterial growth.

*Brand states cruelty-free, but sells products in Mainland China where post-market animal testing may be required by law. Cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt.

Highly compatible with low-energy days. This is a bedside-table staple that requires no sink, no mirror, and no wait times. Can be applied blindly in the dark.

It functions as a single-step barrier rescue for dry extremities. If you lack the energy for a full body lotion routine after a shower, applying this strictly to the hands and elbows provides localized comfort.

Step 1: Use anytime, ideally immediately after washing hands.

Step 2: Dispense a pea-sized amount per hand.

Step 3: Massage into the backs of hands first, then rub palms together, finishing by massaging cuticles.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Wash hands with gentle soap.

2. Pat dry, leaving skin slightly damp.

3. 3W Clinic Olive Hand Cream

In Mauritius morning humidity, humectants work exceptionally well because they draw water from the humid air rather than from deeper skin layers. If applying before driving, wait 60 seconds for the emulsion to set before gripping the steering wheel.

1. Evening shower or hand wash.

2. 3W Clinic Olive Hand Cream (Apply a slightly thicker layer than the morning).

If you have severely dry, cracking hands, apply a generous layer and wear cotton gloves overnight. This creates a hyper-occlusive environment that forces the stratum corneum to rehydrate while you sleep.

Apply to slightly damp skin. Emollients and occlusives (like mineral oil) trap existing water; if you apply to bone-dry skin, you are sealing in dryness.

Always apply to the back of the hands first (where the skin is thinnest and degrades fastest), rather than dumping the product into your palms. Hands deliver 100% of product.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global Execution Rules: Viscosity ladder: thinnest → thickest; water-phase before oil-phase; treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s; serum layers 30-60s; before sunscreen 10-15 min if going outdoors or applying makeup.

Amount defaults: Watery toner/essence: 5-8 drops per layer (or "coin-size puddle in palm"). Serum/ampoule: 2-3 drops or 1 pump. Gel moisturizer: 1 pea-1.5 peas; Cream: 1-2 peas. Sunscreen: 2-finger rule for face; +1 finger for neck.

Skin state rules: Hydrators (toners/essences/HA): best on slightly damp skin. Retinoids: best on fully dry skin; if sensitive, wait 10 minutes after cleansing. Exfoliating acids: apply to dry or lightly damp depending on irritation.

Hard cap rule: If routine pills, stings, or feels heavy → reduce layers, not increase.

AM (maximum map):

1. Rinse / Gentle Cleanse (optional) - 1-2 pumps.
2. pH-Prep / Balancing Toner (optional) - 5-8 drops. Wait 10-20s.
3. Hydrating Toner Layers (1-3 layers, optional) - 5-8 drops. Rule: in high humidity, often 1 layer is enough.
4. Essence (optional) - 5-8 drops.
5. Mist / Thermal Water (optional micro-step) - 1-2 light sprays.
6. Booster / Soothing Serum (optional) - 2-3 drops.
7. Antioxidant Lane (optional, choose ONE) - Option A: L-Ascorbic Acid (dry skin). Option B: Gentler antioxidant (damp or dry).
8. Pigment Support Lane (optional, choose ONE) - 2-3 drops.
9. Hydration Serum Lane (optional) - 2-3 drops on damp skin.
10. Oil-Control / Sebum-Regulating Lane (optional) - 2-3 drops.
11. Peptides / Growth-Factor / Repair Lane (optional) - 2-3 drops.
12. Eye Serum/Cream (optional) - ½ rice-grain per eye.
13. Moisturizer - gel 1-1.5 peas / cream 1-2 peas.
14. Optional Sealing Layer (only if dry/AC) - rice-grain to pea-size max.
15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) - 2-finger rule. Wait 10-15 mins.
16. Lip SPF (optional but ideal) - 1 swipe.

In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM (maximum map):

1. Micellar (optional pre-cleanse) - saturate cotton.
2. Oil Cleanser / Balm (if SPF/makeup) - massage dry, emulsify, rinse.
3. Water Cleanser (second cleanse) - 1-2 pumps.
4. pH-Prep Toner (optional) - 5-8 drops.
5. Hydrating Toner Layers (1-3 layers, optional) - 5-8 drops.
6. Essence (optional) - 5-8 drops.
7. Soothing / Barrier Serum (optional) - 2-3 drops.
8. [Anchor Product] - use product-type default. If anchor is retinoid: apply on fully dry skin. If anchor is acid: wait 1-3 minutes.
9. Targeted Serum (optional, ONLY if not conflicting) - 2-3 drops.
10. Moisturizer - gel 1-1.5 peas / cream 1-2 peas.
11. Sleeping Mask (optional) - thin layer.
12. Occlusive Seal (optional; avoid if clog-prone) - rice-grain max.
13. Spot Treatment / Pimple Patch (as needed) - rice-grain amount.
14. Lip Sleeping Mask (optional) - thin swipe.

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep 'one lane' per night.

One-lane rule: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure: default to the safest lane = barrier/hydration, and reduce layers.

Viscosity: Tier 4 (Thick Cream). This is an oil-in-water emulsion designed for body application.

Apply after thinner, before thicker. As a body/hand product, this represents the final sealing step for the extremities.

This product appears thick in the tube but spreads thin on skin due to the Polysorbate 60 emulsifier. Do not judge the texture by how it looks in the container.

Hand skin sheds rapidly due to friction and washing. Results rely entirely on consistent reapplication rather than permanent cellular alteration.

Before starting this product, your routine MUST already include: a gentle hand soap. If you are washing your hands with harsh dish soap or high-pH industrial cleansers, no hand cream will repair the damage.

Environmental Dehydration: Mineral oil provides an occlusive shield against moisture loss in aggressively air-conditioned environments.

Rough Texture: Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the stratum corneum, creating a physically smoother surface.

Cannot physically heal deep fissures or treat contact dermatitis — it is a cosmetic moisturizer, not a medical ointment.

• INNISFREE SPECIAL CARE MASK-FOOT 20ML: Treat your feet to a targeted mask while treating your hands with this cream. Use PM.

• We do not currently carry a dedicated cuticle oil — this category is under sourcing review.

Water-Permeability: Film-Forming (uncertain).

Mineral oil and cetearyl alcohol create a deliberate occlusive barrier on the skin designed to resist water loss. While not entirely waterproof, it creates a significant physical film.

To ensure validity of ablution, wash hands thoroughly with soap to break down the lipid film before performing wudu. Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: 'Hand creams heal dry skin permanently.'

REALITY: Hand creams provide temporary occlusive shielding and emollience. Because you wash your hands constantly, the protective barrier is regularly destroyed and must be cosmetically reapplied.

MYTH: 'Mineral oil is toxic and clogs pores.'

REALITY: Cosmetic-grade mineral oil is highly purified, biologically inert, and one of the most effective, least irritating occlusives available in dermatology. Its molecular size is too large to penetrate and clog pores.

In air-conditioned environments, your skin rapidly loses water to the dry air. ALWAYS keep this product near your office desk to replenish the lipid barrier after washing hands.

Full INCI List: Water, Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Propylparaben, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Perfume.

Preservative System: Utilizes Phenoxyethanol alongside Methylparaben and Propylparaben for robust broad-spectrum protection against bacteria and mold in a water-heavy formula.

Fragrance Status: Synthetic Fragrance (Parfum).

Scent Description: Noticeable floral/clean perfume scent traditional to Korean body care lines.

Intensity: 4/5. Dissipation: Lingering 5min+.

Alcohol Disclosure: Contains Fatty Alcohols Only (Cetearyl Alcohol). These are moisturizing, emollient alcohols that do not strip the skin, unlike drying denatured alcohol.

*Based on brand-declared INCI. The term 'Fragrance' or 'Parfum' in the INCI list may contain undisclosed allergens. Patch test advised for sensitive individuals.

Halal Status: Self-Assessed.*

Vegan Status: Self-Assessed.*

Cruelty-Free Status: Brand-stated policy.*

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

*Brand states cruelty-free, but sells products in Mainland China where post-market animal testing may be required by law. Cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt.

MFDS Classification: General Cosmetic.

This product does not undergo additional functional testing by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety because it makes no medical, whitening, or anti-wrinkle claims.

Evidence Confidence: High for basic hydration. Emollients and occlusives are universally established in dermatological science for treating xerosis (dry skin).

Country of Manufacture: South Korea.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Unsafe. Contains Polysorbate 60 and Sorbitan Sesquioleate, which feature lipid chain lengths that feed Malassezia. However, Malassezia folliculitis is exceptionally rare on the hands, making this functionally irrelevant for its intended use case.

Pilling Assessment: Low.

Because this product is applied directly to the body and hands rather than layered over 5 different facial serums, pilling is rarely an issue.

If you experience peeling/rolling, you are likely applying too much product to completely dry hands. Dampen hands slightly and reduce the dosage.

Fresh color is opaque white. Because it does not contain highly unstable actives like pure Vitamin C, the formula is robust.

Store away from direct sunlight. Do not leave the tube sitting on the dashboard of a car in the Mauritius sun, as extreme heat will break the emulsion and cause the oils to separate from the water.

Spoilage signs: Sour smell overriding the perfume, complete liquid separation that won't remix when squeezed. When in doubt, discard.

Apply a small amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours. Check for redness or itching before full application.

If adverse reaction: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY gentle cleanser + plain moisturizer + mineral SPF. NO acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72h, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: Hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, breathing difficulty (seek emergency care).

Applying to bone-dry skin. Hand creams are sealants; they need hydration (water) underneath to trap. Always apply immediately after towel-drying your hands.

Washing hands with scalding hot water. Heat melts the natural lipid barrier, rendering the hand cream less effective as it tries to overcompensate.

If applying before sleep, failing to cover with cotton gloves. Cotton gloves physically prevent the cream from rubbing off onto your bedsheets, ensuring the product stays on your skin.

Volume: 100ml. Recommended amount per use: approximately 1ml. Uses per container: approximately 100 applications.

At recommended dosage applied 3 times daily: approximately 33 days (1 month). Correct dosage is better for your skin AND extends product life.

Reorder in approximately 1 month. We recommend reordering 2 weeks before estimated depletion for shipping time.

The foundation of soft hands is protection.

This hand cream acts as a Tier 4 occlusive seal, physically trapping moisture acquired from washing.

AM Routine:

1. Gentle Hand Soap (rinse and pat slightly damp)
2. 3W Clinic Moisturizing Olive Hand Cream (1 pea size, massage 20s)

PM Routine:

1. Shower or Evening Wash
2. 3W Clinic Moisturizing Olive Hand Cream (2 pea sizes, massage cuticles)

If you work in a heavily air-conditioned office, then reapply a half pea-size every time you wash your hands to counteract the AC drawing water from your skin.

If your cuticles are severely cracked, then massage the cream directly into the nail bed for 30 seconds to soften the dead tissue before bed.

After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this product in depth.

The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with 3W Clinic Moisturizing Olive Hand Cream, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you prefer a lighter texture for daytime use without heavy mineral oil, we do not currently carry a dedicated gel-cream hand lotion — this category is under sourcing review.

For facial hydration, this is inappropriate. If you need facial barrier repair, look toward products like Dr.Althea 345 RELIEF CREAM 50ML instead.

This product's PRIMARY function is: Hand emollience and occlusion. You do NOT need this if you already own: an open, functioning body lotion or hand cream that effectively relieves your dry hands. Finish your current product before purchasing.

Check your current shelf. Do you have an open product with the same primary active? Skincare products lose efficacy after opening (PAO = 12 months). Buying new while old expires is waste.

Combining with a similar product: No Benefit (same mechanism). Do not layer multiple hand creams.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick Verification Tips: Check the crimp at the top of the tube for a clear, legible batch code and expiration date.

3W Clinic is a legacy South Korean brand known for producing highly accessible, large-volume cosmetic basics. They focus on traditional botanical extracts combined with established, functional cosmetic bases. The brand prioritizes affordability and utility, making Korean skincare staples available without premium markups.

A user with dry hands noted that it provided excellent immediate moisture without feeling greasy, making it perfect for office use. Another reviewer praised the large 100ml size, mentioning it lasts significantly longer than standard 30ml drugstore tubes.

A critical review highlighted that the fragrance is quite strong and traditional, which lingered longer than they preferred. Some users with sensitive, cracked knuckles experienced mild stinging upon initial application due to the perfume content.

Common Praise: High volume, fast absorption, affordable, strong barrier feel.

Common Complaints: Strong artificial fragrance, contains parabens.

Recycle the plastic tube according to local Mauritius municipal guidelines once thoroughly rinsed.

Can I use this on my face?

No. The mineral oil and cetearyl alcohol base is formulated for the thicker skin of the hands and body. It is highly likely to cause congestion or trap heat if applied to facial skin.

Does it leave fingerprints on screens?

If you apply the correct pea-sized amount and wait 60 seconds, it absorbs efficiently without leaving a heavy grease trail. If you overdose, it will transfer to screens.

Is this safe for severe eczema on the hands?

No. This product contains synthetic fragrance which is a known irritant for broken, eczema-prone skin. Seek a fragrance-free medical ointment instead.

Occlusive

An ingredient (like mineral oil) that forms a physical shield on top of the skin to block water from evaporating into the air.

Emollient

An ingredient that fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells, making the surface feel instantly smoother and softer.

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the skin, consisting of dead cells that act as your primary barrier against the environment.

TEWL

Transepidermal Water Loss. The process where water evaporates out of your skin into the surrounding air.

Parabens

A class of highly effective, long-studied preservatives used to stop harmful bacteria and mold from growing in water-based cosmetics.

Every product sold by Adilsons Beauty is 100% genuine, sourced through authorized Korean distribution channels. Full details on our verification system: Authenticity and Trust.

Our team is available to help you build a routine, troubleshoot reactions, and answer ingredient questions. WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

For in-depth skincare education, visit our blog at adilsons.mu/blogs/k-beauty or subscribe to our email to get our guided education series delivered to your inbox.

Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Store Policies: For the most up-to-date information, please review our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy.

Best For: Anyone needing a high-volume, reliable occlusive hand cream for daily protection against harsh soaps and air-conditioned environments.

Key Benefits: Features a robust mineral oil base that effectively blocks Transepidermal Water Loss. The 100ml size offers excellent longevity for daily users.

Keep in Mind: It is not a clinical treatment for severely damaged skin and contains a noticeable synthetic fragrance. Ensure hands are slightly damp before application to maximize its sealing properties.