People with dry, rough, cracked or chapped hands, including those whose hands are frequently exposed to water, soap or cleaning products (such as healthcare, salon, or hospitality workers). It's a general-use cosmetic hand cream suitable for everyday consumer use, not a professional-only or medical product. Gehwol notes it is suitable for people with diabetes.

What sets Gerlasan apart from a typical drugstore hand cream is its unusually high urea concentration paired with a short, purposeful ingredient list rather than a long roster of fragrances and fillers. That combination targets genuinely rough, dry hand skin rather than just providing a light surface moisturizer, while panthenol and bisabolol are included specifically to keep the higher urea level from feeling harsh.

Apply to hands as needed throughout the day, massaging in until absorbed. It can be used as often as required for dryness, and is especially useful after hand washing or exposure to water and cleaning products.

• Pro: high urea content gives strong hydration plus mild exfoliation, useful for very rough or callused hand skin.
• Pro: tapioca starch helps the cream absorb quickly, so hands aren't left feeling greasy or sticky.
• Pro: no added fragrance ingredient was found on the ingredient list, which may suit fragrance-sensitive users.
• Con: at high concentrations, urea can cause mild stinging or tingling if applied to cracked, broken or freshly irritated skin.
• Con: this is a cosmetic moisturizer only — despite claims made elsewhere online, no antifungal or antimicrobial ingredient is confirmed in the formula, so it should not be relied on to treat infections; see a doctor for suspected skin infections.