Soothe and restore dry, rough hands with Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream. This highly concentrated moisturizing hand lotion is clinically proven to deliver immediate and long-lasting soothing relief for dry skin.
Formulated with a high level of glycerin, this intensive hand cream locks in moisture and helps improve the look and feel of dry, chapped hands, leaving them noticeably softer and smoother. The fragrance-free formula is gentle and effective, making it ideal for everyday use, even for sensitive skin. Because it’s so concentrated, only a small dab is needed-each 2-ounce tube provides over 200 applications.
The History and Heritage of Norwegian Formula
Throughout its long history, Neutrogena has been on a quest for pioneering skin-friendly products, with a passion for innovation and new ideas. The Norwegian Formula range has a global reputation for providing instant, long-lasting relief from dry skin, accelerating healing, and providing effective, immediate hydration.
How Norwegian Formula Began
Norwegian Formula was developed as a solution to the extreme weather conditions of Norway. For generations, the people of Norway have been pulling herring, cod, and mackerel from the ocean in some of the world’s harshest, coldest conditions. This naturally results in dryness and chapped skin on the hands.
Neutrogena created a glycerin-rich recipe for hand cream that would help to counter the effects of the icy ocean water. It’s powerfully concentrated and based on the traditional salves and balms used by Norwegian fishermen. The unique recipe heals and protects even under the harshest of conditions.
Our Heritage
Since that first hand cream, the Norwegian Formula product range has been expanded to include care for the whole body.
- 1954: The founder of Neutrogena, Manny Stolaroff, started the company after discovering a translucent amber cleansing bar. This bar offered a cleanse that was effective, yet also so gentle that skin returned to its natural pH level straight after use. Since the launch of this iconic amber bar, Neutrogena has partnered with some of the world’s best dermatology experts to develop a wide range of high-quality, ingenious skincare products based on the principles of skin friendliness.
- 1969: Lloyd Cotsen, President of Neutrogena in 1969, was given a sample of a traditional recipe for hand healing as used by Arctic fishermen. After using some chemicals to clean soap vats, Cotsen found his hands were left dry and cracked. Deciding to give the sample product a try, Cotsen found immediate relief with just a small dab of the highly concentrated formula - the inspiration for another Neutrogena classic.
- 1972: Neutrogena Norwegian Formula was launched in 1972. Since then, the brand has become renowned for its unparalleled relief for dry and chapped hands. The range has since expanded to include a variety of hand and body products recommended by respected pharmacists and dermatologists around the world.
- 2022: This year saw Norwegian Formula celebrating its 50th anniversary since being launched - half a century of healing and protection.
Highlights from the Past 50 Years
Over the past half a century, Norwegian Formula has received many accolades - both from the industry and from consumers - and has strived to make a difference to hands all over the world. Here are some of the highlights from the past 50 years:
- A favourite: Norwegian Formula is currently ranked number one in the hand category*.
- Popular around the world: At the 40 year anniversary in 2012, Norwegian Formula was readily available in more than 25 countries around the world.
- Proven results: In clinical trials, after four weeks of applying Norwegian Formula, 100% of subjects stated their hands were more nourished. 93% experienced immediate relief from the effects of dry, chapped skin, while 90% experienced lasting relief - proof that the formula works.
- A commitment to sustainability: Our new hand cream packaging (launching soon) is not only recyclable but made with 50% recycled plastics**.
What Customers Say About Norwegian Formula
Here’s what some of our customers have said about Norwegian Formula:
"It actually works! Unlike other creams! My hands feel smooth and soft!" (Kboult40)
"Finally, soft hands!... I would certainly buy this again." (EmNix1)
"Wow what amazing hand cream, just a little is needed to give immediate relief to dry hands." (Diane9587)
"This lotion has really made my hands look and feel so much better!... A great hand cream to use daily to keep my hands moisturized."
Understanding Dry Hands
Some causes of dry hands can be avoided, while others cannot. Frequent hand washing can cause the skin to dry out, as can extreme temperatures. Contact with a variety of chemicals or even perfumes can also cause a reaction, leading to dryness.
Environmental factors, such as contact with pollution or smoke, or endogenous factors such as age, diet, general health, and stress can also have an effect. People who work in healthcare or industrial settings may have to wear protective gloves, which can cause hands to become dry.
When skin becomes dry, this can lead to tightness, irritation, chapping and cracking, which can become painful if not treated. Norwegian Formula was created specifically to help protect and heal even the driest or most chapped hands, providing immediate relief.
Glycerin: A Key Ingredient for Dry Hands
Norwegian Formula uses a high concentration of glycerin, which helps to repair and hydrate dry, damaged skin. This is formulated along with emollients such as paraffinum liquidum and cetearyl alcohol, which help retain moisture and soften the skin. These are combined within a special base and dermatologically tested.
The glycerin works by penetrating the stratum corneum, or upper layers of the epidermis, while the emollients lock moisture at the surface of the skin by creating a film. The concentrated glycerin in Norwegian Formula increases moisture levels in the skin by as much as 30% and retains this for up to 34 hours after use.
Norwegian Formula 50th Anniversary Celebrations: Celebrating Being ‘Hands On’
We use our hands constantly throughout each day - for working, playing, taking care of ourselves and others.
The Concentrated Hand Cream: Dry and Damaged Hands (50 ml)
This product intensely hydrates damaged and dry hands, containing Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula®. From the application, the hands are softer and smoother. The Neutrogena Originale Concentrated Hand Cream immediately and lastingly soothes tightness in the hands thanks to its formula containing more than 40% moisturizing active ingredients. A hazelnut amount is enough to relieve and protect very dry, damaged, attacked hands. Upon application, the skin regains its softness and suppleness.
A Little History of the Norwegian Formula®
The Norwegian Formula® was born with the hand cream, the brand's now emblematic product. During the Second World War, a pediatrician, walking along the quays of the port of Bergen, exchanged handshakes with Arctic fishermen. He is surprised that the dryness of their faces, weathered by the wind and the cold, contrasts with the softness of their hands. He discovers soon after that it is the fish oil, which they manipulate throughout the day, that makes their palms so soft.
Instructions for Use
Apply a hazelnut amount daily to the hands after washing them first. Our advice: applying a hand cream in the evening before going to bed provides better results.
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream commercial
Neutrogena Fast Absorbing Hand Cream
Neutrogena Fast Absorbing Hand Cream is a lightweight hand cream that provides hydration and protection. This formula is designed to absorb quickly, delivering long-lasting hydration and nourishment without any oily sensation. Inspired by the Norwegian Formula, this cream contains glycerin, a well-known humectant that attracts moisture and helps retain it within the skin. Additionally, vitamin E offers antioxidant properties, helping to protect the skin from external stressors while contributing to the nourishment and maintenance of the skin barrier. Together, these ingredients work to soften the skin, prevent dryness, and restore comfort to hands exposed to daily environmental aggressors.
Last but not least, this product is suitable for sensitive skin, and its lightweight yet effective hydration makes it a great option for daily use. Glycerin is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains water.
How to Use
Apply Neutrogena Fast Absorbing Hand Cream onto both hands and gently massage until the product fully absorbs.
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