St. Ives Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand Cream is a richly conditioning hand cream from the cult American skincare brand. Infused with coconut and orchid extracts plus 100% natural moisturisers — soybean oil and plant-based glycerin — it's designed to soften, smooth and hydrate dry hands without leaving a greasy residue.
About St. Ives
St. Ives is the American skincare brand founded in 1955 in California, today part of the Unilever group. The brand is best known for its naturally-derived, accessibly-priced exfoliators and moisturisers, with the Softening Coconut & Orchid range bringing a sweet, tropical scent into the line for hand and body care.
Key benefits
- Rich, fast-absorbing hand cream — deep hydration without greasy residue.
- 40% moisturising active ingredients per the brand.
- Coconut extract rich in nourishing fatty acids to support softness.
- Orchid extract — antioxidant-rich and soothing for the skin.
- 100% natural moisturisers — soybean oil and plant-based glycerin.
- Paraben-free, dermatologist-tested and cruelty-free per the brand.
- Soft, sweet coconut and orchid scent.
Key ingredients
- Coconut extract: rich in fatty acids; helps repair and hydrate the skin.
- Orchid extract: antioxidant support, with a soothing effect on the skin.
- Soybean oil: a 100% natural emollient.
- Plant-based glycerin: humectant for daily hydration.
Who it's for
Anyone with dry, dehydrated or rough hands who wants a soft, tropical-scented daily hand cream. Suitable for all skin types and as a desk- or handbag-friendly daily essential.
How to use
- Squeeze a small amount of cream into the palm of one hand.
- Massage between the hands and across the back of the hands and the knuckles.
- Work the cream into the fingertips and around the cuticles.
- Re-apply through the day as needed — particularly after washing the hands or contact with water.
- For best overnight conditioning, apply a generous layer before bed.
Specifications
- Brand: St. Ives
- Range: Softening Coconut & Orchid
- Product: Softening Coconut & Orchid Hand Cream
- Skin type: Dry, dehydrated, all skin types
- Use: Daily, throughout the day
- Cruelty-free: Yes (per brand)
- Paraben-free: Yes



