My Daughter's Cold-Weather Savior for Her Skin

As a parent, it's always a challenge to find products that cater to our children's unique needs. My daughter loves spending time outside in the snow, and I'm talking at least an hour and a half, sometimes two hours straight. And, of course, she's not a fan of wearing gloves. By the time she comes back inside, her cheeks are bright red. I've been on the hunt for a good protective cream to save her skin from the cold, and that's when I stumbled upon Rukavichki cream.

I liked what I read about Rukavichki online - it's got vitamins for moisturizing and soothing, plus plant extracts for healing. It's marketed as a hand cream, but I figured it'd work just as well on her cheeks. The fact that it's suitable for kids from birth is a big plus, and I was excited to give it a try.

Rukavichki hand cream is a small tube with a pretty design - my daughter liked it too, and the packaging is cute. The back has some usage recommendations, like applying it before heading outside. I was a bit surprised to see liquid paraffin in the ingredients list - it's not exactly what I'd expect from a product marketed as safe for kids. While it's not a deal-breaker, I do think it's worth noting that using it daily can cause skin reactions due to its water-repelling properties.

The ingredients list is pretty long, but I'll just mention a few: Aqua, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffinum Liquidum, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Beeswax, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ceresin, Ceteareth-20, Talc, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Oxide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethyl Linoleate (and) Ethyl Linolenate (and) Ethyl Оleate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Tetradibutyl Pentaerithrityl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid.

The flip-top lid is a nice touch - easy to open and close, and there's a protective seal to prevent tampering. However, I did notice that some of the cream can get stuck around the opening. The scent is really pleasant and subtle, and the texture is medium-thick and absorbs nicely into the skin.

I only use this cream before heading out for a walk, not as a daily moisturizer. I apply it before my outdoor workouts and even use it on my kid's cheeks and hands. One thing I'm a bit disappointed about is that the manufacturer doesn't mention some important usage details - like how often to apply it, or any potential interactions with other products.

Overall, I'm happy with Rukavichki hand cream, and it's become a staple in our household. It's a great product for protecting our skin from the cold, and I appreciate the fact that it's suitable for kids from birth. However, I do wish the manufacturer would provide more information about usage and potential interactions.

Protects skin from cold and windRestores, soothes, and calms the skinSuitable for kids from birthPleasant and subtle scentMedium-thick texture that absorbs nicely into the skinCons:

Liquid paraffin in the ingredients list may cause skin reactionsNo clear instructions on how often to apply itNo information on potential interactions with other products