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Cocoa Butter
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Adds a rich protective lipid layer that softens dry hands and supports a more cushioned feel after application.
OVESSI BODY
The Hold : Woody Amber Hand Cream
woody amber nourishing hand cream
A richly absorbing hand cream that cushions dry skin with cocoa butter, Sodium PCA, and antioxidant botanicals, while leaving a deep woody amber scent on the hands.
$45
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
- Free US shipping over $75
Made fresh for you once you order · dispatched within 2 working days.
On the body
What this formula brings
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Velvety cream absorbs in seconds
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Woody amber leaves warm skin scent
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Cocoa butter comforts dry hands
Why this exists
Hands are exposed constantly, washed repeatedly, and often left for last in the ritual, which makes them one of the first places to show dehydration and roughness. This formula is built to answer that daily strain with a balanced combination of humectants, emollients, and protective lipids. Sodium PCA supports moisture retention, cocoa butter gives the cream its richer cushioning feel, and the botanical extracts bring antioxidant support to skin that is frequently in contact with water, air, and friction. The Hold keeps the same restorative formula as The Touch, but changes the sensory language entirely. Here, the fragrance is not an afterthought. It is composed as part of the hand-care ritual, bringing a darker woody amber profile with vanilla and patchouli to the close, repeated moment of application.
Inside the formula
The key actives
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Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA
A natural moisturising factor component that helps draw and hold water in the skin for improved hydration.
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Sea Buckthorn Extract
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Provides antioxidant support for hands that face frequent washing, exposure, and everyday friction.
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Cloudberry Extract
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Contributes botanical antioxidant care within the formula's restorative hand-conditioning base.
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Blueberry Extract
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Adds another antioxidant-rich botanical layer to support comfort in dry, overworked skin.
On the body
Velvety and richly absorbing, with a cushioned feel as it spreads. It settles fully in about sixty to ninety seconds on normal to dry skin. The finish is soft, comfortable, and not greasy.
The application
How to use this
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Massage into clean hands
Apply a small amount to clean hands whenever they feel dry or after washing. Work it across the backs of the hands, palms, and around the cuticles.
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Pay attention to knuckles
Spend a little extra time over drier areas such as knuckles and fingertips. This helps the cream sit evenly and leaves the hands feeling more supple.
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Reapply as needed
Use again through the day, especially after frequent handwashing or exposure to dry air. At night, apply a slightly more generous layer for a more enveloped feel.
What to expect
On the body, over time
Day 1
Hands feel more comfortable after application, with a smoother, cushioned finish rather than a dry surface. The fragrance settles into a warm woody amber skin scent.
Week 1
With regular use, hands that often feel parched begin to feel better supported through the day. Roughness at the knuckles starts to appear less prominent.
Week 4
Hands feel consistently softer and more comfortable, with dryness better kept in check between washes. The skin on the backs of the hands feels more maintained overall.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
The formula base and actives are identical to The Touch : Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, and Glycerin as the primary emulsion; Glyceryl Stearate Citrate and Cetearyl Alcohol as the emulsion structure; Sodium PCA for NMF replenishment; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Dicaprylyl Carbonate for the light, quick-absorbing emollient phase; Theobroma Cacao Cocoa Seed Butter for the rich protective lipid layer; Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter for additional antioxidant emollient depth.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Cloudberry Fruit Extract, and Vaccinium Myrtillus Blueberry Fruit Extract provide the antioxidant botanical trio. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides contribute further emollient support. Sodium Hyaluronate delivers surface hydration. Tocopherol and Ascorbyl Palmitate provide antioxidant stabilisation and skin-protective activity.
The fragrance architecture of The Hold : Vanillin for sweetness, Linalyl Acetate for bergamot lift, Pogostemon Cablin Oil for the patchouli leather note, Linalool for the soft floral bridge, Coumarin for the hay-and-tonka depth, and Cedrus Atlantica Oil for the woody backbone : is distinct from The Spice at every stage of the dry-down. All aromatic components are from natural essential oils, declared in full in the INCI. Benzyl Alcohol, present as a component of the Parfum and as a co-preservative, is declared individually.
Provenance
A small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is bottled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. Two-day production is the price of formulation freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.
Cruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free. Natural certified (Ecocert COSMOS Natural).
From our community
Reviews and reflections
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Verified
winter lifesaver tbh
Hands get wrecked every winter round the knuckles. This sorts it. Texture's dead nice, spreads easily so I do hands, cuticles and a bit up the arms. Woody amber sits warm on the skin without being in your face.
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Verified
not subtle but i love it
Properly scented. Can smell it typing.
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obsessed with the scent
The woody amber and leather is exactly what I wanted. Goes on the backs of my hands velvety, sinks in quick, no grease on the knuckles. Still catch the vanilla and patchouli later. Feels more like a proper ritual than just hand cream honestly. Been using on cuticles too and they're way softer.
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evening vibes
Properly cushioning on my eczema-prone hands, especially after washing up. The woody amber scent stays warm and not sweet, though the tube is a bit small for daily use.
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does the job
Spreads easy, absorbs clean. Woody amber stays around without going sharp. Used it on my knees too and worked fine.
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Verified
takes a min to sink in
Love the scent especially the vanilla. Works well on wrists and hands but takes slightly longer to settle on very dry skin so pause before touching fabric.
Every OVESSI order is prepared once you place it. Your order is filled, sealed and labelled for you, then dispatched within 2 working days. Nothing waits on a warehouse shelf.
- ✦Made fresh
- ○ 2-day dispatch
- →UK 3 to 7 / EU 5 to 10 / US 2 to 5 days
In case you wondered
Frequently asked
What makes The Hold different from The Touch?
The formula is the same. The difference is the scent profile : The Hold leans into woody amber, vanilla, coumarin, and patchouli rather than spice and juniper.
Is this hand cream suitable for all skin types?
Yes. It is designed for all skin types, with a particular focus on hands that feel dry or dehydrated.
Will it feel greasy on the skin?
It is made to absorb in about sixty to ninety seconds on normal to dry skin, leaving a soft finish rather than a heavy residue.
Can I use it after every hand wash?
Yes. It is well suited to repeated application across the day, particularly after washing when hands can feel stripped or dry.
Does it contain fragrance?
Yes. The scent is a defined woody amber accord with vanilla, patchouli, coumarin, and cedar notes, declared in the full INCI.
When will my order arrive?
We start preparing your order once it is placed and dispatch within 2 business days. From dispatch, delivery is UK 3 to 7 business days, EU 5 to 10 business days, US 2 to 5 business days.
Pair it with
Other body moments
Small batch. Filled for you. Made in EU and US.
