Hand eczema treatment: could topical CBD be part of your skincare routine?

It’s National Eczema Week this September – a moment in the year where we shine a light on a skin condition that affects millions of people in the UK with one of the most common, frustrating forms being eczema prone hands. Whether triggered by allergens, frequent hand washing, seasonal dryness or stress, the symptoms- redness, itchiness, dryness and cracked skin can interfere with daily life and confidence.

While there is no cure for eczema, many people seek new ways to hydrate their hands and maintain optimum skin health. One area gaining attention is the CBD applied topically, often in the form of CBD oil or CBD cream. But before we delve further into the cosmetic functions of CBD and the skin, let’s look at how the skin barrier works and how it is impacted by eczema?

Understanding Hand Eczema and the Skin Barrier

The skin is our body’s largest organ and just by looking at it, we can learn a lot about our overall health and wellbeing. A common skin condition that causes sufferers a great deal of discomfort and interruption to quality of life is dermatitis. Eczema is a form of dermatitis that compromises the skin barrier – your body’s frontline defence. This leads to increased water loss, dryness, inflammation and a higher sensitivity to irritants.

Traditional hand eczema treatments often include emollients, steroids, or avoiding triggers. But people are increasingly turning to botanical ingredients and skin-supportive topicals to bolster hydration, reduce inflammation and redness and manage sensitivity.

Diagram showing the differences between ‘normal’ skin and eczema skin (source: eczema.org)

CBD and the Skin: What Do the Regulatory Bodies Say?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-intoxicating compound often derived from the hemp plant or in the case of Pureis Ultra Pure CBD,  lab-made from citrus fruit. Approved in the European Union, CBD is officially recognised for its skin functions including:

• Antioxidant – Helps protect dry, damaged skin from everyday environmental stress like cold weather and frequent washing
• Skin protecting – Strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, reducing sensitivity and helping prevent moisture loss
• Skin conditioning – Deeply nourishes and softens rough, cracked hands, improving texture and comfort
• Anti-sebum – Helps balance the skin’s oil production, useful for soothing irritated or reactive skin

Why Choose a CBD Dry Oil for Your Hands?

Hands are especially vulnerable to irritation as they’re exposed to water, cleaning agents, fluctuating temperatures and friction daily. For people working in wet water jobs, or in roles where their hands are exposed more regularly, this irritation can be even more of a problem. Hardworking hands, or hands on the go, need lightweight, fast-absorbing hydration that doesn’t leave residue.

One option to consider, when you need to boost skin hydration quickly, is the dermatologically approved Pureis CBD Dry Oil Hand Spray, suitable for people with eczema or psoriasis prone skin. This innovative spray delivers a fine mist of Ultra Pure CBD in a nourishing dry oil base. It’s designed to:

• Absorb quickly with no greasy feel
• Lock in moisture with skin-softening oils
• Be suitable for sensitive or reactive skin
• Leave hands feeling hydrated, soothed and refreshed

CBDPur® (the key ingredient in Pureis CBD Dry Oil Hand Spray) is backed by science and safety. CBDPur® was the first lab-made CBD supplement to be approved by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), it contains 0% THC and has been independently tested through Clinical Safety Studies. It’s also free from free from pollutants, toxins, terpenes, heavy metals, pesticides, insecticides – making it 100% pure.

How to Use Pureis CBD Dry Oil Hand Spray in Your Routine

For those managing hand eczema or simply wanting to support skin barrier health:

1. Spray onto clean hands 2–3 times per day or whenever needed
2. Gently massage in, especially around dry patches or between fingers
3. Build into daily routine, for added skin hydration
4. Avoid broken or open skin, and always patch-test new products

A Gentle Addition to Your Hand Care Toolkit

When used cosmetically, CBD isn’t considered a cure or treatment for any condition, but it’s recognised as having useful functions to the skin’s health. So, this Eczema Week, perhaps consider trying something new?

Pureis CBD Dry Oil Hand Spray is a lightweight, science-backed option that’s perfect for pockets, backpacks and on-the-go soothing, and it is suitable to be used by people who have eczema or psoriasis prone skin.

Please note: Pureis Ultra Pure CBD is not intended to treat or prevent any physiological or psychological disease.