How to Care for Your Hand Cream and Hand Wash Set
By FRAMA Official Site | Published: 2026-10-29
Category: Tips & Care
Keep your FRAMA hand cream and hand wash in top condition with simple storage, usage, and hygiene habits that extend their life and preserve their scent.
Quick Answer
Store your hand cream and hand wash in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, close lids tightly after each use, and follow a simple weekly cleaning routine for the tubes and pumps.
Why Proper Care Matters for Natural Formulas
Natural hand care products like the Columnae range rely on plant-based ingredients and essential oils. These can be more sensitive to heat, light, and air than synthetic alternatives. Storing them correctly helps preserve both their texture and their nuanced scent of vetiver, black pepper, bitter orange, and tuya.
A little attention to how you use and store the set also prevents waste. You get full value from the nourishing fatty acids in the cream and the mild cleansing gel in the wash, without the product degrading before you finish it.
Step-by-Step Care Routine
- Store in a cool, dry place: Keep both the hand cream tube and hand wash bottle in a bathroom cabinet or shelf away from radiators, windowsills, and steamy shower areas. Heat and humidity can alter the texture and scent of natural formulas. Check the storage spot once a month to ensure it stays below room temperature and out of direct light.
- Seal tightly after every use: Always close the hand cream tube cap and the hand wash pump or lid immediately after use. Exposure to air can dry out the cream and dull the fragrance of both products. If the pump feels loose, replace it to maintain a tight seal.
- Use clean, dry hands: Apply the hand cream with clean, dry hands to avoid introducing water or bacteria into the tube. For the hand wash, rinse your hands before pumping to prevent excess water from dripping back into the bottle. Avoid dipping wet fingers into the cream; squeeze a small amount onto your palm instead.
- Clean the pump and tube opening weekly: Wipe the nozzle of the hand wash pump and the rim of the hand cream tube with a dry or slightly damp cloth once a week. This removes dried product that can block the opening or attract dust. Let the areas air-dry completely before replacing caps or pumps.
- Rotate your stock: If you buy backups, use the older set first. Natural products have a shorter shelf life than conventional ones, so rotating keeps every tube and bottle at its best quality. Write the purchase date on the bottom of new backups to track which to open next.
Products in This Care Routine
- Hand Cream Tube | Columnae | 60 mL: Columnae Hand Cream is a nourishing hand treatment with absorbent fatty acids that deliver intense hydration to skin, cuticles, and nails. Because the cream is rich in fatty acids, keeping the tube sealed and cool prevents the texture from separating or turning rancid over time.
Hand Cream Tube | Columnae | 60 mL - Hand Wash | Columnae | 375 mL: Columnae Hand Wash is a mild, scented cleansing gel formulated for everyday use. The gentle formula means you don't need harsh preservatives, so proper storage and hygiene help maintain its freshness and scent.
Hand Wash | Columnae | 375 mL
