Davines OI Hand Oil
A targeted Davines Roucou Oil hand and cuticle treatment that nourishes the driest skin, restores cuticle health and delivers the signature OI softness in a concentrated oil format — for hands that are frequently in water, exposed to product or in need of intensive daily repair.
The Moda Team Review: The OI Treatment for Cuticles and Hands
The OI Hand Balm is the daily moisturiser. The OI Hand Oil is the treatment — a more concentrated, targeted application for cuticles, nail beds and dry skin areas that need more focused nourishment than a balm delivers. A few drops massaged into the cuticles before the end of a working day makes a genuinely visible difference to cuticle condition over two to three weeks, which is why it is the product most frequently recommended at Moda for stylists and clients whose hands take the most daily stress.
Particularly useful for anyone whose hands are frequently in water — stylists, swimmers, anyone who washes hands many times throughout the day — where the skin's natural oils are continually stripped and the cuticles begin to dry, crack or lift. The Roucou Oil's beta-carotene-rich formula absorbs rapidly into the skin and delivers the same antioxidant protection and nourishment it provides in the OI hair products. The OI fragrance carries through, making it a sensory extension of the full OI routine.
Key Active Ingredient
Roucou Oil (Bixa Orellana) — the same cold-pressed, beta-carotene-rich oil from the Amazon basin that defines the OI hair range, here applied in a concentrated oil format for targeted cuticle and skin nourishment. Absorbs rapidly without greasy residue. Scent: the signature OI warm amber, woody vetiver and soft floral fragrance.
Moda Pro Tip
Apply 2–3 drops to dry fingertips and massage directly into the cuticle base of each nail, working the oil under the cuticle edge where dryness and lifting begin. Do this at the end of the day before bed — the overnight window allows the Roucou Oil to absorb fully without being washed off. Consistency over 2–3 weeks produces visibly healthier, more supple cuticles.
How To Use
- Dispense a small amount onto dry fingertips.
- Massage into cuticles, nail beds and hands.
- No rinsing required — leave in for best absorption.
- Use daily, particularly before bed, for cumulative cuticle health improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Davines OI Hand Oil and OI Hand Balm?
Yes — the Hand Balm is a daily moisturiser for overall hand softness applied throughout the day. The Hand Oil is a concentrated cuticle and skin treatment — more targeted, richer in Roucou Oil concentration, most effective applied directly to the cuticle base and nail beds for repair and nourishment.
Is Davines OI Hand Oil only for the cuticles or can it be used on the whole hand?
Yes — it can be applied to the full hand, but it is most effective as a targeted treatment for cuticles and nail beds where the skin is thinnest and most prone to dryness. For overall hand moisturising, the OI Hand Balm distributes more easily across larger surface areas.
Will Davines OI Hand Oil feel greasy after applying?
No — the Roucou Oil absorbs quickly and leaves a nourished, polished finish without a greasy or sticky residue. Use 2–3 drops and massage in thoroughly for the cleanest finish.
Is Davines OI Hand Oil vegan?
Yes — the formula contains no ingredients of animal origin.
Does Davines OI Hand Oil smell like the OI hair products?
Yes — it carries the same signature OI fragrance: warm amber, woody vetiver and soft florals, making it a sensory extension of the OI hair routine throughout the rest of the day.
