Dr. Hess's Genuine Hand Cream has been used for years to nourish and soften dry, damaged skin. Its roots go back to 1893 when Dr. Gilbert Hess originally formulated his famous ointment. Today, we use many of hte same ingredients that have worked for over 100 years to hydrate the skin. Nourish and soften dry, damaged skin with this time-proven hand cream. Dr. Gilbert Hess first formulated his famous ointment in 1893, and today, this cream still uses many of the same ingredients to hydrate skin. For best results, gently massage into dry areas of the skin.