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Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Aesop Ressurection Aromatique Hand Balm The Aesop aromatique hand balm contains a greaseless formulation of hydrating botanicals that will transform even the most abused hands.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, theobroma cacao seed butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedStearic acid~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetearyl alcohol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCeteth-20~1.7–2.6%
Cocos nucifera oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilLimonene~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilGlyceryl stearate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCedrus atlantica bark oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.15–0.5%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCitrus grandis seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilGlycine soja extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCoumarin~0.01–0.1%
Beta-carotene~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteth-20, Cocos nucifera oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Limonene, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus grandis seed extract, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Glycine soja extract, Disodium edta, Citral, Geraniol, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Coumarin, Beta-carotene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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