Ahava Mineral Hand Cream 50% More Limited Edition
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingAllantoin, Dimethicone + 4 moreGood evidence
“This fan-favorite hand cream is enriched with Osmoter™, our signature blend of Dead Sea minerals to hydrate, soften and instantly soothe dry hands while safeguarding them from daily aggressions and restoring suppleness.”
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:
allantoin, 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: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Parfum + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.9%
- 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 alcoholCetyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinCeteareth-30~1.8–2.7%
Propanediol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMaris aqua~1.3–1.9%
Hamamelis virginiana leaf water~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Allantoin~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.3–0.75%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.8%
Isoeugenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.65%
Coumarin~0.15–0.5%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeHydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCitronellol~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium citrate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-30, Propanediol, Maris aqua, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Benzyl benzoate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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