Ahava Smoothing Hand Cream Kale and Turmeric
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 5 moreGood evidence
“Smoothing Hand Cream Kale and Turmeric”
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: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“This smoothing hand cream is packed with Kale & Turmeric known for their super antioxidant properties to safeguard hands from premature aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 5 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~5–7.5%
- 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 PropanediolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone~1.2–1.7%
- 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 DimethiconeSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateParfum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.4–0.95%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.35–0.85%
Citronellol~0.35–0.75%
Geraniol~0.3–0.7%
Limonene~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 citrateDisodium phosphate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateCitric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium phosphate~0.15–0.55%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.5%
Allantoin~0.1–0.45%
- 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 AllantoinHamamelis virginiana leaf water~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractBrassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractMaris aqua~0.1–0.35%
Sea water~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterIngredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-30, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Disodium phosphate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium phosphate, Potassium sorbate, Allantoin, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Curcuma longa root extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Maris aqua, Unknown, Sea water
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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