Anne Semonin Memoires d'Ete Moisturizing Hand Cream

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds

An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation