APIVITA Dry-Chapped Hands Hand Cream with Hypericum and Beeswax
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“Dry-Chapped Hands Hand Cream with Hypericum and Beeswax”
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:
betaine, 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: beeswax, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 4 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~45–55%
Glycerin~5.5–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinWater~4.6–5.6%
Cetearyl alcohol~3.2–3.9%
- 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 alcoholTriheptanoin~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinBetaine~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHypericum perforatum extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractPropolis extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractOlea europaea fruit oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPanthenol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolOlus oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilVegetable oil~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilSideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–0.75%
- 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 butterCera alba~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxRetinyl palmitate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinTocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Allantoin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AllantoinPalmitic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl linoleate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleateGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerGlyceryl linolenate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl linolenateCitronellyl methylcrotonate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCoumarin~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Triheptanoin, Betaine, Hypericum perforatum extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Propolis extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Panthenol, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Sideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract, Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract, Sideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cera alba, Beeswax, Retinyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Glyceryl linolenate, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Coumarin, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| APIVITADry-Chapped Hands Hand Cream with Hypericum and BeeswaxYOUR PRODUCT | MesoesteticRadiance DNA Hand Cream | Elizabeth Grant CACaviar Nutruriche Hand Cream | SuperdrugHand Cream 2 In 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $7.00 | $91.88+$84.88 | $18.00+$11.00 | $2.63−$4.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Bisabolol | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"APIVITA - Dry-Chapped Hands Hand Cream with Hypericum and Beeswax" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, betaine, glycerin and glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (beeswax, cera alba, helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl linolenate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.35% - 0.60%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.75% - 1.15%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 7.00$ up to 10.00$ in the United States, for 31.87CA$ in Canada, for 33.50A$ in Australia and for 23.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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