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Hand Lotion Aromatherapy Associates

Aromatherapy Associates - Hand Lotion
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

36 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

  • Anti-aging
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promise
What does the product description say?
"The sumptuous formula glides effortlessly across your skin, absorbing fast to lock in moisture for long-lasting, touchable softness."
From: Lookfantastic US

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
lactic acid
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
urea
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
hydrolyzed wheat protein
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"An infusion of deeply replenishing Shea Butter allows the cream to drench your hands in goodness, drastically reducing the appearance of dry, cracked skin to reveal silky-smoothness with a youthful glow."
From: Lookfantastic US

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
lactic acid
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
vitis vinifera seed oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
cananga odorata flower oil
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3 polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate
4 ethylhexyl stearate
5 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
6 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
7 prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
8 vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties
9 butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter 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
10 simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
11 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
12 cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil An essential oil. Can be irritating
13 pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
14 citrus aurantium (bitter orange) leaf/twig oil
15 pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil
16 parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
17 vanilla planifolia (vanilla) fruit extract A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
18 diglycerin Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
19 sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
20 urea Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
21 hydrolyzed wheat protein Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
22 sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
23 lysine, pca
24 allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
25 lactic acid 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 microbiom)
26 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
27 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
28 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
29 benzyl salicylate A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
30 benzyl benzoate Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
31 citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
32 citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating
33 farnesol Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating
34 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
35 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
36 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
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