Name: Clarins - Hand and Nail Treatment Balm
Brand: Clarins

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The comforting formula is richer than a hand cream and is enriched with 26% organic and Fair Trade shea butter that helps soothe and hydrate the hands.

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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, sodium pca.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, sesamum indicum seed oil.

sodium pca 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

glycerin 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

sesamum indicum seed oil 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

The softening balm also contains organic sesame oil, baobab oil and white mulberry extract which together targets age spots, strengthens nails and protects against external aggressions such as cold weather and repeated washing.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

butyrospermum parkii butter 6% - 7.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

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Potential irritants

cocoglycerides 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

parfum 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 6% - 7.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

hydrogenated vegetable oil 3.3% - 4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

butyrospermum parkii butter 6% - 7.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

cocoglycerides 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

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Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cocoglycerides, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Silica, 1,2-hexanediol, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Butylene glycol, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Phenethyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Tocopheryl acetate, Lecithin, Sodium pca, Limonene, Morus alba root extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables, Palmitoyl myristyl serinate, Citronellol, Linalool, Tocopherol, Citral, Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate

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Key ingredients	allantoin butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin Other:	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +1 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +1 more Other: dimethicone helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: glycerin butyrospermum parkii butter Other: heptapeptide-15 palmitate ascorbyl glucoside +6 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter allantoin +1 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +6 more	Common: allantoin butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: lactic acid arginine +17 more	Common: allantoin butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: cocos nucifera oil helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: allantoin butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: cocos nucifera oil mangifera indica seed butter +3 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin Other: panthenol copernicia cerifera wax +3 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin Other: arginine caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? eugenol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	farnesol Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +18 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl undecylenate Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? c15-19 alkane Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? mangifera indica seed butter Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +28 more

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