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MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated vegetable oil + 12 moreWorks
“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.”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“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.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~6–7.4%
- 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 butterCocoglycerides~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about CocoglyceridesHydrogenated vegetable oil~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilGlycerin~2.5–3.1%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateSilica~1.7–2.1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.15%
Sesamum indicum seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilButylene glycol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilXanthan gum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenethyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.45–0.7%
Allantoin~0.4–0.6%
- 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 AllantoinDisodium edta~0.35–0.65%
Sodium citrate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 citrateTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acetateLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium pca~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneMorus alba root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A great moisturizing 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 butter unsaponifiablesPalmitoyl myristyl serinate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCitral~0.15–0.25%
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateIngredient list view
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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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.
| ClarinsHand and Nail Treatment BalmYOUR PRODUCT | OillanDerm+, hand cream concentrate | Panier des SensThe Essentials Firming Sea Fennel Hand Cream | OnagrineWhite Perfection Anti-Spot Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $10.73 | $11.94 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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