Cowshed Relax Hand Cream - Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tonka Bean

Cowshed Relax Hand Cream - Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tonka Bean

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 10 more
Strong evidence
What the product description says
“British marigold nourishes and conditions dry hands”
Source: Cowshed

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2.6–3.1%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.9–2.3%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~0.45–0.7%
Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.5–0.7%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.55–0.8%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~6.7–8.2%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.2–2.6%
PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.4–0.65%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.95–1.15%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.6–0.9%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.2–3.9%
C15-19 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~4.8–5.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Parfum, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.4–1.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia herb oilA fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritantHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil—High~0.25–0.45%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Menthol—High~0.1–0.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6.7–8.2%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~2.6–3.1%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.7–1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.9–2.3%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.5–0.7%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.2–3.9%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.7–8.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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C15-19 alkane~4.8–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Cetearyl alcohol~3.2–3.9%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~2.6–3.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Glycerin~2.2–2.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-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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Parfum~1.4–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propanediol~1.3–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.95–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.7–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Betaine~0.55–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Cetyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

More about Cetyl alcohol
Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.5–0.7%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Panthenol~0.4–0.65%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Lavandula angustifolia herb oil~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant

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Squalane~0.45–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Linalyl acetate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Carvone~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Carvone
Beta-caryophyllene~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Pinene~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Pinene
Dimethyl phenethyl acetate~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Menthol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Menthol
Terpineol~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Terpineol
Geranyl acetate~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C15-19 alkane, Cetearyl alcohol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Propanediol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Cetearyl glucoside, Betaine, Cetyl alcohol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Panthenol, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Squalane, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Xanthan gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalyl acetate, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Carvone, Beta-caryophyllene, Pinene, Dimethyl phenethyl acetate, Menthol, Terpineol, Geranyl acetate

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