Dermalogica

Dermalogica moisture shielding hand sanitizer

Name: Dermalogica - moisture shielding hand sanitizer
Brand: Dermalogica

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol + 6 more

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What the product description says

“moisture shielding hand sanitizer”

From product name

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, butylene glycol.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

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~5.8–8.7%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~3.3–5%

Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~2.9–4.3%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~2.2–3.3%

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~1.1–1.7%

Moringa oleifera seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect~0.5–1.15%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.85–1.25%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn 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 microbiome)~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Equisetum arvense extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Equisetum arvense extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Geranium maculatum extractContains an essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Sambucus nigra flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Benzalkonium chlorideHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%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~5.8–8.7%est.

Behentrimonium methosulfateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

Moringa oleifera seed extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effectMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Lactic acidAn 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 microbiome)Medium~0.4–0.95%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.75%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.8–8.7%

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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Cetyl alcohol~3.3–5%

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

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~2.9–4.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Dimethicone~2.2–3.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Behentrimonium methosulfate~1.7–2.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propanediol~1.5–2.3%

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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Lactococcus ferment extract~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~1.1–1.7%

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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Butylene glycol~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Moringa oleifera seed extract~0.5–1.15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Lactic acid~0.4–0.95%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

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 microbiome)

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Disodium phosphate~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Citric acid~0.35–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.75%

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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Equisetum arvense extract~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Geranium maculatum extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating

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Panax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Propanediol, Lactococcus ferment extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Lactic acid, Disodium phosphate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Benzalkonium chloride

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Product summary

"Dermalogica - moisture shielding hand sanitizer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (glycerin 1.10% - 1.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

1
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
2
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
3
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
7
Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activitypdfs.semanticscholar.org
8
The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
9
Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
10
Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
11
Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
12
Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
13
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
The antioxidant properties of alcoholic extracts from Sambucus nigra L. (antioxidant properties of extracts)sciencedirect.com
15
Inhibition of Proinflammatory Activities of Major Periodontal Pathogens by Aqueous Extracts From Elder Flower (Sambucus nigra)aap.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
16
Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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