Dove Nourishing Hand Care Pro Age Hand Cream
Works for
1 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Nourishing Hand Care Pro Age Hand Cream”
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.
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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Dove Pro age hand cream nourishes and helps mature skin repair itself while reducing the appearance of dark spots.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Improves the appearance of dark spots, accelerates cell renewal, and protects against dry skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“A has or Alpha Hydroxy acids can help stimulate the natural exfoliation of dull and dead skin from the upper layers to reveal a smoother, more toned skin appearance.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Potassium lactate~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDimethicone~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeParaffinum liquidum~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinPotato starch modified~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidGlycol stearate~1.7–2.1%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamatePeg-100 stearate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateOlea europaea fruit oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilBht~0.75–1.1%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneCetyl alcohol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCyclopentasiloxane~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Glyceryl stearate~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilIsomerized linoleic acid~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Niacinamide~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideParfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPetrolatum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPhenoxyethanol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Stearamide amp~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.45–0.7%
Coumarin~0.45–0.65%
Eugenol~0.4–0.65%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.4–0.6%
Limonene~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.3–0.6%
Ingredient list view
Water, Potassium lactate, Stearic acid, Dimethicone, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Potato starch modified, Lactic acid, Glycol stearate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Peg-100 stearate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Bht, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disodium edta, Glyceryl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Isomerized linoleic acid, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Methylparaben, Niacinamide, Parfum, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Stearamide amp, Xanthan gum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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| DoveNourishing Hand Care Pro Age Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | E45Rich 24hr Hand Cream | VaselineClinical Care Hand Cream Dark Spot Rescue | KoseCoenRich Q10 Whitening Fresh Peach Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 76% | 74% |
| Price | $9.64 | $6.60−$3.04 | $3.89−$5.75 | $10.50+$0.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Dove - Nourishing Hand Care Pro Age Hand Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl alcohol and cyclopentasiloxane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 14.99£ up to 17.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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