ESPA Ginger & Thyme Conditioning Hand Lotion
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Shea Butter protects and softens hands, nails and cuticles, while a luxurious blend of pure essential oils including Ginger & Thyme leave skin delicately fragranced.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinMyristyl myristate~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateTapioca starch~2.8–4.3%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateXanthan gum~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumButyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–2%
- 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 butterPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.5–1.2%
Limonene~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilLinalool~0.2–0.8%
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Citral~0.15–0.6%
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilEugenol~0.1–0.4%
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilGeraniol~0.1–0.35%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidZingiber officinale root oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilThymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristyl myristate, Tapioca starch, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Xanthan gum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Benzoic acid, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Linalool, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Dehydroacetic acid, Citral, Citronellol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Eugenol, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Geraniol, Citric acid, Zingiber officinale root oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Sodium hydroxide
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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