Gold Bond Healing Hand Cream, With Aloe to Soothe & Comfort
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MoisturizingPetrolatum, Ceramide ng + 18 moreWorks well
“Formulated with seven intensive moisturizers, plus vitamins B, C, and E, this hand cream nourishes as it softens dry skin.”
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, hydroxyethyl urea.
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, jojoba esters.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, panthenol, petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hydroxyethyl urea~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinStearyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholDimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- 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 DimethiconePetrolatum~1.9–2.4%
- 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 PetrolatumAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- 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 stearateCetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSteareth-21~0.95–1.15%
Jojoba esters~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- 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 acetateMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateNiacinamide~0.45–0.65%
- 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 NiacinamidePanthenol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDistearyldimonium chloride~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide ng~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngPolysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Methyl gluceth-20~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Behentrimonium methosulfate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Behentrimonium methosulfatePropylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Cetyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 alcoholHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersHydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.4%
Silk amino acids~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Silk amino acidsPotassium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateTribehenin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninButylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 glycolCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPeg-10 phytosterol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-10 phytosterolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEdta~0.05%
Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Ingredient list view
Water, Hydroxyethyl urea, Glycerin, Stearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Steareth-21, Jojoba esters, Tocopheryl acetate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Distearyldimonium chloride, Stearamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Ceramide ng, Polysorbate 60, Methyl gluceth-20, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Hydroxyacetophenone, Silk amino acids, Potassium hydroxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Tribehenin, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Peg-10 phytosterol, Parfum, Edta, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
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| Gold BondHealing Hand Cream, With Aloe to Soothe & ComfortYOUR PRODUCT | Gold Bond UltimateMen's Essentials Everyday Lotion | RetrouvéDermal Defense Hand Cream | NécessaireThe Hand Cream - With Peptide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 86% | 79% |
| Price | $4.79 | — | $55.00+$50.21 | $27.00+$22.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 2 | Madecassoside | Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Gold Bond - Healing Hand Cream, With Aloe to Soothe & Comfort" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, methyl gluceth-20 and silk amino acids 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). Ceramide ng, jojoba esters, dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.35% - 0.60%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.05% - 0.05%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Gold Bond" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 5.79$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycerin and hydroxyethyl urea: Comparing two skin moisturizers (Cosmetics & Toiletries 2004)cosmeticsandtoiletries.com
- 3Hydrovance technical data sheet (Nouryon, 2021)media.knowde.com
- 4NICNAS Full Public Report STD/1365: Hydroxyethyl Urea (2010)industrialchemicals.gov.au
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