Grown Alchemist Hand Cream: Vanilla Orange Peel
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MoisturizingCamellia oleifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol + 12 moreWorks
“Championing botanical beauty, Grown Alchemist’s Hand Cream nourishes and conditions the skin to help combat dryness.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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: camellia oleifera seed oil, triticum vulgare germ oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 3 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%
Camellia oleifera seed oil~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilPotassium olivoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl oleate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.7%
- 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 stearateCetyl alcohol~1.5–2.3%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~1.4–2%
- 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 GlycerinCitrus sinensis peel oil expressed~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glyceryl caprylate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.55–1.35%
- 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 extractSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Lactic acid~0.4–0.9%
- 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 acidXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractVanillin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Potassium olivoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl oleate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Glyceryl caprylate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium dehydroacetate, Lactic acid, Xanthan gum, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Tocopherol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Vanillin, Rosa damascena flower oil, Linalool, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Grown AlchemistHand Cream: Vanilla Orange PeelYOUR PRODUCT | KamillHand & Nail Cream - 4 Types | WeledaAlmond Hand Cream | PRIORI SkincareHand and Body Replenisher LCA fx141 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 54% | 50% |
| Price | — | $10.50 | $14.17 | $57.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | — | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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