Grown Alchemist Intensive Hand Cream Persian Rose and Argan Extract

Grown Alchemist Intensive Hand Cream Persian Rose and Argan Extract

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“Nourish and protect your skin with Grown Alchemist’s hand cream, designed to soothe and hydrate.”
Source: Lookfantastic

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: sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis 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, vitis vinifera seed oil.

Camellia oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~6–7.4%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~4.7–5.7%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.9–3.5%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.65%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.65%
Mangifera indica seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.3–0.55%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.7–3.3%
Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~1.9–2.3%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.9–1.1%
Rosa damascena flower waterEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~0.65–1%
Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.45–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cananga odorata flower oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.5–1.9%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.
Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
Santalum spicata wood oil—High~0.6–0.85%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Benzyl cinnamateFragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~6–7.4%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~4.7–5.7%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.6–0.95%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~6–7.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

More about Camellia oleifera seed oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~4.7–5.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Cetyl alcohol~2.9–3.5%
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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Glyceryl stearate~2.7–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Aloe barbadensis extract~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cananga odorata flower oil~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.9–1.1%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Sodium phytate~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Rosa damascena flower water~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

More about Rosa damascena flower water
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Santalum spicata wood oil~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · high
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.6–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Sodium stearoyl glutamate
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.45–0.7%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

More about Argania spinosa kernel oil
Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Punica granatum seed oil~0.35–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Mangifera indica seed butter~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

More about Mangifera indica seed butter
Myroxylon pereirae oil~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

More about Farnesol
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl cinnamate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Xanthan gum, Cananga odorata flower oil, Tocopherol, Sodium phytate, Rosa damascena flower water, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Santalum spicata wood oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Punica granatum seed oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Myroxylon pereirae oil, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl cinnamate

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