Hand Chemistry Pro-Repair Skincare For Hands
Works for
Anti-agingSerine, TocopherolMay help
“Restore the youthful glow back to ageing hands with the Hand Chemistry Intense Youth Complex, a multi-functional hand cream that simultaneously targets 8 signs of ageing.”
This product contains serine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol + 10 moreWorks
“The revitalising formula also contains biotechnological derivatives of the mushroom Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp, which is known to be 400 times more moisturising than hyaluronic acid, leaving your hands feeling soft, smooth and intensely nourished.”
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:
alanine, betaine.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, plukenetia volubilis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Citral + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.1–7.4%
- 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 triglyceridePropanediol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl glucoside~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 alcoholPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilMethylglucoside phosphate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copper lysinate/prolinate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plantago lanceolata leaf extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extractPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractProline~0.45–0.65%
Alanine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineSerine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBetaine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium phosphate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Farnesol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
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 LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Methylglucoside phosphate, Copper lysinate/prolinate, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Cellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Proline, Alanine, Serine, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Hand ChemistryPro-Repair Skincare For HandsYOUR PRODUCT | The Chemistry BrandIntense Youth Complex Mini Hand Cream | Salt & StoneSantal & Vetiver Nourishing Hand Cream with Niacinamide + Seaweed Extract | KlairsDaily Comfort Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $10.68 | $19.33 | $9.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Clarins Super Restorative Hand CreamSkincotton Day Hand Cream
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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