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MoisturizingCocos nucifera oil, Cetearyl alcohol + 14 moreWorks
“Original Hydrating Herbal Hand Creme”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Parfum + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isopropyl palmitate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCocos nucifera oil~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCetearyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
- 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~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneParaffin~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPolysorbate 20~1.5–1.8%
Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterButyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.3%
- 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 butterCeteareth-20~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilPanax ginseng root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.35–0.65%
- 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 juicePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHydrogenated polydecene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneBenzyl benzoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl cinnamate~0.25–0.45%
Trideceth-6~0.25–0.5%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.45%
Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.25–0.45%
Amyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenol~0.2–0.4%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalMethyl 2-octynoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.25–0.45%
Ascorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acetateCi 15985~0.2–0.35%
Bht~0.15–0.3%
Panthenol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Cocos nucifera oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Paraffin, Polysorbate 20, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceteareth-20, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Panax ginseng root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Benzyl benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Benzyl cinnamate, Trideceth-6, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Amyl cinnamal, Eugenol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Methyl 2-octynoate, Ci 19140, Ascorbic acid, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ci 15985, Bht, Panthenol, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| HempzOriginal Hydrating Herbal Hand CremeYOUR PRODUCT | Dresdner EssenzRich Hand Cream Sweet Winter Magic | Elizabeth GrantIntensive Hand & Foot Cream | CetaphilBody & Face Moisturizing Lotion Unscented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | — | $24.50 | $29.00 | $12.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Myristyl Myristate | Lanolin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
- 6Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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