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ilapothecary Smelling of Roses Hand Cream

Name: ilapothecary - Smelling of Roses Hand Cream
Brand: ilapothecary

Efficacy62/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Cetearyl alcohol, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 10 more

Works

What the product description says

“Shea butter and Cocoa Butters create a protective lipid barrier to simultaneously hydrate and prevent further moisture loss.”

Source: Mankind

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.3–3.4%

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.85–1.3%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.55–1.25%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.45–1.1%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.4–1%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.15–0.65%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~3.2–4.8%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~1–1.5%

Olus oil· EmollientEffect: LowAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

Aloe barbadensis leaf powderEffect: LowA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%

Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.05–0.2%

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~0.15–0.65%

Anti-aging

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol

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What the product description says

“Hand harvested Moroccan Argan Oil and Hyaluronic Acid create a plumping effect to reduce the appearance of fine lines while delivering moisture to the deeper layers of the skin.”

Source: Mankind

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~0.4–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil

Medium risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.7%est.

Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersHelp oil and water mix togetherMedium~6.4–9.6%est.

Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.85–1.3%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.55–1.25%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf powderA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.4–1%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.3–3.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~6.4–9.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Help oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~3.2–4.8%

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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Cetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate~2–3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Arachidyl/behenyl alcohol~1.9–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Arachidyl glucoside~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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P-anisic acid~1.2–1.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Glyceryl caprylate~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.85–1.3%

Key activeIrritant · 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

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–1.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.45–1.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–1%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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 butter

Olus oil~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.15–0.65%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Aloe barbadensis leaf powder~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Arachidyl/behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, P-anisic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Olus oil, Tocopherol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Rosa damascena flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

1
Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
2
Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
5
Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts ec.europa.eu
7
Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization

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